The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-25

gress that sufficient appropriation be made to cover the construction of four first class battleships was replied to by the United States senate with the introduction of bill making a re- ducton in the mum Der of ships asked for to the extent of one-half And the ire of the President has been aroused by the action. He declares that the action of the senate is travesty. It consists of legislative legerdemain which has for it's sole purpose the making of his program ridiculous. And he also declares that if the bill is passed by congress and presented to him for his signature, he will lose no time in vetoing the measure.
 Oakland, April 23.-A dynamite out rage that ruined home and serious ly injured three of the inmates, oc- cured here last night when a >quan- tity of the explosive was set off under the home of H. Schenck. Schenck is brother-i -in-law of James Gallagher, an ex-supervisor, and was one of the principal witnesses for the defense in the graft cases in which the board of supervisors were accused of having accepted bribes. He and his wife were sleeping upstairs and both sustained serious bruises. A son, Dr. Guy Schenck, who also occupied room on the upper floor, was seriously injured by the falling ruins. The building was reduced almost to atoms, a large amount of powder evidently having been employed in the outrage.
 New York, April 23.-At con- bined meeting last night of the As sociated Press and the American Newspaper Asso, iation delegates, who have been in session here or several days. W. J. Bryan was the guest of honor and delivered the address of the evening. His address was well received by the delegates, frequent bursts of applause demonstrating their appreciation. Among other subjects he touched upon the injustice being inflicted upon the publishers of the United States in the maintaining of an excessive tariff on wood pulp, and advocated the entire removal of the tariff on that product.
 Washington, April 23.-The an nouncement was made here today from Taft headquarters that the dele gates so far chosen to attend the na- tional republican convention, includ- ing those instructed to vote for Taft and those who would cast compli- mentaiy vote in the first ballot and would then vote for Taft, are suffi- cient in number to come within twen- ty votes of the number required for nominat on. In addition to those al- ready elected, more are to be elected and it is confidently expected suffi- cient number will be instructed for Taft to insure his election on the sec ond ballot.
 Los Angeles, April 23.-Last night a ball was given here in honor of the officers of the battleship fleet. The affair was the grandest event of the kind ever held in this city and was attended ny all the prominent mem- bers of society An unfortunate feat 1p nf bn of ffo in tl,n inobiiit,, /,f many of the officers to be present, ow ing to the roughness of the weather. The sea was so rough that number of boats were unable to land and had to return to the vessesl. Admiral Thomas lead in the grand march open ing the hall, and was present through 3ut the evening.
 London, April g. The court of St. James has entered upon thirty day period of mourning in respect to the memory of the late Prime Minister, Campbell Zimmerman, who died yes terday after an illness that has con- tinued for some time past. Realizing
 bat his health was rapidly failing, dr. Banuermah resigned from his position two weeks ago, and his sue cessor has already been appointed.
 Washington, April 23. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., today underwent u e novelty of balloon ascension, makie 2 the trip in company with Captain Chandler. The ascension was made in this city and the landing was made in Delaware City.
 Seattle, April 2l.-An unusual amount of rivalry is being manifested already in the Nome transportation business. and early rumors of traffic war are increasing. The Gay Compa- ny has announced It's intention to put the steamer St. Helens in commission on the Nome route, sailing May 25th and predictions are freely made that rate slashing will commence at that time. Large shippers are refusing to sign contracts at presen rates and the various transportation lines, while denying any intention to cut prices, are actively seeking business.
 Washington, April 24.-As result of the stinging message received yes