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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-23

In the Weir sand development in Ell
dlstFlcl, kauaWha county. the sout
rem OH company has drilled its No. =
on the Blue Creek tract through IN
err sand and has a show for a 15-bar
rel pumper. In the Blue Creek field tn
same company has ~ OF Nos 4 and
on the RannIster heirs farm and in
creased the production from two to =
ana seven 10 ten barrels. respectively
On Porter Fork. Duval district. Lincoit
county, the Big Crock Development com
PanN has started TO drill No. u on tn
E. j. Roll farm.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
DOG RACE FED. 2l PUGIL,ISTIC

At the meeting of the IdItarod Kennel Club last Saturday evening it was decided to give a handicap dog race on Saturday, February 21, for purse of S175, to be divided into three prizes Sl0o for the winner, $50 for the second team and $25 for the third.
 Owing to the fact that Camp Flat Mo- 26, Arctic Brotherhood, is giving a big masquerade ball in honor of Washington's birthday, and for the generous support al ways given by the citizens of Flat generally to the races given by the kennel club 1t was unanimously decided that the event would start and finish at Flat City.
 With but one or two exceptions, the otfl- cers of the race will be the same as those who officiated at the recent ladies race.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
HANS SCHMIDT }
 FOUND GUILTY
/ Second Trial of Churchman D Fiendish Murder Results
 in Conviction
(By Wireless to The Pioneerl

New York, Feb 6-The case of Hans Schmidt, the former Catholic priest, which has been on trial in this city, terminated yesterday afternoon, when the jury brought in a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree.
 This was Schmidt's second trial, the jury in the former trial having failed to reach an agreement. The defense was insa'lty.
 The crime of which Schmidt was con victed was the murder on September of Anna Aumuler, domestic employed in his home. The deed was committed while the woman was asleep in an apartment Tn Brad hurst avenue, where the priest had placed her five days before. When her heart had ceased beating according to the confession of the convicted man, Schmidt carried the body from the bed to the bath room and placing it in the tub immediately began cutting it up. With knife and saw he cut off the head, arms and legs. Still fearful of detection, he then cut the body in two
 Five bundles wrapped in bed clothes and papers were made of the SIX parts Five times Schmidt left the apartment house with a bundle to cross the Hudson river to the Jersey shore. Five times he leaned over the stern of the ferry boat in mid stream and gave the river his burden. Then he returned to his church.
 In the apartment house. among other things, the police found a marriage license issued in New York in February, 1913, and bearing the names of the priest and the murdered woman This license had beer used According to Schmidts confession, he went through a marriage ceremony with the girl In this ceremony Schmidt was both priest and bridegroom. There were no witnesses.
 The young woman was about to become ] mother.
 Schmidt, according to his story, was born in Aschaffenburg Germany, in 1881. He attended college, and at the age of IS en- relied in St. August; nn's -~.aiY~vE. irs ll2Ez and on December g, 1904, was ordained He held several charges in Germany and then came to America because of poor health After remaining in New York city a short time he was assigned to a church in Louisville, Ky In 1909 he went to Tren- ton, N J., and in December 1910, he be came assistant to Father Braun, rector of St Bonifaces church, where he met the girl In November, 1912, Schmidt left St Bonlface to become assistant rector of St. Joseph's church, the assignment he held at the time of his arrest.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
IMMIGRATION MEASURE
 IS PASSED BY HOUSE
Bill Which Has Been the Cause of Much Controversy Amended to Suit Peace
 at Any Price" Element
(By Wireless to The Ptoneer)

Washington Feb 5.-The immigration bill, which has been the cause of much con troversy and the object of the exchange of diplomatic notes between the Japanese gov ernment and MT. Bryan was passed yes terday The bill as passed contains no men ton of Asiatic exclusion. The section pre- scribng literary test for immigrants was included in the act
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
DISCREDITED POLITICIAN
 NO LONGER WANTED
Leader of Tammany Hosts Who Was Held Responsible for Recent Defeat Is
 ''In Bad" With Democrats
(By Wireless to The PtoneeT)

New York, Feb. 6.-At the convention of delegates representing the National Demo cratic clubs, held in this city during the present week, resolution calling for the busting of Charles Murphy as leader of the Tammany organization was carried by very large majority
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

Harry Martin of Flat arrived in the city Tuesday evening from Anvik, in which VI cinity he spent most of the winter. He re ports meeting Captain Crane and MT. Helm berger on January 26, returning from the Wilson creek stampede.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
TRIAL OF RICH AMERICAN
 POSTPONED ONCE MORE
Self-Confessed Wife Murderer, Whose Case Has Attracted Wide Attention,
 Secures Further Delay
(By Wireless to The Pioneer

Como, Italy, Feb 6.-The trial of Porter Charlton, the American who is in prison in this city on the charge of wife murder, has been postponed until next June Charlton was extradited from America last Sep tember.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
ROUND -THE-WORLD RACE
 FEATURE OF EXPOSITION
Enormous Purse to Be Given for Novel Contest During hte Great Exposition
 at the Golden Gate City
(By Wireless to The Pioneer

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-The management of the aviation department of the Panama Pacific exposition this week completed ar for round the world contest for aeroplanes, which will be held during the big show The race, of course, will start and finish at the exposition grounds, The purse for the novel undertaking will amount to S30OOOO
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
 TO BE SUBJECT OF INQUIRY
Office of Commissioner at WraneelI to Be Looked Into by Attorney Gen
 erals Department
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)

Juneau, Feb. 6.-Because of alleged ir the federal grand jury, now in session in this city, has recommended that the office of the United States commissioner at Wrangell be investigated by the depart ment of justice.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
FOR SALE

Dry blazed wood, birch and spruce, l6- foot lengths, cut in April, 1913, replied in summer on skids SIP per cord, or green birch and spruce, Sl0 per cord delivered Difference in price IS difference in produc- tion Sample of blazed wood may be seen at Pioneer office. DAN HARTNETT
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
CAPTAIN MOORE STANDS
 A VERY FAT CHANCE
Gets an Early Start in EndeaVor to Assist
 Administration in Locating Terminal for New Alaska Railroad
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)

Seward, Feb. 6.-Captain Moore, who for the past 20 years has been deputy United States marshal of the Unga precinct located on the Alaska peninsula, has re signed his position and IS now in this city en route to the States, where he says, he is going to boost Unga as the starting place for the proposed Alaska railroad.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
COMING AND GOING


 Billy Taylor, Bob Lowrie, Basil CIemons and Ivan Wales of Flat City braved the storms and deep snow last Wednesday to attend the ladies' social at A. B. hall in this city
 Ed M Rusk is now connected with the branch store of Crowley & Porter at Flat City.
 Jack Cronin who has been trapping in the vicinity of Dikeman for the past few months was an arrival in the city last Mon day
 ur Herman Beha who has been spend
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
PIONEER BUSINESS MAN
 OF SEATTLE DEAD
Man Closely Identified With the Growth and Development of Sound Metropolis
 Succumbs to Attack of Paralysis
(By Wireless to The Pioneerl

Seattle, Feb. 6-Jules Redesheimer the wealthy and widely known pioneer merchant of this city, did at his home yesterday from a stroke of paralysis MT Redelsheimer had been in business at the corner of First avenue and Columbia street for nearly quarter of a century
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
TEMPERATURE TABLE
Readings taken daily at the Budweiser, corner of First and Richmond streets:
Above Below
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DOG RACE PHOTOS

Clemons < koon succeeded in getting a series of splendid pictures of the dog team races of January l and IA On sale at the postofhce in Iditarod and at their studio in Flat City.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
PLOTS TO ASSASSINATE
 CHINESE PRESIDENT
Uneasy Lies the Head" of a Republican Executive, as Well as That Adorned
 by Crown of Royalty
tBy Wireless to The Ptoncer)

Pekin, Feb G. Great excitement and considerable anxiety was felt throughout the city during the past few days, since the news was made public that several plots to assassinate the president of the Chinese re public had been discovered by secret au- thorites The guard at the executive man sion has been more than doubled
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
NEW JERSEY CONGRESSMAN
 A VICTIM OF CANCER
Supporter of the New Administration Cut Off at the Outset of His Con-
 gressional Career
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)

Baltimore, Feb. Representative Rob ert c. Bremner of the Seventh district of New Jersey, one of the new Democratic members of the national house, died in this city today of cancer. He was serving his first term in congress.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
SENATOR SHELBY M. CULLOM
 IN LAST RESTING PLACE
Remains of Distinguished Statesman Follow Same Route as Did Those of Great
 War President
(By Wireless to The Pioneer

Springfield, H., Feb. S.--The funeral of former United States Senator Shelby Nj. Cullom held in this city last Sunday, was attended by many persons of national repu- tation The funeral procession, on the way to the cemetery, passed over the same route as that of President Lincoln, nearly 49 years before.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
JAPANESE NAVAL SCANDAL
 TO BE GIVEN AIRING
Little Brown Men Are Fast Learning the Ways of People of the More
 Civilized Nations
tBy Wireless to The Ptonecr)

Tokio, Feb, G-The newspapers of Tokio during the past week have devoted consid- erable space to rumors of alleged graft which have lately been discovered in the navy department, and startling disclosures are hourly expected A terrific scandal will surely ensue if the yelled hints are sub stantiated.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

Dick Button has received letter from John Holmes announcing the arrival of the writer, Herb Lynch and Mir. Riley in Seattle on December 1S They left here No vember g.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
'l'HEI;CRI;lI;;KLS

Another cabin caught ire and burned 10 the ground at Flat last Tuesday night, about 10 o'clock, and the origin of the fire IS un- known. The cabin belonged to Tim Rail, and was a few doors from the Arctic Broth erhood hall Ralph Warburton (the So- cialist kid, has been living in it, He was down town when the fire started, and he lost all his belongings. These three late fires should be warning to the careless.
 The A. B. dance at Flat last Saturday brought happy crowd together A nice supper was served at midnight, which was much enjoyed Morning came too soon for the merry makers, who did not want to leave when the musicians played Home, decided to have another dance on Tues day, and the same jolly crowd and many visitors from Discovery returned to enjoy 1t,
 Saturday night gave proof enough that there are not many anchoFites in the ldlta- rod camp Four dances were given at the same time-one on each of the creeks, one at Flat City and one at Iditarod- and all were big successes.
 William Fantex and A. J. Weiss of Flat City visited Iditarod Tuesday
 Ronald Frost, of Crowley & Porter was a visitor on the creeks Wednesday,
 Mrs Stetzer, who has been sick at the hospital for the past three weeks, IS well again, and returned to her home the first of the week
 Mir and Mrs. Folsom of Moore creek have been visiting in the camp for the past week. They arrived in time to enjoy the Saturday night dance at Discovery and the A. B. dance at Flat creek. Mr Folsom left for Moore creek this morning Mrs. Fol som will remain here a week or more She is the guest of Mrs. Gilley Bates of Dis covery.
 A letter was received on the last mail from John Kempf, formerly of Iditarod He is quartz mining at kenai lake.
 Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stranberg have been visiting in Idtarod the last of the week
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
SENATOR LEWIS PROTEGE
 DECLINES PROFFERED HONOR
Principal in Alleged Shady Political Bargain Relieves President Wilson of
 Embarrassment
{By Wireless to The Pioneer

Washington, Feb. 6-Henry Pindell, the Peoria, H., editor who was recently con frmed by the senate as ambassador to Russia has sent his resignation to Presi- dent Wilson
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
EMbARG0 LIFTED
 ON WAR MUNITIONS
By Wireless to The Ploneerj

Washington Feb 5.By executive order last Tuesday the President lifted the embargo against the shipment of Mexico from the United States The action of the President making sbe for the rebels easily and munitions of M believed have very decided tendency to hasten the pachca ton of the country.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

ing the greater portion of his time during the past two months in Idltarod returned to his Flat City office last Sunday, where he Is busy "catching up with his work.
 Joe Jerman of Discovery was a visitor in town last Wednesday for few hours.
 Jack Cameron and Cal MoIsant, the lat creek freighters, came to Idltarod last Wednesday on a short business trip.
 Frank Murphy, the efficient chef at the Merchants cafe, is on the sick list While not confined to his room, he IS taking life easy in the hope of recuperating.
 Gene Norton arrived at Iditarod from the Keystone last night after very hard trip.
 J. w Charlton, Idltarods commercial free lance recently sold his warm storage building, on lower First avenue, to J. J. | Smith, the local hOthOuSe ana chlcken 1aTln magnate.
 Olai Sanders, a native of Norway, has made application to become a citizen of the United States.
 Miss Bertha Johanson of Idltarod visited the social club on Flat creek last Saturday accompanied by Herman Naehter with his dog team.
 The case of the United States vs. Charles Sweeney, charged with assault and battery by John Norton, was called in Commissioner | Albrecht's court at noon Wednesday. A jury was impaneled and testimony about to be taken when Attorney Fred Harrison, act ing as deputy district attorney, movd the dismissal of the case as the evidence would i not warrant a conviction. The defendant and the prosecuting witness were warned by the court to avoid one another, as there appeared to be considerable in-feeling be tween them.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
Messenger Ordered Shot
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)

aurez Feb 5-Francisco Guzman, prominent citizen who reached this city recently bearing letter from General Pohno Daz General Va asking the latter General Caanza and the ordered shot by the recipient of the letter yesterday morning.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
Rebels to Hold Cabinet Meeting in Capital City

Mexico City, Feb 5-Now that the embargo against the m- noraon of arms and munitions of from the United States Mexico has been lifted by President Wilson, great fears entertained in this city of rebel invasion In fact understood that General Carranza the leader of the constuonatss has issued poclama ton rebel forces throughout the country that he intends to hold meeting of his cabinet this during the present month gen. eral forward by the rebel forces toward this city pected a any moment
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
Ritchie Going to Australia

San Francisco, Feb. G. Willie Rltchle, [ champion lightweight puglllst of the wor sails from this city within the next f' days for Australia, where he has been gut anteed 5OO00 for three fights which ha been arranged for him by one of the | athletic clubs of Melbourne.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
General Villa Praises Wilson
(By Wireless to The Pioneer

Jauez Feb 5-General Va commander of the rebel forces the northern part of Mexico highly praised President Wilson for his raising the embargo against the importation of arms into this country
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

New, warm dog house, large enough to accommodate 50 dogs. Mcdonald Hotel, Iditarod.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF WIL
 SON DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Wilson Democratic Club of Flat will entertain its members at the Grand hotel on Wednesday, February Il, 1914, at 9:3o D. h. All members invited to join in the fun.
 By order of
 ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
HOUSE SUBSTITUTE ES
 CHAMBERLAIN BILL
(By Wireless 10 The PiOncer)

Washington Feb 5-The house committee rules Tuesday last reported change the rules eliminate the requirement o unanimous substitute bill for another the calendar the house. The recommendation of the committee adopted then made and adopted that the Chamberlain bl vng for Alaskan railroad construction, passed by the senate January be placed the house calendar instead the Wckeham bill.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
Minority Leader Speaks for Railroad Bill

Washington Feb 6-n the house this morning Representative James Mann of Illinois, the minority floor leader, made strong speech support of the Alaska railroad b urging the construction railroad by the government with the least possible delay.
 Mr. Mann followed by Representative William P Boand of Missouri who also spoke for the bill In his address the Mourian paid his respects the NoganCuggenheln syndcate and stated that the time was ripe for the administration take control of affairs Alaska and develop the of the big Northern territory manner that would be beneficial to the people a whole
 Colonel Goethas Confirmed
 When the adjourned yesterday afternoon after brief session. announced that the appointment of Colonel George Goea be governor of the Panama cana had Ieen confirmed
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
Williams Defeats Camp

IBy WlTeIess tO The Pl0neeFT
 Los Angeles Feb. 5--At Vernon l. night Kid Williams knocked out Eddie Cam in the twelfth round of what was sche uled to be a 15-round contest.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
No Long-Winded Speeches

Discussion of the bill begun the house today and will be condc under the hve-nnue rule By thus eecua shutting off ong-vinded arguments expected that the bi whoe will be voted on next Wednesday, February l.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
President Talks to Sufragettes

Last Monday President Wilson received delegation of nearly four hundred suragees who called his support of desired equa suffrage legislation After patiently listening the arguments ad vanced the President informed his callers that he could not advocate then for the that the propositions had not been proved by the national Democratic organization.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
American Embassy to Be Refuge

Nelson OShaughney the American charge dafaires this city, yesterday notified Dictator erta and other officials of his government that in the event of the rebels making successful assault the ta city they could find safe refuge the American embassy
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
Colonel GoethaIs Confirmed

ing the greater portion of his time during the past two months in Iditarod, returned to his Flat City office last Sunday, where he is busy "catching up" with his work.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

We strive to please at the Crosby Baths
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

For spring fever and general debility, try the Crosby Hot Air Baths,
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

Mutton, slightly maged-good dog feed-10c pound. ldltarOd Meat Co
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
Chamberlain Introduces Something New

In the senate yesterday Senator Chamberlain of Oregon intro uced bill providing for the authorization and organization of Alaskan development board designed have jurisdiction and to over the entire business of the Territory According the pro- visions the b the board will of three members who shall be appointed by the President and shall make her principal office within the Territory
 The b in many details along the lines recently outlined and advocated by Secretary Lane of the interior department in the hands of the committee territories.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

Joe Jerman of Discovery was a visitor in town last Wednesday for few hours.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
Newspapers Roast Wilson

The newspapers of this city cry causc he denun- con of President Wilson for raising the embargo against munitions of
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07
President Opposes Exemption

conference yesterday with several senators and representa- ves we'll number of prominent transportation circles, President Wilson made very clear that he opposed to the cnon from tolls for American ships that the convent enle of the Panama canal.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

Location Notices at Pioneer office,
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

Jack Cameron and Cal MoI=ant, the Hat creek freighters, came to 1ditarod last Wednesday on a short business trip.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

A letter was received on the last mail from John Kempf formerly of Iditarod- He is quartz mining at Kenai lake.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

MT. and Mrs. Dave Stranberg have been visiting in Iditarod the last of the week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-02-07

Frank Murphy, the efficient chef at the Merchants cafe, is on the sick list. While not confined to his room, he IS taking life easy in the hope of recuperating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30

paign This on the supposition that she needs more troops in east Prussia or Aus tria, and that she will seek to detach them from her armies now in France. Second. to retire closer to the Belgian and Alsatian frontiers along line to which they can arrange more souther1y line of communication, further away from the menace of fianking movement in Belgium. By doing this they could start new offensive campaign and again make France supply the battlefield as in the late campaign. l am rather in clined to think that they will follow the second method, and that the beginning of October will see another big battle in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
ROOSEVELT OUT
 FOR TEMPERANCE

ioieoo. September 29.-Col. Theodore .sooseveit came out flatly today for the whole temperance programme of the ohio progressives in a speech in "nicn ne accused the liquor men of bringing the issue on themselves.
 Colonel Roosevelt accused the liquor Interests of opposing the woman suf- rage movement for fear the entry of women into citizenship rights would enoaneer the dominance of the liquor men in politics
 saw this in Michigan" the ex- President declared. where every sa loon was headquarters for the fight against women suffrage''
 The colonel expressed his ideas on the judiciary in part as follows:
 The people have d right to say Whether they approve of judge ade laws the same as they have the right to say concerning legislative made laws and you will have removed the objection to the judiciary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
Admired Even By Enemies

tack on the German advance at Mons and Charleroi and had recoiled weakened and