Iditarod pioneer. [Iditarod, Alaska]. 1914-01-03 [p ]. › lccn › sn95060032 › ...Iditarod Pioneer ONE D^A^PKH^MoNTHr IDITAROD, ALASKA.SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3, 1914._Two Bits

Iditarod Pioneer -«* ~ ONE D^A^PKH^MoNTHr ~~ IDITAROD, ALASKA. SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3, 1914._Two Bits Per Copy LIND CONFERRING VITH PRESIDENT thy Wireless lo The Pioneer) Vera Cruz, Mexico, Jan. 2.—The fast cruiser Chester, carrying oecial Envoy Lind to Pass Christian, where he goes to confer with President Wilson on Mexican affairs, will arrive there tomorrow. Pass Christian, Miss., Jan. 1 —Wind and fog have delayed the arrival of John Lind, and he had not arrived at a late hour tonight. The President and his family took part in the New Year festivities and watched the old year out and the new year in. President Wilson, it is understood, has ordered Mr. Lind to meet him here as he is desirous of questioning Lind as to the truth 01 the published statements that British financial interests are arranging to loan the Huerta government a large sum of money. Fierce Battle in Progress Ry Wireless '.0 Tile neuter) Presidio, Tex., Dec. 31.—Advices received here report that the rebel and federal forces are engaged in fierce fighting near Ojanga, and that the former are victorious. Federals Slaughtered by Hundreds iBy Wireless «n Tile Pioneer) Presidio, Tex., Jan. 1.—The surrender of the entire federal army at Ojanga to the United States is momentarily expected. A fierce battle has been in progress between the rebel and federal forces, and the federals have perished by hundreds. ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DOS RACE BROKE ALL LOCAL RECORDS With weather of the finest, with a good list of entries, and the attention of the people of the entrie district concentrated pen it, the fourth annual New Year's day handicap of the Iditarod Kennel Club was staged on the afternoon of the first day of the year. There may have been races in former years in which more money was at stake, and larger crowds may have watched the canine contestants struggling for the coveted prize, but it is safe to say that never in the history of the sport in this district was a race pulled: off in which the interest was so well sustained from start to finish. From the time that the Shubert entry left the starting point at Iditarod until the last team cantered home, excitement was at a high pitch, and the thrilling fight for second place betw-een DeHouse, Shubert and Boardman was the signal for enthusiastic cheering from the crowd that awaited the finale. The best time, that made by the Glantz team, establishes a record, and the fact that all six teams that finished came in within 12 minutes speaks much for ihe fairness of the handicap made by the officials of the club. Before the race nets were freely offered o! 10 to 8 on the Maynard and Glantz entries against the field, with no takers. There was very little betting done, but this in no wise detracted from the interest. The teams got away to a good start, and maintained their respective positions until Flat City was reached, when slight changes were noticeable in the running. On the return to Flat from Discovery the Kay team took the lead and maintained it throughout, end crossed the finish line in the very good time of 1:57 :30. For second money DeHouse nosed out l Shubert. and Boardman came in but a few “econds behind him This was probably as pretty a contest as was ever witnessed in an event of this nature. The record made by the Glantz team, 1 50, is a remarkably good one, especially in view of the fact that the leader had to be unharnessed and led home. It was a disappointment to many that this team did not carry off the prize, and doubtless hail it not met with misfortune it would have won. The following table shows the relative positions of the different teams from start to finish: THE CONTRIBUTORS Following is a list of contributors to the race fund: Iditarod Contributor! New Budweiser .$ 50.00 N. C. Co. 25.00 Y. G. Co. 25.00 M & M. Bank. 10.00 Ramps Peterson 10.00 Gularte Bros. 10.00 Crowley & Porter. 10.00 Iditarod Telephone Co. 10.00 Hurst Bros. 5.00 Miners’ Home Saloon. 5.00 John L. Sale. 5.00 W. W. Acheson. 5.06 H. SchUpik 5.00 Merchants? Cafe 5.00 Ansley’sjJJook Store. 5.00 Hdk. | Entries. Driver. | start. 1 Summit. Flat. I Dlscov’y Flat. | Summit.) Iditarod.j Total. 35 m. I Sbubert (3d) teir .*! 1:00:00 1 1:36:00 1:51:00 12:08:00 2:26:35 12:10:00 3:19:1012:19:10 25 m. I Boardman Self.-J 1:1 0:00 1:41:30 1:55:30 2:10:20 2:26:40 I 2 :47 :30 3:19:55 2:09:55 20m. IKay (1st) ~elr 1:15:00 1:42:00 1:55:00 2:10:50 2:24:45 2:45:00 3:12:05 1 1:57:30 19 m. I DeHouse (2d)...._ <e)f 1:16:00 I 1:47:00 2:00:00 2:16:00 2:30:42)2:50:00 3:19:35 [ 2:03:35 15 m. I Baird .... .. ,r. Kay. 1:20:00 1:48:00 2:01:30 2:17:35 2:34:40 3:00:00 10m. Maynard .;..... SeH 1:25:00 1:56:00 2:10:19 2:25:14 2:11:10)2:52:00 (3:27:00 2:02:00 .I Olantz. Oerolwry..4 1:35:00 ( 2:02:00 2:1 4:01 2:28:10 2:41:41 | 2:51:50 3:25:00 1:50:00 Pioneer Sheet Metal Works. 5.00 Cash 5.00 Ira Wood. 5.00 Samuel Applebaum 2.50 Pioneer Barber Shop. 2.50 Bayles Clothing Co. 2.50 j Flat City The Branch $ 25.00 The Grand Bar.. 25.00 Crowley & Porter. 10.00 Cameron <fc Finnegan. 10.00 Gus Christoff. 5.00 Thomas McMahon 5.00 C. R. Peck 5.00 A. J. Weiss. 5.00 George Kay. 5.00 j Frank B. Stanley 5.00 Discovery, Otter Jerman & Fontas.$ 10.00 Bain & Hunsaker. 10.00 Karl Theile 10.00 Sam Bayles 5.00 Phil the Barber. 5.00 “Red" Bozeman 5.00 Harry Donnelly 5.00 John Bagoy. 5.00 Cash 5.00 Officers of the Course At Iditarod—Henry Weir, starter; Percy Charles and Dave Mutchler, judges; Christy Anthonieson, timekeeper. At Summit—Frank Chew. At Flat City—Tom McMahon anad Joe Turner, judges, and Billy Taylor, timekeeper. At Discovery—Wat Hunsaker and George M. Auten judges, and Sam Bayles timekeeper. ARRIVAL OF MAIL A small consignment of mail reached the : city sliortlty before noon today. Very lit ‘? ? first-class mail was in the lot. Getting Even Secretary Garrison is, of course, no foe to the automobile, but during his judgeship in New Jersey he always showed a com- mendable respect for the rights of the foot passenger. | Mr. Garrison, commenting on an accident where an automobiiist had been selfish and reckless, once said: “This man’s attitude toward the general public reminds me of Spede, whom a friend j asked: “How did you come to run over that poor j old fellow? Were you running too fast?” j “No," said the automobiiist, with a grim ! smile. “He was running too slow.”—Wash- j ington Star. TEMPERATURE TABLE Readings taken daily at the Budweiser, corner of First and Richmond streets: Above Below a. m. Zero. Zero. Dec. 28—3:10. 11 Clear; windy Dec. 29—5:10.... 7 .... Cldy; l't wind Dec. 30—3:30. 2 Clear; calm Dec. 31—4:00. 11 Clear; calm Jan. 2—2:00. 3 Clear; calm Jan. 3—2:00. 5 Clear; calm Nuts, candies, stationery, safety razors, fountain pens, magazines and periodicals, j wholesale and retail. Ansley’s Book Store. I MUCH SUFFERING ALL OVER EUROPE (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Paris, Jan. 2.—The whole area of Europe is in the grip of an unusually severe colt! wave, aat! much suffreing and many deaths are reported from all parts of the conti- nent. NEVADA'S NEW LAW IN EFFECT (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Reno, Nev., Jan. 2.—Nevada’s new di- vorce law, which requires a year's residence in the state, became operative on the first day of the year. WILL MEET ON MONDAY (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Washington, Jan. 2.—Both houses of con- gress will assemble on Monday, January 5. WOMEN WILL HATE DOS RACE Well! well! What do you know about this? The wonderful success of the fourth annual New Year's dog race has caused a great epidemic of the racing fever to break out in the neighborhood of Flat City, and a casual survey of the afflicted region shows that it has been very partial to the ladies „f that town, and from the way the racing dope was doled out to The Pioneer yesterday afternoon over the phone, about half the female population have developed very vig- orous cases. And what’s more, the con- tagion is fast spreading to all the remote parts of the district. The hrst signs ot the epidemic were noticed yesterday afternoon, and in less time than it requires to tell it arrangements were being made for a dog team race for lady drivers to be pulled off on the 11th of this month, and over $100 toward the purse was raised in a very few minutes. The novel | idea seemed to meet with popular approval, and the promoters inform The Pioneer that j they will have no difficulty in securing a :urse of $500 for the event. The purse will be divided into three i rizes. and it is stipulated that the winners are to give the 1 sing drivers and invited friends a ban- quet. The starting place of the race is to be decided by dice-shaking. Our immediate vicinity has among the women folks many who are capable of J handling dogs in first-class manner, and a j race such as is proposed would be most in- teresting. Among the most enthusiastic for the contest is Mrs. Swanson of Flat City, who has signified her willingness to enter a team, and says that she will only drive three dogs. Mrs. Stanford'and Mrs. Crouse, it is understood, have also decided to contest for prizes. Without doubt Discovery and Iditarod will also be well represented n the race. Go it, ladies! Mush, you malamutes! Fruits as Medicine Tomatoes are both cleansing and a tonic [or the liver. Apples are the particular ministrant to the nerves and should be taken regularly by those suffering from nervous depression and headaches. Oranges are especially good for rheumatism, gout and blood troubles, and are also a tonic. Lemons are cures for colds and bilious- ness ; they also reduce stoutness. Grapes are good for the throat and correct acids in the blood, and restore and heal internal organs generally. Bananas are a cure for general weakness, especially stomachic. Blackberries are a general tonic, and the juice of pineapple is the most sovereign remedy for dyspepsia imaginable. Timely Aid An old colored woman came into a Wash- ington real estate office the other day and was recognized as a tenant of a small house that had become much enhanced in value by reason of a new union station in that neighborhood. “Look here, auntie, we are going to raise your rent this month," the agent remarked briskly. “'Deed, an’ Ah’s glad to hear dat, sah,” the old woman replied, ducking her head politely. "Mighty glad, for sho', case Ah des come in hyah terday ter tell yo’ all dat Ah couldn’t raise hit dis month.”—Harper’s Magazine. SEW YEAR’S IS BI6 TOWNS (By wireless to The Pioneer) New York, Jan. 2.—The birth of the new year was celebrated in this city amid scenes of the wildest confusion and noise. The theaters, cafes and dance halls, as well as the streets, were crowded with merry- makers. The “lid” was lifted in the cafes to permit of dancing, and tangoing was the order of the celebration. ® Noisy Time in Chicago (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Chicago, Jan. 2.—The New Year celebration in this city was the noisiest ever witnessed here. The streets at midnight were crowded with thousands of people. Bad Weather in San Francisco (By Wireless to The Pioneer) San Francisco, Jan. 2.—The severe weather which has prevailed along the Cali- fornia coast during the past few days put a “damper” on the New Year festivities in this city, and the outdoor demonstrations were insignificant in comparison with former years. The cafes of the city were scenes of hilarity. ALASKANS DANCE IN SPIRIT CITY (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Seattle, Jan. 2.—The Alaskans’ annual ball was held in this city last night, and was the largest and most successful of the series. Two hundred and fifty couples were in attendance, and nearly every city, camp and settlement of the Territory was well represented. ARMY SURGEON PASSES BEYOND (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Washington, Jan. 2.—George Henry Tur- ney. surgeon general of the United States army, died at his home in this city on he evening of December 31. General Tor- ney was a native of Maryland, and was born in Baltimore in 1850. He held the j-ank of surgeon general since 1909. HE WASN'T AT HOME (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Washington, Jan. 2.—For the first time -ince the presidency of James Monroe, the New Year’s reception at the White House vas not he d. President Monroe occupied ;he White House from 1817 to 1825. IS NOW 57 YEARS OLD (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Pass Christian, Miss., Jan. 2.—President Wilson celebrated his 57th birthday last Sunday, the 2Sth. He was the recipient of many congratulatory telegrams. PUGILISTIC Williard Wins From Ronel New Haven, Jan. 2.—In the heavyweight fight in this city on New Year's eve Jess Williard knocked out George Ronel in the ninth round. Bud Anderson Knocked Out (By Wireless to The Pioneeri Los Angeles, Jan. 2.—Leach Cross, the New York lightweight boxer, yesterday afternoon knocked out Bud Anderson, the Medford, Ore,, boy, in the seventh round. The crowd at the ringside was very small on account of disagreeable, foggy weather. Arthur Pelkey Loses to Gunboat (By Wireless to The Pioneer! San Francisco, Jan. 2.—In the New Year’s fight between Gunboat Smith and Arthur Pelkey yesterday afternoon, Smith knocked out his man in the fifteenth round. The fight was a very hard one, and Smith practically bore the champion down. On account of threatening weather the attendance was very small. McGoorty Wins at Sydney (By Wireless to The Pioneer' Sydney, Australia, Jan. 2.—Eddie Mc- Goorty, the American boxer, yesterday knocked out Dave Smith, the Australian, in a minute and a half of the first round in this city. The fight was for the middle- weight championship of Australia. DELAMA SAYS HE'S GETTING MONEY (By Wireless to The Pioneer) Paris, Jan. 2.—Senor Delama, the Mexi- can minister of finance, today made the announcement that his government has suc- ceeded in securing a loan of $50,000,000 from a syndicate of French financiers: MOHAMMED V. HAS PARALYSIS (By Wireless to The Pioneer* Constantinople, Jan. 2.- -Mohammed V., sultan of the Turkish empire, suffered a strike of paralysis on the last day of the rank of surgeon general since 1909. DOWAGER QUEEN DEAD (By Wireless to The Pioneer) C penha_en, Sweden. Jan. 2 Dowager Queen Sophia of Sweden died in this city on New Year’s eve. A cabin belonging to Charles Shubert, .be messenger of Hat City, caught fire on New Year’s morning about 7 o’clock and burned to the ground. There was no one in the cabin at the time, and how the fire started is a mystery. Red Labelle and William Thomas re urned from Moore creek last Tuesday. Mrs. Davis received a telegram from Dr. Wortmann Christmas eve. He was at Dortmund, Germany, and wished all a merry Christmas. A surprise party was give no Mrs. Heit man, at the head of Flat creek, on her birthday last Saturday by the creek ladies. he received many pretty presents. The bachelors of Flat creek were enter .ained last Saturday night by Mr. and Mrs Dave Stranberg. One of Mutcl.ler Bros.’ best horses, that a- brought in from the Outside last sum- mer. hart to be shot New Year’s day. The animal was one of a team that was hauling a big load of wood down a grade near ihe wood camp when the back straps broke an the horse and the load came down upon it, breaking one of its legs so badly that here was no chance for 1 <Js» ’’.e. MAIL S HEDULE Inbound mail is due every Saturday even !ng (four times each month). Outbound mail is scheduled to depart every Sunday morning early. Closes lip. m. Saturday night. Registered mail closes 5 p. m. The limit load of mail should arrive tonight. The Busy Neighbor Have you ever noticed what a busy and capable man your neighbor is? Perhaps you have never noticed it yourself, but if you haven’t, your wife has probably told you about it, which is all the same. When this busy neighbor. You hear about him you go home to your meals you hear about three times a day, something like this: “Mr. Jones is such a capable man. Do you know, he built his own storm-house this year and put in his own storm win- dows? Why don't you ever do anything like that ?" “Mr. Jones was out and had his snow all shoveled off at 5 o'clock this morning.” “Mr. Jones is making some repairs on his furnace. He must save a lot of money that way.” "Mr. Jones raised his own chickens last year and they had all the chickens and eggs they could eat. He is going to do the same thing this year.” “Mr. Jones fixed three leaks in their cel- lar pipes last evening all by himself, and he repaired Mrs. Jones’ carpet sweeper this morning before breakfast.” “Mr. Jones is going to build his own garage in the spring. He drew the plans himself, and it is going to be perfectly lovely. I wish you could find time to do things like that.” When you get tired of hearing about the money-saving 'activities of Mr. Jones you move into a new neighborhood and get next door to Mr. Smith, who is about three times as capable as Mr. Jones was. There is ap- parently no place in this world where a lazy man like yourself can find peace.—Ex. Cut out that lame back. Dodd’s Kidney Pills will do it. For sale at Ansley’s Book Store. CHARLES H. MOYER BETS TWO BULLETS (By Wireless to Ttie Pioneer) Calumet, Mich., Jan. 2.—On New Year’s eve, in °ne of the lead- ing hotels in this city Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Fed- eration of Miners, who is here attending to the duties or his office, was assaulted, it is alleged, by members of the Citizens’ Alliance, and in the mix-up he received two bullet wounds, one ball entering the shoulder and the other one producing a scalp wound, neither of which is con- sidered dangerous. Shortly after the fight in the hotel members of the Citizens’ Al- liance escorted Moyer to the depot, placed him on board a train and shipped him to Chicago. Grand Jury to Investigate Christmas Fire A special grand jury has been empaneled to convene next Tues- day, January 6, to investigate the terrible Christmas tree Fire in this city, in which about 75 women and children lost their lives. Moyer Says He’s Going Back (By WtrPless to Tlip Pioneer; Chicago, Jan. 2.—President Charles H. Moyer of the Western ; Federation of Miners, who reached this city yesterday from Calumet, i Mich., where he received two bullet wounds in a fight the night pre- [ viou' '« now at one of the city hospitals. Both bullets have been ex- acted, and the patient is improving rapidly. He says he will return t oihe ivi.cmgan town as soon as he is able to travel. The Federation miners of the Calumet district are very much in- censed against the Citizens’ Alliance, and threaten vengeance. SECRETARY LANE CONSIDERING ALASKAN RECOMMENDATIONS (By Wireless lo The Pioneer) Washington, Jan. 2.—The annual report of the governor of Alaska is now in the hands of the secretary of the interior. The docu- nent urges the coustrnction of railroads in the Territory by the gov- ment, and also recommends a yearly appropriation of $1,000,000 for •he next ten yeras for the construction of trails and roads throughout the interioro, which means, says the report, an increase in the vioume of business of $10,000,000 annually. Would Reduce Size of Homestead Entries Commissioner Tallman of the general land office, in his annual report to the secretary of the interior, devotes considerable space to e discussion of the land office regulations of the Territory of Alaska Among other things he recommends that the Alaska homestead law be changed, reducing the areas for entry to 160 acres instead of 320 acres, as is now permissible. The commissioner also recommends n absence of six months per year from such locations. GOLD SHIPMENTS MAY GO BY PARCEL POST (By Wireless lo The Pioneer) Seattle, Jan. 2.—The postal authorities have made further re- ductions m the parcel post rates, and Alaskans are benefited thereby t olhe extent that gold dust may now be shipped to the Outside under these regulations. It is understood that the weight limit of packages has also been increased to permit the shipping of large-sized gold slugs. COMING AND GOING 1 News -*-as received in this city this week f the arrival at Seward of Mrs. Owen M. jrant, who left here with Sam C. Adams n November 24. Mrs. Grant is going to e States for medical treatment. Danny ryce, who left here four weeks ago today ith “Jimmy the tSake,” arrived at Seward n the same day. At the close of business on December 31, o!3. in the office of the recorder of Otter recinct, 8,922 documents had been tiled for ublic record since the organization of the office. Mrs. P. C. Charles, Mrs. T. L. Thurston .jiu Miss Maltby visited the creeks yester- ay. They traveled behind George Adams’ earn of nine dogs, with George acting as dot. Mrs. Selma Swanson of the Grand hotel, F.at City, was among the visitors in the city last Wednesday to attend the big New- Year's ball at A. B. hail. Captain 'Gene Norton arrived last evening from Dikeman with his dog team, hauling 1,800 pounds of goods for Crowley & Porter. John Novak was among the visitors to celebrate the advent of the new year. A telegram was received in this city yesterday from Charley Seneco, stating that he had reached Seward on New Year’s day. Why want for something to read when you can get reading matter at Anaiey’s Book Store so cheap? Location Notices at Pioneer office FELIX DIAZ INDICTED AND HEARING COMMENCES _ ‘Trouble Among Mexican "Patriots" Seems to Have Been a Mixed-Up Affair Two Different Versions Havana, Nov. 9.—Felix Diaz and his companions, who were arrested alter the stabbing affray here recently, were indicted yesterday and are being held by the Cuban officials until the matter can he thoroughly investigated. All reports agree that as Diaz was walk ing along the Malecon promenade he was attacked by some other Mexicans and was stabbed several times about the head, from which injuries he is now in the hospital. During the encounter Pedro Guerrero, one of the attacking party, was shot twice. The Mexicans hold that Diaz made a re- mark derogatory to Carranza as he was passing them and they resented it. The Mexicans are believed to be agents of Huerta who were sent here to put Diaz out of the way. Although all of the participants in the Friday evening encounter have been arrested, no action has yet been taken against the other Mexicans. Guerrero Started the Trouble A policeman who witnessed the encounter between the Mexicans on Malecon promenade last week at the preliminary hearing testfied that Guerrero started the trouble and was shot by Diaz. The Mexican is not seriously injured, as was at first believed, and he w'ill be able to be about within a short time. The | wounds of Felix Diaz will keep him in the I hospital but a few days. We are selling out our entire library at $1.00 per book, or $10.00 per dozen. Come early and have first pick. Ansley’s Book j Store. I i Location Notices at Pioneer

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Iditarod pioneer. [Iditarod, Alaska]. 1914-01-03 [p ]. › lccn › sn95060032 › ...Iditarod Pioneer ONE D^A^PKH^MoNTHr IDITAROD, ALASKA.SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3, 1914._Two Bits