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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
ARRESTED IN ILLINOIS
 FOR ALASKAN MURDER

The alleged perpetrator of one of the most revolting murders that has shocked Alaska in years, w. R. Rogers, who is accused of killing his partner, w H. Wixon, by first striking him on the head with hammer and then riddling his body with bullets, was ar rested last night at Libertyville, H., accord ing to telegram received by Joseph H. Warren special agent for the department of justice, who had been trailing his man for the last three weeks, says the Seattle Post -Intelligencer of August 29.
 Rogers is alleged to have committed the murder on May 23, 1913, on Christmas creek, about forty five miles west of Haines. The evidence pointed directly to Rogers, who had escaped before the murder was discovered He was indicted and the in dictment sent to Warren, who received 1t on August 12 of this year.
 With nothing tangible to work on, War ren set about to learn Rogers whereabouts. By scraps of evidence picked up here and there he learned that Rogers was in hiding in Illinois. Warren telegraphed the evi- dence and Rogers description to J. L. Bruss, division superintendent of the United States bureau of investigation at Chicago, who wired Warren last night that Rogers had been arrested.
 An examination of Rogers will be held before United States commissioner in Chi cago today and on the outcome of this hearing will depend whether Warren will go to Chicago and bring Rogers back or whether United States marshal will be sent to Chicago from Juneau.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
STEAMER PUPS
 BARGE SINKS

The steamer Pup, with Ray Henderson in command, arrived here last Saturday even ing after most disastrous trip to the lnnoko. The Pup was chartered to take load of supplies from Holy Cross to Dis kaket and other 1nnoko points. When within about seventy miles of Diskaket on September 12, the barge containing the cargo was sunk in deep water, and Its con tents were total loss. The principal losers are Max Simel and MT. Henderson, who is out the entire amount of the freight charges, and the wages of his crew.
 At the time of the accident Bob Griffis who had the contract for moving the freight, was at the wheel, MT. Henderson being asleep in his bunk. It appears that pile of wood had been removed from the stern of the scow, allowing it to go down by the head, and in pushing 1t against the stltt current of the Innoko it gradually began shipping water until it finally went under When Mir Griffis finally noticed that the barge was sinking he became confused, and instead of pushing the vessel up onto the bank, so that some of the cargo might have been saved, the steamer was backed into the stream and the barge sank ln thirty feet of water.
 The cargo consisted largely of sugar and beer, and while the former will be total loss, some hope is entertained of recovering at least part of the latter.
 There is said to be a shortage of sugar in the Innoko country as a consequence ot the accident, but latest accounts are to the effect that the loss of the beer will cause no great hardship, as there was good sup ply of that article in the Innoko camps
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Declares His IneIiqibiIity to Office

C. M Frazier, writing to the Skagway Alaskan, says: "All discussion about my running for the senate this fall or any other time should cease l am one of the most unpopular men in Alaska. No one can get along with me Even my wife IS go- ing away On the steamer tomorrow. My daughters all got married when quite young, all on account of my i'll nature. l am poor and couldn't put any poodle in the cam pagn l couldn't belly up to the bar and breathe the redstilied perfumes of beer and whisky oc the nostrils of my fellow citizens, as 1 am Prohibltionist. 1 don't like to kiss babies and 1 am so old and ugly that women shudder when they see my wrlnkled face and the vacancies in my mouth, that once ntained teeth. Besides my record IS very bad l haven't killed anyone, but I have had murder in my heart. Lots of people ought to be drowned in the beautl- ful cold water of the bay-they ain't worth the cost of land funeral 1 never was forciby put in jail or prison, but ought to have been there long ago. So now you know why I won't throw my hat in the ring Thanking you and the one or two who might vote for me if they had a chance"
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
FAIR WAS
 AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS

Undoubtedly the most successful agricul- tura fair ever held in Alaska was brought to close last evening when the doors of the roller rink were closed and the farmers started to remove their products from the building, says the Fairbansk Times of Sept. l3 Many of the exhibits have been turned over to the Commercial Club, however, and will be sent Outside on one of the next boats. as exhibits to the San Francisco fair. Although the quartz exhibit was not as large as had been expected, there were a number of good samples of ores from the various mines of the district, and this de- partment proved an interesting feature, es- | peclally to the mining engineers who are here investigating properties for Outside capitalists. One of the most interesting ex- hbits in this branch of the fair was the display of stream tin from the Hot Springs district. Following IS list of the mines which showed exhibits: Sutherland lndgn kantishna district; Homestake Mining Company, Wolf creek; Peter Stel, Cleary creek; Tolovana mine, Cleary creek; Spald- ing mine, Dome creek; Mizpah mine Fair banks creek; Rainbow mine, Twin creek /; John Morgan mine, Valdez trail; E. A. Smith mine, St. Patrick creek.
 A number of the ranchers have pot latched some of their choice exhibits and will send them to President Wilson before the close of navigation. The box of Alaska grown products will weigh more than hun dred pounds, and will consist of some of the very finest vegetables that could be found anywhere
 In the domestic department committee consisting of Mrs. Sidney Stewart, Mrs. R. s. Mcdonald and Mrs. P J. Rickert acted as judges.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Bishop Rowe Comino North

In letter received recently by Guy Ma dara of Chena, Bishop Rowe informed the missionary worker that he would start for Alaska and the Interior shortly after the freeze-up. At present the prelate is in Sc attle, having returned from recent camp ing trip, and he states that he is in ex- cellent health Early in the spring Bishop Rowe stated that he would visit Fairbanks during the early part of the winter but after Mrs Rowe's death 1t was feared that his P1ans would be changed and the news of his contemplated trip is anticipated with pleasure, not only by the mission workers, but by many of his sourdough friends as we'll
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
kuskokwim May Get Last Years Mail

A Seattle newspaper of August l7 says that several tons of mail which left Seattie for the Kuskokwim river district of Alaska more than year ago has been returned 10 the local office and will be taken north d second time by the little trading schooner Bender Brothers, sailing from Seattle. Be, lieving that they could make quicker de- livery by dispatching the mail for the Kus- kokwim via St. Michael and from thence overland to its destination between the trips of the Bender Brothers postoffice authoci- ties sent several mail shipments for this dis. trict on Boring sea liners from Seattle early last summer. The mail was taken to St. Michael and from St. Michael up the lu- kon river to Holy Cross. The lone carrier from Holy Cross was unable to handle the tons of mail which accumulated fo rthe Kuskokwim and it was shipped back down the Yukon to St. Michael and from St. Michael to Seattle, arriving at its starting point more than year after first ship ment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
How They Reached Belgium

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-Accordlng 4 to ln- formation received here, 72,000 Russian sol diers have been transferred by transports from Archangel, through the Arctic ocean and the North sea to Ostend, Belgium, where they have joined the army the Brit ish government is mobilizing at that place. The transports stopped at Aberdeen, Scot land, and the troops were transferred to special trains that were waiting for them and taken to English ports and transported across the cahnnel to Ostend.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Duncan Michie Sells Property

One of the largest mining deals consum- mated at Ruby during the present season was that in which Duncan Michie disposed of his interests there to John Holmgren and partners, according to Captain Sproul of the White Seal, says the Fairbanks Times Michie was part owner of some valuable dredging ground, which he and as sociates have been prospecting extensively for the past year. and which promises to be among the best producers of the lower river camp. The new owners of the ground hope to have big dredge installed. In the meantime they will proceed with their pros pecting and development work.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
ALASKA
Work as Deckhand Did Not Appeal to Him

Dr. W. F. Good of Ruby arrived on the Seattle yesterday, says the skagway Alask kan of August A, and left with his wife this morning for the Inside Dr. Good left Ruby last April with nine dogs for the hus- kokwim on his way to Seattle, thinking that would be the quickest way, and arrived in Seattle July 5, having worked his way out as deckhand on the big gas boat Ruby, which he took at Bethel, about ninety miles up the kuskokwim river. The reason the doctor had to work was that the Ruby had no license to carry passengers, so he had to ship as one of the crew, and, as he said, Believe me, I earned my passage He says he will never try that route again, as the up-river w. P. < r. R. is good enough for hlm.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Ellis Will Remain at Ruby

District Attorney Crossley has put into effect new plan to serve the interests of the people living far remote from his office, says the Fairbanks Citizen. He has de tailed two of his assistants, G. Ellis Gard ner and Bion Dodge, to work for while at Yukon river points, and it is just pos sble that he will keep one or both of them there for a long time. Mir. Gardner will remain for time at Ruby and Mir. Dodge will move from one place to another along the Yukon as circumstances may demand. The purpose of this plan is to have his rep resentatives within easy reach of people iii distant places who are unable to come here for assistance. How long he will keep his two assistants on the Yukon MT. Cross ley is not ready to announce, but in case
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
KANGAROO COURT HAS
 BEEN GIVEN LEGAL STATUS

OLYMPIA, Sept. 11.-Under decision of the Washington supreme court in affirming the verdict of the Kittitas county superior court in the case of Alonzo Riggs and wife, appellants, against B. H. German as sheriff, and his bondsmen, the supreme court rec ognizes the kangaroo court' as tribunal of prisoners in county jails. Riggs, who was cast into jail, was beaten with strap while held by fellow prisoners because he refused to pay 6ne of s2, to be used by the prisoners for tobacco and other things. The supreme court says that kangaroo courts are institutions designed to help the sheriff to maintain order and keep the jails clean"
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
HEAD OF THE SURVEY
 PAYS VISIT TO FAIRBANKS

Genial Dr. Brooks, chief of the Geological survey in the territory, "Alaskas friend" as he is known the entire length of the Pa cfc coast, is with us this week on his an nual visit to Fairbanks, says the News Miner of August 31 He is thoroughly ia miliar with this district, and says he al ways enj joys his vists here.
 He came through from the coast with Colonel Richardson and Lieutenant hunzig of the road commission on their White auto truck as far as McCarty, where they were compelled to abandon it and board the steamer General Jacobs. The Jacobs brought the federal officials down river and up to Fairbanks. Before coming over here Dr. Brooks made a trip into the Copper river country and over to Valdez, where he has some new work in progress.
 The survey has twelve parties in the field this season. The new work being done IS in the Kotsina country, at the head of the Copper river, the Chisana placer fields, the White river, on the boundary line, and some detai work around Valdez. Two parties are working in the Chisans country, and their reports will be awaited with much interest by placer men,
 Dr. Brooks himself will be here this week and then leave for down river points, He expects to visit Ruby, and had intended go ing to Iditarod, but will be unable to do SO, as he is now three weeks behind his sched- ule, due to transportation delays principally. From Ruby he will go up the Yukon and Outside back to Washington to direct the assembling of the seasons reports by his men. As for many years past, he has S1 ,0OO, 900 with which to work, which is little enough for territory 80 large and of such enormous mineral wealth.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Churchill Wanted to Shoot First

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-The London cor respondent of the New York Tribune says he was told by person of authority that Winston Churchill, first lord of the admir- atty, wanted to strike at Germany week before war was declared He said to the cabinet: '1 hold the German navy in the hollow of my hand. War is inevitable. Ger many waits for no declaration of war. Why should we? The main naval force of Ger many is in the North sea, almost under the guns of our fleet Let me give the order and by the week end the German navy will have ceased to exist" By vote of II to 8 the cabinet refused
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
FIRST GRAND TRUNK TRAIN
 LEAVES FOR THE EAST

PRINCE RUPERT, Sept. 4-Marking the final completion of the Grand Trunk rail road, with it's western terminal at this place, a through train left the Prince Rupert depot bound for the eastern end of the line. The train left at 10 o'clock this morning, and was given a send-oH by the large delegation of the people of this city.
 The Grand Trunk railroad has been sew eral years in the process of construction, and marks another connecting link between the East and the West. It taps the rich grain fields of the northern section of Can, ada, and its western terminal is expected to become a great exporting city, doing 8 large business with the Orient.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
New N. C. Agent at kulato

After several years of service at the Fairbanks store of the Northern Commer cia Company, during the latter part of which he has been manager of the grocery department, Max M Smith has been ap- pointed agent of the company at Nulato The Nulato station is one of the most i'm portant on the lower river, being a trans fer point for the Koyukuk river and trad ing post of considerable district. In con- necton with his duties as Northern Com mercial Company agent at Nulato Max will also be United States commissioner, having recently received his appointment as such from Judge Fuller of this judicial district
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
ELECTION OFFICIALS ARE
 APPOINTED BY COMMISSIONER

The following order has been issued from the commissioner for Otter precinct, Fourth division, territory of Alaska, at Iditarod, Alaska:
 It is hereby ordered that the following named persons be and they are hereby ap- pointed judges of the election for the gen eral election to be held November 3, 1914, for the respective voting precincts as shown:
 For Discovery Voting Precinct-Harry Donnelley, Sam Bayles, Arthur A. Shon- beck.
 For Valley Voting Precinct-Jay J. Smith, William Pringle, Ray R. Henderson.
 For Flat Voting Precinct-C. R. Peck, George Mutchler, Thomas McMahon.
 For Dikeman Voting Precinct-james E. Fullerton, Harry G. Watson, Sam Bressler.
 Done at Iditarod, Alaska, this 29th day of September 1914.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Iudae Fuller to lake Vacation

Upon returning to Fairbanks September 13, Judge F. E. Fuller of the United States district court announced that he would take two months vacation within the near future, and that there would be no session of court in Fairbanks until the latter part of November or the early part of Decem Der Since assuming his duties as judge, two years ago, Judge Fuller has kept at work without vacation, and not only he but all the members of the bar agree that he has earned rest
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Turkey and Italy May Be Embroiled

ROME, Sept. 10.-Prince Mohammed Edin Effendi, fourth son of Abdul Hamd Turkeys deposed sultan, is to be proclaimed prince of Albania under the sovereignty ot Turkey. vice Prince William of Wied, ac- cording to this evenings issue of Giornarle dItalia This violation of the decision ar rived at in the conference at London, says that newspaper may induce Italy to inter- vene and send ships and troops that are now in readiness to prevent Turkish usurpa- ton in Albania.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Sinkino of Auxiliary Cruiser

London dispatches of August 27 are jubl- lant over the sinking off the west coast of Africa by the British cruiser High Flyer of the armored cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, which evidently has been doing much damage to shipping between Great Britain and South Africa. The Kaiser Will helm der Crosse was one of the most popu- lar of the big transatlantic liners and be- longed to the North German Lloyd. She was one of the few German auxiliary cruls- CTS which succeeded in getting to sea at the commencement of the war.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Mans Body Found in koyukuk

What is believed to be the body of Frank Adams, one of the supposed victims of 'Blueberry Tom" Johnson, has been discov cred by J. J. Donovan on the koyukuk river The news of the discovery was re- ceived Friday in a telegram to District Attorney Crossley from his assistant, Bion A. Dodge who is on the Yukon.-Fairbanks Citizen September A.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
RELATED WAR NEWS
A Possible Explanation

The newspaper Gioranale d'ItaEa of Rome in remarking that the Anglo French fleet in the Adriatic has never displayed energetic action during the present war, ad- vances the supposition that England and France, whose relations with Austria are tra- dtionally friendly, are purposely sparlng the Hapsburg monarchy, with the idea of later inducing her to come to terms sep arately from Germany, despite the triple alliance.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Woman Candidate for Legislature

Mrs. M. A. c. Gibson of ketchikan has announced her candidacy for the territorial legislature. Her platform includes the abo- lition of fish traps and particularly aims at the passing of law which would send to jail and hard labor the man who did not support his wife and family. Mrs. Gibson suggests that when a gentleman of that kind is imprisoned he should be put to work in the jail for wages and the money received by him given to his wife.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
British Have Better of Naval Encounter

LONDON, Aug. 31.-Twentynlne men killed, thirty-eight men wounded that IS the cost to the British in their naval action of Heligoland in which the British battle ships sank the German cruisers according to an official statement issued by the war office today There were 1000 men on the German cruisers sunk and while $50 were saved, 67O were lost with their vessels.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Aoia surrenders to the British

BERLIN, Sept 1-Offcial information received by the war bureau announces that Apia Samoan islands, has surrendered to the British forces and that German author itv on that island has been completely wiped out. The capture of Apia was made by the British forces from New Zealand.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
NELSON O'SHAUGHNESSY
 NOW GOES TO VIENNA
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Sept. l2.-Nelson O'Shaughnessy, who for number of years was connected with the United States em- bassy at Mexico City, and who was left in charge following the recall of Ambassador Wilson, will now be sent to Vienna as as sistant secretary of the American embassy at that place, having received an appoint ment to that effect.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Droppino Bombs From ZeppeIins

LONDON, Aug 27.-The method used m dropping Zeppelin bombs in Antwerp, ac- cording to an English refugee from that city, is that the dirigible hovers at an altitude beyond the reach of guns Then cage rig, riAe-proof, is lowered some 5000 feet from the Zeppelin. From the cage man throws the bombs.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
BABY GIRL IN THE MoRENcY HOME

This morning baby girl weighing eleven pounds was born to Mir and Mrs. Al Mo rency, Seventh avenue She is the eleventh child of the family, which speaks we'll for Alaska as a country of home builders. Mother and child are doing well, the at tending physician reports.-Fairbanks News Miner, September 4.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
Denies Dum-Dum Bullet Story

LONDON, Sept. S.-The British govern ment has issued denial of Germanys ac- cusation that British and French soldiers have used dunn dunn bullets
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
HAVE YOU ANYTHING TO SELL?

Let The Pioneer help you dispose of it A few lines will put you in touch with all the people in the precinct.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03
No Snies Executed in Enqland

LONDON, Aug. 27.-Home Secretary McKenna states that no spies have been shot in England, in reply to rumor that many Germans have been executed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03

Harry Harms was visitor to the city Tuesday. He has had the misfortune to contract blood poisoning in his hand, and has been under the care of Dr. Moore for several days.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03

they are needed here at any time they will be called here
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03

Black Cod, 35c pound.
 Iditarod Meat Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03

Black Cod, 35c pound.
 Iditarod Meat Go
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03

James Farrell left on last Sundays boat for the Outside.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03

Job Printing at Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-03

Assessment Work Blanks at Piouocr.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
SOCIETIES REQUEST
NAMES OF WORTHY
Church Organizations Pre-
pare to Supply Poor Fami-
lies With Christmas Cheer.

In addition to requests to give relief
the Charity bureau is receiving ques-
lions from persons and organizations
wanting to help the poor with Christ
mas cheer.
The orders are not for employment
purposes but come from Sunday school
classes and young peoples societies Of
churches. The churches represented
now by orders in the bureau are Reid
Memorial. First Methodist. First Pres
byterian and the East Main Street
Friends.
These organizations have decided as
their united Christmas work to dress
and supply either families or individ
uals with clothing of their own make
or purchase. The secretary of the bu
reau will furnish the names OF the per
sons he believes most worthy and the
societies will make up a list of what
is required to fill the gift boxes.
In another church class of girls av
eraging seven years in age wants the
name of seven year old girl. The
girls will completely fill the needs OF
the little girl designated.
Other churches in the city are in
curing about similar plans.