Tanana
Leader
One Dollar Per Month.
TANANA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1909.
Two Bits Per Copy
HARTER COULDN'T
PROVE PARTNERSHIP
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.—The suit
of Matthew Harper aeainst C. P.
Snyder and George Kemper for
a one-third interest in mining
property known as Discovery and
American Eagle claims on Sulli
van creek, Hot Springs district,
has been decided in favor of the
defendants. The findings of the
court were that no partnership
existed between the parties.
FRANK S. 60R00N
IS SOON TO WED
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.—The en
gagement is announced of Miss
Marguerite Pauli, a beautiful
young society belle of this city,
and Frank S. Gordon, one of
Fairbanks’ prominent merchants.
The wedding will take place on
New Year’s day.
LAND OFFICE RECEIVING
NUMEROUS INQUIRIES
Fairbanks, Nov. 18-—The local
land office by every mail receives
inquiries from many parts of the
States for information relating to
farm lands in the Tanana valley,
and how to comply with Alaska
land regulations.
MAN FROM TANANA
LOST LIFE IN FIRE
Ed Brush, a formin’ resident ef Tan
ana, was burned to death in a hotel lire
at Ballard, Wash., Oct. 19.
This information is contained in a
letter from H. Buckley at Seattle to
G. FI. Tiffany at this place.
Brush had charge of the Fort Gibbon
dog corral for a long while previous to
the winter of 1907-’08. He has a native
wife and a number of children who are
believed to be now at some point on
the lower Yukon.
Mr. Buckley, the writer of the letter,
•formerly lived around Tanana. He was
•on the steamer Bender Brothers, bound
for Univak Island, but was unable to
land on account of ,a storm and was
carried on to Seattle, reaching that
place Oct. 18.
MAY ESTABLISH
IN IDITAROD GAMP
Fairbanks, Nov. IS.—F. E
Parsons, brother of William H
Parsons, who is now vice-presi
dent of Washington Trust Com
pany of Seattle, left for the Out
side last Monday. It is rumored
that he will return in the early
spring and proceed to the Idita
rod, where he will establish a
banking house.
CUT FREIGHT RATE
AT HOT SPRINGS
In a freight-cutting war in which
the freighters of Hot Springs are en
gaged, hauling from that place to Sul
livan creek has been reduced to 1 cent
a pound. Of course such a rate can
but be disastrous to the freighters, but
S. E. Heeter, who came in from there
Tuesday evening, said that is the state
of affairs now prevailing._
NOTICE
An election to fill vacancies in the
offices of director, treasurer aDd clerk
of the Tanana public schools will be
held at the school building on Saturday,
November 20, 1909, from 10 a. m. to £
p. m.
All citizens interested in the main'
tenance of 'the public school are re
quested to meet at the postoffice bnild'
ing on Thursday evening, Nov. 18, at f
o’clock, to nominate above officers.
By order,
Clerk of Board.
two MEN CONVICTED
After Long and Tiresome Trial Find James and Marston Guilty of
Deadly Assault on “Wise Mike”—Butovich Acquitted
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.—William James and M. H. Mars
ton »vere convicted in the district court early this week of
the crime of shooting with intent to kill. John Butovich,
who was indicted and tried with James and Marston, v^s
acquitted. Attorney Roth, defendants’ counsel, claims the
jury’s verdict illegal and wants it set aside, as the offense
alleged is not provided in the code text books. The de
fendants are out on bail.
“Wise Mike” Stepovicli, the complaining witness in
the case, on the witness stand told his story of the alleged
shooting, which took place at his cabin on No. 7 below Fair
banks creek on the night of Sunday, April 4, of this year.
He stated that he and his partners (John Reagan and B'elix
Boucher) retired early that night. About 11:30 he heard a
voice from the outside saying “Mike, telephone/’ He an
swered “What is it?” but received no reply. A few minutes
afterward the cabin door was broken in and three men ap
peared, whom he recognized as Marston, James and Buto
vich. Marston came in ahead carrying a bullseye lantern,
which he turned on Stepovich, who was still in bed. James
had a rifle, and just as soon as the light was turned on
Stepovich he fired, the bullet grazing Mike’s head and lodg
ing in the wall. Stepovich said that he had a revolver
hanging close to his bed which he grabbed and fired, shoot
ing four times in all. In the meantime James fired a second
time, this bullet going through the logs in the cabin. The
trio then fled, as did 16 or 17 other men who come to the
cabin with them.
Big Athletic Club Out of Business
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.—The Riverside building, the!
home of the lately-formed Fairbanks Amateur Athletic As
sociation, barely escaped total destruction by fire last Sat
urday evening about 9 o’clock. The fire originated in the
locker room of the club, on the second floor, and with in
credible rapidity the flames enveloped the whole upper part
of the building. The fire department had several streams
of water on the burning structure within five minutes, and
by fast and well-directed efforts confined the flames to that
part of the building and extinguished them.
The athletic association, which was about ready to
formally open the finest clubhouse in Alaska, is practically
out of business, as it is loser to the extent of $2,000 in fix
tures, and the building was damaged to an equal amount.
Good Fay Found on Three Creeks
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.—The first stampeders to leave
this city over the ice for the Iditarod left early this week.
The in ushers left here immediately after a telegram was re
ceived from Captain Haynes, of the steamer White Seal,
which stated that good pay had been found on three creeks
In the new district, and that a big camp was assured.
Many miners from the creeks in this vicinity will start for
the new diggings within a fortnight.
WEALTHY GERMAN TO SPEND WINTER IN ALASKA
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.—Emil Maurer, a wealthy German
and an attache of the imperial consulate at Chicago, accom
panied by his wife, left here yesterday with a big outfit
for a winter’s hunt in the vicinity of Mt. McKinley, and in
the spring will attempt to reach the top of that mountain.
Mr. Maurer has ascended all the prominent peaks of the
Alps range of mountains, and spends most of his leisure
tune hunting big game.
CARMACK, AN ALLEGED ROBBER, NOW ON TRIAL
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.—The trial of Dave Carmack, who
is charged with assault with intent to kill, was begun in
the district court last Monday morning, and will be finished
today. Carmack is accused of having assaulted one H. J.
Hale with a club at Ridgetop last May for the purpose of
robbery. Hale, who had $1,100 on his person at the time,
put up a vigorous defense, whereupon, it is alleged, the de
fendant became badly scared, quit the job, and ran away.
GRAND CAMP WILL CONFER NO MORE. HONORARY DEGREES
Seattle, Nov. 5.—The status of honorary membership in the
Arctic Brotherhood, a subject which threatened to cause dissension
in the ranks of the order, was settled amicably at the meeting of
the Grand Camp yesterday. What has been done will not be dis^
turbed, but it is understood that in the future the Grand Camp will
not have power to confer titles.
The following officers were elected for the coming year:
James Hill, Fairbanks, Grand Arctic Chief; George Travis,
Dawson, Grand Vice Arctic Chief; Dr. Willis E. Everett, Dawson,
Grand Arctic Chaplain; Dr. J. M. Keller, Skrgway, Grand Arctic
Recorder; Paul Denhart, Nome, Grand Arctic Keeper of Nuggets;
R. Albertson, Sitka, Gi-and Arctic Camp Cook; Arthur Baldwin,
Nome, Grand Arctic Trail Guide; T. J. McCloskey, Fairbanks,
Grand Arctic Trail Blazer; J. M. Shawhan, Seward, Grand Arctic
Keeper of the Inner Tollgate; James Gibbs, Clear}', Grand Arctic
Keeper of the Outer Tollgate.
Five Grand Arctic Trustees were elected, three from Nome
and two from Ketchikan, as follows: W. H. Bard, J. C. Gaffney
and Homer Wisner, all of Nome; J. R. Heckman and D. C. S. Har
ris. of Ketchikan.
ARE GETTING READY FOR BIG WORK IN BONNIFIELD DISTRICT
Fairbanks News-Miner, Nov. 6: J. W. Riclienbach, M. L. Pe
terson and William Desmond started out this morning with equip
ment to establish relay roadhouse stations on the trail which has
been cut into the Bonnifield country by the Berry & Hamil outfit.
The stations will be established preparatory to the hauling this
winter of 250 tons of hydraulicking equipment for the great devel
opment which the firm is doing in that country. The equipment
to be hauled in this winter will consist of pipes, joints, a Keystone
drill, and a sawmill to replace the one which was destroyed by the
big flood last summer.
The company has built six of the 20 miles of ditch which it in
tends constructing for the work to be done developing the 16,00&
acres of ground which it owns on Gold King and Bonanza creebs.
The hauling will begin just as soon as the trails are in good
condition. Fourteen horses were taken along today and will be
stationed at the relay stations.
NEW FEATURES IN POST
RELIGIOUS EXERCISES
A new feature recently introduced in
connection with the song services for
the enlisted men at the garrison is a
discussion group, or club, and forty
five minutes each week will be devoted
to the discussion of some religious
topic. The use of a question box in
which may be dropped questions and
papers bearing on the subject greatly
facilitates these discussions.
The discussion next Sunday will be
in the form of a debate. The question
reads: “Resolved, That hell is a place
of everlasting torment.” Affirmative
speaker, D. L. McGinnis; negative
speaker, W. A. Reid. The hour fixed
for these features is from 6:45 to 7:30.
Men only._
See us for Cloth Posters.
DANCE AND SUPPER
AT GRANT CREEK
Neil Annes, who was on The Leader
staff in the paper’s babyhood, came up
from Grant creek Tuesday, after spend
ing several days in hunting ptarmigan
and grouse in that vicinity. .Timmy
Gallaher, also formerly identified with
the paper but for some time occupied
in searching for the Grant creek pay
streak, accompanied him.
They report that Messrs. Fox and
Carney, of the Grant Creek Roadhouse,
gave a most successful and enjoyable
house-warming dance at their new
place last Saturday night. People from
all over the district were present, and
one of the swellest suppers was spread
that was ever sat down to in that part
of the country. The entertainment from
start to finish is pronounced perfect.
GETTING THE MONEY
ON READY BULLION
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.— Lynn &
Badouin, who are operating on
claim No. 2, Ready Bullion creek,
are now working in the richest
pay ever found in this mining
district, their output averaging
$1000 per day. At a depth of 350
feet a large quartz nugget was
found that looked as though it
had just dropped from a quartz
ledge. _
PETTY THIEVES ARE
BUSY IN FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, Nov. 18.—An epi
demic of petty thievery is preva
lent in this vicinity, a number of
cases having recently been re
ported to the police. A house in
Graehl was entered a few days
ago, and a lot of grub and cloth
ing stolen.
DAVE’S AUTOMOBILE
MADE GOOD TRIP
Fairbanks, Nov. 18. — Dave
Oourtemarche’s automobile made
a successful trip to Little Delta
last Friday with five passengers.
This was a trial trip for the ma
chine, and hereafter it will be
run in connection with Dan Ken
nedy’s stage line.
FARCE COMEDY
IS POSTPONED
Owing to the necessity of making one
or two changes in the cast of the
comedy entitled “That Box of Cigar
ettes,” it will not be in readiness for
Thanksgiving night as planned by the
Fort Gibbon Dramatic Club, but will
probably be put on the following week.
The cast is now complete and the re
hearsals are already under way.
The club is now working on a farce
comedy entitled “That Rascal Pat,” by
J. Holmes Grover, the cast of which is
as follows:
Pat McNoggerty (a handy servant)
.Joseph Novak
Major Puffjacket (on half pay).
.Sergeant Tobin
Charles Livingstone (poor but am
bitious) .1). L. McGinnis
Laura (niece to Puffjacket and in
love with Charles) G. A. Mitchell
Nancy (Laura's maid, in love with
Pat.). Thomas Brown
BLODGETT TO
FINISH CONTRACT
S. E. Heeter returned last Tuesday
evening from Tolovano, bringing a load
of meat for the Pacific Cold Storage
Company. He started on the Tuesday
previous and brought in about four
tons.
He reports that the balance- of tho
contract for the hauling of the P. C. S.
meat will be tilled by James Blodgett,
of Hot Springs, to whom the Heeter
and Delia contract has been sublet.
Mr. Blodgett is expected to arrive with
a load this week.
Mr. Heeter reports the trail very
fair as a whole, but a little cough in
places. . '_
ABOUT THE MAILS
ARRIVALS
From Outside, Valdez. Fairbanks,
and Rampart-Hot Springs, every Tues
day.
From Nome, St. Michael and lower
Yukon, every Friday.
From Dawson and Eagle, every other
week, Saturdays.
From Coldfoot, about the 12th of
each month.
DEPARTURES
To Outside, Valdez, Fairbanks and
Rampart-Hot Springs, every Saturday.
To Nome, St.- Michael and lower
Yukon, every Wednesday.
To Coldfoot, the 15th of each month.
Registered Mail and Money Or
der Business will close every Friday
at noon and not open before departure
of Outside mail.
Job Printing at The Leader office.