The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-06

He said he had been instructed to say that the Waters-P Pierce company was an independent concern, but declared Wa ters-Pierce barrels were filled with oil from Standard barrels.
 Attorney General Hadley said he would report recalcitrant witnesses to the su- preme court, and allow that tribunal to deal with them. The hearing will pro- ceed tomorrow.
 Sworn Behind Closed Doors.
 All the witnesses were taken to a pri- vate room and sworn in behind closed doors, the newspaper men being ex1 eluded. The witnesses so sworn were William G. Rockefeller. James A. Moffitt. E. T. Bedford, Howard Page, H. H. Rogers, John D. Archbold, Wade Hamp- ton, Frank O. Barstow and A. V. Jockel. MT. Rogers asked that his evidence be taken privately but his request was re- fused
 Before MT. Bedford began his testimony A. V. Jockel was first put on the stand but was withdrawn so that his evidence should be submitted in writing. Frank Hagerman. counsel for one of the com panies, said he wanted to know if the proceedings were for advertising pur poses.
 NIT. DeduOIu Sdlu ne Has bcti til6dScQ in the business of refining oil since 1870 and was formerly with Boyd and Thomp- son.
 Was the latter company absorbed by the Standard Oil?" asked Attorney Gen eral Hadley.
 We object on the ground that the question has no bearing on the issues, said MT Hagerman.
 Attorney General Hadley insisted on the l1f, Rowe of counsel for the companies in structed the witness not to answer, but Hadley said the witness had no right of counsel The commissioner directed Mir Bedford to answer, but Rowe interposed. saying:
 The witness shall not answer. We are pleading under the laws of the state of New York
 we are proceeding under the laws of Missouri" replied MT. Hadley.
 "I want you to take down my objec- tion," said Rowe.
 T shall not do 1t unless directed by the court" said commissioner Sanborn.
 Attorney General Hadley had again in structed the witness to answer and said that any privilege claimed by the witness must be claimed in person and not by counsel. When the question was repea ted the witness said By advice of counsel l decline to answer"
 What was your next employment?' was asked.
 "The Standard oil company of Indiana objects to the question:" said Mir flag eriman. Mir Bedford refused to answer on advice of counsel MT. Bedford said that he has been a director of the Standard Oil company of Indiana for three years.
 Have you any personal objection to disclosing what your business was three years ago?v
 Counsel objected and MT. Bedford re- fused to answer.
 Do you refuse to answer for the req son that your answer might tend to in- criminate you or subject you to criminal prosecution?" asked Mir. Hadley.
 "I have no other reasons than those I have stated said MT. Bedford.
 When did you first become connected with any Standard Oil company"
 Wants Objection Noted.
 Here Mir Rowe objected and wanted his objection noted on the record hut Com missioner Sanborn refused.
 You have no standing here" said Com missioner Sanborn.
 "I am sorry the ignorance of the com missioner prevents my appearance" said MT Rowe.
 ..I insist that you treat me with re- spect or leave the room." replied MT. San born, with wrath.
 Do you know where the Standard Oil sells oil and does not?" asked Mir. Had ley
 T do not"
 Did the question of territory come up before the board of directors?"
 Not while I was present"
 What do you know about the business