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Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
NOT SI-RE OF IF

London, Sept. 26.-Only through As sociated Press advices from New York published in this mornings papers does the British public learn that the United States and Great Britain are once again ranged together in opposition to the contipental powers. Apparently such a grouping was entirely unsuspected in both Berlin and London. and until an official statement is made comment will be withheld.
 The Daily Chronicle. however, de- votes brief editorial paragraph to the announcement. expressing a hope that it is erroneous and declaring that the only way in which England can reap the fruit of her eXertions in China is by standing shoulder to shoulder with Germany and Japan as the only effec- tive counterpoise to Russjan-French machinations and the weak-kneed policy of America"
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
PIERCE GOES FREE
Insufficient Evidence to Justify Bis
 Trial fcr Murder.

Media. Pa. Sept. 25.-Having no avi- dence that would justify the expense of trial the district attorney has de- cided to as!. the county court which convened here today to accept the plea of not guilty in the case of Amos, alias "Pinney" Pierce, charged with being implicated in the murder of George B. Eyre. This will probably end the prosecution in what is regarded as one of the foulest murders in the criminal annals of Pennsylvania. and which has so far bafIied all attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding it. Eyre, who was one Of the most prom inent young men in this section of the state. was killed last spring while on a gunning trip near Chester. His body was tied with ropes and thrown into the Delaware marshes. where it was found several weeks after his d.sap- pearance. "Pinney' Pierce and his brother James were arrested on sus- picion. James, who was directly charged with the murder. committed suicide in prison on the eye of his trial, leaving letters protesting his innocence,
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26

the president of the Mutual Life In- surance company in New York. MT. Murphy laid his plans bare, with all their attractiveness but the president restrained any interest he might hSSe felt. MT. Murphy s trlend, who was somewhat eXcit9bIe, was surprised at the apathy of the president. Why" he exclaimed, If capital could only see this project and know what's in it. it would jump at it. just jump Q [ it!'
 New York capital has quit jump ing" replied the president, who went on to say that his obserN ation reminded him of a story abO-It a friend who was walking down Broadway a few days before, wheZ he was attracted by a sign, Trained Fleas Inside" He had never heard or trained fleas, and went in. There they were, dressed In cloth ing, driving coaches, going through marriage ceremonies and doing things that fleas might not be expected to 60. They looked like Heas. The visitor af- ter watching them for a long time. said, They're not fleas." why not?" asked the snowman. Because they don't jur9p," said the visitor They've been trained not to jS1o." said the snowman. "They used to jump, bus they've quit. I'll show you how train 'em." He brought out a glass box whose top and bottom were very close together. There were several foolish untrgned feas in it. They kept jumping and striking their head against the top of the case, when they would fall back. There" said the snowman that's the way we train 'em. When q flea as bumped slii head agailst the top of the case about a hundre times he quits jumping. Continuing, the president said: That's the way with New York capital Its head has been bumped 50 often that t has quit jumping
 MT. Murphy said tha. it was useless to go before investors with a proposi- tion which does not promise a reason able return. He therefore suggested that somR plan be agl aed upon, and that the details l!e worried out and put into the form of Q prospectus. Then a beginning would have been made.
 In the course of the meeting pr. J. M, ForG said that V hen the plan of bond ins the county fDr $500 900 was agitated by Ire Republican some weeks ago he was not in fayCr of 1t. Since then he had given the subject careful study His own property had been sealed down fifty per cent on account of the lack of water in the valley, and there had been falling off of millions. The county could, therefo'~. easily afford to offer encourag to private -apital to come in and prevent further de- terioration of values.
 The meeting was attended by nearly all the members of the committee and by several citizens and taxpayers. At the close of Mr. Murphy's talk a ma> jority of the members agreed that his plan seemed to be the best.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
STRIKERS, SOLID FRONT.

Philadelphia, Sept 25-There has been numerous accesions to the ranks of the strikers over night. Of fifty-five co., lieries in the Shenandoah district only five are in operation. At HazeltOn the Marlkle company has answered the de- mands of it's 1900 employees granting an increase of 10 per cent in wages and of fering to arbitrate a reduction of the price of powder. In the Lackawanna district the strikers continue to show solid front, while in the Wyoming val ley the big mines are all idle except those at Mocanaqua
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
MENACING MARCHES
Out of Which It Is Feared Deeds of Violence and Destruction Of Prop erty Will Grow The Strikers Claim That likeness Will Spread Until It Will Embrace the Whole Anthracite Region.

Hazleton, Pa. Sept 25.-It was learned tonight that Sheriff Harvey Of this county had telegraphed to Govern or Stone asking that troops be sent to this county on the ground that he (the sheTiff) cannot guarantee the safety of persons and property during the night marches of the strikers. The governor. it is understood, is considering the matter. It was also learned that the sheriff's request was backed up by sev- eral telegrams from private citizens of Hazleton, who, it is said, are mine op- orators. It is believed that the sheriff is of the opinion that the presence of troops will prevent any further march ing, thus lessening the possibility of serious trouble.
 The most important development here today aside from the request for soldiers, was the answer of C.. 2. Mar kle (; Co. tC the demands presented by the firms employees ten days ago. The answer is not considered satisfactory by many of the Markle employees, and what action they will take at their meeting tomorrow is not certain. There is much talk among them tonight Tn favor Ot a strike The firm fatly re- fuses to grant the demand of the men for a five and tn per cent advance. announces its willingness to pay the men semi-mOnthly: agrees to arbitrate the question of cheaper powder; refuses the demands of the driver boys and en- gineeTs for more pay; promises to ad- just grievances relating to the carry ing of men and tools down and up the slope in the mine cars; offers the tim bermen new scale for proppiIg which is lower than the rate asked for; agrees to the building of powder houses so that the men will not have to carry ex- plosives a great distance, and comedies the pillar robbing grievances.
 The Markle firm today announced that at the request of the mine work CTS in its employ work will be suspend cd tomorrow in order to give the men an opportunity to consider the com pany's answer toitheir demands Ede ten days ago.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
EVOLUTION or THE ROCGH RIDER OR A HORSE BEYAN.

vention chose the God-Eiven motto. '15 to |" Here were vignettes which ought to meet the requirements of any other democrat than Q gold democrat.
 The committeeman went away saying they would be back soon and dacide about the visnettes. Up to the hour cf going to press they have not reached d decision. Selecting q Vign-tte is like selecting 9 new hat. If there is only one kind of a hat the choosing is short job, but if there are a hundred kinds of hats the prospective buyer must try them all on. There was meeting Of the county candidates last night for the purpose of trying on Visnettes. They have to make a choice soon. for Clerk Gray isn't going to hold the official ballot open until Christmas. The Republican has been engaged dur ing the last two weeks trying to offer aid and comfort to the confused dem~ ocrats. l. took one Of the territorial nominees off the ticket thinking that would relieve the situation. The naXt day some of the democrats came tc this office and insisted that the wrong one had been taken off. He Was restored the following morning. Then The Re publican took the other one off.
 The following day another delegation Of democrats demanded his restoration. That was accomplished and the situa- ton was in statu quo.
 This paper then washed its hands of the territorial democratic ticket. but hereby offers it's kindly offices to the county candidates. It is therefore sug- @ested that neither the Smith nor Wilson vignette be chosen. but that a new and more appropriate one than either be adopted, a double-headed mule. Let that be the orifiamme to lead the county host to victory on No vember and let Smith and Wilson work out their own salvations with the silver dollar and "16 to l."
 The socialist labor party is also spar ring for position on the official ballot. It doesn't want much room, only enough for a legislative ticket It's vignette will probably be the arm and hammer.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
Only a Strong Legation
 Guard Is Left
ANSWER TO RUSSIA
Reply by Japan and Russia to the German Proposal to Begin Peace
 Negotiations by Putting the Per petrators of the Pekin Outrages Out of the Way = The Empress Dowager's Warlike Instructions.

Washington, Sept. 25.-The United States government today took the first step toward the redemption of it's promise made to the Russian govern- ment on August 2s last. by a cablegram instructing General Chafree to reduce the American forces in China to the proportions of a legation guard. Nearly a month ago the Russian government was told through M. DeWollant. it's charge here, that if the Russian forces and minister were withdrawn from PelIin, we shall give instructions to the American commander-in-chief to withdraw our forces from Pakin, aftc.' due conference with the other com manders as to the time and manner of withdra wal"
 That time has now come and tOday's action marks the beginning of the dis appearance of the American army from China, for although some military force is to remain, it will not be of the char acter of an army, but under the cond:- tions laid down In an order to General Chaffee, and especially under it's off ciai designation as a legation guard' will be rather of the nature of civil guard. This small force will not be included in any military operations which may be conducted by the allied armies and so will not fall subject 10 the direction of Field Marshal CnuA- Von Waldersee, commander-in-cEie
 Much thought has been given to the proper number of troops to be allowed for sufficient to protect the American legation against an3 force that couli be brought against it.
 It is noteworthy too. that the most complete arrangements have been or de"ed for the maintenance of the men, while care has been taken that there shall not be a shortage Of ammunition. as there was in the British legation during the siege. About g week will be required to bring the 3500 soldiers away from Pekin, but as the start cannot be made Immediately, it will at least be the end of the first week In October before the movement can be completed.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
The Indiana Branch in Sixteenth An
 nual Convention.

Logansport, Ind, Sept. 25.-3Iany delegates were present today when President Edgar A. Perkins called to order the sixteenth annual convention Of the Indiana State Federation of La Dor. Addresses of welcome were deiiV- cred and responded to. after which the convention took up the regular order of business The roll call developed the fact that the convention is the largest ir point of attendance in the history of the state organization. President Per kins' annual address began with a suggestion that more attention be paid to organiza ton, and to this end it was suggested that a lecture bureau De established to stimulate the movement. Tn referring to the minimum wage law passed by the last session of the state legislature. President Perkins said that its provisions have not been prop eriy enforced; likewise the provisions of the eight-hour law, and the law pro- tecting workmen in the right to belong to union labor organizations.
 Summing up labor legislation. the president stated that it would be well for the Federation to devise some plan
 
 exists as to constitutionality could be tested in the courts. Referring to the great strike of miners in Pennsylvania, President Perkins came out strongly against law-breaking or violence, and emphasized the necessity for a prompt and liberal response when the union workers of Indiana shall be called on for financial assistance. The address declared the time ripe for pressing the proposition for constitutional amend ment permitting municipalities to ex- ceed the debt limitations now imposed. when such excess is to be applied for the purpose of carrying out the theory of municipal ownership. In conclusion, President Perkins states that the Fed eration's legislative committee has de- ciGed to send a list of questions to each nominee for the legislature, asking him the position he will take on the subjects of most importance to organ izod labor.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
MUSIC FESTIVAL.

Worcester. Mass. Sept. .5-The forty- third annual Worcester Music Festival which begins here tonight. promises tO surpass all former musical undertak- ings in this city, from an artistic stan l. point. There will be seven concerts by the choral union of 400 voices, the Eos- ton Symphony orchestra of sixty pieces, and some of the most celebrated solo ists in the country. The list of solo fsts include Mime. Lillian Blauvelt and Miss Sara Anderson, sopranos; Mime. FrLtstine Schumann-Heink, mezzo-so- prano; Miss Gertrude May stein and Miss Jean Foss. conraltos; Messrs. Evan Williams, ". Theodore Van York and F. c. Towne. tenors; Messrs. G. Campauari, Gwilym Miles, and Julian Walker, bassos.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
IOWA DEMOCRATS.

Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 25.-According to reports received in Des Moines the opening today of the democratic state campaign in Iowa was an enthusiastic success, large meetings being held in each county seat. Contrary to eXpec- tations the state committee did not call in any outside help to aid in arousing the enthusiasm. all of the principal speakers being IoWsns. The list in cluded the democratic candidates ou the state and congressional tickets and other orators of note. Big meetings are to be held tonight at Marshalltowr. Boone, Independence, Sioux City and other points throughout the state.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26

or expectations. The Indiana yearly meeting is one Of the largest and most notable in the country and annually attracts hundreds of visitors. The pro- ceedings usually last two weeks or more.
 Today there was a conference of the elders preparatory to the meeting of the representative body tomorrow, when the business sessions of the legislative body will begin. Thursday the report of the committee on Indian affairs will be heard. and Friday and Saturday will be occupied with the re- ports on foreign mission work. The question of adopting the proposed new discipline, which is the most important to come before the present meeting, will probably he considered Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
EVIL AND UNTRUE
The Story of the Destruction Of Two
 Texas Towns.

Austin. Texas, Sept. 25.-Reports of the destruction Hf the towns of Marble Falls and San Saba sent out last night were incorrect. Chief Train Dispatcher Fisher of the Austin &, Northwestern railroad personally communicated with Marble Falls and San Saba this morn ing, and both towns were reported safe. with no destruction of lire or city prop erty, but there has been great de- struction of farm property all along the valley.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26

General Keller of Ohio, president of the society, presiding.
 Ways and means will be considered for extending the membership of the organization ami making it the greatest national society of veterans of the Span ish War, as the Grand Army of the Re public is of the civil war veterans The visitors will be received by Presi- dent Mckinley at the White House and other attractive features of enJcrtain- ment have been arranged to occupy the time between the sessions of the con- VentiOn.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
Opening of the National Eeunion at
 Washington.

Washington. D. C., Sept. -5.-Neter- ans of the spanish war began a na- tional reunion and convention in Wash ington today with a good attendance from many sections of the country. The roll call showed scva nty-eiEht com mands represented. Today's proceed ings were confined to the registration of delegates and th- transaction of other business Of a routine nature. Business sessions for the discussion of matters connected with the affairs of the society will begin tomorrow with
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
ONE BY ONE THEY QUIT.

Shamokin. Pa, Sept. 25-Local strike leaders say that from information re- ceived tonight, the Locust Springs col fiery at Locust Gap, operated by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company. will be completely tied up tomorrow. It has been working short handed for several days. They claim that the Ashland mines also will be shut down in few days.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
DOLLIVER'S SEAT.
If He Returns It Will Be After a
 Long Fight.

Fort Dodge. Ia. Sept. 25.-The wide spread interest that is being taken in che contest for Congress man Deliver $ seat was evidenced today by the large number of politicians and other visitors who were present in addition to the regular delegates to the republican con gressional convention, which was called to order this morning. Nearly every county in the district has a candidate for the nomination and it is the gen eral opinion that the convention will be Q long drawn out affair.
 Talks with the delegates indicate that Judge J. ?. Connor of Greene county will poll the largest number of votes on the first ballot. Other prominent as pir&nts for the nomination are Judge Stevens of Boone, C. ". Grim Of Em- met county, and Senator Garst of Car roll. Besides there are a half dozen other candidates who will receive com p!imentary votes on the first ballot.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
CHINAMAN AS CORRESPONDENT.
William J. Lowry of Brooklyn Begins
 a Suit for Absolute Divorce.

New York, September 25.- Will liam J. Lowry has begun an ac- ton in the supreme court in Brooklyn for an absolute divorce from Georgiana Lowry. He names Sing Lee. Chinese laundryman, as correspondent. Su- preme Court Justice Chase yesterday approved the framing of issues for a trial before a jury. The defendant de- nies her husbands allegations. She is a teacher in one of the Chinese Sunday schools in Brooklyn. She says that as such she came in contact with various Chinamen, and visited Sing Lee the same as she visited other members of her class.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS.

Pittsbure. Sept. 25.-SeveraI hundred electrical engineers who look after the lighting. the fire and police alarms and other features of the electric systems in the largest cities Of this country and Canada are attending the fifth annual meeting of the International Associa-
 ton of Municipal Electricians. which commenced a three days session here
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
IA NEW ALIGNMEhT
The United States Again Stands
 With England
At Least One British Paper Not Pleased But Expresses Q Prefer ence for the Companionship of Germany and Japan.

London, Sept. 25.-Lord Salisbury has replied to the German note in terms identical with the reply of the United States. The Chinese minister here says America is the only country in the world strong enough to have taken the initiative against the German pro posals. feel deeply grateful that they did so''
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
ONLY ALEGAr1ON GrARD.

Washington, Sept. 25.-'The following is posted at the war department: "The secretary of war has cabled Chaffee that pending negotiations the legation guard, consisting of a regiment of in fantry. four troops of cavalry ami q light battery under Chaffee will remain in Pekin. The remainder of Chaffee's force will be sent to General MacArth- UT at Manila"
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26

today. Tine purpose of the convention is to discuss the latest improve rents in machinery and apparatus and to con- sider generally questions of importance to the electrical world. The present of fcers of the association are: President, William Brophy, Boston; Vioe-prssi- dent, c. $. Macdonald, Ottawa, Canada; Secretary, Henry Cotteu, Boston; financial secretary, Barrett McA!l.sler. Bradford, Pa.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
CONVENTION OF QUAKERs.
The Indiana Yearly Meeting Eegal
 Yesterday.

Richmond. Ind, Sept 25.-The Indi- ana yearly meeting of Friends com menced here today, and could the hand ful of Friends who first crossed the Al leghenies, carrying with them to this region their particular religious views, see today the wonderful change that has been wrought among their children. they would have to admit that the growth of their sect, in numbers as .vcu as in worldly wealth. is a success that
 far transcends their most ardent hopes
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
AN IOWA STORM.

Minneapolis, Sept. 25.-A special to the Times from Omaha says: There was a severe storm in Tama county, Iowa. today. The town Of Ferguson Is said to have been partially destroyed. Four persons are reporteI Ri -lcd. Thera are no details.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
NATURALLY REMOTE.

Talu, Sept. 25.-The Russians occu- pied the Lutai forts last night without loss, the Chinese having previously fled. The Russians are rebuilding the Tien Tsin and other railroad stations and the prospect that the railroad will be handed over to any other power is re mote.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
RUssO-JAPANEsE ANSWER.

Berlin, Sept. 25.-Foreign office of ficials inform the Associated Press that Russia and Japan have formally answered the German note "Particu- larly emphasizing the agreement to the proposition to have the ministers designate the guilty"
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
HOPE FOR HOWARD
As the Jury Is Certainly Hung He
 Cant Be.

Frankfort Ky. Sept 25.-Thc jury in the Howard case reported at 5:l5 o'clock this afternoon that the jurors had been unable to reach verdict after three hours spent in an effort 10 reach an agreement. Judge CantrilI did not discharge the jury and it will report again at 9 o'clock tomorrow. It is generally believed that the jury is hOpclessly hung.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
roo CHEAP GAS.

Chicago, ILL, Sept. 25.-As an incident of the gas var now on here bill has been filed in the circuit court by the stockholders of the Peoples Gas com pany asking that the company be en- joined from selling gas at 40 cents a thousand, on the ground that it will enGanger dividends.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
BREEDING MORE TROUBLE.

Shanghai Sept. 25-It is reported that the dowager empress has issued d secret edict commanding Ii Hung Chang to raise an army to recapture Pekin.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
CAREFUL MIR. BRYAN.
He Has No Time Now to Select a
 Cabinet.

Chicago, Sept. 25.-Mr. Bryan today gave out the following statement in refutation of a report that positions in his cabinet should he be elected had already been promised: T have not given to any one, either verbally or in writing, promise of a cabinet position and I shall not during the campaign make any such promise.'
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
A CALIFORNIA FIGHT.

san Jose, Cal, Sept 25.-Al Neiil. the champion middleweight of the Pacitic coast, and Ben Trimble of Los Angeles, are matched to fight here on Friday night.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-26
THEY WERE SAVED.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. Ex-Governor elect Duke and D. Thomas. supposed to have perished at Galveston, have reached the Indian Territory in safety.