New-York tribune., 1906-07-31
Mr.. ROCKEFELLER GOES
Holds Conference sCith J. ID. orch
bold at T0rrytOzcn Station.

John D. Rockefeller was in good humor last
night when he left TarTytown for Cleveland, at
s:ls Mrs. Rockefeller and three servants ac-
cOmpanied him.
Mr.. Rockefeller drove down 10 the station
about $50, and many were surprised to see him
90 early. as he generally allows himself only
few minutes to catch a train. While waiting
be walked over 20 the side of the station nearest
me river, and meeting a little urchin said.
How are you my young man? Can you swim?"
The boy told him he could not. Just then
John ID. Archbold came 10 the station. Excusing
himself from the boy. Mr.. Rockefeller turned and
sTasped Mr.. Archbold's hand and welcomed
hin warmly Together they paced up and down
Ne platform. and then for fear some one would
hear them they went into the station and held
al earnest conversation for nearly half an hour.
While in the station Mr.. Rockefeller was over
heard to say, If get arrested. John. want
yoa 10 come over and take care Of me-" Then
lneTe was other talk OF a big trolley company
Just before train time the two emerged from
me station, and Mr.. Rockefeller led Mr.. Arch
oOid across the tracks and then taking his arm
walked up and down with him. talking earnestly.
MS manner was friendly toward Mr.. Arch
Ooid that a little urchin, clad only in overas.
eaio: Gee wish / had some one to think as
much Of me as Mr.. Rockefeller thinks of Mr..
Arehbold"
Mrs. Rockefeller came TO the station with
maid about ten minutes ahead OF time. and
walked Up and down the station platform She
sofe suit Of gray. black hat trimmed with
AoRers and small black boa. Her husband
wore striped trousers. black coat and a straw
ssl and carried an umbrella. He talked with
Archbold until the train coming into
station. when he went to Mrs. Rockefeller.
1alea Come, MOTHER and helped her aboard
ihe train
Just before the train came in. Mr.. Rockefeller
'as asked 10 say something. but ne laughed
u said that he thought the public tired Of
-s1fing about him. Seeing a reporter ready TO
NAe MS picture he motioned TO him TO go ahead.
80 80 even held the train and helped Mrs. Rookie
iba f5aer r. % pose. However. 1t dark that
-e Picture failed.
vas as the train pulling out Mr.. Rockefeller
SO MS hat al Mr.. Arcnbold. Just then
iees9..eq most heartily and, pointing his finger,
~ NrAohed 70 the reporter 10 take a picture Of
Afchbold; at which both laughed.
at. 80. Archbold asked whether they talked
,9t .,9t me Standard Oil cases
rsnse5; MO; they have been all thrashed out" he
Nleveand?s
,rc:N,9 None whatever Mr. Rockefeller viii not be
NglDed by the courts"
y" ~ another laugh and farewell wave 10
an5 rockefeller. Mr.. Archbold excused himself
80 drove his home
b Rockefeller looked better yesterday than
90, Aaq IN years. He appeared TO be full OF
p,l'kW and was vigorous in his motions.
s.llof Was bubbling out OF him. and he smiled
fS|sl' lie spent the day quietly at Pocantico
ss giving final instructions 10 Mr.. Hemen-
r. Els superintendent. He will return to
,to''yi|r'n In September. when he will oversee
To- -s construction ~ his new house the hill.
49, rS- ,.Iter Ar. Rockefeller took the train Mr..
se1, is S'. John D Rockefeller jr.. arrived. and
'A' olrectly 70 Pocantico Kills.