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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
CHICAGO Cables MAY GO OUT.

Chicago. Dec. "A strike of the carriage drivers
in livery stables in this city became almost GER
taiuty last night when the negotiations that have
tcen in progress for some time between the drivers
and the uverymen's association We're broken off.
The drivers and their employers were unable 10
agree on the question of hours and wages and the
representatives of the left the conference after
announcing their intention to call strike at the
next meeting Of the union.
If the strike is ordered it will be impossible to
secure carriages or vehicles Of kind from Chi
cagC livery stables after next Wednesday morning
Even funerals will be affected The drivers Of
hearses belong 10 the carriage drivers union and
will he ordered
The trouble between the liverymen and the car
rage drivers has been brewing Tor some time The
men demand S4 for a week of seven days of twelve
hours each The stab'emen offer S12 for seven days
Of fourteen hours each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
FITzPATRICK7s BROTHER DENIES.
Says He Does Not Believe Dead Man Com
mitted Suicide Because Of Sweetheart

Harry A. Fitzpatrick. brother OF Matthew j. Frts-
patrick, OF No. 20 East Thirty-ei ghth-st, wnoss
INITIATED body found in the little village OF
Pearson on the Chesapeake Bay coast OF Mary
land, on November =. said yesterday morning that
he did not believe the theory advanced BY the IN
quest jury in Pearson that the young mans death
was from suicide over his rejection by his sweet
heart. Miss Virginia Bruschi. OF Brewsters. ~ Y
Fitzpatrick says that his brother Miss Bruschf
while staying at his grandm0ther's, at Brevsters.
this summer. and that they had correspondent since
then but that he was not respondent over any
action OF the young woman. and had never brooded
over any such disappointment as mad been limited
at.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick said that the last his family had
seen Of his brother about a month ago when
day he said suddenly. I'm going to take a
trip and left the house. Neither his mother
brother had any idea where ne had gone and the
first they heard from him the letter from J.
r. JarbOe. the Justice Of the peace IN Pearson
nOUnCing his death. Miss Bruschi receiving a SINH
lar letter AT the time. The family found that
ne had shipped Office at No 1S FrOnt-st-.
an oyster smack bound for the Chesapeake
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
MEDAL FOR SAVING LIFE.
Given to Former Inmate Of House OF
Refuge.

medal given by the Life Saving Benevolent As
ISOLATION OF New-York for the saving OF life was
presented yesterday by Colonel Sage supsrintend-
ent OF tie House or Refuge. BlackwelIs Island.
70 Joseph Coils. a former inmate OF the house.
On July 80, 1901. Coils. who was at that time IN
the house. on the boat Refuge in the North
River. and the boat approached the pier at One
hundred-and-t wentieth-st- a small naphcha launch
blew up. hurting one OF the It into the
water Coils sprang In and after much difficulty
brought the man. who helpless from his burns.
in reach OF the boat Soon afterward Superintsnd-
ent Sage recommended to the Board OF Managers
that Coils be discharged. and action that end
taken at the meeting OF the board IN August.
1901 Captain Grace OF the Refuge secured a pIacs
for Coils the VigiIant. which IS the boat % tina
Supervisor OF the HarbOr. and he has been working
il ever since his discharge.
All the boys now at the House OF Refuge. as we'll
as the Board Of Managers were present The medal
presented BY William n. H Moore. presidents
OF the society. and the answer in behalf OF Coils
was made BY j. F. Miller, OF the Board OF Man.
ayers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
FLOUR TRADE WITH CHINA.
J. J. Hill Talks of the Big Business Mime
apoIis Does with the Orient.

St Paul Dec. 4.-President J. J. Hill when asked
concerning the report that the Great Northern
had made special low rate on steel rails from
Chicago to the Orient. said:
We a re carving steel rails China on the same
rate to-day that has been effect for years
But there is very interesting phase of trade right
here under your noses that people do not seem 10
have noticed That is the volume OF flour going
from Minneapolis to Australia and China
II would surprise the public to know that the
Minneapolis millers have TO go way down INTO
Indian Territory in order to get enough wheat TO
Grind The Northwestern grain is not sufficient for
the demand. | received a letter from one Of the
leading Minneapolis meTs to-day. telling me or j
single order ne had received from the Orient It
would surprise you if I should name the size of
that order but ! a N liberty to do so.
We are to-day hauling -four 400 miles by ran
and 400 miles by water for only - or % cents more
than il costs for the Minneapolis -four 900 miles to
the Atlantic seabOard-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
UNION HARPIsT MAKES DENIAL

John Cheshire yesterday said that he the
harpist referred by Nahan Frankie as the cause
of the trouble in the Metropolitan Opera House
Orchestra. Mr. Frankie did not call him by name
but he said that among musicians there could be
little doubt who was meant He denied that he
was seeking a job in the Metropolitan orchestra,
and declared emphaticaIy that he in no way
responsible for the action of the Musical Union in
demanding that the two women harpists of the
orchestra join the union He added that his daugh
ter was member of the union. so there could be
no doubt that women were eligible
Aeanw nile Nj Conried has left the matter IN
F,ranko,s hands and Frankie will take the two
harm nIavers 20 the union headquarters Monday
for trial Ii may he that the rule demanding six
r,onths' previous residence in this country VIII
stand in the way of Nine WELLS admission, II, n
deed she consents 10 tbs trial at all when the
tir7a comes as Yesterday she seemed again in
clired 10 resent becoming union member. The
situation seems 10 await the issue OF MONDAY ana
nnthing is likely 70 happen tHl then.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
COLLEGE MAN IN PUBLIC LEE

The third OF the series Of addresses to the stu-
dents of the College of the City OF New-York was
delivered yesterday afternoon by DR.. Lyman ABB
bolt His subject was. The College Man In Pu5-
lie Life"
He said in substance.
The first and most important question whion4
greets the college entering life is In whaa
spirit shall / enter upon my duties OF citizens
ship" Now the first spirit in which he may
enter upon his public career may be summed Up
in the question What can get out OF ft?'' do,
not deny that he can work for his party Organiza-
ton with the hope Of getting something out OF
il, and do 90 at the same time honestly. but this
spirit leads 70 dishonesty and furnishes the ex-
for his 1eighbOr TO take s. for his vote. and
is the primary cause % such scandals have re-
Gently taken place in the pOstoffice-
His second attitude may De OF indifference
think this country has suffered from
this attitude OF Indifference the part OF It's
citizens than from any other Your
ballot is a trust and. when you refuse 1t, you Te<
fuse 2 great trust. Our government in New-York
and in Washington. I convinced. IS no better
or worse than the people deserve. Our House Oe
Representatives is a looking glass. and II the face
looks dirty. the thing Is TO wash the face and
no. the locking glass
The third spirit is one Of patriotic devotion to
ones country and all its highest interests. This
is the spirit that J would urge upon you for tbs
uniting OF our citizenship, for the glory OF
country and the splendOr OF God
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
FURRY IN ENGLISH MARKET.
One Large Firm TO Erect Mills Here-Excite-
ment az Liverpool

London. Dec. s-One Of the largest firms Of cot
Ton splur-rs an Bradford. Yorkshire. announces
thar r. is preparing 10 erect mills in the United
states. 10 which u VIII transfer IN ndreds OF looms
with tLeir complement Of combing. drawing and
spinning machinery. whose dtsmounting has al
-'--s begun In making the announcement The
firm says
ie American manufacturers recently have made
49, vast lll1rg geTleuIs IN the manufacture ana
~ o- Ll- finest classes Of goods. similar 10
90 enc upward ID duty that we are comment
Ia r-'sfit American department viii not be able
- ~ - way more than three or four years more
49, use IL cotton caused intense excitement IN
~, .sf and Liverpool to-day American cot
1900. .--sa from q 10 - points over yesterdays
~ t--lss II Is said locally that II the official
1-.f--Irr-e +e ot the United States Department OF
means ---SSle public yesterday Is correct, II
T-.a Co., --.e calamity for Lancashire.
-- rrr+s-5s---.ttr is divided IN opinion. sec
.1r sl,f,s-.rss - We demand for cotton goods,
.1ta e-.4 -lstf--D-, ne falling Of Of orders from
80 81 '-ll'i r. mol likely 10 be exceptionally
p --t elii-ng year ana 49, 10 Ooo a. tlaIes
s.. --..r.--+ ~ ne Agricultural Department viii
''-1't az requirements
Liverpool Dec. z-Futures b,. ,o-5s, we're
r-'-.- az :. a+'--vd higher. January and Feb
T-ary running Immediately ID 8 e. - a. ,,oi,ts
s@-r Trading had queted coDsl5e~srI,, ~, moor
TIE zone WIS sun arH. Official -rof ,rtces wee
.-sl-oed sJ-fTd- -'- syot prices were
On the reeeiD- - The NeV-yeri, .,,. . ,i,,
January and February touched - u i.s
.f tJfI. amid eNciferrr-t - 80 -
u-.'1 fafcr1h ihe afternoon aifbc,,t - I n. =
--. -ir e-D7r was lfregllar and unseffi-i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
C. P STOCK ISSUE CONFIRMED.
Fourteen Millions at Four Per Cent Under
written in England

Montreal. Dec I'm the course Of the next few
DAYS the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Will
make an issue in London OF Sl4.0400oo per cent
consolidated debenture stock. About one-haf OF
the amount Is FOR the purpose Of paying for the
Atlantic Steamship Line consisting of fifteen ocean
steamships and their appurtenances purchased last
spring for which the purchase price was tempo
rarily advanced from the company's current FUNDS.
The balance represents the cost OF al miles Of ad-
ditional railway line, constructed and acquired in
the last two years for which securities han
heretofore been issued The issue price is under
stood 10 be lG6 and the entire amount of the issue
has been UNDERWATER in England and on the Con
tinent.
The fact that arrangements had been made for
issuing these new securities published in The
Tribune two days ago on the authority of a Wall
Street banking house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
ILLINOIS CENTRAL TO GIVE UP $576, 72O
Taxes to Illinois This Year Have Been
S1.O76,788
IBY TELEGRAPH To nm TRIBUNE

Chicago. Dec. THE Illinois Central Will pay on
Monday TO Illinois S576.72O or per cent of $SSSSS2
The gross earnings of the company on 705 miles of
road in this State for the six months ended october
q The payuent for the six months ended April 80
us $50 oss making a total of NO787SS taxes the
company has paid into the State treasury for one
year :, ,,,i.; 49,, ,,+ro,
nave taxes as other roads do. Seven per cent on the
tt5ross earnings was fixed when the original grants
TSera made 10 the company by the state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
UNION FINED FOR DISTURBANCES.
Chicago Body Held for Acts of Individual
Members
II TELEGRAPH ID - TRIR -. ]

Chicago, Dec 4-Judge Jesse Holdom. of the SlI-
perior Court, to-day held Franklin Union No. / of
Press Feeders guilty Of contempt of court
count of actions Of individual members in their
recent strike. ana thereby set a new mark in the
prosecution of labor unions. He will fine the union
tomorrow morning something between 81 and 5000
Attorneys for the Chicago TypothetH ask for fine
of 5000. Attachments will be issued against the
funds of the union, which is incorporated
An the steps leading up to the strike taken
by the union in accordance with its bylaws" said
Judge Holdom, in rendering his opinion. Ser
geants-at-arms appointed at the meeting Of Sep
TENDER q have taken part in assaults and disturb
ances, intimidation and the control of pickets.
They were acting officers of the union in so
doing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05

St John. y. b.. Dec 4-The advance in the
price OF cotton goods by the Cornwall and York
mills here. announced last night is not an excep
uonal move in the trade. 1t now appears that an
advance is being made by cotton mills through
Canada on account of the increasing value of ~,
material The Gibson mills, of Marysv1IIe the
largest in Eastern Canada have ordered an ad-
varce. and the mills az Monktou and Midtown. in
this province, and those Of Nova Scotia win meet
the increase
1t is further announced that the Canadian Cot
Mills Company. the combination which con-
trolls majority of the factories in the country in
day two viii send out circulars ordering an
advance in the price Of goods running all the way
from = y OF n cent yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
MARRIAGE IS JUST ANNOUNCED.
W. A. Shepard Welded Daughter of CIar-
enee W. Francis Last June.

The announcement was made for the first time
yesterday of the marriage June 8 OF Mary
Carolyn Francis daughter of Clarence W Francis
to WooIsey Adams Shepard The ceremony Wa
performed St. Stephens Church by the rector
the Rev Dr. Nathan A Seagie.
Some surprise and little curiosity were aroused
by the belated announcement Mr.. Francis said
last night: We had quiet wedding last June.
owing to the health of Mrs Francis, and announced
il only the Immediate family. We hoped then
have a large reception this fall We We're finally
unable do and hence merely made a brief
newspaper announcement for the beneht OF our
friends
cut, and now occupy apartments at Broadway and
Efghty-sfxth-st- Young Mr.. Shepard is practising
law with his father. ]. WOOlSey Shepard. No.
1856 Broadway Clarence w Francis the father
of the bride is a we'll known lawyer. Of No. 81
Pine-st and formerly Deputy Attorney Gen
eraI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
BOOT AND SHOE LOCKOUT GOES ON.
Five Thousand Idle at Unsatisfactory
Windows Broken

Quebec. Dec. 1.-THE expected settlement of the
lockout Of the boot and shoe workers here did not
take place. At the last moment the men decided to
continue the fight and. a result, the factories
will remain closed. The manufa cturers declare
that they have not the slightest intention Of re-
opening until the machiniss have signed individual
contracts which Will make it impossible for them
to restrict the output Of the factories il is
serted they have been doing for time through
instructions from their union If the fight
unueS much longer there will be much distress
Tonight the men marched through the streets
breaking the windows of of the shoe factories.
The migration Of shoe workers 10 the New England
cities continues. Five thousand men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
BOSTON ELEVATED STATEMENT.

BOSTON Dec THE annual financial statement
Of the Boston Elevated Railway Company for the
fiscal wear ended September 80 was made public to-
day During the year there has been an increase
,n every item with the single exception of de-
crease of 3 100 in rental paid for the use Of the
subway. The gross earnings from operation we're
I'll gg ga an increase of $6S4S4 over the previous
me net earnings were S. 699 cot the latter being
s2iI Ig5 greater than the year betorr ns EsheIaI
balance sheet showed total assets OF %-o1Souoc ana
Of ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
STILL NO CAR LINE FOR NEW BRIDGE
B. p. T. Doesn't Wish Franchise Unless 1t
Can Lay Lines to Bowery. It Is Said

Bridge Commissioner LindenthaI. Deputy Com
missioner Robinson. President H. II. Vreeland of
the Metropolitan system and President Winter of
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company conferred
Yesterday morning at Mr. LindenthaTs Office about
the transportation Of passengers over the new Will
iamsburg Bridge. Rentals, terminals and other
questions discussed, but nothing approaching
d solution Of the problem was reached.
Il is said that the Metropolitan is willing TO run
its cars 10 the Manhattan terminal but that it
objects to paying large rental for crossing the
bridge On the other hand ii is asserted, the Brook
Iyn Rapid Transit Company does not seek the
bridge franchise unless il its cars through
DelanCey-st. the BOwery. Other conferences are
10 be ned in an endeavor 10 settle the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
ITALIAN SERVICE REPORT DENIED,

There was report yesterday from Berlin that
an agreement had been effected between the Ham
burg-Anerican and the White Star lines whereby
each was 10 provide four steamers for the Ameri-
Mediterranean service, the German boats run
ming from New-York and the White Star from
Boston The agents Of the Hamburg American
line AZ Naples and Genoa Gastardi Co, were.
II was said. 10 have charge of the White Stars
,-d Of the business. The report denied at
80, offices AT the White Star Line it was said
that the report might have arisen through the
80 .bat the Italian agents Of the German line
viii hereafter be also the agents OF the White star
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
THE REPORTED STEEL BOND SALE.
Syndicate of Four Banks Said to Have
Got S2,5OO,OOO.

No information developed yesterday in regard TO
the reported plans of the United States Steel Cor
poration in the direction Of disposing Of the $3O.
100000 second mortgage bonds which it holds as
treasury asset. It declared excellent au-
thority although ]. ?. Morgan & Co.. the syndi-
cate managers, declined TO confirm or deny the
statement that about $2,5O0O0O of the bonds re
ceived by the syndicate in exchange for preferred
stock has been sold recently to a syndicate of
four banking houses. of which was H B. Hol-
Inns & Co The price paid was reported to have
been about &C. The bonds closed yesterday at H.
one point higher than Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
woMAN'S SUIT BLOCKS PAYMENT.
Asphalt Company's Bill Held Up Because
Woman Fell on Pavement.

Paving Company, applied 10 Justice Scott, in the
Supreme Court yesterday to make an order direct
ing Controller Grout TO approve the payment to the
company Of 81 600 for the paving OF Lexington-ave
near northumberland -tw enty- ninth-st. The Con
+rolIer had refused payment because Margaret
Wood had served a notice him that she would
sue the CITY as responsible for injuries received she
alleged IN a fall due TO the faulty construction or
the pavement in question The Barber company :
bond was only $1,000 If Miss Wood recovered a
large amount of damages this sum would be INSULT
Gent 10 protect the city from loss Decision was
reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
ENGLISH STEEL FIRMS COMBINE.
Two Large Companies Join Forces-Low
Prices for American Steel

London. Dec. 4.-The amalgamation was an
nounced to-day Of the Weardale Steel, Coal and
Coke Company and the South Durham Iron and
Steel Company two of the most important firms
in the North of England steel trade
In Lanarkshire steel centres to-day representa-
tives of United States firms offered steel bilIets
and slabs at $ a ton under the minimum home
quotation.
Iron merchants are arranging for extensive
importation Of Canadian iron to the Clyde.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
NOW PETTICOATS ARE HIT.
Girls Who Make Them Cheerfully Go on
Strike.

The strike epidemic, from which no trade is sa-
cred. hit the pettcoat makers yesterday, who
organized a branch of the skirtmakers union.
The petticOat makers have made demand for %
per cent increase Of wages One hundred girls
have cheerfuly struck for the increase in the
shops Of the Enterprise Manufacturing Company
The petticoat makers say the colder the weather
the better for their trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
BRIT. TO PUT ON MORE CARS AT ONCE.
The Recommendation of the State Railroad
Commissioners To Be Followed.

Regarding the recommendation Of the State Rail
road Commission that the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Company operate fifty more cars on its surface
system in the non-rush hours than it has been
operating. Mr.. Calderwood. general manager said
yesterday:
We shall comply with the recommendations
made 10 the letter and will do more. We will
put on more than fifty additional cars, and will
make every effort 20 meet the public demands.
We first going to take care Of our Christmas
business. and viii week materially increase
the service all lines until after the holidays
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
IMPORTERS OF coATsKINs ASSIGN.

Boston Dec 4-The firm Of Irving o. downing
e. 20 importers Of goatsklns and morocco NO 10
Hfeh-st.. this city. has made an assignment. Inc
assignees are David Loring, Of Lor1ng' Ioihah q
Turner note brokers. and George A. hing lawyer
ltb ~ Boston Estimates OF the liabilities run
60. go 600 10 100000 but il is thought they VIII
NOT exceed 100000 Most Of the debts are que SoS-
Ton hanks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
MR.. PERKINS TO FOLLOW MIR. NIXON.
Shipbuilding Hearing Expected to Go On
Next Tuesday.

According to present plans. the United States
Shpbuilding hearing Will be resumed before Spe-
cial Examiner OIiphant on Tuesday morning, with
Lewis Nixon again on the witness stand. It is be-
lieved that the examination Of Mr.. Nixon, which
has occupied several sessions, is nearly completed
George W. Perkins. of J. p. Morgan & Co, is TO
follow Mr. Nixon a witness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
John E eARDlN SUCCEEDS Mr.. JANSEN.

John Z. Gardin, manager OF the foreign en5tiilse
sr.-o,,t NJ the First National Bank Of Chicago,
has been selected as the successor OF Carl Jansen
Is manager Of the foreign exchange department OF
,oe National city Bank Of New-York MI JAMS
es,e,,s reefgnation becomes effective on January J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
MECHANICAL ENelNEERs, MEETING ENDS

The fortv-eighth meeting of the American Society
~ Mechanical Engineers. which was begun last
TUESDAY was brought TO close yesterday al the
cIub No p West Thrty-first-st. In the afternoon
an excursion was made the plant of the De Laval
steam Turbine Company, at Trenton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
TO FIGHT TIE COTTON eoLL weevu

: y asflneion. Dec t-Eiepresentatiye F,7,,g.gs -
.sAas introduced bin today to lessen the .,srsgo
eile by the cotton boll Weev directing the secre-
1i3 - Asnculture H. appoint @ cotton cornr,fefor,
= ms aeaarilent, 20 Include residents Of Teras ~,
'--s'..l. = study The problem. The bin appro
- 1870 70 ~ used for this purpose The sug-
s q -.!s commission are 10 be embodied into
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
PAPER COMPANY MILLS STARTING.

Saratoga y Y Dec. 4.-The mills OF the Inter
national Paper Company. which were closed carry
last week starting. The mills are AT CoIll'I'
r., EDWARD Clens Falls aud elsewhere. and en-
ploy 1900 men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-05
, USE WIRELESS

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TO get your advertising in early for The sunday
Tribune Won should do Proper classification and
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