Douglas Island news., 1904-11-23
BROWN FIRED!

the latter part of last week brought joy and thanksgiving to all, except the little coterie of carpetbaggers common. i ly known as the "Wyoming gang"
 Washington, Nov. 17-Judge M. C. Brown, of the United States district court for the first judicial division of Alaska with headquarters at Juneau has been asked to resign by President Roosevelt. Such was an announce ment made from the White House yesterday afternoon The president also at the same time announced the summary removal of Frank Rich ards.as United States marshal at Nome, and the reappointment of Judge James Wickersham as district judge for the third judicial division of Alaska with headquarters at Eagle. These actions are based upon the report of Judge w. A Dav. first assistant attorney general of the United States, who investigated the matter last summer The details of Judge Days report have not been made public, but it is understood that many of the charges that were made have been sustained. The president is still considering the case of Judge Alfred $. Moore, of Nome, and Gov. Brady.
 Washington, Nov. 18-While it was announced yesterday that John G. Brady would be reappointed governor of Alaska that does not seem so certain today. President Roosevelt is being flooded with petitions requesting him to appoint Col. w. T. Perkins of Nome. Every objects to third term. The president appreciates the argu- ments advanced and while he has a personal leaning toward Brady he is giving serious consideration to the claims of Col. Perkins.
 Gov. Brady's administration was in vestigated by Judge W. A. Day while in Alaska and the record was endorsed.
 While administration of Judge Alfred s. Moore, of Nome, judge of the district court for the second judicial division of Alaska has been very un- satisfactory, it is believed the presi- dent will not remove him. According to the reports ofJudge Day he has been surrounded by the worst kind of off, cials and there is disposition to give him chance to redeem himself.
 It is known that Judge Day reports Judge Brown has violated the propriet- ies of his office and he will have to give way to someone else.
 No successors have been nam0d for Judge Brown or Marshal Richards.
 The text of Judge Days report has been refused to the press or the public.
 Washington, Nov. 18-Attorney Gen. eral Moody announced this morning that the successor to Judge Melville c. Brown, of Juneau, will be appointed in a few days. There are many applicants before the department all of which have been referred to the Pacific coast senators for recommendation. Wash ington is the only western state that has no applicants for the position. The death of Judge Humes removed the only aspirant from that state.
 There are many indications that the marshars office at Nome will receive a general shaking up.
 Washington, Nov 19-It is expected that the successor to Judge Brown of Juneau will be named by the president next Monday. No intimation is offered as to who is likely to receive the ap- pointment.
 Washington, Nov 19-As soon as the appointment of a marshal at Nome shall have been made, he will go in over the ice to relieve Marshal Richards. It is desired that the change be made ! as soon as possible.
 Washington, Nov. 19-It appears to- day that the announcement that Judge Alfred s. Moore, of Nome, would prob ably be reappointed as judge of the district court for the second judicial division of Alaska was premature. His case is still under advisement.
 The (Portlandl Morning Oregonian says: "Convinced that the Alaska ju- dietary is more or less undermined with rottenness, and that all the courts are resting under a cloud of suspicion be- cause of innumerable charges preferred against the various Judges and their subordinates, President Roosevelt to- day took the initial step toward purg-