The Ketchikan miner., 1908-03-14

Peru, Indiana, March t.-Ine over flowing of the Wabash, due to the thawing of the snows and the heavy rains of the past few days. has cauesd an immense amount of damage in this city. Thousands of laborers have been thrown out of work because of the necessity of closing down the woolen mills and other industries that have been affected by the rising water. Over a hundred homes are completely submerged. Hundreds of residents have been forced to vacate their homes and much suffering from ex- posture is the result.
 Columbia, s. O., March 7.-Frank Gary of Abbeyville, was today elected United States senator to succeed the late Senator Asbury c. Latimer who died on February 20. Senator Gary will take his seat during the present session of congress. The term of Sen- ator Latimer would have expired on March 8, 1909, and Senator Gary will serve until then.
 Deer Lodge, March g. 9.-George Buck and William Hayes, who are serving life sentences in the penitentiary here, were to be reprimanded today for having committed some trivial offense. They were taken from their cells and brought before Assistant Warden John Robinson in his office. While they were being reprimanded they grew abusive of the officers. Both had knives concealed on their persons and drew them. Buck attack ed the assistant warden and after a short struggle succeeded in cutting his throat. Robinson died few min- utes later. Hayes confined his attack to Warden Frank Conley. whose throat was also so badly lacerated that he is not expected to live. The attack was made suddenly and unexpectedly by the conyicts, but during the struggle Conley succeeded in drawing his gun and injured both of the assailants. Neither of them escaped.
 Seattle. March 9.-Daniel Aims worth. Captain of the United States revenue cutter Rush, who is well know in all the coast ports, committed suicide Sunday. He had gone into the bath room of the Rush and while in there drew revolver and blew out his brains. The announcement of his rash act caused great deal of sur prise as no reason is known for his having any desire to end his exis- tence. A letter, sealed and address ed to his brother, was found in the room. The letter has been forwarded and it believed will throw some light upon the cause of the suicide.
 Seattle, March 9.-Frank Berry, oi the firm of Berry Brothers. announced today that the Berry Brothers had acquired by purchase all of the prop critics located on Mamouth creek, a tributary of the Tanana, heretofore owned by Billy Leak and Jack Gregor. The deal constitutes the largest deal ever transacted in mining affairs in Alaska. When asked to state the purchase price of the property, Mir. Berry stated that he did not care to divulge any further information about the transaction.
 Tokyo, March g. 9.-Anticipating the outbreaking of trouble between China and Japan, naval base has been re- established at Sasebo. The war fleet has been ordered to hold itself in readines for instant action. The Jap anese officials are now awaiting the reply of China to the ultimatum de- livered yesterday.
 Pekin, March 9.-Japan has refused to grant China postal privileges in the province of Manchuria. The board that is considering the ulti- matum delivered by the Japanese gov ernment yesterday is still in session, no decision having been arrived at. Washington, March 7.-The Aldrich currency bill was before the senate again today and Senator Chauncy Depev spoke on the subject, defend ing Wall street against the charges of dishonesty and recklessness that have been made.
 Washington, March 7.-The war department has authorized the contin- uance of the improvement work or the Yukon river from Panama to Ram part. The work consists of clearing the channel of obstructions.