The Chitina leader., 1913-10-07

ington states that President Wflsol has summarily dismissed Judge C D. Murane from the federal bencl at Nome, Alaska. A statement Wa given out today from the office 0 the attorney general that Judg Murane's incumbency had been pro ductive of general dissatisfaction After his resignation was first aske for it was decided to allow the judg to continue on the bench until afte he had disposed of impending cases but some serious contingency ha arisen that required summary actiol upon the part of the President.
 SEATTLE, Oct. 3.-The death O Cyrus Walker occurred at Sa- Mateo, California, yesterday. He was one of the early residents of this city, acquiring much realty and timber lands that have since become of fabulous value. It is generally estimated that MT. Walker was the richest man in the state, his hold ings being considered as worth $40,00O,O00. Among other corners in Seattle his estate holds the unim- proved half block at Second and Madison streets, for which he was offered S1,O00,O00. He was the head of the Puget Mill Company although for years past he had prac- tically retired from all business and spent his time in California.
 SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. 3.-Bishop Winchester last evening opened the Church of England congress, with large attendance. He declared that the church had three vital subjects to consider and settle. They refer to the sexes, the races, and the social order of things.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. G. An nouncement has been made that Representative Oscar w. Underwood. Democratic floor leader in the House will be a candidate for the United States Senate from Alabama, to succeed Senator Joseph Forney Johnston, whose term expires on March 8, 1915. The latter is 70 years of age and may not again be a candidate. MT. Underwood was a candidate for the nomination Tor President at the last convention. He is 51 years of age and has been a member of the House since 1895.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-It has been decided that the Republican National Committee shall meet in this city on December 16. The members will confer together on matters concerning the future well fare of the party and will be en- powered to take any action that may De deemed duNlSdUle.
 COLON, Oct. 2.-Quite panic was in evidence here this morning. An earthquake lasting fully a min ute shook homes and buildings and did considerable damage. AS the houses rocked, all inmates Hooked to the streets and wers badly frightened although no one was injured. The effect of the earth cuake on the Gatun locks is un' known at present.
 PANAMA, Oct. o. Yesterday afternoon water was let into the Culebra cut through pipes running from Gatun lake.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. a. The Senate Democratic committee ap- proved the tariff bill as reported by the joint conference committee, which had decided to abandon the tax on the future sales of cotton. The bill will be reported to tne Senate late this afternoon and will be passed, possibly today. It will then go to the President and receive his signature.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-A regular cloud burst yesterday afternoon dit much havoc throughout the city During the course of five hours tn unprecedented amount of six inche of water fell. Cellars were floode; everywhere and considerable dam age was done. The subway systen was tied up for several hours whil general traffic on the surface car and by vehicle was almost entirel suspended.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2.-Secre