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Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
MORE THAN DEMANDED
Colorado Mines Voluntarily Adopt the
 Eight Hour Day.

Denver, Colo. Nov. 14.-A notice was posted at the mills at five big mines of the Telluride district tonight that in the future the eight hour day would prevail in the mills. The plans con cerned are those of the Smuggler- Union, Liberty, Bell, You Boy, Nellie and Alta
 It was the demand for this conces- sion in the mills Of the state that pre- cipitated, the strike in the mills and mines of Colorado and caused the bit ter strife between unionists and mine owners in the Telluride and Cripple Creek districts. The minimum wage promised under the new arrangement is 8 per day. At one time the West ern Federation of Miners offered to accept $2.76 for an eight hour day.
 While no authorized announcement to that effect has been made it is the general opiniCn that under the new or der no discrimination will be made against the employment of union men When seen tonight, Secretary Hay wood expressed the most complete sat isfaction with the news from Tellu- ride.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
Again Russia Shows the lm- possibility of Intervention
HOW THE WAR MUST END
When Japan Has Been Conquered, Then There Will Be Peace - Count Cassini Says RumOrs of Mediation Are in Interest of Japanese Credit.

Washington, Nov. 14.-"Russia will pursue the war in the far east to the bitter end; that is, until Russia has conquered"
 These are the opening words of an emphatic statement made at the Rus san embassy today by Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador. Several times recently the ambassador, in the name of his government. has catego: :ically de- nted the possibility of any interven- Jlon in the war; but the recurrence of rumOrs that the powers contemplated mediation has caused the ambassador to reiterate on behalf of his govern ment its position regarding interven- ton or mediation of any kind.
 His statement continues: T deem it my duty to reiterate what I have so often said, that Russia will not sus- pend in any case her military opera mons in the far east. All TumOrs and reports regarding the possible success Of direct overtures for peace which Ja- pan is said to have made to Russia and regarding the mediation of powers in my opinion. are started for the pur- pose of convincing the public that the end of the war is close at hand. In this way, it is hoped the public may be sl fer attractive investments.
 Russia can no more admit of in terference than Great Britain could in the Transvaal or than could the United States in her war with Spain. Where the prestige of a country is at stake, all other considerations are and must be put aside. Some people may think that financial difficulties will influence Russia to end hOstiliUes. Such an opinion is based on false assumption of Russia's financial resources.
 There is no doubs whatever that Russia, whose annual income exceeds one billion of dollars, cannot be in huenced in her attitude toward the out come of the war by any amount of war expenditures.
 Is it not altogether out of the ques- ton that Russia, who did not expect war, should in moment when she has mObilized her army and is sending corps after corps in fighting readiness to the far east suddenly should call a halt on hostilities. particularly after she has for nearly a year without any difficulty or recourse to extraordinary measures, been able to carry all extra expenses.
 Tt is not within my scope to com ment upon the new Japanese loan. That is an affair for the bankers and for the public, who are to decide what ad- Vantages or disadvantages the invest ment offers. But there can be no neces- sIty for commenting upon Russia credit. Anyone acquainted with the Paris exchange is able to convince him self of the solidity of Russia's finances
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
STUDENT LYNCHING BODY
Alabama Crime Attempted Through
 a HisapPreheHsion.

Montgomery. Ala, Nov. 14.-An at tempt to lynch a negro by a number of students of the Alabama Polytechnic institute was thwarted only by the forethought of President Thach, of that institution, according to specials from Auburn, Ala. A report to the effect that a negro, Arthur Barnes, porter at the railroad station, had fla tally stabbed Claude NJ. Howard, was the cause of the trouble. About mid night last night a number of cadets went to the Calaboose, fired at the building and then broke it open with the intention, it is alleged, of killing the negro, but were disappointed to find the negro gone. President Thach fearing trouble, had had the negro re- moved to ODelika.
 The trouble is said to have been started by the negro cursing Howard because a student asked for a match. Howard is said to have struck the negro with a switch, whereUpon the negro struck at Howard with a knife cutting him behind the ear. Howard is not seriously injured. Claude NJ. Howard is the son of x-Congressman Howard author of the book. If Christ Came to Congress, '', which created a sensation when published. No further trouble is anticipated.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15

rudder. The ascension was made at the end of a rope and it was announc- ed that the principle object of the flight was to test the balance of the car and to ascertain whether the airship could be guided by means of fans or pro pellers wihout the use of a rudder.
 The airship rose at 3:45 D. m. It ascended to a height of about 100 feet before it's rise was checked by those holding the guide ropes. Tn the car were Hippolyte Francois of Paris, the inventor and builder of the airship and his French engineer, M. Schneider
 The airship progressed slowly in a westerly direction and Francois at Tempted to turn the flying machine around. He stopped the right hand fans, but although the pair on the left side revolved swiftly there was no perceptible change in the course of the airship and it was dragged around by those holding the ropes.
 Shortly after this a sharp breaking noise was heard and a few seconds later one of the stern propellers struck the upper frame work several hard blows, breaking the propeller and splintering several of the under sup ports. Francois signalled to those on the ground and the airship was pulled down and taken into the aerodrcrne.
 An examination showed that one of the steel braces beneath the stern had pulled loose and that the rear end of the car had tilted upward, throwing the propeller into the upper work. The airship can be repaired in a few hours and if the weather permits a flight will be made tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
A MEETING OF LABORFRS
The Opening of the American Feder-
 atiOn Convention.

San Francisco, Cal. Nov. 14.-The American Federation of Labor met to- day in Lyric Hall in it's twenty-fourth annual convention. Delegates from every part of the United States and representatives from Porto Rico, Eng land and Canada are present. The hall was beautifully decorated in national colOrs, the delegates being seated in sections according to the states they represented.
 During the morning hours, the local and visiting delegates assembled at the headquarters Of the officers Of the con ventiOn and at 10 o'clock, headed by band, they marched through the prin- ciple streets of the city and to the con vention hall.
 The entire time of the morning ses- sion was taken up with the delivery and reply to speeches Cf welcome Mayor Schmitz extended to the dele gates the freedom of the city, and on behalf of the labor organizations of the state of California, J. O. Walsh. president of the San Francisco labor council and P. H. Mccarthy, president of the state building trades council. extended welcome. The onIy business transacted during the morning session was the reading and acceptance of the report on credentials.
 Before the question of accepting the report was put to a vote, Wm. G. Schardt. president of the Chicago Fed eration Of Labor, arose and called the attention of the delegates to the fact that he been given no standing by the committee. This threatened for a time to bring before the convention the question Of trade autonomy versus in dustrialism. The Chicago federation was recently suspended from the American federation because it refus- ed to comply with the demand that the steam filters union be placed under the jurisdiction of the United Plumb CTS Association. Before the question could be debated, the matter was tenn pOrarily disposed Of by referring MT. Schardts matter to a standing con- mittee.
 The afternoon session was opened with the reading by President Samuel GOmpers, of his annual address. Dur ing the delivery, the speaker was ire quently interrupted by applause. The reading of this address was followed by the report of Treasurer John B. Lennon.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
AMERICAN LINER ASHORE.
The Merton Fast in the Mud Near
 Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 14.-The American liner Merton from Liverpool and Queenstown for this port, which went aground on Chester Island Flats. in Delaware river, fourteen miles be- low this city, during the severe snow storm of Sunday afternoon, was still fast in the mud at a late hour tonight. One thousand passengers were taken of by the river steamboat Columbia today and landed at the American line pier in this city. Hundreds of relatives and friends of the belated passengers who expected the Merton to dock yesterday were at the pier to greet the voyager
 The Merton lies with her bow buried deep in the mud, and So far as known has sustained no damage. Tugs have been at work ever since the ship went aground, but have not succeeded in moving the big vessel 4 lighter was lowed alongside the ship and consider able cargo has been Unloaded.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
THE DENVER AFTERMATH
The Result of the Election There to
 Be Held Up.

Denver, Cclo., Nov. 14.-The supreme court today postponed the hearing in all the contempt cases growing out of the alleged mistreatment of special supreme court watchers on election cay, pending a decision on the motioz of attorneys for men arrested on war rants issued by the supreme court The motion alleges that the affidavits on which the men were arrested did not set forth sufficient evidence to show that the respondents were in contempt of court; that an issuance Of the writs of attachment and the ar rest of the respondents were in vio- lation of their rights under the consti- tuition of the state of Colorado and the constitution of the United States and that the supreme court was without Jurisdiction in the matter from the be- ginning.
 Twelve additional arrests were made today on warrants based upon prac- tically the same alleged facts As the other fifteen cases are pending, the persons arrested are on bonds. On the application of counsel for the repubIi- can city committee. the supreme court today ordered a discontinuance of a canvass of the returns from Denver county until it can be decided as to the proper methods of procedure. The republicans claim that the totals as they appear in the fOotings should be counted while the election commission maintains that they are legally bound to consider the sheets. The former makes the point that it would be an easy matter to add to the tally sheets. whereas the totals as certified to by the judges are not so readily changed by those whC seek to commit fraud.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
Fastened on the Shoulder
 of the Busy East
1T STOOD AND SEVERED
An Almost Total Suspension Of Busi. ness in Consequence Of Widespread PrOstratiOn of Telegraph and Tele. phone Systems.

New York, Nov. 14.-The storm which swept up through the Atlantic coast states from the Gulf yesterday and last night, developing into a gale of hurricane force as it moved north ward, resulted in the most complete tie up of wire communications that the eastern states have experienced since the snow storm of 1888. disarranged train schedules, paralyzed trolley lines and piled several wrecks along the coast. The downpour of rain and heavy snow which accompanied the storm added to the destructive force of the gale. Telephone and telegraph poles, borne down by the weight Of the snow and ice encrusted wires gave way before the sweep of the wind and whole sections of the country were cut off. Both telegraph companies and telephone companies with long distance wires today reported that their fields of operations are restricted to the ter ritOry bounded on the west by Phila- delphia, on the east by Boston and on the north by Newburg, N. Y.
 Big brokerage concerns in Wall street, many of them that under normal condition operate a thousand miles of wire, today found themselves practical ly helpless. The exchanges were no more fortunate and the only quotations received from Chicago and New Or leans were the market reports of the Associated Press. These quotations, brought over the Associated Press wires, were the only figures obtained in this city from the cotton and grain centers of the south and west.
 By an elaborate system of relays and the use of both telephone and teIe- graph wires the Associated Press sue ceeded in bridging the path between the east and the west cut by storm, and reached all points west, north and east with the exception of d small section in the vicinity of Albany.
 A general breaking down of the wires was almost entirely responsible for trouble on railroads. The movements of trains could not 5e reported and de- lays extending hours in many cases were reported.
 That no more disaster at sea result ed from the gale probably was due to early warning of the approaching hur- rtcane gent out by the weather bureau. Bulletins sent out on Saturday after noon told Of the gale that would sweep the coast and cautioned all mariners against leaving port.
 Two "trusties' and a keeper em- ployed on Ril-er's Island, during the storm, started in a small boat from the island to 13Sth street to get the night keeper and after considerable work ! they managed to get into the river where the wind seemed to increase and the three men were unable to reacn the main land, the boat being swept down the river to South Brother Is- land, where it was beached. The whereabouts of the men was unknown until today and it was feared they had been drowned, they being compelled U remain on the island all night.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
All Preparations Complete for the
 Convention Today.

Fl Paso. Nov. 14-In a haI the decorations of which are the national CoIors of the United States and Mex ico, the twelfth national irrigation congress will be called to order at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning. a band sent as a special compliment tc the convention by President Diaz. render ing the music. The secretary of agri- culture of Mexico, Robert O. Gayol. is here as the presidents special repre- sentative and fifty other Mexican del egates are also present, making the meeting one of international import ance.
 The first day will be devoted to an address of welcome and responses,
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
THE JAPANESE LOAN.
For Some Reason the Financiers Pre-
 fer Small Subscribers.

New York, Nov. 14.-Subscrip.ions to the American half of the new S6O,O00.- coo Japanese loan which were opened here today are coming in extensively according to the statement of Kuhn. Loeb and company, who are financing the loan in conjunction with the Ma uonal City Bank and the National Bank of Commerce. There is little doubt that the applications will exceed the total amount. Preference will be given to small subscribers. Applications from out of town are said to be especially numerous.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
ALRANY WIRE RLockAnE-

Albany, N. Y, Nov. IA wet snow that fell today broke down every tele- phone and telegraph wire in this city and vicinity. At ten o'clock last night. more than half the city was in dark ness from interrupted light circuits The fire alarm service was so crippled that special precautions were taken by the police to give warning in case of fire.
 The snow was not over four inches deep, but so heavy that trolley traffic was greatly hampered and trains en- tering the city averaged one hour late. It is the worst wire blockade the city has experienced since the storm of 1888.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
STORM IN NEW ENGLAND.
Remarkably Few Marine Disasters So
 Far Reported.

Boston Nov. 14.-The fierce southern storm which started off the Florida coast on Saturday and swept the At lantic seaboard, passed over the Mari time Provinces today and tonight had its center off Cape Race, New Found land.
 Photographic and telephonic communi- cation with the provinces is interrupt ed and what news came from eastern Maine filtered through during the day by the most circuitous route Tonight there is no wire communication east or north of WatervilIe Maine, and all telegraphic connection between this city and points in the state of Vermont is suspended. At S:4O tonight the New England Telephone company got it's first wire since the storm began. through 10 Burlington.
 As reports have been received here from points along the New England coast regarding the ravages of the storm remarkably small number of marine disasters was noted So far as known tonight only two vessels were wrecked, the ROckland schooner .Arcu- larius. which went ashore off Tarpau- lin Cover light house on Naushon is land, and another Rockiand schooner Nautilus, which broke her back across
 -" LOS bai oTedFNWaJer III OIlOu- cester harbor. In neither case was there any loss of life.
 The chief damage attributed to the storm was the orippling of telephonic. teIeSraphic and electric light service throughout northern and eastern New England. Throughout the entire area Of Maine, New Hampshire and Yer mont the course of telegraph and tele- phone lines is marked by hundreds or poles that were blown down.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
HE FLIGHT A FAILURE
The Francois Airship Cut up Badly in
 Its Native Element.

St. Louis, Mo, Nov. 14.-An accident brought the test flight of the Francois airship to an abrupt termina- tiOn today after the flying machine had been in the air fifteen minutes, during which it's dirigibility was not satisfactorily demonstrated, owing, the inventor stated, to the absence of the
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
MELODY WENT OUT EARLY.

Chicago, Nov. 14.-Billy Melody of Boston, the white welter weight cham pion of America, lost his title tonight to Buddy Ryan of Chicago. The men met at Harlem Athletic club for a bout of ten rounds, but Melody was knocked out after two minutes of fighting.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
PORT ARTHUR FIGHTING
A General Engagement Which Cost the
 JaPanese 1000

A GensraI Engagement Which Cost the
 JaPaneze 1000
 Headquarters of the Japanese army in the field, before Port Arthur. Nov a. via Fusau. Nov 14.-By a general at tack on the eastern fortified ridge on Oct 30. the Japanese gained. but could nOt hold the mOa-s of the principal forts assaiied- These were wider. deeper and stronger than had been sup posed. and were defended by capon- ieres or galleries running north Of the Aeekwan forts The galleries were captured after desperate fighting un- derground.
 The Russians still hold parts of meats. but the Japanese are engaged in seeking to dislOdEe them. after which the capture Of the forts should hs ssss-. The casualties on the Japanese side in this engagement were 1000.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
DEATH OF A CARDINAL.
He Was Stricken During the Progress
 of the Consistory.

Rome, Nov. 14-CardinaI Mecenni. who was administrator of the apostolic palace under Pope Leo XII, died at the Vatican of paralysis, while the con sistory was in progress today. pr. Lap poni. who attended the cardinal until the last,went to the apartments of the pope to prepare him for the sad news fearing that it might have a bad effect on him. The pOntiff has not yet quite recovered from his recent illness.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
ARRANGING A RECEPTION.

TOkiO. Nov 14.-The emperor presid- ed at an extended conference of the military and naval staff in the palace today. While the proceedings were secret. it is understood that plans were discussed for dealing with the Russian second Pacific squadron when it ar rives in the far east
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
sTORMINc oN LAKE ERIE

Cleveland, O.. Nov. IA fierce snow storm prevailed over Lake Erie and northern Ohio last night. It resulted in the death of at least one person and the serious injury of three others. The property loss is heavy.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
SOMETHING DOING SHORTLY.

Mukden, Nov 14.-Since yesterday signs of a serious engagement taking place within the next few days are in- -reasing The Japanese are display ing great activity eastward Fears are beginning to be expressed that the railroad will not b able to bring mp sufficient supplies.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
BUSINESS STANDS STILL.

New York, Nov. 14.-The private wires of almost every stock exchange commission house are out of business today. The cotton exchange is at a stand still There are no communica- ton with New Orleans. The produce exchange is stagnant
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15

One of the most singular effects of the gale was reported from Penneli- vile, Maine, where a whale, eighty feet long, was blown ashore. Unable to get back into deep water, the great crea- ture lay helpless on the beach and a bullet from a hunters rifle ended its life. Clear and cold weather followed in the wake of the storm
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
AN ADJOURNED FIR

Knoxville, Nov. 14.-Another big hrs is raging next door to the buildings burned last Saturday on Gay street The public library is in flames The fire is rext door to the Western Un- ion office.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
MASS AT SEA.
A Special .Dispensation Granted to
 Mexican Catholics.

Mexico City, Nov. Hope Plus has granted authority to Mexican pre- lates and priests taking part in the great pilgrimage from this country to Lourdes. Rome, and the Holy Land, to say mass on the ocean.
 This is said to be a unique dispensa- ton. and is appreciated by hundreds of Mexican Catholics, who will sail this week from New York on their pilgrim age.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
A FIeRT EoR MukpEN-

St Petersburg, Nov 14.-Latest in- dications point to an early resumption of military operations at the front on a large scale. Oyama has received heavy achievements from New Chwang and is evidently about ready to wage a battle for the possession ss Mukdeu.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
An Understanding of What
 the Task Means
ABSOLUTELY UNDERTAKEN
The Shirmishes on the Trent Grew More Significant and Signs Point t0 the Early Breaking Out or Bloedisst Battle Of the Year.

General Kuropatkin's headquarter- by way of Muxceu. sunday. Nov 11. delayed in tra1smissionl-Freu fights between opposing patrols occur red today. The Russians. with heavy howitzers and six inch gun battertes. shell the Japanese trenches and give the working parties little respite Large numbers of Russian officers are arriv- ing at the front to replace those who have fallen
 The Russian army is realizing more fully day by day the enormous task involved in driving the Japanese back Great hopes, however. are placed on the Russian second Pacihc squadron The troops are now better fed than at any previous period and the roads are in good condition. enabling reiufrce- ments leave trains at stations higher up the line Of march To Mukden thus relieving the pressure on the railroad
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
ALI WIREs DOWN.

York, Pa, Nov. 14.-Nearly twelve inches of snow fell yesterday. All cleo tric, telephone and telegraph wires down.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
KURoKFs DEATH LAUGHED AT.

TOkiO, Nov 1.-The Japanese army staff pronounce the report of General Kuroki's death to be absurd
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Forecast: Ari- zona, fair Tuesday and Wednesday,
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
RUSSIANS HARVEST THEIR DEAD.

General Kurokfs headquarters. Nov II, via Fusan-A squadron Of Russ-an cavalry yesterday afternoon attacked the aJpanese in the neighborhood of Litiatun- The Russians were so se- verely repulsed that at dusk they were still gathering up their dead and wounded There has not been any o-he- change at the front
Arizona republican., 1904-11-15
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