The Ketchikan miner., 1908-02-08
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WaSnlngton, FeD. l.-lnbense lnler- est was manifest yesterday during the reading of the presidents special mes sage, and the reading was frequently interrupted with the cheers of the list eners. The portion of the message relating to corporations was received with applause and the statement that the present administration was not responsible for the financial depres- sion but that the responsibility for it rested upon the Standard Oil Con- pany which has been conducting dis honorable campaign for this purpose of discrediting the administration was received with cheers.
 New York, Feb. 1.-Governor Hughes delivered an address to the republican club last night. He stated that the only favor he had to ask from the republican party is that harmony be maintained at all hazards. Har- mony will be absolutely essential in the next campaign, which will be the hardest fought in the history of Amer ican politics. He stated that he did not favor the fning of corporations since the burden of the fines would be shifted by the corporations upon the people.
 New York, Feb. l.-The long fought Thaw case is at an end. The jury re- turned verdict this morning, finding Thaw not guilty. The reason assigned for the verdict is that Thaw was in- the crime. Thaw was ordered com mitted to the Mattheawan insane asylum. In discussing the case today, Attorney Littleton stated that the confinement of Thaw in the insane asylum would not be of long duration.
 New York, Feb. 1.-The Thaw case has been completed, the prosecution finishing it's argument early last even- ing. The jury at once retired. Judge Bowling remained in the court room until midnight and as no verdict had been returned at that time he retired. Rumors report the jury as disagree ing, standing eight to four for acquit- tai. Thaw states that he fears the jury will disagree.
 Washington, Feb. 1.-Congressman Nelson of Wisconsin has introduced a bill providing for liquor license in Alaska, the amount of the license to he one thousand dollars annually. The license is to be revokable in case proof is obtained that gambling is carried on in the premises or that women are allowed thereon.
 Wesson, Miss, Feb. IA cyclone struck this place at an early hour this morning and as result strip of country half mile wide has been laid in waste. Six persons lost their lives from. falling timbers and three are badly injured.
 Punta Arenas, Feb. 1.-The big fleet of United States war vessels en- tered the straits of Magellan today, presenting an imposing spectacle.
 Lisbon, Feb. Skiing Carlos of Portgugal and the Crown Prince Luis were assassinated yesterday while on their way to the palace from Villa Vicosa. The king, accompanied by Queen Amelie, the Grown Prince Luis and Prince Emanuel, was driving in 6 carriage, surrounded by the kings guards, when sudden assault was made upon the party by number of men who carried guns concealed be- heath their coats. The assassins open. cd fire from close range before the guards were aware of the presence of danger. A battle followed, three of the assassns being killed and a fourth, Spsniard named Cordova, captured. After being placed in jail the Spaniard committed suicide. Three bullets took effect in King Car los and the same number struck the crown prince. Prince Emanuel, the second son of the king, was struck, but the extent of his injuries has not been announced. Neither the king nor the crown prince were instantly killed. The carriage carrying the victims of the tragedy was hurried to the gov ernment arsenal, where the ruler and the heir died few moments after ar irving. When the attack was made upon the royal party, Queen Amelie