The Ketchikan miner., 1908-01-04
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 Grover Cleyeland's article publish ed in q magazine recently in which it was suggested that the government should provide means Of assistance for presidents of the United States should they, in their old age, become impoverished, Senator Allison. chair man of the committee on appropria- tions. expressed himself aS being in favor of the idea. In his address on the subject he pointed out the fact that Thomas Jefferson. at the time of his death, was impoverished and in need of assistance which he did not receive.
 Reno, New. Dec. 30. Governor Sparks today issued call for an extra session of the legislature 10 consider the problems now confronting the state in the matter of the labor diff eulties. Considerable speculation is haing made as to what position will he taken by the legislature, many per sons who are we'll informed on the Sit uation believing that the legislature will he inclined to assume a pro-labor position and thus place the adminis- tration in an uncomfortable position.
 London. Dec. 30.-In connection with the case involving the question aS to whether or not Thomas D.uee was the Duke of Portland. the court has ordered the grave to be opened to determine whether the body Is buried in lead coffin. Workmen are TOW engaged in excavating. ana il will be necessary 10 demolish the three ton monument which marks the place where the body is buried. Georgetown. Ky. Dee. 30.-The al guments in the Powers case were com pleted today by both the prosecution and the defense and the case was given 10 the jury. In charging the jury the court stated that if con>pir- acy was shown 10 hare existed. Pow CTS should be declared guilty. A yer diet. it Is expected. will be arrived at by tomorrow.
 Port of Spain, Dec. 30.-When the great fighting squadron left here yes terday 10 continue on it's journey to the Pacific coast, thousands of people took positions on the hills overlooking the harbor ard cheered loudly as the vessels departed. The weather has morderated somewhat and conditions are more favorable.
 Boston. Dec. 30.-Adgices received here from missionaries in India state that thousands of persons are leaving the famine stricken districts and that thousands Of those remaining are iu a state Of starvation. Relief must be forthcoming at once or the suffering will be intense.
 Washington. Dec. 30.-District At torney Harlan has decided DO, 10 ans wer the charges filed against him. He will return to his home in Nehras- ka. Harlan is 10 tender his resigna- .ion as District Attorney and the charges will be dismissed by the de partment.
 Washington. Dec. 30.-When con- gress reconyenes alter it's holiday ad- iournnent. bill will be introduced authorizing the organization of a mil tia similar 10 the state militia in Alaska. The organization will be made under the personal direction of Governor Hoggatt.
 New York. Dec. 30.-Eyelyn Thag. wife of Harry Thaw, is reported 10 be ID poor health. The statement has been made bg those closely connected with the case that when the second trial begins the grounds of defense urged will De insanity instead Of the unwrilten laT.
 Goldseld. New. Dsc. 30.-The sui, trough. by the mine owners asking that the court dissolve the federation ot miners has been completed and the matter taken under adyisement. A decision will be rendered on January six,h.
 Seattle. Dec. 30.-A banquet is be- ing arranged for to take place here and 10 which Alaskans only Riil be invited. Those eligible to attend must baye been in Alaska not later than lGp0.
 Washington. Dec. 3o. Secretary Taft left this morning for Maine. He will make complete tour of the state and will deliver speeches in the places visited.