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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12

The Metal Market

BY ASsociated FTesS.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE London tin
market was lower with spot quoted at e166.
Locally prices ranged froms36. 5OQQ37Oo with
the market easy.
decline was reported in the London cop
per market with spot closing at a6S los and
futures at ESQ. Locally the market was weak
and lower with lake quoted at S163OQ17. 90;
electrolytic, $16.00@16.30; casting, Si575G16.00.
Lead was higher In London at 919 It's Sd.
Locally the market was weak but unchanged.
Spelter was unchanged at $50 los in Lon
don and the local market was weak at recent
prices.
Iron was unchanged In London with Stand
ard foundry quoted at 53s Cd and Cleveland
warrants at 54s 3D.
San Francisco Mining Stocks
BY Associated Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Chicago Live Stock


CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-cattle-Recepts about
is. 900; market steady to a shade higher; beeves.
s4 00@7 20; COWS, $1.25G5.50 Texas steers. sss75@
90; calves, $600q800; western steers. $1,000
90: stockers and feeders, s200@300.
Hogs-Recepts about $4,000; market steady
to sc higher; light, S. 2oQ6. sly; mixed. $1,000
S.. 5O6D6 40; bulk of sales, $5.S59615.
Sheep-Receipts about $1,000; market steady
to strong; natives. $S.25@5S0; westerns, 50. ESQ
SIS; yearlings. s550q6.20; lambs s50O@7 Go;
westerns. $5.00Q770.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Financial Record

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept 11.-Prime mercantile
paper. 6h@7 per cent; sterling Exchange weak
with actual business in bankers bills at 81 1855
"a $500 for demand and at s4s19O6p4 .S195 for so
day bills; commercial bills, s4S11k@4 SPY; bar
silver, 67%c; Mexican dollars, 52McS govern
ment bands firm; railroad bonds irregular.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12

GRAIN AND TIED 600 lbs.)-Wheat No. /.
81. 70; do QO0-lb sack). s1.75; corn, s1.6o;
cracked corn, 1885, feed meal. $1.70; bran,
heavy, $3.50; rolled barley, s1.50 oil cake
meal. $3.50; seed rye. sl.75; shorts. $l.45;
Egyptian corn, 1.65; white oats, $1.75.
HAY-(Selling price per toni: Choice wheat
hay. $14 .00Q16 90; No. 1 wheat, or wheat and
ont SIS 50@l5 so; choice tame oat, SIG oo@17. so;
wild oat. s9.0O@l0.o0; alfalfa. sl5.o0q916 90;
straw. s55o@65o.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Cotton and Wool

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-spot cotton closed
quiet; middling uplands, s1S.O5; do gulf. 1890;
sales so bales
ST. LOUIS, Sept 11.-wool, steady: medium
grades combing and clothing, AGp25c: light fine,
22@221sc; fresh fine, 17@1Sc; tub washed. 29@
26c
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Butter, Eggs and Cheese


BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. n.-Fancy creamery
butter, sic; seconds csc; fancy dairy 271sc;
seconds, 241Ic New cheese, 15c; eastern, II;
Young America, 15iA917lhc. Ranch eggs, S4Ac;
store, 21@29c; eastern, 20@22c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
San Francisco Shipping
BY Associated Press.

BY Assoclateu FTess.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 11.-Arrived-
Steamers Signal, Coos Bay. from San Pedro.
Sailed-Steamers Bonita, j. B. Stelson, Hama
lei for San Pedro; British steamer Pima for
Yokohama via Port Hartford.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
disastrous Fire in Canton

BY Associated Press.
HONGKONG, Sept. u.--About 100 of tho
Chinese mercantile establishments at
Canton were destroyed by IRE which
broke out there yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12

In the future The Herald win issue to sub
soribers holding six months contracts The
Hcusekeeper. instead OF the Woman's Home
Companion. The Housekeeper Is preferred BY
many Of our patrons II Is bright. full OF ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12

In the future The Herald will issue to sub
scribers holding six months contracts The
Housekeeper instead OF the Woman'R Home
Companion. Tho Housekeeper is preferred by
many Of our patrons. 1t is bright. full OF ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Mexleo,s Ambassador Presented

BY Associated ress.
TOXIC, Sept. u.-Mr. Pacheco. tho
newly appointed minister from Mexico to
Japan, presented his credentials today
to the emperor who granted him an au-
dience at which the empress was present.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
FINANCIAL

Los ANGELES, Sept. 11-Bank clearings
were 3.01, against s2.9O1. 092.94 for the
corresponding day last year, a decrease Of
S2l2,696.e3 Following is a comparative state
ment:
1907. 1905. 1905.
sept. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ............ ...........
Sept 05s, 451 g. o46 100 80 49, 200 1888
Sept linz. 2ess,o2a.o1 2,so1s92.Oi 2,15o. s926
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
MINING QUOTATIONS

San Francisco mining exchange quotations
furnished by Ernest Kennedy & Co.. 1928 West
Sixth street. Los Angeles, September IL:
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12

Everything you want you win find in the
cent word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
New York Stocks

BY private wire to Z. F. Hutton G. Co., mem
bers New York stock exchange.
Open. High. Low Close
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
SAN PEDRO TIDE TABLE

Everything you want you will ind In the
classified page. One cent q word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
FRUIT MARKET
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11.-Fancy apples.
81. 20; common, Soc; crab apples. 60@75c; straw
berries, S6.00@10.00; raspberries $S.00@1O. 90;
ordinary grapes. 75c@s1. 90; common pears, SOC;
fancy, s1OO; Bartlett, s1.25G2.0O; common
peaches, 75c; fancy, s1.00; common plums, CSC
fancy SIC; navel oranges, s3.50D4.50; Mexican
lines, $soo@s.Oo; common California lemons.
81 .25; fancy $500; watermelons, s1.25@2. rs;
nutmegs. 50@75c; bananas $1.o0@200; pineap-
pies, So 00Q3.00; Smyrna figs. 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Dried Fruit Prices
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Sept 1.-THE market for
evaporated apples is unchanged and prices are
steadily held. Prunes unchanged. April
cots and peaches are firm at recent prices.
Raisins are very scarce on spot but the gen.
eral range Of prices is unchanged
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
DAILY MINING CALL

Official sales-sOoo Johnnie Con- at 1870;
1000 Searchlght Western at &c; 5000 CONSOLE
dated Mines at 3ss@3%c; 5000 do at 4c (B. 6Ol.
On afternoon of Sept 10000 Johnnie Con.
G.. M. Co. at 13B@13asc; 5000 Consolidated
Mines at 3%c; 1000 do at &c (B. sO).
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
RuIIdIna Permits Granted

Following are the permits issued from the
office OF the chief inspector of buildings yes
terday and classified according to wards:
IL Nrnl iian
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE UNFA WORKABLE
CONTINUED WARM DAYS WOULD
HAVE BENEFICIAL EFFECT
This Is Good Week to Lay in a
Supply Of Peaches for
Canning Pur-
poses

The command for lemons continues light
treaceable to weather conditions The fruit
is ripening very slowly and the heat has not
been great enough to create the thirst neces-
sary to make the wholesaler happy over the
amount Of his sales. The grower who brings
his lemons to market on a morning that gives
indications of continued cioudiness mas oleI-
ings a little weak II the last few warm days
keep UP for sometime a change Will be appar-
emit.
Cantaloupes and casabas respond to rev
days of heat much moe quickly. as was evil
denced by the supply on hand yesterday.
Peaches are of good quality, firm, good for
canning purposes. Lettuce and onions con-
tinue in steady demand. Sweet potatoes nave
Topped a little off of recent prices and sales
have been large.
Butter and eggs show no sign of weaken
ing Among retailers the question on the lat
ter is somewhat sitter II anything.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Holiday

Los ANGELES STOCK EXCHANGE
Official sales-2o Associated Oil at $50. SSH
SO Western Union OIL at $50. 80. On afternoon
OF September 1870 Associated Oil at $50. 50@
| 80. 621s; 20 do at $40. 37h Is. 800.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Retail Prices

Following prices for leading articles Of con-
sunptio,, prevail at the Los Angeles stores:
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
PARTAKRSOF POISONEDCANDY
Richmond Man Receives Box Of
"Doetored" Sweets.
Others Invited tn ShHre-Hnrry l..
Poe and Friends Become Ill After
Eating Contents.
racssI N The Washington Herald

special to The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va. Oct J9.-IIarvey l..
Poe. for years connected with the Office
force Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Road,
now engaged in private business. was
made desperately i'll last night by eating
candy from a box given him by friend.
Poe took the box to his Office and in
vited number of his assistants. in
cluding several ladies, TO join him in the
gift They did so, and in a short while
they complained of feeling sick.
Poe, who had eaten moAe freely than
the others, was taken to his home where
he was attended by a physician, and he
is stiH sick. Others were made vio-
lently III.
Poe says he has no knowledge of ami
mostly against him, and that he does
not believe the man who gave it to him
knew the candy was poisonous. He
knows the man by sight who gave him
the candy, but does not know his name
The police have gotten a description OF
the man and are at work on the case
None of the parties who ate the candy
were at work to-day The case IS one
which is puzzling the police. Analysis
Of the candy revealed the presence OF
strychnine in large quantities.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
TALK ON TRUST QUESTION
Civic Federation 10 Take Up Ma,
tional Issues in Chicago Meeting.
Interesting De bate on Tariff Prob
lems-COuntry's Foremost Men
VIII Attend.

Chicago. Oct. 19-What Is expected 10
prove one Of the most important dis
cussions OF the trust question yet held
will begin on Tuesday morning at Stude-
baker Hall. when Nicholas Murray But
ler. president Of Columbia University,
and president Of the National Civic Fed
Grafton. will call to order nearly 800 del
egates. among them some Of the most
noted men in the country.
Secretary Ralph NJ. Easley of the fed
Grafton arrived in Chicago yesterday and
opened headuarters at the Stratford
Hotel, where he will receive the dele
gates from forty-two States, who are
to attend the meeting. Many of the Gei-
egates, among them the New York dele
cation, headed by Seth Low and in
cIudIng Samuel Gompers. of the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor, and DR.. Albert
Shaw, of the American Review of Re
views. will arrive on Monday morning.
The session viii last four days.
Among those who have signifed their
intention of being at the conference are
Herbert Knox Smith. commissioner OF
corporations; c. +. Clark, Of the In
terstate Commerce Commission. and F.
b. kellogg. special counsel for the gov
ernment in the Standard OIL case. An
interesting debate on the tariff question
viii be that between William Lloyd Car
rison, Of the American Free Trade
League. and W +. Wakeman, of the
American Protective Tariff League. Sam
uel Gompers, John Mitchell, and other
national labor leaders viii tell of labor s
relation TO the trust question.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
PARAGRAPHS BY WIRE.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-Herbert W Allen. a
wealthy diamond importer, head of the firm Of Her
bert W Allen & Co.. died this morning from inju-
res sustained IN an automobile accident.
Passaic, n. J., Oct ia three-storv
building at Sl3 Passaic street. owned by Isaac Iieb-
son, was badly damaged by fire. started by spar
rows The birds carried matches to a nest beneath
the coTniee Of the roof.
New Hartford, Conn, Oct. 19.-A ma
chine used in the manufacture Of Illuminating Ras
from petroleum exploded with terrific force to-day.
Thomas O'Conneli the maker OF gas and his assist
ant, Michael Donovan, were instantly klled
Atlanta. Ca, Oct. 19-John Temple
Graves has resigned the editoFship OF the Georgian
and News to accept editorial position on the
New York American. at a salary Of SIS 900 a year
He viii begin his new duties on November Is.
Cleveland, Oct. 19-Maria Bernardo.
eighteen yeap Old who killed her lover, Rafael bar
barto. on Jdly II, 1907, when he forced his atten-
tons up0n her, sentenced TO life imprisonment
in the Ohio Denitentiary by Judge Sehwan to-day.
York, Pa, Oct. 19.-While out hunting
to-day, William HeuSchke accidentally shot and
killed his brother John, aged thirteen years Chris
tian Hardmsn pointed a loaded gun at his play
mate Ralph Trone, saying III shoot YOU" The
rife vas discharged, killing Trone.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
ADMITS HE DINED A NEGRO
Bishop Potter Confirms Report Of
Entertaining African Churchmsn.
Louisiana PreIate AbsentmindedIy
Answers QuestiOn-4Ir. Morgan
Takes Active Interest.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Oct. 19-Bishop Potter,
Of New York. when asked to-day for a
statement regarding the incident Of his
dinner last evening in honor Of Bishop
Ferguson, OF Africa. the only colored
man In the house Of bishops of the Gen
eraI Episcopal Convention, laughed heart
ny.
YES, it is perfectly true he said,
There is nothing strange about it. I
will wager two shillings that the Bishop
of Louisiana would have accepted an in
vitation TO meet Bishop Ferguson If. I
had extended it to him. Wouldn't you.
bishop?"
With evident signs OF embarrassment
the Pelican State prelate, who was sit
ting nearby, answered in the affirma-
tive. But a little later when questioned
further about the matter he explained
that he was preoccupied at the time the
indiscreet query was hurled at him and
did not realize the full import Of his re-
sponse.
The Bishop of Louisiana beat the re-
porter who was working on the story
Into his office In order to more fully eX-
plain his uncomfortable position In the
matter.
J. Pierpont Morgan received the North
ern papers while IN the house Of delegates
at noon, which contained an account OF
the dinner incident at the Potter resi-
dence. He Immediately hurried out OF
the church and was driven in his auto
mobile 20 the house of bishops, where
he called Bishop Potter into the lobby
and remained in close and animated con
versation with him for some time .
The nature Of what passed between the
two men could not be learned, but 1t Is
presumed that Morgan ascertained 70 his
satisfaction the fact that the New York
prelate had entertained the Colored man
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
HIGHWAYMEN USE AN AUTO.
Rob wealthy Merchant and Take
His Machine Along.

New Brunswick. \. J., Oct. Bold
Dick Turpin and his good mare Bess"
wouldn't be 'in It" in these days of the
automobile
Bess wouldn't be fast enough TO keep
up with the procession. and Dick would
run big chances Of getting knocked sky
high if he tried TO bounce out Of a dark
lane in front Of a benzine wagon.
So the modern highwayman keeps an
auto OF his own. He held up William
Floyd. a rich retired New Brunswick
merchant. on a lonely road twelve miles
outside Of town and took not only the
victims watch and money, but his s., 900
touring car.
1t happened last night; but Floyd, not
caring to walk into town. spent the night
at farmhouse. came in via lumber
wagon to-day, and reported his loss TO
the police.
| The highwayman wore goggles which
completely hid his features. He had a
chauffeur similarly masked. The former
made Floyd get out by pointing a re-
volver at him, took all his valuables.
Jumped into the merchants auto and
whisked away with his companion in a
| cloud OF dust
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
WANTS NO SUNDAY THEATERS.
Marc Klaw Says He FRvOrs Closing
All Places OF Entertainment.

New York, Oct 19.-Marc Klaw. head
of the theatrical trust, would Ike to see
all places of amusement closed on Sunday.
If they can't all be closed, ne thinks the
lid ought TO be taken off altogether. Per-
haps the fairest thing would be local op-
ton, he adds.
Klaw voiced his opinion before Magis-
trate DOoley to-day, defending himself
against Pastor Williams Chase. of Christ
Church, Williamsburg. who had the Shu-
bert Theater, in Brooklyn, raided for
keeping open Sunday.
The theater man considers the present
statute allowing theaters to remain open
under certain conditions: It's the most
elastic thing ever encountered" he said.
''Favoritism, graft, and judicial squabbles
will prevail as long as 1t lasts. but com
petition is 50 keen that one manager
can't afford 20 close UP while his rivals
remain open"
Magistrate Dooley reserved decision.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
PRAYS, THEN ENDS HER LIFE.
COnfesses to TheftS from Employer
Before Committing Suicide.

New York. Oct. 19.-After kneeIinK for a
time in prayer Emma Wiedman. a serv-
ant employed by Dr.. David Agan, at 1914
Lexington avenue, committed suicide by
hanging herself in the kitchen Of the
physicians home early to-day. The girl
/ had been caught stealing. and. though for
given, she brooded over her act It'll suicide
offered the only relief
! The girl was employed by Dr. D. II
Agan, at that address, and. according To
/ a statement TO tbe coroner. had been
badgered by detectives. who had tried TO
/ induce her TO confess.
/ The girl was not heard stirring early to
/ day. and, as Mrs. Agan hurried down
stairs herself she walked into the body
/ swinging from the gansOm Of the door
/ leading 10 the kitchen.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
MAN PECULIARLY INJURED.
stone Hurled Through window OF
Flying Train

Special to The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Nd, Oct. i9-WhHe the Bal
timore and Ohio train, which left Wash
ingtoR for Baltimore. at 2 p. m, was
passing Relay station AT a forty-mile clip
to-day, large stone crashed through
a window Of one Of the coaches. knocking
senseless James Feinberg, a iewelry
salesman. travelling between Baltimore
and Washington.
Mr.. Feinberg had his head resting in
his right hand and his right elbow resting
on the car window sill. The stone came
with such force that It cut three fingers
of Feinberg's hand, while blood streamed
from his head as he fell forward uncon-
scious. The glass was shattered and
driven into the mans face and head. lie
was taken to the Maryland University
Hospital. where it was found that he is
seriously hurt.
It is not known If the stone was thrown
at the train OF came from blast in 2
nearby stone quarry.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
ARMY MEN MAY FIGHT DUEL
Captain, Refusing Wine, Challenged
by Brother officer.

Denver, Colo, Oct lS.-Because he re-
fused TO drink wine az a jubilee farewell
luncheon at Manila. Capt II. s Wygant.
Thirteenth Infantry, has been challenged
to duel by Capt. J. r. Lindsay, OF the
same regiment
The two officers had pugillstic encoun-
ter on the wharf at Manila over the wine
question, and were arrested and brought
across the Pacific in custody. They VIII be
court-martialed for fighting. and. after
that is over, the question of fighting a
duel will be settled by them.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20

Stamboul, La. Oct. p.-President
Roosevelt win make four speeches on his
trip back to Washington. which begins
next Monday morning He will leave
Stamboul at 10 o'clock, and stop thirty
minutes az Tallulah. where ne will de-
liver brief address
He viii cross the Mississippi into
Nicksburg on a ferry. and remain In that
city for four hours, delivering another
address after a ten-mlle drive through
the National Cemetery. which contains
the bodies OF thousands of Union troops
who fought under Gen Grant and died
during his memorable Siege of Vicks-
burg.
Leaving Yicksburg. the return trip will
be made by way OF Memphis, but as his
special train does not reach there until
midnight, a stop OF only ten minutes will
be made.
Viskt to the Hermitage.
Tuesday morning the party viii reach
Nashville, where the President will make
a short speech. and then proceed by auto
mobile to the Hermitage, the home Of
Andrew Jackson. where there is to be an
| elaborate programme of speeches. includ-
ing addresses by Gov Patterson. the
President. and Judge Allison. The PTesl-
i dent will visit the tomb and probably
/ place a wreath OF flowers upon IT, lie
/ viii board the train again near the Her
| mitage. and no further stops will be
made until Washington is reached, at (
/ @ o'clock Wednesday afternoon
The President is expected in from camp
/ at noon tomorrow. and will be the guest
at a dinner given by Mrs Lee Shields.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
SWEDISH YACHTSMEN VEXED.
Resent DiIatOry Tactics of New York
Members Regarding Challenge.

Stockholm, Oct 19.-Unless the Royal
Swedish Yacht Club receives an answer
from the New York Yacht Club before
Mondays meeting to its request as TO the
acceptability OF a challenge for the Amer
lca's Cup in behalf Of a Swedish seventy
footer, the matter will probably be
dropped altogether.
The Swedish yachtsmen say they feel
much slighted lat the New York Club's
seeming unwiIlingness TO answer une-
Guivocally the inquiry concerning the size
of the boat"
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
SHE USED OIL; 8 ARE BURNED
Woman Who Puts Kerosene ON Fire
May Die.

New York, Oct. 1s.-Eight persons were
burned, one of them probably fatally,
following the action Of a housewife in
putting her kerosene on a stove in the
kitchen of her home. at It's South Fourth
street. Williamsburg, at o'clock this
morning. Mrs. Phoebe Goldstein. fifty
three years old. viii likely die; David
Goldstein, her son. was seriously burned.
and removed 20 the Eastern District Hos
pital with her. Max Goldstein, another
son, was also badly burned, but treated
at home Herman, Leo, Nellie. and Dolly
GOldstein were burned chiefly about the
hands in attempting to assist their
mother.
Policeman O'Brien, of the Clymer Street
Station was burned about the hands in
helping the children. The house caught
fire. but the fire department extingushed
the blaze. A great crowd collected outside
the place and the reserves from two sta
tions were sent there to preserve order.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
, The Washington Herald

Lexington. Ky. Oct 9.-The engage
ment of Miss Evelyn Lee Fitzhugh
daughter Of Capt R. H Fitzhugh. Of
this city. TO Lieut.. Herbert is announced
here tonight
The bride-to-be spent the winter in
Washington with her sister, Mrs. Daisy
Fitzhugh Ayers. The bridegroom Is the
son of Commander Herbert, OF the Ala
bama. and a member of the Marine Corps.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
THAW ENTERS FIGHT FOR LIFE
Whites Slayer Prepares Brief for
Second Trial,

New York. Oct. 19.-Harry K Thaw is
working as hard as his counsel in prepara-
tlon for his second trial. He has a com
plete record Of the first trial, and puts
in nearly all his waking hours picking out
its weak points. He has even prepared
a somewhat elaborate brief and turned
It over to Attorney Martin ". Lttleton,
who Will conduct the second defense. and
who admits that his clients assistance
viii help him greatly in his work.
Evelyn Nesbit ThaW, now in excellent
health. visits her husband daily, and, on
leaving him to-day. declared she had
found him in fine spirits and Is sure ne
will be acquitted
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
HOW PRESS AGENTS FIGURE IT
Chanler BOOmeFs Have Data of Con-
VentiOn at Hand.

New York. Oct 19.-Lewis Stuyvesant
Chanier is going to have things all his
own way at the next Democratic national
convention-sO his enthusiastic press
agents say. Maybe Chanler doesn't know
the programme these press agents have
mapped out for him. Here it is:
Date Of convention-Second week IN
June.
Piace-Chicago.
Temporary chairman-Gov Hoke smith.
of Georgia.
Permanent ChaiTman-Former Secretary
Of State Richard Olney
Chairman of next Democratic national
committee-FormeF Senator Turner, OF
Washington.
Secretary Of same--Frank P. Morgan.
Washington newspaper man.
Sergeant-at-arms Of convention and
Billy Watson, Of Tammany
Hall.
To the woods-Chairman Taggart. Sec
Tetary Trey Woodson. and Sergeant-at-
arms Martin, Of present national com
mittee
Victory-First Tuesday after first Mon.
day IN November 1905
The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
ADMITS OIL LOANS
Denies, Though, that He Was q
Standard Agent,

Pittsburg. Oct 1S--Theodore N Barns
DAN to-day admitted that he had bOr-
rcwed more than 100000 from the
Standard OIL Company to carry on his
business as an independent producer.
I have from time to time borrowed
money from the Standard" he said, "and
I never denied that 1 had. It is abso-
lutely false that / borrowed money q
acquire territory in my own name, which
really was for the Standard OF Com
pany. All the territory ! secured was
for myself. The Standard had lots OF
money and proved the best place tc
borrow from. The loans are all paid
now, with interest"