The Ketchikan miner., 1908-06-20

nor Cummins is leading in the race for second place.
 Valdez, June 17.-(Special Cable to The Miner. IA big meeting was held here last night, which endorsed Gales candidacy with great enthusiasm. The speakers denouced Governor Hog gait, scoring him bitterly for his &C., tion in remaining away from Alaska all..winter. After several hot address es, resolutions were offered and passed criticizing and condemning the Gov ernor' 's..Washington tactics and so-call- ed lobbying, and demanding his re- moval from office The sentiment in Valdez and neighboring camps is re- ported as very strong for Gale, and his adherents claim that he will cap ture practically the entire vote of that part of the country.
 San Bernadardino, June 15.-Miss Clara True, who has won national reputation. .by her success in the h. dian work, and who was appointed by the President Superintendent of the Indian reservation, has escaped a fendish plot against her, turning the tables very cleverly. She recently filed information against seven illict whisky sellers who were operating among the Indians, and accidently learned that they had planned to lie in ambush on road she often travels capture her and after carrying her into the hills, murder her. She brave- ly proceeded with her trip but secret ly arranged to have number of deputies ambushed near the chosen spot. The attack was made, and re- suited in the capture of the seven ''bootleggers" who will recieve but little mercy from the court.
 Kansas City, Mo-, June 1.-The height of the flood in the Kaw river has apparently been reached, and the level is slowly falling. The Missouri river, however, is still rising, and is above the danger mark. Conditions in Armourdale, while still very bad are somewhat better than at the height of the flood.
 Washington, D. C., June 15.-The post office department has arranged for the semi-monthly transportation of mail between Circle City and Dead wood during the summer months.
 Seattle, June 1.-The Seattle Chamber of Commerce which has been urgently asked to undertake an investigation of the Alaska Central railroad, has refused to enter into the case at all, stating that it cannot mix in personal fight between John E. Ballaine, Senator Turner and others who are at swords points.
 Seattle, June 17.-Word has been received today that Delegate Gale has left Washington and that he would reach Seattle the latter part of this week. It is stated that he will start for Alaska at once and will enter into the campaign for reelection with great energy. It is probable that he will cover practically the same route as Corson and Roman, but will work especially in the Fairbanks district. His itinerary has not yet been arrang- ed.
 Bremerton, June 15.-The cruisers Colorado and Pennsylv ania arrived from San Francisco after a terribly rough voyage. Both vessels came in with several plates strained, and their tunnels bistered and burned from the unusual fires necessary to drive through the storm into the harbor.
 Seattle, June 17.-As advertised for some time, bids will be opened on June 2Oth by the underwriters for the sale of the big steamship Saratoga which was driven on the Busby reef two months ago. The Saratoga, while not total loss, was piled up high and dry and abandoned by the con- pany.
 Caracas, June 15.-The bubonc plague is spreading rapidly, anu the entire stock of medicines in the city has been exhausted. The port of La Guarya is still closed, and conditions are said to be worse than ever before. One of the chief means of contagion l is in the circulation of money. The nhabItants are rapidly reaching a state of despair ard no chance of re- lief is in sight at preents.