Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1903-08-19
by Governor Mcbride, Mayor t. ]

by Governor Mcbride, Mayor L. j.
Humes, and Judge Thomas Burke.
Washington, Aug. 15.-The forty
ninth annual session of the InterDa-
tional Typographical union closed to-
day. Before adjournment a vast
amount of business was transacted,
including committee reports on the
label, of the allied trades and the
eight hour question. A resolution was
adopted notifying all local unions
which have not already obtained the
eight hour rule or made contracts,
binding them to its provisional insti
tuition, that they make an effort on
January l, 1905, to Obtain an eight
hour day.
New York, Aug. 15.-H. Clay Pierce,
chairman of the board of directors of
the Mexican Central railway, issued
statement today denying that his cleo
tion to the directorate of the seaboard
air line, will influence the management
of the Mexican Central in any way.
He asserts that the Mexican remains
absolutely independent.
Rome, Aug. 5.-ConsecratiOn of
Rev. j. Harry, of st. Louis, as arch
bishop of Manila took place today in
the Franciscan church of st. anthony.
Cardinal Satolli officiased, assisted by
two bishops. Cardinal Satolli after
ward gave a dinner in honor of Bishop
Harry. Toasts were drunk to the
pope, to President Roosevelt and to
the success of Harry in his labors in
the Philippines.
Rome, Aug. 1.-THE ceremony of
the imposition of the archbisopal pal
lium, upon the Most Rev. J. j.
Harry, archbishop of Manila, was
performed today by Cardinal Mac$hi,
in his own private chapel. Archbis
hop Harry, during the day, paid fare
we'll visits to a number of the cardin-
ais.
London, Aug. 17.-AceOrding to in
formation in the possession of diplo-
mats in London there is no reason, at
this moment, for fear of any renewal
of differences of the powers in respect
to Macedonia, or that the trouble will
spread beyond the confines of Turkey.
Great Britain, Austria, and Russia it
is stated will be acting in accord.
The war between Turkey and Bulgaria
might lead to general cOnfiagration.
Every effort is being made by the
powers to prevent such complications
and to maintain peace between the
two countries.
Oyster Bay, Aug. 17.-Twenty one
war ships we're drawn up in four par
allel columns one mile long, includ-
ing some of the best fighting ships of
the United States navy. and were re-
viewed by President Roosevelt this
morning. Under the command of
Rear Admiral Barker and headed by
his flagship Kearsarge, and hanked by
files of torpedo boat destrOyeTs, the
North Atlantic fleet, covered the
placid Long Island Sound for dis
lance of two miles off the shore, and
presented a splendid marine spectacle.
President Roosevelt on board the May
flower, and accompanied by a party
of distinguished guests, passed slowly
down the line of battleships, return
ing between the second line of cruisers
and destroyers. As the Maytiower
approached, the guns of each spoke in
salute, and their bands of sailors,
drawn up on the decks Joined in the
tribute.
The president was surrounded by a
group of admirals, and official guests
and acknowledged the salutes from
the bridge of the Mayflower. An
exchange of official calls between the
officers of the fleet and President
Roosevelt ended the magnificent spec
tacle.
Stevensville, Mont, Aug. H.
Chances of Walter jackson seeing
anotheP day is very slim. Ranchers
are pouring into the town today by
the hundreds and all are armed. They
take look at the Inutilated body of
the boy whom jackson is accused of
numbering and then move on to Ham
ilton where the prisoner is confined.
Twenty armed deputies guard the Jail
and the sheriff declared that he Will
ask for the militia if a demonstration
is made.
Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 1.-THE
James street bridge, the only means
of street car communication between
the two Kansas Cities. collapsed to-
day. The bridge had been weakened
by high water and gave way when
struck by a mass of driftwood. Other
structures. includius the stock yards
and the belt line bridges are in i'm
minent danger. The river continues
to rise.
Butte. Mont, Aug. 17.-Pat Rogers,
one of the six men who escaped from
the Butte Jail recently, has written a
letter saying that he will surrender if
City Detective Jerry Murphy will
fight him a duel. Murphy, today, ac-
cepted the challenge saying that he
will meet the outlaw at any place, and
at any time and use any weapons he
may name.
Berlin, \ Ug. 7.-AccOrding to dis
patch to the Frankfurt Zeitung, the
river near Monastir in Macedonia is
full of mutilated bodies of women
and children massacred by the bashi
baZouks.
Topeka, Kas., Aug. 1.-THE Kaw
river is higher than at any time since
tue June flood. The car line to Oak
land and East Topeka is under water
at the Santa Fe shops, and passengers
are compelled 10 walk around break
which is growing.
Gloversville, n. Y, Aug. 17.-Bod-
les of George Evans and Florence
Brown came to the surface OF Canada
lake today after the explosion of dyn-
amite. The two young people have
been missing for several days. Evans
was to have come into a fortune today.
Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. lit is
estimated that six thousand textile
strikers resumed work today. The
manufacturers made no concessions.
Bogcta, Colombia, Aug. 12.-(Via
Buena Ventura, Aug. II. The Pan
anna canal treaty has been rejected
unanimously by the Colombian con-
gress.
Rome, Aug. 1.-THE pope has
given $50, 900 for distribution among
the poor of Rome. The pontif seems
quite recovered in health and is Civ
ing more audiences than before his
recent faintiDg spell. The. heat here
is still suffocating.
San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE Grand
Army of the Republic. today, has
virtual possession of San Francisco.
The streets are thronged with yeter-
ans, and the side walks are almost i'm
passable. 1t is estimated that twenty
thousand old soldiers have come to at |
tend the national encapmment. Gen. |