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Couldn’t Oust Turkey Fawcett
Tacoma, April 5.—The recall election
that was held in this city yesterday for
the purpose of ousting Mayor Fawcett
failed, as no candidate received the re
quired majority of votes cast. The
outcome of this will mean another is to
be held in thz near future.
Carter Harrison Mayor Again
Chicago, April 5,—In the city elec
tion yesterday. Carter Harrison was
elected mayor, defeating Charles K.
Merriam by 11,000 majority.
Teach Hawalians Art of War
San Francisco, April 6.—The war de
partment is quietly working to put the
organized militia of Hawaii on a war
footing. Orders have been issued di
recting army officers-in Hawaii to give
officers of the militia complete drilling
in the way of instructing citizen sol
diers in battle formation and rifle
h ooting. _
DUNCAN MICHIE BACK
FROM LONG JOURNEY
Making the trip from Fairbanks in 18
days, Duncan Michie, formerly banker
at Fairbanks, arrived in the city
Wednesday night with Jack McNatnee,
one time proprietor of the Floradord at
Fairbanks, the two having been brought I
in by Tommy King, the mtisher who!
made three trips between this city and
Fairbanks this winter.
Since leaving here last fall, Michie
has visited his home in Scotland, but I
spent most of the winter in Spokane.
McNatnee came from Everett, Wash.,
where lie conducted a saloon, but was
forced to close out when the town went!
dry,
King brought in mail, magazines ■
and telephone paraphernalia, the latter j
material for the Iditarod Telephone Co. ]
California Orchards
For Harry Engel
With $5,000 in cash to add to liisj
poke on June 5, and $10,000 more to be !
added next season, Harry Engle, one of
the first stakers of Kbit creek and a
pioneer in the Iditarod, will hike for j
tiie outside shortly after the opening of 1
navigation, to roam the merry mead
ows of sunny California.
Harry has just sold all his interests
in the Iditarod for $15,000, the pur
chaser being James Frost, a partner of
Hans Olson, who last winter bought
all of Ole Layraon’s interests. Laymen
is a partner of Engle, and the deal was
completed last winter in Spokane.
According to the option on record
here, Engle sells to Frost two-fifths of
the lower five-eighths of the Glen as
sociation and one-eighth of the Alpha
association, both on Flat creek and
considered among the best claims on
the creek. The deal aiso includes one
fourth of the Rainey bench on Otter
and all other interests held by Engle
in this district. Those familiar with
the ground say the purchase is a bar
gain.
Engle is anxious to become a gentle
man farmer and will immediately buy
& fruit ranch somewhere near Chico,
California. On this ground he will
raise citrons and things, consuming
roost of the product himself in the shape
of dill pickles.
Dr. Wortmann will move back to his |
old quarters tomorrow in the City Drug
store building. Dr. Loussac has re- i
placed his old store with a tine build- \
ing, and will have a very attractive \
drug store when his new fixtures arrive
from the Outside.
Masons Dance Monday
Marked by several delightful vocal
numbers by Mrs. E. Troughton and
Mrs. F. Al. Dunham, besides the pieus
ing ceremony of the presentation of a
Alasonic ring of Iditarod gold made to
President Strong of the Iditarod Ma
sonic Club, by Assistant District Attor
ney Clegg, the dancing party given last
Monday night at Ansley’s hall was one
of tlie pleasant parties of the winter.
There were about 150 people present,
and the dancing continued until well j
into the morning with Draper and |
Donohue’s orchestra furnishing the |
music. At midnight a fine luncheon I
was sent up by the Alerchants cafe.
Harry Jones, at one time a popular
bartender for Bill McPhee in Fair
banks, who left the Tanana some 13
months ago, came in a few days ago
from Nixon’s Fork, where he has been
prospecting. For over a year he has
f been roaming the upper Kuskokwim in
the search of the homestake, but except
for some likely looking holdings in the
Tokotna the homestake is still coming
up. He will probably spend the sum
mer in the Iditarod.
Caseadfl Laundry is open for business.
Your bundle is ready,
Henry Roden, law partner of Dele
gate Wickersham, arrived from Fair
banks. last Sunday in company with
Albert Arndt. Since his arrivai he has
had the honor of city attorney thrust
upon him. Dqr'tog J. C. Moody’s
absence on the creeks, Mr. Roden will
occupy his offices next the courthouse.
Dance a) Ansley’s hall tonight, Bourret
k Bierman't orchestra, Admission $2.
District Court to Sit Here July I
Under date of April 14, the marshal’s office at Fairbanks has
wired to the office in the Iditarod stating that Judge Over-field ex
pects to hold court here about the first of July, and directs that
Capt. Donovan furnish full particulars as to the accommodations
that can be secured for the court, the district attorney’s office and
the marshal’s headquarters. Upon receipt of the message, which
was brought in yesterday by Deputy Marshal Sheppard, Capt.
Donovan immediately conferred with the trustees of the Arctic
Brotherhood club here, who have the matter of the A. B. hall
under consideration, and word was sent to Fairbanks today, with
the assurance that a hall would be built and ample accommodation
afforded by the time the court will need it
Previous to the receipt of this word, the latest information
from Fairbanks was to the effect that the court was very busy
there and that it was possible that no arrangements could be made
for holding a term here. However, it appears that Judge Over
field has become impressed with the fact that the Iditarod is en
titled to consideration, and that he can so arrange business there
as to be able to get away for a few weeks. Although he has ex
pressed himself as especially desirous of coming here, the pressing
affairs of the bank failure and a number of important mining cases
bade fair to keep him in Fairbanks.
When notified today of the urgent need of a place to hold
court, the trustees of the Arctic Brotherhood stated that they ex
pected to be able to start work on the big hall at the corner .of
Richmond and Second streets at an early date, and that there was
no question but that it could be completed in ample time. Besides
having $3100 available, they can now count on a good income from
the government during the time the court sits here, and there is a
strong possibility that arrangements will be made with the city
council to provide offices for the city government.
It has been suggested that the city council could very advan
tageously collaborate with the Arctic Brotherhood on the pro
position, and by putting up a two-story building, secure at the
same time a fine hall and splendid city headquarters. However,
whether or not this be done, it is probable that the club trustees
will have sufficient upstairs rooms to assure a steady rental from
the city, since some office room is absolutely necessary.
The present commissioner’s court could probably be used for
the district attorney’s office, while arrangements could be made in
the new hall building for a commissioner’s court room.
Since it is probable that much of the material necessary for
construction will have to be brought here on the boats in June,
there is little likelihood that building operations will begin much
before the middle of May.
DECISION GIVES COAL TO WHO HAY GRAB IT
Seattle, April 5—All limitations to entry, or manner of entry of
coal claims in Alaska, except as expressly prohibited by the law of
1904, were swept aside by Judge Handford in the case of the
United States agains Charles L. Monday, Earl Siegley and Archie
W. Shields, charged with conspiracy to defraud the government.
The court holds that there is no law barring any company,
corporation or person from acquiring by assignment or original
location all the coal lands in Alaska.
In view of this ruling, the government has abandoned criminal,
prosecutions, and the indictments were quashed and defendants
discharged.
An appeal to the supreme court will be taken by the govern
ment from Judge Hanford’s decision, as to the law of the manner
and method of coal locations. While no further criminal prosecu
tions in the Munday-Siegley Shields case is contemplated, R. U.
Townsend, chief counsel for the government, says an appeal will
be taken, so that the supreme court may construe the law respect
ing Alaska coal lands, and prevent further dispute.
GASOLINE TRAMWAY WANTS CITY FRANCHISE
Appearing before the common council of this city last Wednes
day night with a lengthy petition, L. S. Robe, promoter of a com
pany composed of local and Outside capital, asked for a franchise
to lay tracks within the city limits for a gasoline car tramway to
be built between Iditarod and Flat, and which he hopes to have
ready for operation by early summer.
In his petition he requested permission to lay his tracks along
Otter street, entering the city on the southwestern corner and turn
ing from Otter on to First street. Running through town along
First street, the line is projected to turn on Willow to the water
front, with a continuation toSlippern’s mill at the lower end of the i
town- The council took the matter under advisement and is ex- j
pected to pass upon the franchise at an early date, possibly at its
next regular meeting, next Wednesday night.
In a statement given to the press, Mr. Robe said that he had :
been promised sufficient backing to assure the completion of the j
tramway within a short time after the opening of navigation, as
both the Clark Lumber company and the Slippern mill are behind
it to the extent of furnishing the necessary material for construc
tion. Negotiations have also been opened with a Chicago company
for the necessary motor cars and trailers, the cars themselves,
being a combination traction and passenger car, capable of haul
ing a considerable tonnage at a fair rate of speed.
The proposed line has bfen surved to Flat and will coincide
generally with the present road.
The rails will consist of 5x6 timbers with wooden flanges and
the cars will be run on rubber tires. In entering the town the
track will be laid flush with the street, so as not to interfere with
other traffic within the town limits.
Mr. Robe also applied to the council for permission to erect a
wharf at the foot of Richmond street, to be used by the tram com
pany and the public.
CITY COUNCIL MAKES INITIAL BOW TO PUBLIC
Hemmed in by a crowd of nearly a hundred people that filled the
courthouse to overflowing, the new city council deliberated last Wednes
day night for the first time in public, and although somewhat timid
and blushing, they landed with both feet and pleased the municipal
fans who filled the bleachers.
The main business of the evening, as had been placarded in large
letters, was the appointment of officers, and this they did, hut while
this simple procedure was wending its stately way, several bombs were
exploded under the procession with loud reports and much scattering
ol shot which added savor and piquancy to the proceedings.
Chief of these bunches of canister was the can of eloquence hurled
into the arena by Attorney J. C. Moody who appeared on behalf of Mrs.
Stoner, the street trespasser, to declare that the council was not a council,
that the city was not a city, that everything was wrong, and that gross
liberties had been taken with the property of Mrs. Stoaer by a baud of
city dads what never was.
He launched legal broadsides at the calm and steadfast seven, but
they never quivered ati eyelash. He told them they had gone up against
it and bounced back, and in lurid phrases he pictured the dire conse
quences when each individual and separate member of that famous
board would be hauled up to answer singly and alone to the tune of
private spondulix. They never hatted an optic.
The first business of the evening was the reading of the minutes of
past meetings, which had been held in private, far from the prying eyes
of the curious. Everything seemed to have been shipshape so they
approved the minutes, with Capt. Petersen in the chair, and then took
up the adoption of a set of by-laws and regulations.
Right here Councilman Barnes exploded his own little fizzer when
he rose to object to the adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order, until they
could be read separately and passed upon. He said he didn’t know
about those rules and was not going to tie himself down to any regu
lations until he knew what he was doing. The crowd was thrown into
a momentary panic when he demanded that a copy of the rules be found
and read before the meeting, for it began to look litre an all-night session
and they were anxious to know who was going to be chief. Upon
being assured that Roberts was the real Peruvian doughnuts when it
came to rules and regulations, Barnes was appeased and allowed the
question to go to vote although he felt constrained to vote no.
The naming of the standing committees had already been attended
to by Mayor Miller and the names were r^ad into the minutes as follows^
Police—McDonell, chairman, Mutchler and Peterson.
Streets—Barnes, chairman, Bayles and Mutchler.
Finance-—Petersen, chairman, Anderson and Barnes.
Fire—Bayles, chairman. Audersou and McDonell.
Laws, Ordinances and Printing—Anderson, chairman, Petersen
and Bayles.
Of all these committees, Mayor Miller is ex-officio a member.
There being no reports of special committees, particularly as to
temporary fire department arrangements, and the protest of Charles
Krutsinger filed with the council in regard to a waterfront dispute,
these matters went over to the next meeting.
It was here that J. C. Moody got in his work, and after brief re
plies by Bayles, Anderson and Barnes, the incident of the street jump
ing was closed. The petition of Miller & Slenter for permission to
build a wharf back of the Merchants Cafe was then read and laid on the
table, as were the petitions of L. S. Robe for a tramway franchise in the
city, and a permit to build a wharf at the foot of Richmond street.
These were read by Judge Maltby, but the council wanted time to look
into the propositions, so they laid them away till the next meeting and
got down to the interesting business of appointing officers.
Barnes again came to the front by declaring that he had heard there
was dissatisfaction with the secret ballot agreed upon by the members
of the council He said he was willing to vote openly or get up and
shout them to the spectators as far as he was concerned. Bayles said he
was willing to vote an open ballot, but since they had agreed to a secret
ballot he saw no reason for changing it, as long as they could do as
they pleased about the matter. He thought that since the people had
reposed trust in them by voting them for councilmtn, they should cer
tainly trust them to vote properly themselves. Thereupon it was de
cided that they prepare secret ballots, the first office being that of city j
magistrate and clerk.
For this position there has been four applications turned in, being
the applications of S. C. Adams, Roy E. Bigham, Earl B. Hunt and
Tom E. Thurston. On counting the votes it was found that Hunt had
received 4 and Bingham 3. Hunt was immediately sworn in and re
lieved Major Albrecht at the clerkly wheel.
There being only one application for city treasurer, E G. Lindberg j
ol the M. & M. bank was unanimously chosen for that office.
Of the three applicants for the office of city attorney, Henry Roden
received four votes and Major Albrecht got 3. J. S. Harding was the
other candidate.
It has been stated heretofore that there were five candidates for the
office of chief of police, but Grant Murdock and J. R. McGovern, both (
emphatically state that they had no such intention, if fact, McGovern j
had applied for office of fire chief.
Pat O'Connor, J, J. Donovan and E. J. Sitter were the applicants;
for chief, and again the successful candidate, Pat O'Connor, was elected [
(Continued oil rage 6.)
Bandits Hold Up Interurban
Los Angelesi April 5.—The incoming
Interurban was held up today, and the
passengers, numbering about 30, were
robbed. The passengers were forced
to leave the car in order that the ban
dits eould ride into the city, where
they made a successful getaway.
Kansas Town’s Woman Mayor
Hunnewell, Kan., April 5.—Mrs. Ella
Wilson was elected mayor of this city
yesterday by a large majority, defeat
ing O. M. Akers.
Raised Good-Sized Slush Fund
Springfield, 111., April 5.—H. II.
Kohlsatt has informed the senate in
vestigating committee that Charles S.
Funk, manager of the International
Harvester Company, told him that a
hundred-thonsand-dollar slush fund was
raised to aid in the electing of Senator
Lorimer. _
JOHNSON GOES BLIND
IN SIGHT OF GOAL
Three hours in the lead of all com
petitors, and within 20 miles from
Nome and the end of the race, Charles
Johnson, winner of last year’s sweep
stakes, went snow blind, in the race
just run at Nome. Scotty Allan came
in first, making the run from Nome to
Candle and return in 81 hours and 40
minutes, with Coke Hill as probable
second money.
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COMING AND GOING
Mrs. Ellsworth J. Ives was the host
ess at a caid party last Saturday night,
a number of creek and town people
were present.
Leonard Dodge, who was called to
Fairbanks as a witness, is on his way
back, accompanied by Tom Aitken.
The "Malamute Kid” is said to be on
his way hither with two lady passen
gers from Fairbanks.
Sims, the Nome musher, who accom
panied the bunch of insane patients to
Fairbanks with Harry Sheppard, was
dickering with Frank Lawson in regard
to a trip to the Iditarod when last
heard from.
Luke Radigan and Hugh Paris are
now busy on the construction of a place
of amusement near Cullen’s roadhouse
at the Forks of Flat creek where they
will open up next month with a cigar
and tobacco emporium connected with
a pool room.
Chief Deputy Marshal Percy Charles
has returned to Fairbanks from the
Outside. He writes that Jack Mat
thews, a deputy, will be married while
in the states. He says that the suc
cessor to Marshal Love has not been
chosen, but he feels that he lias an even
break with Jack Sale, who is after the
appointment.
Capt. U. G. Norton, .who accompanied
H. H. Porter, of Crowley & Porter, to
Seward some weeks ago, returned yes
terday by the same route, bringing in
a consignment of lemons, grape-fruit,
eggs and sundries. He left on April 5,
making the run witii 400 pounds in 15
days.
Chas. Suter came over from Flat
on business.
Harry Sheppard, deputy marshal,
arrived yesterday noon, thirteen days
out of Fairbanks. He remained some
days in Fairbanks after turning over
his party of insane patients, who were
taken on Outside by Deputy Matthews.
He brought some official letters ami
messages.
Dr. Bradbury has moved back into
his new offices over the Merchants cafe.
Jack Merritt, who departed as guard
with the party of insane patients to
Fairbanks, decided to take a look at
old familiar scenes Outside, and con
tinued on his way in the same capacity.
Jack Sheedy, now under indictment
on the charge of assault with a danger
ous weapon, has been ordered in. He
will again be allowed liberty on a bond
of $5000. _
J. H. Richards, the hardware man
got in early this week over the Seward
trail after a winter spent on the Out
side, during which he plucked mag
noiias in southern California and got
plucked in the coast cities.
Dance at Ansiey's hall tonight. Bourret
& Bierman's orchestra. Admission $2.
Andy Fcstrom leaves tomorrow for
Dikeman to take charge of the steamer
Samson ; Ed Kellogg goes with him,
and the boat will be put in readiness
for the season._
Your bundle is now ready at the Cascade
laundry. Willow street.