The Ketchikan miner., 1908-05-30
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 Spokane, Wash, May 2S.--A terrible accident occurred here last night as a result of mistaken identity. J. s. Wright, United States Marshal at Colville, Wash, was mistaken in the darkness for thug, and was shot and almost instantly killed by George Rush. Rush is prostrated with re- morse for his terriable mistake, tho TO blame, as to his intentions, is at tached to him by the officials or the public.
 Seattle, May 2s.-The Nome rate war goes merrily on and today an other cut in fare is announced to take effect at once. This brings the tariff from Seattle to Nome down to twenty five dollars. Every effort is being made by the rival companies to get the big end of the business.
 Avalon, Cal, May 2S,-Captain A. Cist, well known ..local seafaring man and owner of the launch Zeus, and c. F. Hooline of the Cruiser Buffalo are reported as having been drowned, after drifting about in a small boat for two days in helpless condition. Particulars are not avail able at this hour but is supposed they were capsized and in their weakened condition were unable to save them selves.
 Seattle, May 2S. Bishop Rowe ar rived here today on the Seattle, en- route to London where he will take part in the great Lambeth conference. With his son he will sail from New York on.the 9th of June on the steam CT Oceanic.
 Seattle, May 26-Mayor Miller has issued a proclamation declaring today a legal holiday and the. entire city will give it's exclusive attention to the great celebration for the fleet. The principal event of the day will be the combined parade of the fleet and land forces, including the local militia. The parade will take place shortly before noon and the sailors and marines are now landing rapidly from the warships. The reviewing stand is located on Second- Avenue, opposite the New Washington Hotel, and will occupied by Admiral sherry and many distinguished visit ors. At least fifteen thousand men will be in line. This afternoon the boat races between the rival crews of the different ships will be held on Elliott Bay, many other aquatic sports being presented by others. The band concert of the Sixth Coast Ar tillery Corps, which has furnished the music for the concerts already given since the fleets arrival, will give an other free open air concert this after noon in the reviewing stand, and will play again this evening in the same place. All business has been aban- doned for today in most of the down town stores all of which are profusely decorated. Countless thousands of flags are flying and Second Avenue is solid mass of streamers and bunting. The electrical display of last night was one of the features of the enter- tainment and will be repeated tonight on even a greater scale, accompanied by an exhibition of fire works in the bay. Every feature of yesterday $ entertainment was a complete success. The suggestion that two of the big ships be reserved exclusively for the inspection of school children proved most popular and thousands of them boarded the Louisiana and Virginia where they were shown the wonders of the great fighting machines with as much courtesy and attention as if they had been visiting admirals. Both officers and men of the fleet express their astonishment at the reception they have received here and at the size of Seattle, as well. Tine officers will be guests of honor at the Dam- rosch concert tonight, when the spe- cial entertainment, by formal pro- gram, will be concluded.
 Vienna, May 26. High society cir cles are paralyzed by the announce ment that Princess Amelia Louise has