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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14
WHY RYAN BOUGHT
EQUITABLE OWNER CLAIMS HE
AvERTED A PANIC
&. Il. Hartman Wanted to Share With
Him Control Of Big Insurance Com
pany and Used Threats When He
Was Turned Down

NEW IOIhs DSCs o.. hOiudo \
Ryan, before the insurance inyestiga-
tion committee today testified that
he bought the Hyde stock because he
believed that by SO doing he pre-
vented the most tremendous panic the
country had ever seen, which he be-
lieved would have followed if the
Equitable would have been put in
the hands of a receiver.
Mr.. Ryan said that after his pur-
chase, p H Hartman, president Of
the Union Pacific railroad, desired to
share in the purchase. Mr.. Ryan re-
fused Mr.. Harriman's offer Mr.. Ryan
declined to answer questions as to
what was said at the conversation be-
tween him and Mr.. Hartman.
Declines to Answer
Mr.. Hughes said he wanted to
know whether there was any truth
in the report that it was limited there
would be an investigation OF the life
insurance business If Mr.. Hartman
was not given an interest in the
Equitable.
Mr.. Ryan declined to answer and
was upheld in his declinatiOn by Paul
ID. Cravath, his attorney. Chairman
Armstrong of the committee said the
question was proper and should be
answered. Mr.. Hughes here asked If
Mr. Hartman had said anything to
intimate that anything disastrous
would happen to Mr.. Ryan's interests
If he refused to share with Mr.. Harri-
man.
Mr. Ryan again refused to answer,
although Chairman Armstrong in the
name of the committee directed him
to reply. Then, on advice of counsel,
MI. Ryan replied that Mr.. Hartman
had not made such a threat. Mr..
Ryan said he had directed his counsel
to make the trusteeship of Equitable
stock perpetual because he did not
want any heir of his ever to control
the property.
Price of The Stock
At the opening of his testimony
Mr.. Ryan was questioned about his
purchase of the Hyde stock in the
Equitable. He said that he paid
James H. Hyde $2,500,000 for the
stock.
Mr.. Ryan offered letter which he
had written to Mr.. Cleveland and it
was read by Mr.. Hughes. The letter
called Mr.. Cleveland's attention to
the fact that public confidence had
been shaken by the condition of the
Equitable society and that the con-
dition of the society amounted to a
public misfortune. 1t described the
voting trustee plan now in operation
in the management of the society.
Mr.. Ryan testified that he got no part
of his payment Of $2,500,000 back
from Hyde and is not holding the |
stock for Mr.. Hyde.
Trouble With Hartman
He said there were men In Wall
street who had axes TO grind and
who wanted to get the stock. He
thought that purchase BY these In
Ierests might be detrimental to the
society and give an advantage 10 GER
ain financial enterprises. He wanted
% shut out from the Equitable's
roasnry those men who had interests
II their own TO advance.
Mr.. Hartman. he said. was the only
nan who tried to got share of the
took. "our relations became strained.
laid Mr., Ryan. but we resumed rel
ations later when MIR. Hartman be-
anne satisfied that would not part
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14
Favored Paul Morton


Mr.. Ryan said he used his influence
to have Paul Morton made president
of the Equitable society He (Ryan)
insisted on the resignation of some
officers of the society and that Mr..
Morton should be elected and have
a free hand. He declined to say why
he demanded the designations Of
others. Mr.. Ryan said that he does
not sell securities to the Equitable
society and that loans are not made
by the society to enterprises in which
he is engaged. He was not consulted
about Mr.. Morton's salary. He had
no objection, he said, to allowing the
pOlicyholders to elect majority OF the
directors, but he wanted the stock
to hold at least minority interest
in the board. He regards the trustee
plan is ideal.
New York, Dec. 12.-Thomas f..
Ryan today appeared before the i'm
surance investigation committee and
told what e. H. Hartman threatened
to do when he demanded that Mr..
Ryan cOncede him share in the con-
troll Of the Equitable Life Assurance
society last June.
Mr. Ryan's version Of what Mr..
Hartman demanded and what he
threatened to do upon the refusal OF
his demands was in substance as
follows:
That Hartman demanded one-half
of the SOP shares Of the stock OF the
Equitable Life Assurance society,
which Mr.. Ryan ha purchased from
James II. Hyde and which gave Mr.
Ryan control OF the property.
Threatened to Hurt Him
That Hartman threatened unless
he was conceded this share in the
control of the society, to exert his
political and all other influences
against Mr.. Ryan and his projects.
That Hartman declared there prob
ably would be legislative action, and
that in that event his influence would
be important.
That Hartman demanded the right
to name two of five trustees to vote
the controlling stock in the election
Of directors OF the society.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14

with that stock to him or anybody
else"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
BASKET BALL TEAM
is ORGANIZED
Y. Nj. C. A. Elves Will Be Known
as Apaphe, Ruraways and
Rough and Ready.

The basketball teams of the Young
Mems Christian Association met last
night, elected captains. selected the
Colors and selected the names by
which the teams arc to he known.
Team No. l will he known here
after as the Apaphe. Mr.. Robert Cum
ningham was elected captain, and blue
and white were adopted as the colors.
Team No. 2 elected Mr.. Harry T.
Elan captain, selected the namc of
The Runaways" and the colors Will
he orange and black.
Rough and Ready was the name
chosen by team No. 3. Mr.. Cecil Sin
clair was elected captain. Orange and
maroon were decided upon as the
oolors.
Friday evening the Runaways will
meet the Apaphes in the first of the
seasons tournament.
After the organization of the teams
last night Capt. Robert Cunningham
and Capt. Harry +. Elan selected two
teams and had very exciting game,
which resulted in victory for Gun
bingham by the score of II to e.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
WARSHIP FOOTBALL
GROWS gNa INTEREST
Missouri Won From the Kentucky and
the Alabama Defeated the
Massachusetts.
How Teams Stand.

Two more of the championship
games OF the football tournament
among the battleships of the North
Atlantic squadron were fought yester.
day on the Fort Monroe gridiron.
In the morning the Missouri met
and defeated the Kentucky by the
score Of n to 0. while in the after
noon the Alabama administered defeat
to the Massachusetts by the score of
80 TO U.
Both of the games were stubbornly
fought and good crowds were present
to witness them.
Naturally the men of the squadron
are Intensely interested in the final
o'tcome of the championship games
and the final battle on next Saturday
a week will probably attract every
man from the ships who can secure
shore leave.
The next games will be played on
Friday when the Illinois will meet
the Massachusetts and the Maine the
Missouri.
The football elevens of .he shiDs
are probably the best equipped teams
that have come to this section I'm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18

some time. There is nothing lacking
for the comfort of the men on the
teams as the athletic association on
each ship has supplied ample para
phernalia and fine uniforms for the
elevens.
The men are in many cases big,
brawny fellows and they pu; up p
splendid article of the pig-skin game
when it is considered that most of the
practice games occur on the deck of
the men-o'-war.
During yesterday afternoon several
of the teams were out at practice on
the National Soldiers Home gridron
and it is likely that Others wa be
there today
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
FOR RENT.

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dence, with all modern conveniences.
large yard and stable, 421 Mallory
avenue. Apply to ii. w. SAUN-
DERS, King street, Hampton, Va.
10-126t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
SYMS-EATON WINS
FROM PHOEBUS
Final Game of the Series Will Be
Played on Soldiers Home Grounds
Tomorrow Afternoon.

The football eleven of the Syms-
Eaton Academy yesterday afternoon
!efeated the eleven from the Phoebus
Graded schools in one of the prettiest
games of the season. The contest
was fought on the grdiron at the Ma.
tional Soldiers Home and resulted in
victory for the Syms-Eaton by the
score of 5 to 0.
The two elevens are evenly match.
ed and each team has won ono game.
Tomorrow afternoon the tic game will
be played on the National Soldiers
Home grounds. when an exciting bat.
tie is expected
In the game yesterday Probst made
the touchdown on a tackle after n
hard struggle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
company in tho best shape it has beef
in for several years
Served in the Late War.

III lIlt DtSt SuuIlt ~ IdS uttu
in for several years.
Served in the Late War.
Captain Jones served with the com.
pany during the Spanish-Amcrican
war. He was chosen first lieutenant
after the return of the company, and
when Capt. +. II. Couch resigned sew
oral years ago, Mr.. Jones was unani-
mOusly elected to the captaincy.
Probably no commanding officer in
the entire regiment is more beloved
and generally respected by his men
than is Captain Jones.
His determination to leave the COM
pany will be distressing news to the
enlisted men.
Who Will BE Captain
Naturally tie company will have to
select successor to Capt Jones just
as soon as the resignation is accept
ed. First Lieutenant George Lancer
and Second Lieutenant G. Locke Col
Her Will 1t is understood, both be as.
pirants for the captaincy. although
neither of them has made any such
announcement publicly.
1t was reported last night that an
attempt may be made to induce for.
mer Capt Frank H. Couch to return
to his old command, although nothing
will be done until the resignation of
Capt Jones has been accepted.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
IN ARMORY HALL TOMORROW
NIGHT.
Douglas leftWich Will Give His In
imitable Entertainment

'EIe is the finest singer ever heard
on our platform" is the statement
credited to Prof. S. p. West, manager
of the Alabama Chautauqua, on the
advance circular of MIR. Douglas Left
witch, the entertainer. who will be
heard in Hampton. on October 10, at
Armory Hall, under the auspices Of
Memorial Baptist church
The circular also quotes the Rev
Sparks w. Melton, of Augusta, who
says, referring to Mr.. Leftwich: Ellis
jokes and rectations are chaste and
beautiful. and his delineation of negro
dialect is perfect"
II is, therefore, evident that treat
Is in store for all who attend, and tho
auspices under which Mr. Leftwich
appears is added confirmation of the
promise that to be there is to laugh
and enjoy some good singing.
Seats on sale at Gardeners drug
store. General admission, % cents;
reserved seats. 35 cents.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
Colonel Thompson Invited.

Colonel William Thompson, COVER
nor of the Hampton National Soldiers
Home, was one of the guests invited
to attend the luncheon to President
Roosevelt on the occasion of his visit
to Richmond today. The invitation in.
cluded Mrs. Thompson and it is I'M
derstood that Colonel and Mrs Thomp
son may 20 up to Richmond this
morning. If Colonel Thompson can
get away he will certainly he one
of the -four hundred" in the State
capital this day.
Many Hampton folks are going 20
Richmond to see the President
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
CAPT, I. f. JONES
HAS RESIGNED
Gives up His Commission as the
Commanding Officer of the
Peninsula Guard.
CONFLICTS WITH OTHER DUTIES

Resignation, After Passing Through
! the Proper Channels in the Seventy
+. first Regiment, Will BE Forwarded
to Governor Montaguc-Lively In
terest in His Successor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18

Capt. Thornton +. Jones, one of the
most popular and best known officers
in the Seventy-frst regiment, has sent
his resignation as commanding officer
of the Peninsula Guards to the adju-
tant OF the regiment, who will have it
passed through the proper military
channels
The resignation of Captain Jones
VIII come as great surprise to the
men Of his company. He has discov-
cred that the services of captain of
The military company consume too
much of his time. and for that reason
he determined to give up his commits
sion with the Virginia volunteers.
Goes to the Governor
Alter tn" letter of resignation has
passed through the proper channels in
the Scventy-iirst regiment il will be
forwarded to Governor Montague and
by him he accepted.
Captain Jones, in his letter gives his
reasons for giving mp the commission.
ana requested that the resignation he
accepted as soon as possible. He is
willing to serve the company until
such time as will not materially injurc
the prospects of the Hampton organi.
Zatlon.
Business interests Conflict.
When seen in regards to his resiGna-
ton yesterday, Captain Jones said that
he took Tie steps because his work
as freight agent OF thc Newport News
ana Old Point Railway and Electric
Company and mayor Of Hampton de.
mandcd his entire time. To make the
company success, which he has
done, means hard work and much
time
Captain Jones THINKS that he has
given much valuable time already to
The company and he is leaving the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
CHEAP ADVERTISING,
CASH IN ADVANCE,
ONE CENT A WORD.

Advertisements under classified
heads In this column will be inserted
at the uniform rate Of one cent word
for each insertion. No advertisement,
however small, less than 25 cents for
the first insertion. Cash in advance
invariably. Special rates made on
long contracts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
LOST.

LOST-GOLD STICK PIN, FLEUR-
de-lis, set with pearls, Thursday af-
tcrnoon, between Armory and Lakes
foot bridge. Return to MISS ETA
SINCLAIR, Hampton. 1O-14-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
TO SPEAK AT PooUosoN.

Three Well Known Republicans to
Open the Campaign in York.
The voters Of Poquoson. York coun-
~ will be given the opportunity of list
ening to several addresses on the Re-
publican issues in the State campaign
tonight, when three of the representa-
tivcs of the party will speak in Whites
store room. The speakers will be
Messrs. Edgar Allen, Jr, of Rich
mond, Lane Lacey and c. J.. Harri-
son, of New Kent county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
Negro Mutlneers in Prison.
(By Associated Tress.7

WILMINGTON. N. c., Oct. IL
Adams, Sawyer and Scott, the negro
mutineers from the schooner Harry
A. Berwind, were brought here tonight
and lodged in the new Hanover Jail for
safekeeping
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
More Pay for Mill Hands.
(By Associated PressD

FALL RIVER. MASS, oct. 1.-THE
Manufacturers Association today an.
nounced 5 per cent. increase in
wages of cotton mill operatives and n
profit sharing plan to take effect Oc-
tOber 25.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-18
"Princess" Alice to Pay Duty
Especial to tho Daily Pres

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-Miss Alice
Roosevelt Will pay duty on all her
handsome and costly presents She re-
ceived from the Oriental rulers when
on her visit to the Far East
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
Mrs. Reader at a Loss
To Know Her Next Move

NEW YORK March 1S-Mrs Elk,
Rawls. the beautiful young woman,
who sought Yainly to negotiate a deal to
relieve the debt-distressed republic of
Santo Domingo because of the sudden
Interference of the United States Gov
eminent. spent a busy day with her at
tOrncys- lust what the next step will be
in the interesting case Mrs Reader does
rot know After Il conference with
John Delaney her chief counsel Mrs.
Reader was asked If she purposed anv
action against William Nelson Crom-
well. fer breach of confidence.
II really dont know" she replied.
How can l prove it,
William Nelson Cromwell has issued
n statement in which he emphaticaIly
declares that he does not know Mr.. and
Mrs. Athoel R. Reader, ana has not now
and never has had any interest with
them in regard to Santo Domingo con-
tracts.
Il have never had any employment
understanding with Mr.. or Mrs. Reader
respecting any Santo Domingo matter,
he declares. II do not know Mrs
Reader | have not in the remotest
manner conferred with any official OF
the United States Government upon the
subject.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
SENATORS EXCHANGE FAREWELLs.

ships, over which there was so much
contention; several appointments for
West Virginia, and the Strengthening
out of the Iowa consulships, giving two
places to that State.
Spooner Wins Out.
This wealth of patronage getting
away to other Senators caused Senator
Srooner to look up in wonderment as
to why his State, which had a district
attorneyship at stake, should be left
out in the cold He suggested that
maybe If the session was prolonged the
nomination OF his candidate, II. K. But
terfield, to be United States district at
torney for the eastern district of Wig
consin, might be sent in by the Presi-
dent
The Senator guessed right. It wasn't
received, however, until he had a long
talk with the White House over the
telephone.
The nomination was confirmed without
delay. and the gaveI of Vice President
Fairbanks fell at 3:39 O'clock Those
extra minutes beyond the hour origi-
nally intended as the time for adjourn.
nent represented Mr.. Spooners success
full mancuver for a place for his con.
stituent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
KERENs SWINGS VOTES.

II want to say appreciate the great
honor conferred on me, coming as It did
almost unsolicited. am under only one
pledge and that is to the people,
Mayor Warmers Career.
Major Warner came to Kansas City
soon after the civil war. His forcefrI
character soon began to ir1p:ess itself
upon the community and il was not
many years TIL he was one of the lead
ing attorneys and most Influential citi-
zens of Kansas City.
For many years he has been recogniz-
ed as a national character He has been
grand commander of the Gre nd Army
of the Republic. and has held numerous
political offices, honorary and other
wise.
He was the Republican nominee for
governor il 1895, when Senator Stone
was elected TO that office For several
years he has had the Office of United
States attorney for the Western district
OF Missouri, having succeeded the late
John r. Walker in that position. His
administration of this Office has been
characterized by the very highest Of
ability and integrity.
President Roosevelt recently offered
/ Warner the position of Commissioner
| of Pensions, to succeed Eugene Ware.
Warner felt that he could not afford to
| accept the appointment. Warner is not
| a wealthy man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN
RUNS INTO LANDSLIDE
Engineer and Mail Clerk Killed-Fire-
man Probably Fatally
Injured.

ALTOONA, Pa. March 1S.-The Cherry
Tree Accommodation train on the Cres-
son and Clearfield division of the Penn
sylvania railroad, ran into q landslide
in big cut near Bradley's junction, at
go this afternoon with fatal results.
Engineer John Gearhart, of Altoona,
and mail clerk Henry Kurtz, of Cherry
Tree, were killed and Fireman Jacob
Miller, CT Altoona, was probably fat
ally injured.
The train was on its way from Cres-
son to Cherry Tree and while running
at the rate of forty miles an hour piled
into mass of rock and earth. The en-
CINE was turned over, the combined mail
and baggage car telescoped and demol-
jshed, and two coaches derailed The
passengers were thrown from their seats
an given a general shaking uP.
relief train was run from CressOn
and the injured passengers were cared
for and sent on to Cherry Tree.
Fireman Miller was hurried to the
hospital in this city and will likely die
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
TEN PERSONS INJURED
In 81" TRAIN ACCIDENT

NEW YORK, March 1s.-Ten persons
were painfully, but none seriously, in
jured by a Ninth avenue L. train
ramming the bumpers at the south ferry
terminal this evening. After they had
been attended by ambulance surgeons
all continue their journey home. The
more badly injured were Thomas Cook,
Edward Phipps, Brooklyn; Frank Jarn-
kie. Frank Berge. and Charles Lee. Of
Jersey City.
The accident is believed 20 have re-
suited through the failure OF the brakes
to work The train was not damaged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
HOW THE VOTE WAS POLLED

JEFFERSON CITY, No. March 18.-Ma. William Warner of
Kansas City elected United States Senator succeed
Cockre1 As o'clock this afternoon 1t the finish the
pretties fights in Missomfs history.
withdrew after his friends had voted for him through
six ballots this afternoon.
The Democrats started trough house" today and carry the vote
past the time fixed for the General Assembly to adjourn but
stopped by the action of Senator Fields who begged them
grace themselves.
The final ballot the sixty-Seventh of the session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
Kuropatkin's Spectacular
Sword Oath in Mukden

LONDON, March 19.-Lloyds News
paper has a dispatch from It's st. Peters,
burg correspondent which. if true,
throws considerable light on the recall
of General Kuropatkin and the transfer
of the command of the Russian armies
to General LinieVitch
This dispatch says that Kuropatkin's
plans We're to make a spectacular PLAY
at Mukden. II is stated that he swore
on his sword that he would not move an
inch from that place
The Car decided TO allow Kuropatkin
TO stand or fall by his oath
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
CORONER'S JURY GIVES
VERDICT OF SUICIDE

MKEESPORT, Pa, March 1s.-A eoro-
ner's jury has rendered a verdict of sui
eide in the death Of Robert Hoax, a
sixteen-year-old boy, who was found I'M
conscious in bed yesterday morning and
died a few hours later. Testimony was
taken to the effect that young Hoax had
been gambling with his fathers money
and today said that II he was ever
caught he would kill himself.
The father, John Hoax. threatened to
punish his son and the boy made good
his threat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
OREGONIANS ENJOY
THEIR MARCH MEETING

jolly crowd of Oregonians was
present at the oregon Society last
night in the Pythian Temple. Henry
II. Gilfrey presided, and Prof. Arthur
J. Collier. Of the Geological Survey,
delivered an informal talk on Alaska
that was given a rousing vote of
thanks. Fred Il. Kissinser gave "A vo-
cal solo, which called for an encore.
Refreshments were provided, and a
social time enjoyed by all present
The next meeting is to be devoted
to papers and talks on the early his
tory and development of the State
Frank NJ. Halstead, Of the Treas
ury Department, having charge of the
program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-19
ASKS FOR REMOVAL
OF WAGGAMAN AS TRUSTEE

Lizzie Lee Wiley has fled a petition
in the District Supreme Court against
Thomas E. Waggaman and others, in
which she asks that Mr.. Waggaman be
removed as trustee under a certain deed
of trust. She says Waggaman has been
adjudicated bankrupt, and consequent
ly is not a proper person TO act as trus-
tee ard therefore asks for his removal.
The amount involved IN The litigation
Is sa.ee0 and is secured bS deed of
trust on sublot IS. in square %. She is
represented by Attorney Joseph r
%a-ue.