The Ketchikan miner., 1908-10-10

by dense volumes of smoke. An acl which was greeted with cheers of the thousands looking on, and which senl thrill of excitement bordering on [ sensational climax through the hearts of those present and within sight oi the extraordinary feat, was the sue' cessful accomplishment of throwing children from the burning building into nets below held by the tirenen, Several were caught in the arms o the brave fellows without serious in- jury.
 Egypt, Mass, Oct. 5. 5.-Thomas w. Lawson, the prominent -fiuancier ol Boston, lies in critical condition as the result of being thrown from his carriage yesterday while out riding W ith his daughter. The horses in their fright, kicked Mr. Lawson, and dragged him considerable distance before controlled. Lawson was carried to the nearest house where medical aid was summoned at once. His daughter was unhurt, and showed re markable presence of mind in quieting the spirited animals, of which Mr. Lawson was very very proud they be- ing products of his own stock farm which he takes a great interest in.
 San Francisco, Oct. 5,-Early rs- CTS and those still slumhering. in peaceful innocence were startled this morning by the repeated ringing of fire alarms, changing of fire engines and trucks, and whistleing of craft in the harbor. The Pacific Coal Com pany's brnkers had caught fire. Tons upon tons of coal had been piled up almost mountain high and it required the most vigilent effort on the part of the firemen to subdue and prevent the flames from spreading. After four hours of strenuous work, the fremen, some of whom were overcome by smoke, succeeded in getting the fire under control. A smoldering fire COL tinues but it is confined to the coal bunkers.. land will become extinguished by constant streams of water which are being poured upon the pile.
 Manill. P. l., Oct. 5.-For the past twelve hours a terrific storm has been raging. The vortex oi the storm center evidently passing over the bay, has caused numerous disasters to yes sels and probable loss of life. All battleships are reported safe. At times the wind velocity reached the hundred mile mark, as recorded by the hesweatherssbureau. u.anemometers, kept at the observatory of the Catholic Fathers in this city. As typhoons, storms which are likened unto cy- clones and hurricanes of the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the United States are frequent at this season. every precaution has been taken by the weather officials to spread storm warn ngs, the action of which has undoubt- edly saved many lives and much prop erty.
 Kansas City, Oct. 5.-Candidate Taft's reception to this city yesterday was one of almost unprecedented note in the history of the city. So eager to see and hear the speaker, thousands turned out, filling the building to far bey ond its capacity, and panic was that Mr. Taft would address the over flow in the open. As it was, windows and doors were broken, and the an nouncement came none too soon to prevent casualties, so dense had the crowd become. This expression oi popular feeling towards him caused the ex secretary of War to wax bril- liant, speaking at both places amid ringing cheers and enthusiasm.
 Willets, Cal. Oct. 5.-Qnarreling over the location of tree, Frank Valier killed John Henderson and then killed himself.- Both were farm CTS living in this vicinity and were sup posedly good friends.
 Mahaney City. Pa., Oct 5.-While enjoying an automobile ride yesterday the machine became uumanageable, p'uuged over a twenty-five foot em- bankment, instantly killing Mrs. Peter Young and daughter. Three other occupants of the auto were shak- en up considerably and are probably seriously injured.
 Seattle, Oct ,. Yesterday the Northwe tern League baseball season closed. The teams stand in order as follows: Vancouver, Tacoma, Aber deen, Spokane, Butte, Seattle.
 Seattle Oct. 5.-The first of 'fe halibut fleet for Alaskan waters sailed today.
 Seattle, Oct. 6.-Strange as it n ay appear, regular duel was fought be- tween man and wife here last even- ing, resulting fatally. Alter a severe quarrel, the couple became so enraged that each secured gun and began firing at each other. As result, Mrs. Sarah Cox lies a corpse, and her husband is seriously wounded.