The Ketchikan miner., 1908-02-29

circumstance pointed to preparations for war and that the fact that the coast Notifications were being improv- ed was merely coincident with the sending of the fleet to the Pacific coast, that it had long been the inten- tion of the department to make inn provements to the coast Notifications. It was absolutely denied that the work was being done in anticipation of a war with Japan and that the gov ernment was not expecting any war. The rumors of a probable war we're originated in the jingo press and con- fined to them. Guthrie, Feb. Ex-Governor Has, kell has begun a campaign against the railroads operating in the state in an endeavor to prevent the forming of consolidation of railroad interests to the destruction of competition. The fight has been started againt the Rock Island merger combine. which has been in existence for some time and has practically controlled the railroad business of the state, setting prices that have resulted in enormous profits to the concern since it has been able to crush all competition. The gover- nor declared that hereafter all rail- road lines in the state must be run on competitive ba is.
 Denver. Feb. 25.-The anarchist, Guiseppa Guarnaccio, who yesterday shot and killed Father Heinrich of the St. Elizabeth Catholic church, while the priest was performing a re- ligious ceremony for him. was inter- viewed in his cell today as to why he had killed the priest. He claimed that he believed the ringing of the church bells had been the direct cause of the murder. The priests voice, stated the anarchist, did not harmon ize with the bells and this annoyed him and caused him to committ the rash act. It is believed that the man is either insane or is feigning insani- ty. Continual threats of lynching are heard and the jail is being heavily guarded to prevent any outbreak.
 Portland, Feb. 25.-A new attack is being made against the notorious furniture trust. The fight has been going on for number of years and the furniture dealers have been fined repeatedly for former offenses This time the combination will be fought under different laws than any similar case has ever been tried under in the United States. The corporation coun- sel has entered suit against the com bination having for its purpose the dissolution of the organization. The
 law under which the action was com menced is an ordinance recently passed by the common council.
 Lincoln, Feb. 25.-The governor to- day issued a decree of pardon for John Martin who was serving term in the penitentisry The petition for the fellows pardon was presented by Igna mining interests in that district. The woman was in love with Martin. The governor stated, in explanation of his action in granting the pardon that he couldn't stand the woman's tears. As soon as Martin was released from GUS tody he and the woman who had se- cured his release were married
 Washington. Feb. 25.-Senator Aid rich and Secretary Cortelyou have both announced their intention of sup porting the measure providing for the establishment of sub-treasury at Seattle. They have also stated that they will attempt to have the matter pushed ahead of other legislation in order to insure its passage at this ses- sion of congress.
 Washington, Fep. 25.-The trouble over the appointments of postmssters for Valdez and Skagway will probably be settled by the residents of the two places themselves. It is stated that this method of settling the dispute is satisfactory to both Mr. Gale and Gov ernor Hoggatt.
 New York, Feb. 25.-Copper made slight raise in price today, going back to twelve and five-eighths from twelve and one-quarter at which it was quoted two days ago.
 Washington, Feb. 25.-In the test case brought to determine the legality of the law prohibiting an employer