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When he reached the matter of the de- layed dividend announcement Mir Har- riman broke in: q will tell you about that" and without further questioning he told of the events connected with that episode. He said that the ques- tion of earnings first came up at the July meeting of the directors and the estimate of earnings was so surprising that he asked them to consider the question of dividend if the actual fig- ures came up to the promise of the es- inmates. At the August meeting the actual figures were at hand. The Southern Pacific meeting was held in Union Pacific in the afternoon. The Southern Pacific first declared a divi- dend of 1-2 per cent, 45 per cent. of which went to the Union Pacific the owner of that amount of stock Then the Union Pacific dividend of per cent, 3 per cent. from traffic earnings and per cent. from investment earn irgs. and declared the directors decid- ing to pass it to the executive commit tee for approval and announcement which was customary. The meeting of the executive committee was scheduled for 10 o'clock the next morning. but Mir
 Hartman said he was prevented from being present because he was compell- ed to attend the funeral of an old and dear friend. It was late when the ex- ecutive committee got together Efforts were made to communicate with certain members who were out of the city. By the time the committee had passed up- on the matter 1t was after o'clock in the afternoon and the question then arose whether the announcement of the dividend should be made public at once, thus giving the London market the full advantage of the situation, or whether it should be deferred until the following morning and the New York market given the advantage. It was decided to adopt the latter course and tha committee did not make the an- nouncement until the following morn- ing. MT. Hartman proceed in his narration without interruption until this point. He spoke deliberately but with out hesitation. MT. Kellogg questioned him closely in an apparent effort to elicit some admission of motive in the delay in the announcement, but MT. Harriman's replies were direct. He ad- mitted that the delay of two days in the announcement was unusual, but , said that the occasion was unusual. Tt was staggering, said MT Hartman. It marked an epoch, but if I had been able to have been present at the hour for which the executive committee meeting was scheduled the announce ment of the dividend would have been made in the usual way the morning after the directors meeting"
 Commissioner Lane interrupted and asked what Mir. Hartman knew about the buying of Union Pacific and South
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AT NEW HAVEN THEIATER.
"As Told in the Hills" a New Drama
 That Makes Good.

"As Told in the Hills" a New Drama
 That Makes Good.
 It was very good audience that greeted w. F Manns latest production AS Told in the Hills" at the New Ha- ven theater last night Usually the gallery gods are little dubious regard ing new play. and in order to get them out powerful Advertising and f1aring posters have to be resorted to. "As Told in the Hills was not herald ed with flourish of trumpets of this kind, and yet it drew a respectable au- dience all over the house, and to it's credit and that of the company which presented it, be it said. that it made good with the gallery.
 The play is one that appeals especial ly to lovers of melodrama who have grown tired of those depicting life in the under world where crime and de- bauchery are brought to view, and in contrast with that class of play the new production is refreshingly clean and bright all through. The opening scene of the play, where the little band of emigrants has been surrounded by hostile Indians and in danger of anni- hilation, is intensely thrilling. while tlfe latter scenes showing the Arkansas farm have a charming touch of nature that is made especially effective by not being overdrawn.
 The play is well staged and has many exciting as well as humorous incidents. The company is up to the average of such shows and includes Katherine M. Challond. Gus Neaville, Josephine Clairmont, Charles J. Stew enson, N. s. Stone, Billy Baker and William E. Hilland, specialties in singing and dancing are introduced by Josephine Claimant, Billy Baker and N S.z Stone, and were well received by the audience. Burns Moore also cap- tured the crowd with his xylophone solo. There will be matinee this aft ernoon and another performance in the evening. Popular prices at both.
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Kellogg in references to the Illinois Central spoke twice of the "squabble'' between the witness and MT. Fish.
 There was a renewal of the objection to the right of the commission to in- quire into the private stock transac- tions of MT Hartman, and the matter took the same course as yesterday The commission ruled that the questions must be answered; then followed a for maj refusal, stated to be upon the ad- vice of counsel, and the record was in each instance formally completed. The first objection was against revealing the amount of holdings of MT. Harri- man and his associates in the Santa Fe, and the second as to the existence of a pool or private understanding as to stock in the Illinois Central. The most interesting of the series of objections was as to possible speculation in the stock of the Union Pacific in July and August last, and particularly on the day the announcement of the dividend was held up. MT. Hartman first testi- fled that he knew of no speculation, and explained that the directors of the road already held much of the stock. But Commissioner Lane wanted to know If the witness himself had bought any stock after he knew there was to be dividend.
 Attorney John G. Milburn quickly blocked the question with an objection, o1+bn,,oI, if uaapoad for O ,,,or,,a,,t +t,o+ the witness was willing to answer. The witness created laughter when he de- clared that he had bought Union Pa cific at 25 in 1898 in expectation of the dividend in 1908.
 The objection was renewed through out the day whenever MT. Kellogg re- ferred to any of the stock transactions of the witness in the railroads that are under inquiry, and so all examination along that line was blocked. No steps have been taken as yet for testing the question in the courts, but Chairman Knapp has shown great care in prop erly laying the foundation in the record every time the proposition has recur- ed.
 Mir Harrimans account of the fam ous delay dividend announcement ir August last came late in the afternoon MT. Kellogg had been questioning him about the failure of the Pacific roads tC reduce rates and Mr. Hartman had concluded his statement of the huge expenditures made for the general bet. torment of the properties MT. Kellogg paused and examined the papers on his desk and then began a series of ques- tions leading up to the August, 1906 meetings of the two Pacific roads
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COLUMBIA DEFEATS YALE.

The Two Teams Now Tied for First
 Place in Basketball Championship.
 In one of the fastest games ever play ed on the Yale floor, the Columbia bas- ketbalI team defeated Yale by the close score of 10 to 8. This outcome ties the two teams for first place in the inter- collegiate series, and necessitates the playing of another game to dissolve the tie.
 A crowd of about 1000 witnessed the game. Columbia was represented by a large delegation, and the cheering by her supporters was especially good. The game was marked by large number of fouls. Columbia was guilty of 16 and Yale il.
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STATENtN1 Bl HARR MIN
Issued, 1t is Said, to Correct Wide
 spread misunderstanding.

Issued, 1t is Said, to Correct Wide
 spread Misunderstanding.
 New York. Feb. 26-At the adjourn ment of the hearing of the interstate commerce commission the appended statement was made public in behalf of E. H. Hartman and his associates:
 In view of the evident widespread misunderstanding of the figures of the Chicago and Alton capitalization, 1t seems we'll to set forth the actual facts in concise form:
 "The syndicate paid for its holdings of Chicago and Alton stock about $39, OO0,0OO.
 Less cash dividend, $6,50OO00. Total. $S2. 5OO.OOO.
 The cost of half of the St. Louis and Northern Short Line was about $SOOO,- GOO,
 Old Chicago and Alton railroad high interest bearing bonds, which had to be refunded at a cash cost of about ss,OoOOoO.
 New money provided and expended for betterments, improvements, etc, about s22,5OOOOo.
 Total cash outlay, about $67OOO,0O0.
 The following securities have been is- sued
 8 per cent. bonds, s37,S5OOO0.
 SIP per cent bondss $22000,000.
 Notes and equipment bonds, $10OO0,- 900.
 4 per cent. preferred stock, $19,544, ,00O.
 4 per cent. common stock, S19,542, 800.
 Showing of capitalization In round figures of $1OS, 1000, GOO, or about $41,O00,O0O above the cash outlay.
 This capitalization must, phowever be looked upon in the light of the fact that it consists of low interest bearing securities which were and are now saleable at anywhere near par, and of
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ern Pacific stock on the market between the time the directors decided upon the dividend and the time it was announce ed.
 Mir. Hartman said he did not know of any unusual buying of Union Pa- cific stock but when the question was applied with direct reference to him self, MT. Milburn, his counsel, objected and Mir Hartman refused to answer.
 Did you or did your associates buy any stock then in anticipation of this dividend?" persisted MT. Kellogg.
 T have always bought Union Pacific more or less" replied Mir. Hartman. Then suddenly he wheeled around and said:
 T bought Union Pacific stock in 1898 for $25 a share in anticipation of that dividend bought it at the time of the panic when one of my associates de- clared I had more nerve than any spec ulator he ever saw, deeming it specula- ton: bought it then in anticipation of that very dividend I bought it on the decline all around the San Francis co in anticipation of that very divi- dend.'
 Commissioner Clement then asked MT. Hartman why he objected to tell ing whether he had or had not bought the stock.
 lon a matter of principle, simply" replied MT. Hartman.
 What is the principle involved; the reason?" Commissioner Clement perse- vered.
 Lawyer Milburn again put in his ob- jection and Mr. Hartman remarked aside 'I haven't any reason. am in the hands of my counsel
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on, of Baltimore, to Jerome Bonaparte

son, of Baltimore, to Jerome Bonaparte during his visit to America in 1903.
 The Shuberts will make this the sea- sons artistic event, and Glorious Bet sy' will be presented by strong sup porting company, which includes Rob ert Warwick, Douglas J. Wood, Her. bert Carr, Wallace Shaw, B. J. de Var .ney, H. s. Hadfeld Edgar Baume, Harold de Becker, Reginald Barlow, James A. Dickson, William Bonelli, J. Edward Trevor, Theodore MacLean, Edward Earle, Misses Adora Andrews, Maude Hosford, Gertrude Clemens and Alice Butler.
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which about $2O,OOooOO was common stock on which no dividends were ever paid
 At the time of the acquisition of the Chicago and Alton, the charge for interest and dividends amounted to about s2,40O,OOO against present charges of about $3,60O,OOO, a difference of $1,- 100000 of new money put into the prop erty"
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NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

Police Trying to Capture Masked Men
 Who Robbed Louis Imperati.
 Nothing new has developed in the hold up case which was reported to the police by Louis Imperati of 2SS Woos- ter street yesterday. Imperati says he was held up on the Wooster street bridge Sunday night by two masked men, who relieved him of $22 and some change The men escaped by going down onto the railroad tracks. The po- lice and detectives are working hard on the case.
 Imperati works at Frohlich's barber shop on Center street.
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when 8 lady friend told me to try the CuticuIa Remedies. She said she cured her little girls ear, which was nearly eaten up with the eczema, I got cake of Cutlcura Soap and one box Cuticura Ointment, and ] washed him all over with the Cuticura Soap and applied the Cuticura Ointment and he at once fell into sleep, and he slept with ease for the first time since two months. When he awoke l applied 1t again, and it gave him much ease, and after three applications the sores began to dry up and improvement began to show, and in a few days the hide from the bottom of his feet and inside of his hands began to peel of. only used one cake Cuti- cura Soap and one box Cuticura Ointment to complete the cure of the dreadful disease, and in just two weeks from the day commenced to use the Cuticura Remedies my baby was entirely well. The treatment only cost me 75c., and would have gladly paid Sl00 if 1 could not have got it any cheaper. feel safe in saying that the Cuticura Remedies saved his life, He is now boy of five years, and is as well as any child you ever saw. Mrs. Zana Miller, Union City, R. R. No. l, Branch Co, Mich, May IT, 1906."
 soldthroushoutthsw world. Potter Drug Chem. Corp, eols Props Boston, Mass. Depots; London, Nevbery, a Charerhouse sq.; Paris, Roberts, Rue de Ia Paix.
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Gtty Advertisements.
COMMITTEE ON ABATEMENT OF
 TAKES


 The Committee on the Abatement of Taxes of the Board of Aldermen will meet in Room 10-11, City Hall, Thurs day: February 2S, 1907, at 8 o'clock D. m. m for the consideration of the follow Nicholas P. Corcoran Estate. Mrs, Halsey M. Barrett ct als Estate of Henry Beeeher. James Bohan, Fergus A: smith, The General Hospital Society or Connecticut, St. James F. E Church, yunion Supply Co, Fred F Potter, Er- mielie .1n M rDrapeau, cordelia M, Hill ct al, Mary Keough, Rachel Levi, Charles T. Pleines, Peter Clyne, Margaret McKen zie, Ann and Maria Mclaughlin and Mary Nolan, for abatement of taxes, in- terest, assessments, liens etc.
 All persons interested in the forego- ing are hereby notified to be present and be heard thereon without further Per order.
 SAMUEL J. NATHANSoN, Chairman. Attest:
 A. OSWALD PALLMAN. f26 st Asst. City Clerk.
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ALEXANDER OLIVER.

The death of Alexander Oliver took place yesterday at 235 Blatchley ave nue. He was seventy-four years of age. The funeral will take place Sat urday March at 2 p. m. from the chapel of Lewis and Mayeock. Inter ment will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
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nMY w1rn,s FA.MIIlY.n

The attraction booked at the New Haven theater Monday, Tuesday, We'd nesday nights, March 1. 5, 6, with mati- nee Wednesday, is that highly success full musical farce comedy My Wife's Family" written by Hal Stephens and Harry Linton, and under the direction
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TEL JACK 8 0 N.
 nUn nnpnnE

On the Beach at Virginia avenue, Overlooking the famous Steel Pier, Re furnished throughout. Complete in every hotel comfort and appointment. American and European plans. Finest cafe in the city. Music. Special spring rates, s12.50 up, weekly; $z60 up, daily, American plan. Coach meets all trains.
 JOHN CRUSH
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FREDERICK -A. COWELL.

Funeral services for the late Freder- ick A. Cowell were held yesterday at the chapel of Lewis and Maycock. Rev. D. ID. M3nro of Calvary Baptist church officiated. The interment was in Ever green cemetery
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Fish Mum.

New York, Feb. 26.-To a representa- tive of the Associated Press, Stuyves- ant Fish said that he would make no statement to-day concerning MT. liar riman's testimony
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ELLEN ROMlKF.

The funeral services of Ellen, the youngest daughter of Patrick and Bes- sic Reynolds Romke, took place yes terday afternoon from her parents res idence, 28 York street. The interment was in the family plot at Evergreen carnetery
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CARLOS D. YEET.

Carlos D. Veet died Monday at S29 Exchange street He was seventy nine years of age. The funeral will take place from the above residence to- day at 2 o'clock, and interment will be in East Lawn cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Sheath will otficiate.
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MICHAFL M'KINNON.

The funeral of Michael McKinnon will be held tomorrow morning from his late residence, 127 Dixwell avenue. Requiem high mass will follow at St. Marys church. The interment will be in the family plot at St. Lawrence cem- etery.
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of the whitney Amusement company. It is in three acts and is delightful concoction of fun and frivolity. When
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CHARIlEs HARGILL.

The funeral of the late Charles liar gill took place from the chapel of Lewis and Maycock yesterday. Rev. MT Sex ton officiated and the interment was in Westville cemetery.
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OBITUARY NOTES
Andreyy N. MeshurnI.

Andrew M. MeshuruI, well remember ed by many in this city, died at New York on Monday in the seventy y-fourth year of his age. The funeral services will take place at the chapel in Ever green cemetery upon the arrival of 12:50 train from New York.
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FRANcIs ]. CAlssIDY.

The funeral of Francis J. Cassidy will take place tomorrow morning at S:3O with a requiem high mass at St. Patrick's church. The interment will be at St. Lawrence cemetery.
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Sores broke out from his head to the bot tom of his feet. He would itch and claw himself and cry all the time. He could not sleep day or night. l had to wheel him in his carriage most all the while to keep him still. He could not bear to have his cloth ing touch him, and only a light dress is all he could wear. I can't begin to speak in words the suffering the poor child had to endure. l called one of our best doctors to treat him, and he said he had the Cuban Itch, and his treat ment did not do any good. He seemed to get worse. He suf- fered so terribly that my husband said he b believ ed he would have to die. l had almost given un hODa
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THE PENNHURST.

WCeNn NmUg NIINWIkHH AV' Rooros en suite, with baths; long dis- tance phones in rooms; elevator to street. Special Spring rates. VIM. R. HOOD.
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New Haven St08nDlsf Ij,D.

REDUCED RATEg. 1kc tn N.,- Vr,..,'
 EXCURSION IF TrcisETs, rHS 1S Ssy sn'ss. f0FA' STEAMER RICHARD PEcK. . aFN From New Haven--steamer leaves Wnndo 16 I,. LOCK a:lo a, m, daily except Mtondays. Passengers may board steamer at any time after 10:6O D. I,.
 From New YOrk--Stear1er leavaa Pier Pier 20 East River. foot of Peck SliD 4:9g p, m.,. daily except Sunday York about five hours. AAo IVY ., For tickets and staterooms apply al the oiilce on Belle Dock; also at Bishon & co, lS5 Orange St. and on steamer. Ane MEW ENGLAND NAVIGATION GO.
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r,nnn, NEW ENGLAND.

South Caroline avenue ana tar arge p snn. pg pgrIor Capacity, $50 Table Table and taqms ser pnt ppice 10 superior Special spring IermSS IehmS
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E. H. HARTMAN AGAIN
 DECLINES TO ANSWER

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FATHER THOUGHT CHILD WOULD DIE
Suffered with Cuban Itch, and Sores Covered Body from Head to Foot Would Claw Himself and Cry All the Time ' Could Not Be Dressed - Mother Advised to Try the Cuticura Remedies.
CURED BY CUTICURA
 AT EXPENSE OF 75c.

"My little boy in the Spring of 1901, when Cuban Itch from one of my neighbor' babies.
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 Zeeland, Mar. 2, Vaderland, Mar 1s Kroonland, Mar. g ] Finland, Mar. 23. Piers IA and 15 N. River, Office, Broad- y,ay way, Rowling green eroda huilStns N: I' der & Sons. 24s State St; J. H. Parish & Co., S6 Orange St; Sweezey & Kel- sey, I02 Church St.. New Haven. eod-tt
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9ttlamtte Gltn a. T.
Seaside House.

Atlantic City, N. J. Rest location on the Ocean front. Com plete. Modern. r. P. COOK & SON.
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A. OSWALD PALLMAN. f26 St Asst. City Clerk.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-05-02

sip. 81 mean" continued. Il never
knew that he drank to excess"
Drink" exclaimed the man. why!
they want nuthin' he wouldn't do!
Drink, smoke, gamble an cuss, be-
sides THROWN away his money on
most wasteful things! When Sam
Hoskins' boy was workin' up to the
place he seen him an another Teller
frum the city, friend O. his'n, a-play-
in poker one day, an one or tother Of
'em, fergit which twas, lost seven
dollars an so cents! An as to drink
in. while he done most of it in the
haouse. he want above takin' glass
at Hoskins' hotel every naow an then.
too!
II rec'lec'. one day. a-settin' on the
stoop at Hoskins' waitin' fur shaow-
err to blow over, when I was a.gittin'
in my hay. an ole Carney drove up in
his buggy. We was all a-talkin' abaout
Freemasons, an as he climbs aout l
seq to him. SEE l, Be you a Freema-
SOM SEE l. NO. SEE he. hain't,' SEE
he, but I'm a free thinker seq he,
an l think I'll take drink SEE he.
'Ye won't be free drinker. seq Hos
kins, under his breath and winkin' at
me. as he follers him into the barroom
to wait on him, an sure enough, he
tole US afterwards, he charged him