The Ketchikan miner., 1908-02-15
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T viding for an appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars to assist in the completion of the Alaska-Y ukon- Pacific exposition came up before the senate yesterday ;n' was passed Senator Burkett of Nebraska opposed the measure in bitter denunciation, stating that the fair was not and had rot been promoted by Alaskans but was the result of the efforts of a num- Der of boomers who had attached themselves to Seattle and were trying to force the endorsement of the pro- ject by the people.
 Seattle, Feb. 7.-As was announced day before yesterday by President John Roman, president of and repre- senting the Panama Mine Owners As- sociation in this city, employment offices were opened this morning for the purpose of engaging men to work
 in the mines in that district this com inp season. Over five thousand men are to be gwen employment if they can be obtained. A proposition has been made to steamboat companies looking for reduction in the fare for the trip from Seattle to Fairbanks.
 Ir4eport, Ill.,, Feb. 7,-Three men were discovered here today attempt ing to open the grave of Dr. Rocke- feller, who, it is alleged, was the father of John D. Rockefeller of Standard Oil fame. The police at tempted to arrest the Gouls and a run ming fight followed during which the police fired twenty shots at the escap- ing men. Two of the fugitives sue ceeded in getting away. One of the men was captured but refused to make any statement as to the cause Of the attempt.
 Jackson, Ky. Feb. 7.-Another tragedy has been enacted ID this state as the result of the fued wars that have been carried on from time to time. Beach Hargis, while in state of intoxication, entered the store be- longing to Judge Hargis and in the presence of several customers shot the Judge dead. The murderer was plac- ed under arrest and taken to the coun- ty jail, ravipg and to all appearances maniac The trouble between the two men started some time last Octo- ber The judge has taken occasion to comment upon the general dsso- luteness of Beach and quarrel fol- lowed
 Tangier, Feb. 7.-Caid Maclean ar rived here last night, having been re- leased by the bandit Raisuli several days ago. The amount of the ransom paid by the Great Britain for his re- lease from captivity was two hundred thousand dollars. The agreement with the bandits includes absolute immuni- ty from furth arrest for having committed the crime, In speaking of his experience while in the hands of his captors, Maclean stated that he had been well treated at all times.
 St. Augutine, Feb. 7.-The Florida republican convention which has been in session in this city, has failed to reach an agreement. The convention split today over the question of en- dorsing Taft for the presidency. The fight againts Taft is being made by the anti-Roosevelt forces. Hot words were exchanged between the delegates during the morning session and the meeting finally wound up in free for all fist fight.
 Washington, Feb. 7.-Congressman Sulzer stated today that the house committee on territories would take the matter of the proposed territorial form of government for Alaska as out lined in bill to that effect introduce ed by Delegate Gale under considera- Lion early next week. N1r. Sulzer al- so states that strenuous efforts will be tudue tO SeL bhC blil bHiOuSu do Uhin session.
 San Francisco, Feb. 7.-Abe Ruef through his attorneys, today attacked the trolley bribery indictment. As a result the trial upon the charge may be delayed for some time. The grounds for Ruef's fight against the indict- ment is that in the copy of it handed to his attorneys sentence ontained in the court copy was committed.
 Washington, Feb. 7.-Muoh opposi tion is being encountered to the pro- posed protective legislation for the Alaska fisheries. The fight against the measure is being waged by the cannery interests. The committee having the matter in charge has de- cided to let it rest for the time.
 Washington. Feb. 7.-President Roosevelt has given his endorsement to the proposal of the confederate war veterans to erect monument in Arlington cemetery in honor of the dead soldiers of the Confectionery who are buried there.
 Hong Kong, Feb. IA part of the Chinese patrol fleet today seized a Japanese steamer near Macao. The Japs were husily engaged in landing