The Ketchikan miner., 1908-03-21

Gale ns> announced that he Will nShs I the confirmation of the presidents ap- pOinsmsns of Marshal James N. Shoap. l Gale states tha, the president did not I consult him in the matter and that Mr. Shoup is no, shs choice oi the ] people ot southeastern Alaska for the 1 position to which he has been an- ] pointed.
 Seattle. March l6-Ths different l companies having eannery interests in Alaska are hslsily ecyaged at pres ent in making preparations for the ] coming season. The fleet carrying l crews and supplies will leave here on March .alsh.
 New York. March i7.-Ccpper Is slowly climbing ID rem the depths and has reached quotation of twelve ! and ihrse-QGsrsers.
 Washington, March lS-The bills providing for territorial form of government for Alaska are to be talk sn up today for consideration by she territorial committee of the House of Representatives. Delegate Gale will be present sud will urge the endorse men, of the bill he introduced Fehru- sry S0sh. aud which provides for s limited form ot Ssli-goyernment. Congressman Sul1sr will also ba pers- ens. He has already declared himself IS opposed to the Gale bill and will make an effort to have she territorial bill he introduced or December 9th endorsed sY the committee. NIT. Sul- ger Is armed for his fight against the Gale bill with i large number of let isrs from many different presonS of prominence in Alaska. expressing their dissatisfaction with the Gale measure snd urging him to do all in his power 50 Getea. the measure. \ number of others besides Gale and Suizer will De present as the meeting 10 oppose ihe Gale bill.
 Washington. March ls.-The inyss- tigstion that is being made by the committee appointed 10 inquire into she trauscsions involved in Ihe letting Of contracts by the government for ssle 5ai4Giug Of craft of various kinds for the government. is bringing to light evidence that points to attempts as bribery. Representative Hob>on was called before the committee today sud testified that the boa,-building companies involved in the inve>.iga- sion had offered 10 secure him posi- ton on the naval committee if hr would promise 10 vote right on the matter Of the letting of contracts for subuariles.
 Nsx York. March 1.-The case against Hitchcock, the wsll-Suo@n actor. which was the outgr3~lh oi charges preferred againsg him, aecus ing him Of baving committed crimes ihas reflected on his character. was before The court today. 4 humber oi chorus eitls who were engaged with lhe sane company with which Hitch cock d. engaged were called upO- 10 testify anu absolutely denied the charges as being without foundation. The court discharged she defendant and ordered tha, all the other indicl- men.s against him be Quashed-
 Washington. March ls.-As he had threatened 10 do. Delegate Gale has sacceeded iu holding up the ecuaruia- ,ion Of j. M- Sbo1p ss United States Marshal Tor District No. l. He sp- peared before the committee 10 which the appointment had been referred and after baving stated his objections rhe committee decided 10 wait until ine matter could be investigated. Gale states tha. he will urge the ap- poiutueus of II. k. Love of Juneau for ,he position.
 Port au Prince. March ls.-Eyery- thing has more quiet aspec, today. The British and German cruisers have arrived and are stationed ia the hsr- Dor with their guns covering the ely Word has been sent ssber- that g; 1ue first sign Of an outbreak. marines D j. be landed. The French embassy is still o7ercrowded with refugees and their surrender Is absolutely refused bg the Frar oh authorities.
 Ogden. March ls.-The American automobile is still here The posi- .ioo4 of she other contestants is: The Italian st Rock Springs. Wyoming. the first Frenchmau al Grand Island. SebEssss, the second at Ogden, Iowa, and the German st Omaha.
 San Francisco, March Is.-The court of appeals has issued writ, de- manding sn explanation of the reason me hail of i De Rue' has noi been re- d-ced to q reasonable figure. The writ is feturnabls 10 the court on the twentieth.
 CsldTsll. March Is--Harry Or chsrd, selt-confessed murderer of many men, probably the most notori oUs criminal who ever appeared in 8 court Of justice in sbe United States, yesterday received the ceath sequence n Judge Woods court. the date set iOr hIs execution being May fifteenth. r-- rir1o<s