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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
FRISCO EMPLOYEES WIN.
arbitration Commission Raises the
Wages of Street RdiLlCdy Men.

The decision of the commission In the san
Francisco Street Railway wage aro'tration'
handed down yesterday. awards an increase OF
10 per cent in wages to employees employed LOT
two years prior to April 1, 1908 and OF per
cent to those of less service. Hours were LETT
unchanged the wage rate to be enective from
May 1, 1908, to May 1. 1904. The award was
written by oscar S. Straus and assented TO oy
W. D. Mahon. Colonel Patrick Calhoun declin-
Ing to concur.
The award affects only members of the union.
The case was one of far reaching Importance
interesting directly more than three thousand
employees of the United States Railways Of San
Francisco and Indirectly employers and trade
union men throughout the country. After
strike in April, 1902. the street railway company
and it's employees decided to refer the demands
of the men as to wages and hours presented IN
March this year to arbitration. and a commits
sion was appointed, consisting Of Colonel Pat
rick Calhoun named by the company: W. d.
Mahon, president of the Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Street Railway Employees Of America
named by the men. and Oscar 5. Straus. OF New
York. selected by the two.
The men asked for an increase Of from 20
cents an hour for ten hour day to 30 cents an
hour for nire hours: the company urged a re-
duction from the prevailing scale. on the ground
that it was already the highest in America for
services of a similar nature four Montana cities
alone excepted. The men conceded this but de-
clared that the cost IF living in San Francisco
had increased 80 per cent since the % cent scale
went into effect. and that wages in San Fran
cisco were generally higher than in other parts
of the country.
The award finds that the wage standard on
the Pacific Slope and in San Francisco is higher
than elsewhere in the United States. and that
there has been an advance in the cost Of living
since ApTiI 1902 referring to the findings of the
Anthracite Strike Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
ST. LOUIS HAS AN EARTHQUAKE.
It Spreads All Over the Surrounding Coun.
try. but Does No Damage.

8 louis Nov. 4-This city and vicinity ex-
pe-ienced q series Of earth shocks shortly after
noon to-day There is 2 difference OF opinion
as 10 how many The shocks were perceptible
all over the city. but were NEST strongly felt in
the high business blocks in the downtown section.
ore tenant Of q high building said that his chan
delier swung three inches. The movement was
from east to west No damage was done.
a long distance telephone message from Louisi-
ana. No. about one hundred miles north Of here,
says that an earth shock was experienced there
AZ the same time IS the one occurred here. Re
ports from Clarksville sixteen miles south; Bowl
ing Green. twelve miles west. and other towns in
Pike County say that the shock was plainly felt in
those places also.
Memphis. Nov. 4-Two earth shocks were felt
here to-day. Little damage resulted. but occupants
OF the principal Office buildings made hasty exits
10 the streets Reports from surrounding towns
tell Of shocks. but serious damage is reported
TIE vibrations we're felt as far south as Grenada.
Miss.
Decatur. IL. Nor A decided earth shock was
felt here at 20 ?. N. to-day.
Louisville. Nov. A slight earthquake was felt
here shortly after noon to-day. No damage was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
EIGHTEEN MILLIONS IN THE SCHOOLS
Annual Report of the Commissioner of Edu-
cation.

WASHINGTON, Nov 4-The report of the Commits
sioner Of Education for the last fiscal year places
the total number Of pupils enrolled in the common
schools in the year 15925SS7. over % cent
Of the entire population. The average daily at
tendance for 1902 was 10ss92z3. being 50 per cent
Of the total number enrolled This is the largest
average attendance on the number enrolled ever
ported in the United States. The actual average
number of days attended by each pupil enrolled
reached 100 which was . days in excess Of that
Of 1870 The school term for the first time in the
history Of the United States, reached AS days.
The average monthly pay Of teachers for 1902 was
$40 for males and about $40 for females Less than
q per cent OF the teachers were males, or l22SS2
out OF total Of 1885
The private schools are tabulated at 110SSo1 for
the elementary schools and 1eS $50 for academies
and other secondary schools. The total enrolment
for the year including public and private ele-
nentarv. secondary and higher educational was H.
$50 600 pJIpils and to this there should be addi-
lion made for evening schools, business schools,
private kindergartens Indian schools State schools
for orr,bans detectives etc. 620Si0 making grand
total of lSOSO.Si0 in general and special schools
The increase of the length of the school term to
villages. The school year includes 2O days IN near
" Of large cities and $50 days IN the ma
the regular state tax for schools grows less and the
local taxation increases.
The average schooling or the entire population IS
placed 1C2 days The aHerage IN the North
Atlantic States is lS5i days, and in the South
Central division CO. IN 1860 the average was s.
The value Of the property Of the high schools OF
the tinted States amounted to nearly $25,oo00o0.
and that OF private schooIS OF lhe sIIile SiiIe 20
about S55. 100000. About half the private schools
are controlled by religious denominations. The
total number of universities, colieses ana Jechho-
logical schools is G}S, of which l3i admit women
only; 13f universities and colleges admit only men
to the undergraduate department. and $50 admit
both me- fO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
TRUSTEES OF SCENIC SOCIETY.

At the annual meeting % the American Scenic
enc Historic Preservation Society held on Wednes-
cay morning al the Office a the president, Andrew
H Green. DIT. Henry NJ Leipziger. Of New-York.
anc Gordon H Peek. Of Haverstraw. we're elected
70 I'll vacancies IN the hoard OF trustees. and the
other members OF the old board were reelected
The trustees then reelected the following officers:
President. Andrew r Green. vice-presidents Fred
er1ek W. Devoe. Charles :. Francis. Waiter s.
LOGAN and J. Pierpout Morgan: treasurer Edward
Psyson Cone; counsel. Colonel Henry ". Sackett.
landscape architect Samuel Parsons jr. secretary,
Edward HaEamau Han. The report o. the COM
rnitree OF the Stony Point Battlefield State Rescr-
walton showed a. a. pavilion had been erected. a
water supply indicted uto the reservation water
Sne trough and hitChing places for horses proyid-
I'd q baflIfoUse ana other couNerievceS prOy5Cpg
new vistas opened Up and other material improve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
PRISONER WELL KNOWN
Young Flushing Man accused Of
arson and Burglary.

Charged with arson and burglary. Helmer Dun
car, we'll known youus man OF Flushing, was
a-raigned yesterday and held under $3.50 pail
Duncan has for the last three years been in the
erorIov Of Samuel Parsons & Sons. nurserymen-
Yesterday Mr. Parsons found the Office in disorder.
The safe had been forced open. Mr.. Parsons says
there was money in Il on Tuesday night. This he
declares was missing yesterday. together with some
aaaers. re also found that an attempt had been
made 20 burn other papers and books It is sup
posed the conpactness OF the books caused the
fire to die out without doing serious damage.
Two detectives were sent 10 investigate, and II
fen 10 Duncan to show them about. The detectives
say they thought his conduct was suspicious He
finally began TO suggest places the detectives
say where he said he thought ii possible the
burglars might have hidden the papers stolen, and
he also suggested places where the tools used %
break open the safe might nave been hidden. His
suggestions were followed up, and the detectives
recovered the tools and papers. The arrest was a
shock 70 Mr.. Parsons
which lEures IN Mark Twain's ''lnnocents Abroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
EXPLAINED BY JAPAN.
No Assistance Promised to Filipino
Insurgents.

Westminster Nov. THE japanese Minister has
received the following Official statement regarding
the alleged dealings between official Of the
IApanese Consulate at Manila and the tnsurgent
leader Trias as reported BY General Macarthur
in December. 1900:
In January. 1901 the United States Minister at
Toxic brought the matter TO the attention or the
knowledge Of the alleged facts on the part OF the
japanese Cover nment, and imTnedaIeiy lnstltuLe1
who had been temporarily in charge OF the con
sulate at Manila in October, 1900 was recalled 20
which the following facts were Ought TO light.
While returning from a pleasure UP 20 CaNlte; ne
by fellow traveller In the course OF the COT,
versation which ensued Trtas's secretary stared
munitiCn, that II they could OBTAIN supply SuI-
ficient for the equipment Of from nve thousand 10
ten thousand men II would oe an easy naIter t9
drive the American troops out OF the ISLANDS and
ultimately to secure Independence. and that II
Japan would assist the insurgents by supplying
arms and ammunition the right 10 establish a
permanent coaling station, freedom OF trade and
railway franchises would be conceded.
Japanese Government would regard such PROPOSE
ton. Mr.. Hobo replied that he had authority
10 discuss the matter in his official capacity. but
that his private opinion that II would abso-
luteIv impossible for Japan to consider such
proposal or 20 render any assistance whateyer to
The insurgents. and he added that he thought their
wiseSt was submission TO American
thOritv Th,, conversation carried on entirely
- IJSio and thu Secretary Tras merely Iisfeninr
Although this interview comprised all the COM
murication Mr. Hoo ever had with any of the
that the facts had been misrepresented Il was not
deemed agr6ea bic. in consideration OF the friend
to retain him at Manila. where he had been sub
iected to such grave charges. and he was trans
at Toxic was informed OF the facts revealed by
the investigation and OF the resultant aCtiCn. and
states Government regarded the matter as salts
factOrily closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
FOREIGN INSURANCE ACT UPSET.
Justice Herrick Decides the State Cannot Tax
Business Done Elsewhere.

Albany. Nov. 4.-Justice Herrick to-day handed
down decision which practically utilities the law
passed by the last legislature taxing the business
Ia this State o. foreign mutual insurance compan es
not authorized 70 DO busn in the State. The &C
ton was brought by the Boston Manufacturers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company against the State
Insurance Department To recover the amount paid
under the Law.
While Justi &C Herrict decides that the company
cannot recover as the amount paid voluntarily
and not under compusion. he sustains the conten-
ton Of the company that this state cannot tax
business which is actually done in Massachusetts,
even though the property insured be within the
state of Ntw-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
VENEZUELAN CASES REOPENED.
Belgian Agent Begins Argument at The
Hague-M. Muravieff's Ruling.

The Hague Nov. AFTER the interval OF a month
the Venezuelan arbitration resumed here to-
day The PRESIDENT OF the tribunal NJ Muraviefr.
the Russian Minister Of Justice asked counsel 70
conane themselves 10 the material points OF the
controversy. and announced that the tribunal would
sit from 10 a. m. 20 p m. daily. By general con-
sent the countercase OF Venezuela. which Mr..
Bowen through an oversight. tailed to deposit IN
time was admitted and the arguments began
The Belgian agent. NJ Woeste. contested the
rsht OF the bock2dins powers 70 demand preferer-
JIal I-e .s.e-t f. IA cess OF tIstr cgL-ss against
Nene2Cela- re ec,,teCls1 that the c,A-r, g tho
tloSl-adsrS rectsd solely on the employment OF
force and said that the conscience " iankind rs
yolted at the idea OF peace tribunal upholdins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
CHINESE REBEL STARTS A RIOT.
Bloody ARRAY With Potato Hooks Among
Los Angeles Celestials.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. 4.-Liang Chi Chas, the
Chinese rebel. on whose head is price of $4,000
mas been on the Pacific Coast weeks to organize
rebellion aad raise funds to carry it through. His
presence here where he was received in state. re-
suited in bloody riot between the Chinese factions
\ score of the pro-Dowager party and nearly an
equal number OF rebels fought a terrific battle with
potato hooks as weapons. Nearly all were wound
ed. and one. Chung Yeck reformer, is expected to
die. Law jim of the other side. nearly cut Yeck
to pieces with his forty pound potato hook.
The American officers took hold. but nobody would
testify and nothing be done. LANG Chi Chas
has worked ND the local Ce.estials to a pitch Of ex
element never known among them surprising
even the time thirty years ago when a dozen Of
them were lynched in the streets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
BooTH-TUCKER SAILS FOR EUROPE
To Tel Father-in-Law Details Of Wife's
Death-Trip fastened BY Cable Message

Commander Booth-Tuczer. head OF the Salvation
Army IN America sailed yesterday for London on
he Cedric. He goes 70 consult with General Booth
ana 10 tell him the details OF his daughters death.
for vhfch the general has asked. The commander
was accompanied by his daughter Motto and his
sec-etsrv stan Captain Harry Wright Com
-nsnder fuckers name old not appear on
The passenger list for message from the general
had changed his sailing day from next Tuesday.
he viii be away three weeks. he said one week
- which he vlu spend with General Booth il Lon
don.
I hsd been reported that he was 20 consult the
head Of the army about the appointment Of sue
cessor TO himself now that his wife was dead. but
this he denied before sailing Colonel Higgins. sec
on6 in command of the army IN America also said
that the story wa untrue. Among Salvationists
. is said that TIE head O. the army IS Su-IerllS
greatly from the shcck from his dauEh-eTs Death
and that as on account OF his age. il is feared
fhe result may be serious this has Influenced the
commander IN sailing fer England 50 promptly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
THINKS WHITES WE'RE WRONG.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE Commissioner of In
dian Affairs to-day received telegram from
Indian Agent Brennan. at Newcastle wyo saving
that the reports Of the Indian troubles have been
exaggerated. From the best information II Is ap-
parent that a fight occurred between officers and
some twenty Indians In which seven Indians, in
cludinS one sQuaw. were killed. and the sherin
and one deputy also killed. About ten indian
families arc Crder arrest ct Newcastle Agent
Brsncaa gays that &. his opinion q mistake was
mace IL r.eclpItJuUS tho ESht. Ee recommends
tat the United States Attorney OF the Newcastle
district be directed 10 make thorough nveSt d.
gation. He says that he is assured that no further
trouble win occur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
FUNERAL OF LIEUT.. BEecHER, U. S. n.

Newport. y. L. Nov CSpeciap.-The funeral Of
Lieutenant Beccbcr. L. s. y. who was killed yes
-erday on board the bartleship Maine. took place
-his afternoon ca board that vessel and was at
tended by the crew O." The ship and al the naval
officers stationed - Newport. Tho services were
conducted uy the ella plain after which the body
was taken ashore and escorted 70 The station. 70 be
taken 10 Fort Dodge, Kan, for burial As the COT
ind was lifted over 1Le SIDE ~ the ship three
voIeys were fired by she Marie guard and there
was 4 T-fiC 1F The buEles. Flags were at half
mast Efc coffin covered with the American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
RUSSIA'S NEW THREAT.
Complete Control of Manchur1a IT
China Refuses Demands.

Toxic. Nov 4.--Reports from Peling say Rus
sia now threatens 70 assume sole charge OF the
government Of Manchuria unless China prompt
ly dismisses Yuen the Taoti OF Moukden. and
decapitates another mandarin who recently
punished disorderly Chinese bandits in Russian
employ. This. together with the confirmation of
the reports of the reoccupation Of Moukden by
the Russians and the seizure of Governor Tsang,
causes intense indignation here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
TRUTH % STRANGER THAN FICTION

lBT TELEGRAPH To TItIBUNE.l
Ncw-Orlcans, Nov 1.-The Southern Pacific
steamer Chalmettc. which arrived to-day from
Ncw-York brought a remarkable story. While
ono hundred miles of Savannah according to the
tale stee- seen swimming toward the boat
The vessel into the animal which disappeared.
lie evidently came in contact with the propeller
because he came 10 the surface IN PIECES and the
iu the wake Of the ship turned carmine
Passengers and officers Of the ship vouch for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
POSSE CAPTURES BAD INDIANS.
Indian Policeman Persuades Them to Sur
render

Edgemont s D, Nov. 4-The posse which started
from here Monday night has captured twenty
of the Indians who recently fought escape arrest
The Indians prepared for night. but the Indian
policeman with the posse, Charley Black Elk went
TO them and after talk of two hours the Indians
mounted their horses. gave up their guns and
asked TO be brought here; They arrived last night
and are q sorry looking lot They say they were
attacked three times. One old man lost his four
teeu-year-Old son, and crying
There are stu two wounded Indians out hut
they will be brought in at once The Indians were
shut I'm store
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE TUESDAY.
It Will Deal Exclusively with the Necessity
for Cuban Reciprocity

washington, Nov. president Roosevelt's
message to the extra session Of Congress will
not be transmitted 10 that body until Tuesday,
the second day Of the session. The message IS
brief, containing about 1000 words, and deals
exclusively with the necessity of Cuban reci-
procity The first day Of the extra session will
be devoted 10 organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05

such principles. a. ~ would place might oeror.
right The argument 81 the olOckaders thar
Venszue.a only consented % a diplomats settle
n1ent because Of the existing blocka1s the
threats OF war was unfOulded. prior 70 the ter
mination Of hOstilisies Belgium had complsted ar
arrang cement with Venezuela relative claims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
SPHINX CLUB AND PARCELS POST.

The hfty-ninth Sphinx dinner VIII be given On
wednesday. Novembe- =. the Waldorf. AZ Z
?. z. The subject for discussion viii be The
Parcels Post IN It's Relation 70 Advertising" The
principal addresses Of .he evening VIII be made by
T5erry A Castle. auditor OF the Postoface Depart
rlent. and J L. Cowles, secretary Of the Postal
League II is also expected that c. ". Post, Colo
zel Albert A Pope ana Patrick Farrelly president
Of Tie Anler-ean News Company. viii speeA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
SLIGHT FIRE IN Mr.. PuLITzER's HOME

Servants in the house OF Joseph PulitzsTs hou,s
at No II East Seventy-third-st.. discovered
small fire IN the basement last evening. and Fire
Headquarters was Informed By telephone
Engine Company No 60 and Fire Truck No. -
sent 70 the scene. and after tearing the wood
work away, the arc was quickly extingLsned Tn.
cause was defective insulation Tie Ganags vi
amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
THE REV. sHERRARD BILLINGS DECLINES

Boston. Nov. The Rev Sherrard Billings. OF
the Groton School. al Groton. has written to the
vest-y OF the Church OF the Holy Trinity. Brook
iyu. that he declines to accept the rectorship
mace vacant by the resignation OF the Rev Dr.
:; - Nc onneH. who went to All Souls Episcopal
Church, NeW-Gork City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
NIAGARA STRIKE THOUGHT BROKEN.

Niagara Falls Ont. Nov. 4.-The masons. carpen-
ters drillers all other skilled labcrers who were
forced to quit work on Tuesday by the strike of
eight hundred laborers returned to work to-day in
the three power plants. and the strike is believed
TO be broken Some fifteen of the ringleaders of
the striking laborers have been arrested. The
troops still guard but no further trouble Is
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
BIG FORCE At MOUKDEN
Ten Thousand Russians Reported On
Army of ReoccupatiOn.

London Nov. 5.-''The Daily Mails Tien-Tsin
Russian troops have reoccupled MOukden-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05
BRIGHTER PEACE PROSPECTS.
Britain Hears That Russo-Japanese Negotia-
tons Will Soon Be Completed.

London. Nov. 4-The RussO-Japanese nego-
tiations have not yet been completed but from
the dispatches received to-day the British Gov
eminent believes that satisfactory decision
will soon be reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-05

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