The Ketchikan miner., 1908-02-29
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Denver, Feh. 24.-An unusual meth- cd of committing murder was reveal ed today when Guiseppa Cuarnaccio, an anarchist, was arrested charged with having shot and killed Father Heinrichs. The shooting occurred in St. Eliaabeth's Catholic church, of which Father Heinrichs was priest. Guarnaccio had come to the church to receive the consecrated wafer. He was on his knees before the altar dur ing the ceremony, when, without warning, he drew gun and fired at the priest. Leaping to his feet he started for the front door but was overtaken. A severe struggle ensued, the police finally arriving and placing the murderer under arrest. He was taken to the county jail. Upon arriv- al there when asked as to his req sons for the action he stated he was an anarchist and boasted of his act and his fidelity to the principles of anarchy. A large mob of excited people surrounded the jail and threats of lynching are being heard on all sides. An additional force of depu- ties has been sworn in to guard the prisoner.
 Lisbon, Feb. 24.-The troubles of Portugal have not ended. The whole
 
 city is filled with an excited, angry mob of revolutionists who are threat ening momentary action. Thousands of soldiers line the streets and are un- der orders to open fire on the people upon the slightest pretext of violence Revolutionsts throughout the country have been actively engaged in making preparations for an attempt to over- throw the government for some time, and have received assistance from out side persons interested in the downfall Of the government.
 St. Petersburg, Feb. 24.-The an- nouncement that General StoesSel, the defender of Port Arthur. had been condemned to death for having sur rendered the fortress has raised a storm of indignation and serious out breaks are threatened unless the czar commutes the sentence imposed by the court martial. Plans are being laid for beginning revolution. Hun dreds of Cossacks have been called in- to action to prevent people from gath ering on the streets. Serious trouble is anticipated by the government officials.
 Washington, Feb. 24.-The Gale bill providing for territorial form of government for Alaska has been re- ferred to the house judiciary commit tee and consideration of the measure will be begun toward the end of this week. It is stated that the delega- tions from Washington, Oregon and California will lend their aid to the measure, and that the measure has a fair opportunity of meeting with suc- cess.
 New York, Feb 24.-The improve ment in commercial conditions is be- coming more marked and many of the industries that temporarily suspended operations during the threatened pam ic are now resuming operations. To- day number of mills and factories that have been closed down for some time resumed operations. Twenty thousand workmen are being advertis- ed for.
 Bremerton, Feb. 24.-The battleships Colorado and Pennsylvania have ar- rived here where they will undergo a thorough overhauiing and have exten- isve repairs made to them. In addi- tiou to these two there are due to ar rive at the navy yard for general everlasting eight other battleships. The vessels are to be put in first class condition.
 Washington, Feb. 25.-In answer to the comment which has frequently ap- peared of late in eastern newspapers and newspapers in foreign lands con- corning the fact that the United States governnnet vas not only sending it's fleet of war vessels to the Pacific coast. but that it was also taking active steps toward the rapid upbulding and improvement of the land Qualifications and that the indications were that the government was making active prep aration for engaging in war with