The Ketchikan miner., 1909-01-30

for long time, and such language as was used at that time will not be placed on the records.
 Fernie, B. c. Jan. 27--ln au explo- ion in the Morrisey mine today twenty miners are entomed. The air seems to be passing through the mine and it is just possible that some of the en- toned men may yet be saved. The cause of the explosion is not known. the mine was ventilated properly and there was no places where fire damp or dust could accumulate in any great quantities.
 San Francisco, Jan 2I-James ]. Jeifries. the champion heavy weight pugilist of the world, this afternoon made his debut on the stage at the Wigwam theater hfore packed house. Jeffrise boxed three rounds witn Sam Berger, did some shadow boxing and skipped the roap He appeared to be in as good condition as when he fought his last hattie in the ring. His foot work always remarkable for so heavy a man, was as speedy as ever.
 So strong is the heleif in the sport ing circles in this city that Jetlries win meet Jack Jnhousn. that bets are alreapy being laid that he will defeat the colored man.
 Jeifries was so well pleased with his reception today that he is contemplat- | ing signing a thilty weeks theatrical contract to appear in the east.
 Washington, Jan, 26-The new pres
 dent of the United States is to pin his faith on the automobile. This be- came known today, when the house committee on appropriatoins included in the urgency defcientcy aprropria ton bill, a bill of s30, 000 for the main- tenauce of automobiles for the White House. It was explained that Judge ! Taft has ntimated that he would use automobiles during his occupaucey ot the White House aud in older that he might have machines Ut the pegin- ming of his administration the item was included in the bill The inlle amount carried in the bill is al 026, 602. Of this amount $490. COO is for the suppression of the loot and mouth di ease among the cattle. Sunny Point, Jan 27- What might have been fatal accident occurred aboard the Launch o. K. on Jan.. g A leak in the tank and a lighted match done the trick. Capt. Robert Carlson and Jnhn Mcgrew were aboard both consideraby scorched. Only fo: ithe timely aetival of help there wouldn't have been anything left of either boat or men. as several cases oi gasoline were aboard at the time.
 Topeka. Jan, 2s-A hont the first move Senator Bristow made after C. cepting his election to he Senate waS 10 denounCe the Hartman deals wit the Chicago and Alton Railroad as criminal. His speech was 10 the point, leaving no doubt regarding his mind in the mat,et.
 Washington. Jan. 2s. = Senator Lodge wbn it is claimed was resncns ible for the purchase of the Shawmui Fremont which IL Is said the @lv3rn- ment does not need and who ias 'een the object of severe criticism bt members of the Seadte was todJy de- fended b. Senalcr Weeks against iht charge of Senator Rainey wno was very bitter in hs speech regaf6ipg tbe Shawn:ut Fremont deal. Rares claimed ''so it is understood ' that through the recomendatluns of Sena- tor Lodge and others the government paid ncst exorbitant price iur lbe craft and has sinca her purchase, hag but little need for the vessel.
 Washington, Jaa.2. 2.S-The Presi- dent today appointed a committee to investigate the uesds of the Navy. His instructions to the committee h.. ing chiefly the careful looking into the needs of supply ships and trans ports It is we'll known that the Amen icau Navy was supplied with coal de- livered by foreign vessels while in Pacific waters. ths too in times of peace. The supplying of the feet, shonld war occur would mean rore than double the number of supply vss- els, and Uncle sam means to louk in- to the matter.
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