The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-07

time has infested it.
 The meeting was called to order by J. T. Hayne, foreman of the News office, who suggested the election oi a chairman, Thomas Whitten of the Golden North hotel being chosen. The chairman appointed a committee oi four Frank H. Reid, Jess Murphy, J M. Tanner and MT. Landers, to guard the approach of the dock in order that no objectionable characters might be admitted to disturb the deliberations of the meeting
 It was while this committee of four was stationed at the end of tie dock that Jeff Smith appeared carry ing Winchester rifle in. his hands. He walked straight up to Reid and with an oath asked what he was doing there, at the same time etrjk- ing him with the barrel of the gun. 1 Reid grabbel the gun in his left hand as it descended, pushing 1t down to- ward the ground, and drawing his revolver with his right hand at the same time.
 [ When the point of the rifle was close against Reid's right groin, Smith pulled the trigger. The ball passed clear through and came out through the lower part of the right hip. At about the same time Reid fired two or three shots in rapid sue cession, one of which pierced Smiths heart, another striking one of his legs. Smith also fired a second shot, striking Reid in the leg. Both men fell at about the same time, "Soapy" Smith stone dead and City Engineer Reid dangerously, perhaps mortally wounded
 l Needless, to say, the meeting which was in session farther down the dock speedily adjourned. The dead and wounded men were picked up and brought to town, Smiths re- mains being taken to the undertakers and MT Reid ping carefully carried to Dr. Moore's office where 6 num- i Der of physicians made a careful ex- animation of his wounds. At first it was thought the wounded man could not live but few hours, but he has since rallied materially and his chances of recovery are now con- sidered very fair. and strong hopes are entertained.
 Later in the evening the citizens again convened in menttng. with the result that a thorough OrganiZation was effected, It appearing to the ! citizens that Deputy Marshal Taylor, by his affiliations with the Smith crowd, was not the proper man to head an armed body of men, Captain J. M. Tanner was sworn in as deputy marshal by U. s. Commissioner Seblrede, about twenty-five others | were deputized to assist Captain Tan, ner Captain Sperry was placed at the head of the deputies, each of "i1oIlL I't1lA d w Il4CHSSteI illle,
 All last night the measured tread of the guards could be heard as they patrolled the streets. All the haunts where any of those supposed to be in any way connected witt "Soapys gang" were liable to bt found, were visited. But in mos cases, tie birds had taken warnine and fled. However quite a number were placed under arrest and are now confined in the city jail, whicI is closely guarded. It is feared thaj the three men who robbed Stewar of his sack of gold have escaped tc the hills, as did several others O the gang last night, on learning O the death of their leader
 All the avenues of escape iron the city have been closely guarded and unless the bold highwaymen go out by small boats yesterday, tht chances for escape are very small Every wharf is closely guarded anc detachments of deputies have beer sent to Dyea, as well as to Lak, Bennett. The entire trail from Skag way to Bennett is closely watched Business is practically suspended to day. Hundreds of men, the major ity of them armed with Winchesters are congregated on the streets bu the best of order prevails.
 Four deputy marshals, Caswell Joy, Barney and another, were sem over the trail to Lake Bennett this morning in search of the notorious three who stole the bag of gold Joy is an ex-detectiye from New York and smart as a whip. Caswel is equally brave, and when they re turn it is safe to say that they vii | rnn ,F