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Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
TEN THOUSAND OUT.
Coal Miners In Colorado strike 70 En.
force Demands.

C00l Moneeo IN C0l0e400 SSroko % ess-
force Demands.
Denver. Nov. 10.-More than 10000
coal miners in Colorado went on
strike during the day for an eight
hour day. increased wages and other
concessions. The strike was ordered
by the national ofncers of the United
Mine Workers Of America after the
coal companies refused to confer with
union representatives concerning the
demands of the men. OF the idle
men 5000 are in the southern coal
fields. 1000 in the northern coal fields
and 1900 in Fremont county. One
hundred mines have been closed down.
A few Independent properties in the
northern coal fields and elsewhere will
not stop work since the operators
have agreed to concede the eight-hour
day and also to increase wages. Few
er than 1000 miners will remain at
work. according to reports from TIL,
affected regions. The annoIs cement
comes that 600 men have gonS out in
Colfax county. New Mexico. The
other miners in that territory are now
negotiating with the mine owners.
The Colorado Fuel and Iron, the
Victor Fuel and the Northern Coal
and Coke companies are the largest
producers. Nearly all their property
has been tied up by the action of the
miners. They are, however, making
efforts to continue operations under
the protection Of a strong guard.
There are about 140 coal mines in
Colorado, with an output of some
8.OO0,OOO tons of coal and about 1,0O0.-
900 tons of coke year.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
Danger. For Timid Diners.

II one were to study the subject and
rigidly avoid eating all things that are
reputed to be bad for ones health in
one way or another, 1t would probably
be difficult to keep starvation Mt bay.
The list of things which cannot be
eaten with safety by those who have
q tendency to appendicitis is very
long one. A prominent scientist de-
clares that one Of the deadliest sweet
meats is preserved ginger; but pine
apple, fresh OF preserved. is almost
equally risky, while oranges. figs. rasp-
berries, in fact all fruit with pips, are
also very dangerous eating. To still
further limit our dietary, there are a
number Of other things which may not
be eaten by those who fear typhoid
fever. The oyster scare has led to sus-
picion Of all other shellfish. not only
Holsters and crabs, but even the hither.
to considered harmless though neces-
sary shrimps and prawns.-St. James
Gazette.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
AVOIDANCE OF eLooDsHEp.
Due to Courage and Ability Of Amer
can Officers and Men.

can Officers and Men.
Colon, Nov. 1.-THE avoidance of
bloodshed in Colon following the
proclamation of the independence of
the isthmus. the maintenance of per-
feet order and the withdrawal of the
Colombian troops from the city are
looked upon as in great part due to
the courage and ability displayed by
Commander Hubbard of the United
States gunboat Nashville, to the brav-
cry of her officers and men, and to the
tact of Colonel Shaler. superintendent
of Panama railroad. Colonel Black of
the United States engineer corps, and
Senor Porfirio Mendes, the new civil
and military governor of Colon. also
rendered signal service during the
critical situation which found its
peaceful settlement in the embarka-
tion of Colonel Torres and his troops
on the Orinoco. The embarkation took
place just prior to the arrival of the
United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie,
whose marines guarded the town
Thursday night. All of the Dixie's
marines have now returned to their
ship.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
COLOMBIA PROTESTS.
Objects to Action Of the United States
Regarding Panama.

Washington, Nov. 9.-It has been
learned in official circles that the
United States of Colombia has lodged
protest with the state department
against the action of the United States
in connection with the events which
have occurred on the Isthmus of
Panama. The terms of the protest
could not be ascertained. but it is
known that a strong objection is made
to the attitude of the United States in
general and against interpretations
made by this government of the treaty
of 1886 between the United States of
America and the United States Of
Colombia. The state department has
the protest under serious considera-
tion. but the nature of it's reply, If any,
or the time it will be made is not
known. Other than admitting that
such a document had beeen filed in the
state department the officials there
will say nothing about the matter.
Word has reached the navy depart
ment of the arrival of the United
States cruiser Boston at Panama.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12

the house and made the crush and
jam to escape more than it would Or.
dinarily have been.
At the windows, front and rear. bob.
les of men and women were jammed
showing that a desperate struggle "a
get free had resulted IL the compl.ts
cnoklng or these exits TO the nre es.
capes and had been the means Of a
number of the inmates being sutto.
Gated.
One fireman climbed to the fourth
floor, where a window was filled with
a mass of people, jammed in and fight.
ing to get out. He struck the heads
Of all the men he could see with bis
fist and they fell back. He then hand.
ed down to the flremen on ladders
below three women and q baby. An.
other fireman performed similar feat
and rescued two girls from the fourth
floor.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12

out in a tenement known as the House
of All Nations at 426 Eleventh ave-
nue.. The dead include twenty-one
men, three women and babe. The
victims all died of 4.lffocation. The
police believe the fire was Of incen-
diary origin. The dead are mostly
Italians.
Some of the peculiar features Of the
disaster are that the fire was prac-
tically extinguished in twenty min
utes, that the police could learn of
but one person being injured other
than those who lost their lives and
that the property loss was only $1,000.
In several apartments in the tene-
ment Halloween parties were in prog
ress and the guests at these added
greatly to the number Of persons in
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
EIGHT MEN PERISH
RESULT OF A FIRE IN THE KEAR.
SARGE MINE At VIRGINIA
CITY, MONT.

Virginia City, Mont. Nov. 9-The
list of dead as a result of the fire in
the Kearsarge mine near here mum.
bers eight. All of the bodies have
been recovered, including that of Su'
perintendent R. B. Turner. and four
of them have been taken to Butte for
interment.
No cause for the fire has yet been
learned. Operations will be resumed
as soon as repairs to the shaft and
mine buildings have been made.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE
Senator Hanna and the President
Talk Politics.

Washington, Nov 1O.-A confer
ence of significance and Importance
was held at the executive Offices dur
ing the day between President Roose-
velt and Senator Hanna of Ohio. The
president formally requested Senator
Hanna TO retain the craftsmanship of
the Republican national committee
and to conduct the campaign next
year Senator Hanna, it is under
stood, indicated his desire to retire
from active political management. No
definite conclusion was reached.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
DEVOTED WHOLLY TO CUBA.
Presidents Message to Extra Session
of Conuress,

Washington. Nov 1O.-The presi-
dents message to the extra session of
congress was read at today's session.
It is devoted entirely to Cuban af-
fairs and recommends the adoption of
the commercial treaty ratified by the
senate at it's extra session last spring
He refers to the granting by Cuba Of
the naval stations asked as proof of
good faith on the part of the island
republic. The reciprocal clause Of the
treaty, he asserts, is demanded on
consideration of broad national policy
as well as by economic interests. It
will. he declares, do harm to no in
dustry, but, on the contrary, will bene-
fit many by securing the rich Cuban
market for our products.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
WILL BE HEARD JAN. 4.
Minnesota's Case Against the Merger
Advanced.

Washington, Nov. 1O.-The United
States supreme court has granted the
motion recently made on behalf OF
the state of Minnesota to advance the
hearing of the case of that state VS.
the Northern Securities company and
named January 4, after the other
cases already set for that date. as
the time for hearing the case.
The state had asked that the case
be set for hearing in connection with
the proceedings of the national gov
ernment against the Securities com
pany, for which Dec. IA already had
been designated.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
THREE PERSONS ON BOARD.
Schooner Rosebud Probably Lost on
Lake MictjQan.

Marinette, Wis, Nov. 9.-The little
schooner Rosebud of Menominee,
Mich, is missing. She left here three
weeks ago for Cheboygan, Mich, and
has not been heard from since. 1t is
believed she has gone down in Lake
Michigan with George and Edward
Gotta, sons of the owner, who were
sailing her, and their sister, Miss
Belle Gotta, who was steward. The
boat was ninety feet over all and was
valued at about $4,000.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
NAVAL ARSENAL BLOWN UP.
Six Men Killed and Ten Injured al
Iona island, N. Y.

Iona Island. N. Y, Nov. Silk men
were killed and ten slightly injured
by an explosion at the United States
naval arsenal, one of the largest
magazines in the United States, which
is located here.
The explosion occurred while men
were drawing the explosive charges
from consignment of old shells re-
Gently sent here from the battleship
Massachusetts.
The dead, all of whom were work.
men employed by the naval ordnance
department. are Fred Ward. George
Morehead. Fred O. Locke, Patrick
Curran, Fred Brown and James Con-
nellY
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
WILLIAM L. ELklNs DEAD.
Traction Magnate
and Financier.

MuIti.MiIiionajre Traction Magnate
and Financier.
Philadelphia. Nov. 9.-William J..
Elkins, the multi-millionaire traction
magnatc and financier, died at his
summer home at Ashbourne, near
here, during the night of complica-
tion Of diseases. He was seventy-one
years of age. Mr.. Elkins' illness,
which became alarming about three
weeks ago, really dated from last
spring, when he narrowly escaped a
violent death. A heavy iron girder
which was being hoisted to the top
of a new office building at Broad and
Chestnut streets, Of which he was part
owner. fell to the ground, just grazing
Mr.. Elkins, who was passing. The
shock seriously affected his nervous
Syctan
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12

minais at Colon and Panama Viii
Be Protected by American Warships.
Colombia Poweriess to interfere.
Washington. Nov. THE United
States government has recognized the
de facto government of Panama and
instructions have been sent to Unit
ed States Minister Beaupre, at Bogota.
and to Mr.. Ehrman, the United States
vice consul at Panama and now act
ing consul there. to inform the govern
ments of Colombia and Panama, re-
spectively, that the de facto govern
ment is recognized.
The decision to recognize the de
facto government of Panama was ar
rived at after a protracted session of
the cabinet at which every member
was present except Secretaries Root
and Wilson. No other subject was con-
sidered. The president emphasized
the Importance of the recognition of
the de facto government.
The events of the day as developed
here as to the situation on the 18TH
mus were the receipt of dispatches
from Commander Hubbard of the
Nashville, the arrival in Washington
of Consul General Gudger Of Panama,
the issue of orders to Admiral Cogh-
Ian to proceed forthwith to the 18TH
mus with the consul general. and the
business recognition by the United
States of the de facto government of
the new republic, which will later be
fully recognized politically.
Revolutionists in Control.
Commander Hubbard cabled that
the Colombian government troops un-
der Generals Torres and Tovar, $50
strong, at Colon, had departed on a
merchant vessel. He stated that the
isthmus from one side to the other
was in the hands Of the revolutionists.
This statement is of the greatest i'm
portance. The United States govern
ment being. bound by treaty to main
tain order and preserve free traffic
across the isthmus is now under the
obligation to prevent any hostile col
lisions either along the line of the
Panama railway or at the termini,
Panama and Colon. Thus the future
attitude of the Colombian government
toward the new republic of Panama
becomes of little Importance, for it is
practically impossible for it to go to
war with Panama
So for practical purposes the sep
aration Of Panama from Colombia is
complete and is likely to be per-
manent according to the official belief
here.
The secretary of state Friday made
statement in regard to affairs on the
isthmus of Panama, in which he says:
1.-The action of the president in the
Panama matter is not only in the
strictest accordance with the princi-
pies of justice and equity. and in line
with all the best precedents of our
public policy but it was the only
course he could have taken in COM
pliancc with our treaty rights and OBJ
legations"
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
BOND FIXED At $sso,ooo.
Bryan Will Act az Administrator Of
Bennett Estate.

New Haven, Conn. Nov. 9.-In the
probate court William ]. Bryan was
admitted to act as administrator of
the will of Philo S. Bennett, an objec-
ton to him made by Mrs. Benefits
counsel being overruled. The amount
of the bond was fixed at $3.50, 900.
Counsel on both sides indicate that an
appeal will be taken.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
PROTECT AMERICAN INTERESTS

United States Cruiser Baltimore at
Puerto Plata.
Cape Haytien. Nov. 9.-The United
States cruiser Baltimore has arrived
at Puerto Plata, on the north coast of
the republic of Santo Domingo.
Italian and German warships are
expected at San Domingo, the capital.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
EXTRA SESSION Is ON
CONGRESS MEETS At CALL or
PRESIDENT 70 CONSIDER
CUBAN TREATY..

Cannon Of illinois Elected Speaker Of
the House and the Rules Of the
last Congress Are Adopted-sen.
ate Had Perfected Organization
Last Spring and Had Little to Do
First Day Of Session.
Washington. Nov. 10.-The house of
representatives of the Fifty-eighth
congress during the day held its first
session. and, except for the naming of
committees, which will follow later,
organization was completed. Joseph
G. Cannon of Illinois, whose elevation
to the speakership was assured some
months ago. was formally elected
speaker and inducted into Office. Mr..
Cannon received the applause of Dem
ocrats and Republicans alike when he
took up the gavel of authority. the
demonstration being most compliment
tary to the newly elected speaker.
He was at once at ease in the speak
er's chair, having filled it so often tem-
porarily during his many years OF
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
FRANK p. SARGENT STRICKEN.
immigration Commissioner Suffers
Paraiytic Stroke.

PardIyt1c Stroke.
Washington, Nov. 9.-Hon. Frank P.
Sargent, the commissioner of immigra-
.ion, suffered an attack Of paralysis of
The left side during the day and for
a time his condition gave his family
considerable concern. He is better,
however, and, because of his splendid
physique Mr.. Sargent's physician
hopes for a speedy recovery.
Courier Democrat., 1903-11-12
PANAMA RECOGNIZED
UNITED ArEs5AckNoWLEpoEa
EXISTENCE OF NEW 18TH.
MAN REPUBLIC.

Action Of the Administration Ha. Far.
reaching Effect as Transit Across
the lsthmus ~ Well as the Ter.
ninals at Colon and Panama viii
BE Protected by American Warships.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-17
WILL WATCH
 BL9 ) FLOW
 E Powers z cline to Stay
 f laughter. BuI RIA IS DETERMINED Can no Longer Permit the Turkish 0utrages. With the Feeble Force She Possesses the Plucky Nation Resolves to
 Battle With the Sick
 Man of Europe.

Sofia, Sept. 16-Although no formal re- plies have been received to the Bulgarian Governments note, 1t is said that the representatives of three great powers have repeated their counsel to Bulgaria to remain quiet, as in the event of a war with Turkey Bulgaria need not expect any help in foreign quarters.
 One of the ministerial organs, in an ed- itorial on the Governments note. says it hopes 1t will be the last time that the Bulgarian Government will issue a note. If the Powers do not intervene to re- store order in Macedonia, Bulgaria will undertake with the feeble forces she pos sesses to do what is expected of her, and give Europe the pleasure of witnessing a bloody drama in Macedonia.
 A General Massacre.
 A telegram from Burgas reports that a general massacre is beginning through out the district of Losengrad. Turkish troops and Bashi Bazouks attacked a Greek village near Losengrad. killed twenty-five peasants and destroyed the church, schools and many houses. The Turks attacked the village of Paoulevo and killed everybody they found in the streets.
 A fight is reported from Petchonitza between a band of 100 insurgents and 300 Turks. The insurgents, who occupied a strong position. killed twenty-five Turks.
 A telegram from Uskub says the mobil- ization of the Turkish army IS proceed ing rapidly, while dispatches from Con- stantinople assert that the military par ty is urging the Sultan to order his troops to cross the Bulgarian frontier without a declaration of war. which the party regards as unnecessary, inasmuch as Bulgaria Is a suzerain state of Turkey. The Sultan is said to be hesitating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-17
wREcKs OF VESSELS.
Many Ships Driven on the Florida
 Coast.

Miami, Fla, Sept 16.-The auxiliary schooner Klondike, c. A. Ball. master laden with valuable fittings from the Brit ish steamer Inchulva, brings the first au- thentic reports from the several wrecks north of this point.
 About mile north of Boynton,. the Standard oil Company's barge No. as oil laden. is hard aground on the beach The tug having her in tow has gone north for another oil tank into which to pump the cargo. This vessel lies on a sandy bottom and Is practically uninjured She may be saved. About five miles south and nearly opposite Delray, the British steamship Inchulva Is a total wreck. The Inchulva had a mixed cargo of about 5000 tons. She was from Galveston to Liver pool Nine of the crew were drowned,
 When the vessel commenced to break mn the chief engineer went to his cabin and was not seen again. Three others were washed overheard. The other five were drowned in an attempt to reach the shore. Just north of Jupiter. lumber laden, is the three-masted schooner Harr,ett Thomas, from Pensacola Her cargo ts being landed. but the vessel will prove a total loss. The American schooner Mar tha T. Thomas. lumber laden. bound from Apalachicola to Baltimore. is reported ashore nine miles north of Jupiter. This may be the Harriett I. Thomas. above ra- ferred to. the error growing out of a sim ilarity of names These are the onIv wrecks of consequence reported on the East Coast of Florida.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-17
STRIKES DELAWARE CAFES.
At Least Five Lives are Known to
 Have Been Lost [. '

navy 3SoA 4OSt.
 Delaware Breakwater. Del. Sept. I8- The southern storm which had been com ing up the Atlantic coast for several days struck the Delaware Capes early this morning with almost cyclonic force and as result at least five lives were lost. The storm lasted four hours. The wind reached a maximum velocity of eighty miles an hour and rain fell in torrents.
 The schooner Hattie A. Marsh, Cap tain J. B. Mehaffy from Painters Point. Me, for Philadelphia with a cargo of paving stone, was caught in a terrific wind storm off the new stone breakwater The schooner was dashed on the rocks The steam pilot boat Philadelphia went to the rescue but succeeded in saving only Mate Norman Campbell and one seaman. Captain Mehaffey and four sailors were lost.
 In the old harbor, southwest of the maritime reporting station, three schoon- CTS dragged their anchors and collided. They were the Emily F. Northam. Adline Townsend and Seabird. The seabird. which was two-masted vessel sank and her crew was rescued. The Northam and Townsend suffered damage to rigging. The barges Elmwood, GiIberton and Kalmia. laden with coal from Phiia- delphia for eastern points were sunk in Delaware Bay. Their crews were rescu- ed The tug Spartan is reported to have sunk with It's crew.
 It is reported that three coal barses were sunk on the ocean off the Canes and that their crews were probably lost
 An unknown bark Is anchored off Ocean City. Md. with distress signals in her rigging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-17
HOPE IN COLD WEATHER.
Fighting Blood of Turk and Bulgar-
 ian May Be Chilled.

London, Sept. 16.--There Is more hope now that a general ooiiission in the Bal kan can be held off till cold weather in which event it Is believed things can be so arranged during the winter tIfdS peace can be brought about. Two incl- dents have given strength to the Beliei. One is the remarkable address of Abdul Hamid to the heads of the Christian com munities. and the other the decision O the Bulgarian cabinet. Prince Ferdinand presiding, to take vigorous measures tt prevent. so far as possible, any serious collision with Turkey.
 Announced simultaneously from Con- stantinople and Sofia, they were the first rays of light across black sky. Time alone will show whether. despite encour- aging evidence of greater lberality at the Yildiz Kiosk. and of prudence at the Bulgarian capital. great storm of blood and desolation is yet to burst.
 Of the two incidents, the Bulgarian is of more immediate relevancy, the Turkish of the wider bearing. The decision at Var na proves at least this:
 The Bulgarian peace party. the party whose program is to maintain neutrality as to the Macedonian affair and to act strictly on the defensive in case of Otto- man invasion of the princpality, Is still in the ascendency and Ferdinand, who disgracefully delayed his return from Hungary, has managed to keep the reins in his hands at Vienna's and St Peters burg's desire. The question Is can he continue to drive the team? For the mo- ment the Petroff faction dominates in the Sobranje. But the opposition, whose chiefs demand war, is strong, and at the cleo. uons next month fo rthe new Sobrante may materially increase It's numbers
 As its leaders are prominent members or the Macedonian Committee an opposi- ton victory at the polls might be followed by an enthusiastic war ministry. In that event, Prince Ferdinand would probablv be given twenty-four hours to choose be- tween formal declaration against Fur kev and abdication. There is not the slightest doubt that he would decide for war. In the British press, secular and religious, the Sultan's assurances to the patriarchs and bishops are the subject of general discussion.
 It Is pointed out that if Abdul Hamid has finally awakened to the folly of A system that leaves all Christians in his dominions. the class contributing the prin- cipal financial support of the state un- der wholesale disabilities, the best thing the Christians could do would be to settle their denominational differences.
 The next step would be to bring collec- tive pressure to bear upon the sovereign with the aid of that large body of Turk ish statesmanship which has long advo- cated military service for Christians on the same conditions as Mussulmans The argument that in no other way could be the baleful policy of the palace favorite and real premier of Turkey, Izzet Pasha be so effectively discredited in the eyes of his master.
 Such considerations are broader than the Balkan controversy, profoundly affect the future of the Turkish empire as Beacons- field said twenty five years ago. and con cern the United States as well as the Flu