CHIEF OF POLICE
OF FAIRBANKS
SLAUGHTERED
Fairbanks, Nov. 5.—Chief of Police Al. M ilkr wcs the
fatally by Blanche Duvall at the Pioneer hotel at 1:30
o’clock Monday morning.
Shortly before this time she had sent for Dave Petree,
the proprietor of the hotel, saying that she wished to speak
to him. Mr. Petree. went to the woman’s door and knocked.
In reply to her question as to who was there, he replied by
namin7 himself. Miss Duvall, however, refused to open
the door, saying that she wanted to see Petree, and that he
was not the man. Petree, believing that something was
wrong, insisted on the woman, opening the door. She re
fused to comply, denying Petree’s identity, and threaten
ing to shoot through the door unless he went away.
Mr. Petree was certain by this time that the woman
was a fit subject for the police, and sent for an officer.
Chief Miller responded and went to the room, telling the
woman who he was, and asking that she unfasten the door.
Entreaties and threats met with the same response, that
she would shoot the first person who entered the room, and
it was decided to break into the room.
Miller sent several men to the outside of the house and
told them to break the windows in order to attract the wo
man’s attention to that part of the room while he would
break in the door, This plan was carried into effect, but
as Miller entered the woman suddenly turned and shot him
over the heart. He dropped to the floor, and before she
could do further damage was caught and disarmed. Miller
died about noon the same day.
The funeral of the dead officer, which was held on
Wednesday under the auspices of the Masons and Eagles,
was the biggest gathering of the. kind ever held in Fair
banks.
The woman, who is thought to be mentally deranged,
is held in the federal jail without bail.
CHINESE RIOTING
IN HONG KONG
Hong Kong, Nov. 5.—Many Chinese were killed here
yesterday as a result of a clash between a large mob and
the police and soldiers.
For some time past there has been a strong anti-Japan
ese sentiment among the Chinese here and yesterday it cul
minated in a bloody riot in which many were killed and
much property destroyed.
The police were unable to cope with the large mobs
and the soldiers were called out. The military soon dis
persed the mob, not, however, without much bloodshed,
and the city was placed under martial law.
The property loss is estimated at $100,000, most of
which was owned by Japanese.
Tokio, Nov. 5.—The Japanese government has signi
fied its intention to demand from the Chinese government
speedy reparation for all damage to the property of Japan
ese residents in Hong Kong.
Joe Egler was in from Tofty last Fresh Grouse can now be obtained at
Tuesday. the Model Restaurant.
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GERMANY GIVEN
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Berlin, Nov. 5.—It is believed in diplomatic circles
here that Russia lias sold out Germany to England in the
Balkans controversy.
It is alleged that Great Britain offered to float a large
Russian loan if Russia would stand by England against
Germany and its ally, Austria. In no other way can the
Russian stand be accounted for, as in every instance she
has shown a decided favoritism toward British policies.
JAP POACHERS "
FOUND GUT?
Valdez, Nov. 5.—Twenty-seven Japanese of the sealing
ship Saki Maru have been found guilty of poaching, and
the crew of the other vessel is yet to be tried.
These Japs were arrested early last summer by the U.
S. revenue cutter Manning. The Saki Mara had been
built on lines very similar to the Manning, and while she
was engaged in illegal sealing papier-mache parts were
added to the vessel which made it an exact counterpart of
the revenue cutter. Any other vessel in the service of the
government would have readily passed the Jap boat as the
cutter, but it just happened that it was this boat that found
them and the ruse was discovered.
Sentence has not yet been passed on the crew, and
probably will not be until the others are tried.
MONTENEGRINS
' DEMAND WAR
Gettinji, Montenegro, Nov. 5.—There is still a strong
sentiment among the people here for a declaration of war
against Turkey, and it is with difficulty that the govern
ment is preventing riots of the disaffected.
Yesterday, led by several princesses of the royal fam
ily, the war enthusiastics paraded through the streets of
this city, and were successful in arousing much enthusiasm
in the cause. The government did not interfere with
either the parade or the speakers who later addressed the
vast crowds that assembled. It is believed that in the ab
sence of any overt act by the Turks, this wTar spirit will
abate in a short time.
Forest Fires in
New York State
Albany, N. Y., Nov. 5. —Forest fires are again raging in this
state and are the cause of considerable anxiety to the inhabitants
of villages and small cities near the flames. A large amount oi
standing timber has been destroyed and the state government has
been urged to take action towards extinguishing the fires before
greater loss is incurred.
Chicago, Nov. 5.—The southern part of this state is now suf
fering greet loss from forest fires which are raging in many differ
ent places. Many parties are out fighting the flames but unless a
rain soon falls the loss will be very heavy.
Bryan Wins Straw
Vote in Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Nov. 5.—A straw vote held in this city on election
day resulted as follows: Bryan 771, Taft 358 and Debs 198.
The Hotel Northern conducted the election and the polls were
very carefully watched to prevent trickery, a reliable indication as
to the political beliefs of the city being desired. The result ol
the vote proved a great surprise to many who did not think the
Democrats were so strong in the north.
Candidate Kern’s
Son Dangerously III
Indianapolis, Nov. 5.—John W; Kern, the Democratic nominee
for vice president in the late election is at the bedside of his eight
year-old son in this city, who is.suffering from paralysis. The
physicians in attendance believe the child is now well out of dan
ger, but the father refuses to leave the little sufferer.
Returns From
Quail Creek
A. B. Ferguson and Capt. Donavan
returned Saturday from a business trip
to Quail creek, on the Rampart side.
Mr. Ferguson is very enthusiastic
over the outlook of the mines in that
section of the country. The great
handicap of that district at present, he
says, is the fact that the present own
ers of the ground have not sufficient
capital to work their mines as thej
should. But if some capital is inter
ested and water and machinery brought
to the ground, the country near Ram
part will be a great producer for years
to come, and will astonish the great
majority of present residents of this
section. _
Spring Chicken is on the list of good
things st the Model restaurant.
The
Eagle Bar
The Popular Resort for Miners While in Hot Springs
We have several new specialties which are the best obtainable.
Le Grande Marque Cognac
Twelve years old, bulk, branded, and imported in the wood
direct from France.
Watermill Whisky
A ten-year-old Rye, that cannot be excelled.
All the first-class case goods, including
Sunny Brook, Mt. Yemen, Hunter, Green River, Marquette, Etc.
Besides these we have the famous
Gibs©n Rye
roy Moseley Sc Rookwell
Teams Forced
to Turn Back
Owing’ to a lack of sufficient snow to
properly cover the trails several big
loads _ that started to the creeks on
Tuesday were forced to unhitch the
horses and return to town.
The roads were practically bare, and
required at least six inches of snow to
make good sledding. With the roads
in that condition it is impossible to
haul anything like a good load, and the
freighters say they can stand several
very heavy falls of snow.
Fourth Judicial
Biil Will Pass
Alaska will be given the Fourth Ju
dicial division by congress during the
coming short session, but it will not
take effect until July 1, is the assur
ance given the people of Alaska by
Jadge Reid upon his arrival at Valdez
from Washington. There is no oppo
sition to the biil from any direction
and the department of justice is urging
it so that even the senate will proba
bly allow it to gring through. It has
already passed the house. Tne depart
ment prefers to have it go into effect
at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Judge Reid will clean up the dis
trict court docket in Valdez, and will
go over the trail to Fairbanks early in
the winter. After July 1, unless all
promises fail, the Tanana and Valdez
will each have a resident judge’
Late Arrival
From Fairbanks
William Lord, who speut the last
summer in Innoko, arrived in the city
from Fairbanks on Tuesday. On the
first day out Mr. Lord slipped and hurt
his back and as a consequence was
much longer on the trail than is usual
having spent eight days on the trip.
Mr. Sorp reports that at present con
ditions in Fairbanks are rather slow
as tbare is not much work being done
although preparations are under way
for big wcrk yet this winter, particu
larly on Goldstream, Little Eldorado
and Engineer creeks.
He sajs there are a great many
people from the upper city making
preparations for a trip to this city, but
are waiting for more snow and that as
soon as the trails are in good condition
a big crowd hf people may be expected.
The roadhouse^ on the trail are all
conducted in a first-class manner and
the accommodations were mueh better
than he anticipated.
As soon as his back becomes stronger
Mr. Lord will go on through to Tanana
and from there to Rampart, having
business in both places. After he has
transacted his business in these cities
he will return to this city which he
says looks good to him.
Paul Heinrich has purchased a cabin
from “John the Rustler” in Tofty, and
started a bakery.
Stanley’s
Fine Hotel
Frank B. Stanley is one of the men
in Hot Springs who believes that this
city has a future, and who is backing
his judgment with money.
This fall Mr. Stanley recognized
the fact that our town was badly in
need of a hotel where a wayfarer could
secure a good comfortable bed at a rea
sonable price. He also saw that there
was a demand here for another first
class restaurant and short-order house
where the hungry could get a good
meal at any hour.
Without wasting any time in useless
preparation, Mr. Stanley started in to
fill these wants for the public, and the
Stanley House is the result. This
hotel is a credit to the city, and is the
headquarters for scores of miners
while in town. The building is new
and well constructed, and the furniture
throughout the place is also brand new.
There are nine completely furnished
rooms which are equal to the best in
the land, besides a large and well-ven
tilated bunkroom where a man who
cannot afford a room can get a good
spring bed and mattress for a lesser
| sum.
The house is lighted throughout with
electricity, and insured against fire
by the large safety flues that cover
every stovepipe and run from the first
floor through the roof.
The restaurant.is Mr. Stanley’s par
ticular pride, and there is where he
gives his patrons, if anything, a little
more than the wqrth of their money.
While everything is conducted in a
first-class manner and the service is the
best, yet it is a place where the ordi
nary man may come and feel at home
and not feel as though he ought to have
on a boiled shirt. The bill of fare al
ways includes everything on the mar
ket, and the large trade to which Mr.
Stanley caters shows that his efforts to
please the public have been successful.
Iu addition to the hotel and restaur
ant there is a pool table and reading
room down stairs where the guests
may pass away a few pleasant hours
before retiring for the night.
For the benefit of the traveling pub
lic, there is a long line of dog stables
where the musher can house his team
with the assurance that they will be
comfortable in the coldest weather.
Mr. Stanley is no stranger to the
people of Alaska, having been in the
1 country for mahy years. He was in
business in Rampart in 1901, was on
Dominion creek in the Dawson coun
try, mined on Cleary creek, and was
steward on the larger N. N. boats for
several years. He came here from
Fairbanks and says that this country
suits him, and that he intends to re
main as long as there is anything here.
Harry Heins has opened a cigar and
j tobacco in this city and is doing a nice
business. Harry has reserved the sole
! right to kick.
Matt Stewart returned Tuesday from
I a short visit to Omega and Glen creeks
| where he was looking after the repre
sentation of some ground he has on
j those creeks.
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