The Ketchikan miner., 1908-01-18

gation to the Juneau convention and other delegates from the second divi- sion are framing up matters with the intention of electing John Carson as a delegate. to congress. Their proposi- tion will be to sacrifice the convention place to the first or third division and demand in return the right to name the delegate. Whichever of the lat ter two divisions is willing to support Carson for delegate will receive the support of the Nome delegation for the convention.
 San Francisco, Jan. 11.-It is report ed here that the attorneys for the prosecution, owing to the decision of the court of appeals, will suspend the promise of immunity declar- ed in favor of Ruef because of his agreement to testify for the state and prosecute him on the more than a hundred counts he escaped because of his testimony in behalf of the state. The reason assigned for this action on the part of the prosecution is the fact that Ruef has refused to give any further testimony that would lead to the conviction of persons under indict- ment on graft charges.
 Washington, Jan. 11.-Owing to the decision handed down by Judge Lewis of the United States District Court in Denver on the 18th of December, which resulted in the acquittal Of the lumbermen of Washington who were accused of having obtained timber lands fraudulently by arranging for the purchase of lands before complete titles had been obtained by the locat- ors, and which ruling makes it lawful to make arrangements for selling the land before clear title is obtained, the government has dropped all the land fraud cases which were being prosecuted, having no further grounds upon which to base their fight.
 New York, Jan. 1l.-Fire broke out this morning in the twelve story Parker building, used as lodging house. A few minutes after the alarm was turned in the building was enveloped in flames and the work of the firemen was made dangerous be- cause Of the falling walls. Four members of the fire department lost their lives while making heroic efforts to save the tenants on the up- per floors. The falling of the floors was responsible for the loss of life among the firemen and caused the in- jury of thirty tenants. The property loss is estimated at five million dollars.
 San Francisco, Jan. 1.-The state republican club of California, at a ses- sion today, added their endorsement to the candidacy of Secretary of War Taft for the presidency.
 New York, Jan. 1.-The jury for the Thaw trial has been completed and was sworn today. The case was opened by Prosecutor Garvey, who outlined the case for the stato
 Victoria, Jan. u.-Hereatfer, all Japanese immigrants, unless coming directly from Japan, will be refused the privilege of landing.
 Chicago, Jan. 13-The Standard Oil company has taken an appeal from the decision of Judge Landis, who impos- ed the fine of twenty-nine million dol lars against the company. which was charged with having entered into an agreement to receive rebates on ship ments. The case is appealed to the United States supreme court. The lawyers for Standard Oil are making their fight by severely attacking the Elkins law under which the company was indicted.
 Washington, Jan. 13.-The session of the house today was enlivened by a number of hot arguments on labor questions and the amendment of penal laws. The bill providing for the ex- emption of labor unions from penalties for causing strikes or boycottes was lost. The bill debaring persons who have been convicted of a felony from holding any government office or posi- tion was passed.
 Washington, Jan. 13.-Admiral Manney has been ordered to the Pa cific coast to investigate conditions and report on the needs of the navy while the vessels are on the Pacific coast.