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New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
OHIO OIL COMPETITION.
Neso Territory Covered by Standard
Testimony.

The territory covered by the testimony in the
governments case against the Standard Oil Com
pany was shifted yesterday from the South to ONO
Mr. Rosenthal, the Standards attorney, called
number of Ohio railroad men to the stand
Edgar Shirnp formerly freight agent Of the Penn
eylvania Railroad at Alliance. Ohio denied the
testimony of q government witness IN CieNeiaho
that he sold information of competitors shipments
to the Standard OIL Company's local agents VIII
lam R. Hansen, formerly freight agent Tor the
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad at Massillon. Ohio.
who had also accused Of like practlces denleo
them as firmly shmp had done.
S X Brusnan formerly employed by the Stand
ard In Cleveland, gave testimony tending to cor
roborate that Of the two preceding witnesses. he
described how he had been later employed by the
Columbia Oil Company, the Standards rival in
Cleveland. and how the Columbia had got much
of the Standards business there by cutting prices
a half cent or so. This cutting of prices was also
testified to by the next witness, r. Z. Mills, or
Iorain, Ohio, in the drygoods business at that
place. but formerly a Standard salesman
J. w. Feder, formerly oil peder in Cleve-
| land told of changing his patronage from the Co
lumbia to the Standard because his customers COM
planned of the poor quality of the oil and the set-
vice provided by the Columbia This was intended
| 10 refute the testimony of a government witness
who had testified in Cleveland that the Standard
drove two hundred pedlers out of business by un-
fair competition and petty opposition
Harry r Potter, also formerly pedler in Cleve-
| land testified that many pedlers had been driven
out of business because the people of Cleveland
were beginning natural gas. and not because
of any methods adopted by the Standard
= ID souires vice president of the Standard Oil
\ Company of Ohio. said local agents were ordered
IN obtain only such information about competitors
as was right and proper. and that the Standard
| had maintained system of "spotters He ex-
plained why Standard found it expedient TO op-
| crate subsidiary companies under different names
| The hearing will be resumed to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
NEW POLICE MANUAL OUT.
Bingham Puts Gag on Mouths of
His Deputies.

Commissioner Bingham issued yesterday the new
police manual for the use Of the uniformed men OF
the force The book contains eighty-seven rules In
its 231 pages 1t will go into effect at midnight to-
morrow. In most respects 1t is SIMILAR TO the old
manual.
The patrolmen at Headquarters, according to
Bingham have had easy time Now the hours
of duty will be from a. m until p m. daily. in
Guiding Saturday. Among other things the rules
nrohibit any deputy from talking to newspaper men
for publication making speech on any public
occasion without the consent of the Commissioner
Rule No in the new manual refers to the duty
of the secretary to the Police Commissioner and
reads:
The status of the secretary to the Commissioner
is that of confidential staff officer He reports
to the Commissioner, and takes instructions from
him only He is authorized to act the personal
representative OF the Commissioner In interviews
With all callers at the office, and transact such
husiness as may be possible, the object being to
bring 10 the attention OF the Commissioner only
such matters of Importance as require his personal
attention.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
BAILEY SAYS HE'S GLAD.
Thinks Letter Read by Hearst Re
flutes Enemies CHARGE.

Gainesville. Tex, Sept. A.-When Senator Joseph
Bailey was asked to-day what comment he de-
sired TO make to what William r. Hearst said
regarding him in his Memphis speech Saturday
night, he dictated the following:
Assuming that the Sibley letter which Mr. Hearst
read is genuine and that / am the Senator B.
to whom Ii refers. l very glad that it has
been given to the public for it completely refutes
charge which my enemies have been making
against me In this state for the last two years
They have been asserting that l attorney
for the Standard Oil Company, and insinuating
that have been friendly to ii in matters Of legs-
lation.
This letter distinctly shows that l am not its
attorney, and ii also distinctly shows that my
position could not be changed TO suit the interest
of the Standard OH Company. The letter. which
is said to have been written by Mr.. Sibley sug-
gests that he might arrange for Mr. Archbold 10
talk to me, and Mr.. Archbold's reply, as read by
Mr.. Hearst, says that he would like 10 talk TO me-
AS g matter of fact, Mr.. Sibey never made 10
me the remotest suggestion of conference Win
Mr.. Archbold, and / never spoke to Mr ArchooIo
IN my life about matters pending in Congress OF
any other legislative body. Even my worst enc enc
mics hardly insist that / had talked VIII
Archbod. because The Congressional recon- on .
shows that did not agree with the Stanoarq on
view on any question; and to insist thar ma No. / coa- m
ferred with Mr.. Archbod, and that ne was aS
powerless to alter my opinion as Mr. slney yiacb aG
rnits himself to have been, would not give HUGH
comfort to my enemies.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
FISHERIES SOCIETY MEETS.
Pleased with the Fisheries Convention Be-
tween This Country and Canada.

Washington Sept. H.-That the conclusion of
convention between the United States and Great
Rritain by which the regulations of the fisheries
of the contiguous waters of this country and
Canada will be assumed by the two governments
marks distinct epoch in the history Of American
fisheries was the declaration OF the American
Fisheries Society in a resolution adopted here to-
dav at its thirty-seventh annual meeting The
convention pledges its efforts facilitate the work
of the international fishery commission appointed
under this treaty by which the fishery question
affecting the operations OF United States fisher
men on the coasts OF the British North American
provinces will be submitted to arbitration.
In another resolution the convention expressed
it's great satisfaction the attitude OF President
Roosevelt toward fish protection and preservation
as exemplifed in the appointment OF the national
conservation commission, and pledged its support
to any measures for carrying out the President $
views copy of the resolutions was forwarded
TO the President. Following the election OF officers
II was decided TO hold the meeting at the
Mammoth Hot Springs. in the Yellowstone Ma
tional Park on July L. 1909. The officers elected
were: President Dr. Tarleton II. Bean. New York:
vice-president Seymour Bowen. Michigan: record
ing secretary George F. Peabody. Wisconsin: cor
respondinE secretary. Charles @. Atkins Maine;
treasurer C. W. Willard. Westerly. r. l. Ad.
dresses were made by s. p Bartlett Quincy Ill
Samuel F. Fullerton. St Paul: John L. Leary. San
Marcos Tex: Professor Henry B. Ward Lincoln
Neb and DIR. o. T. Olsen. Grinsby England who
proposed the formation of an international fisheries
society.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
DISORDER IN MOUNT OLIvET CHURCH.
Negro Congregation Vigorously Resents Ap-
pearance Of Policemen.

There was &uch excitement in Mount Olivet Bap-
fist Church. in West SD street, last night, when
a process tried to serve an injunction on the
Rev Matthew w Gilbert. the pastor. and the presi-
don't of the board of trustees restraining the board
from placing another mortgage on the property
The Injunction finally served. with the assist
ance of the police a member of the board of
trustees amid scenes of disorder.
The opponents of the Rev. Mr.. Gilbert gathered
on the sidewalk and freely commented on the ar
bitrary action of the minister and his sympathizers
In refusing admission to the process server
Then they went around to the West 47th street sta
tion and Patrolman Brennan was sent with them
to serve the Injunction. Brennan found the church
entrance blocked with crowd of angry negroes
He called several policemen TO aid him and then
marched down the aisle with the process server.
The congregation loudly denounced the police
The women shook their umbrellas and the men were
wrought up to a high pitch of excitement. The
cooler headed prevailed. however, and service
of the legal paper finally accepted.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
DROPPED MUSIC STORE AS HE RAN
Police Chase Suspect, Who Jumps Into River,
but Is Caught by Swimmer.

A chase full of thrilling episodes that started
from I'D street and Avenue and ended in the
East River. off nth street resulted yesterday in
the capture of John Hallihan of No. 427 East 18th
street. who is locked up. charged with being
a suspicious person.
Patrolmen Driver and Mulvey. of the East 67th
street station, walking south on Avenue A
near I'D street, when they Hallihan carrying
a bundle under his arm They had been instructed
to be the lookout for Hallihan When he saw
the policemen Hallihan toward the East River
Gradually his package began to break open. and
a mandolin jewsharp. accordion. a
pair of trousers two pairs of shoes and two coats
dropped to the street. The policemen expected
piano to fall next, but only another pair of
ers dropped 10 the sidewalk.
When Haliihan reached the East River he ran
down a pier, and to the surprise of the police
men jumped from the stringpiece into the river.
bather. thinking he intended suicide. dove off a
nearby pier toward Hallihan. The
swimmer caught Hallihan and began strug-
Cling with him. Driver and Mulvey meanwhile
had found rope and life preServer. and they
threw the rope out to the bather. Hahan was
almost exhausted. and the swimmer had trou-
bic in getting the rope around him. He was
dragged to the pier and taken TO the East 9th
street station.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
STAPLETON UP In ARMS
Nay Spurn Democrats If Justice
Blackmdr Is IGNORED.

1t was rumored yesterday that Justice Luke D.
Stapleton of the Supreme Court. Brooklyn. would
refuse to Democratic ticket which fg-
nored Justice Abel E. Blackmar. but the former
said he had not circulated the story, and that 1t
must have como from Senator McCarren. Both
Justices Stapleton and Blackmar appointed
to office last year by Governor Hughes to fill "a
cancies the Supreme Court bench and their
successors are to be chosen November 3. Gov
ernor Hughes appointed Mr.. Stapleton upon the
recommendation of Senator McCarren. He de-
cided to give the place to Derpocrat because
the late Justice Abbott. Mr. Stapleton's prede-
cessor, had been Democrat.
The Republicans have determined to nominate
bipartisan ticket this fall. made up of Justices
Stapleton and Blackmar, and they asked the Dem
ocrats TO join with them in supporting the ticket
This McCarren and his followers have wish
to do. Senator McCarren is anxious to nominate
Isaac NJ. Kappers counsel of his organization as
a candidate for the Supreme Court this fall and
1t is said that he would be willing to drop Jus
tice Stapleton rather than Mr.. Kapper. Justice
Stapleton is a strong candidate having a host of
friends. and 1t is thought that McCarren will hes
1tate before refusing to recognize his wishes
1t is understood that Justice Stapleton has had
several interviews with Senator McCarren recently
and that he has urged the leader to combine with
the Republicans in nominating him and Justice
Blackmar. Certain allegations made against
Mr.. Stapleton when Governor Hughes was consid-
erng the advsability of appointing him. and it is
said that he was compelled to clear up the Difficult
ties before the Governor would act Justice Sta
pleton. it is said believes that Mr.. Kapper knew
something about the presentation of the charges
against him.
The only statement thus far from Senator McCar-
is that the Democrats will carry Kings County
easily this fall. and under such conditions it would
be foolish for them TO form combination with the
Republicans on any candidate
Both the Republican and Democratic judiciary
conventions Will be held in the County Court House
on October 3.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
RIOT ON B. r. 4. TRAIN.
Party of Thugs Annoy Passengers
-T1co arrests after Fight.

Eight ten who boarded a Bath Beacn train
for Manhattan last night at the Bay 18th street
station proceeded to make things uncomfortaois
for other passengers in the train by punching IN
derbies tearing of womens hats and acting an
disorderIy as they could Despite the efforts Of tbs
guards and conductor the train. the men, who
were apparently intoxicated. would not stop the
confusion The excitement intense when ths
cars pulled into the 36th station that the riot
whistle blown
Special officer Timothy Carey, Of the Brookiyn
Rapid Transit. jumped into the car and threatened
TO arrest the men. This only spurred them on. and
Carey called several Brooklyn Rapid Transit en-
pIoyes who mixed things up in great style. Some
body called up the Fourth avenue police station
for the reserves. but by the time they Fad ar
rived onIv two of the rioters were still fighting
They gave fictitious names and said they were
brokers The other men who were with the party
must have fed down the elevated stairs or got
away by climbing down the IL pillars Both prfs-
oners will be arraigned in the Fifth avenus court
to-day charged with disorderly conduct
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
FUSS OVER PRECEDENCE IN PARADE
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune
toi,tsb,rg Sept A.-There is dissension among
sone of Pittsburgs wealthy families who
shall take precedence in the big parade which will
he one of the features of the sesqui-centennial
celebration here next week
II has been tacity understood that place in this
,rocession which will be headed by descendants of
GENERAL Forbes William Pitt and others who had
an active part in the founding of Pttsburg, will
mark the social standing of these families in years
N come II is asserted that several have declined
m contribute unless assured that they will have
good position in the line
No direct descendants of George Washington will
he hare The only three known are said to be Mar
the washington Mrs. Anna McNuty and Miss
Elizabeth McNuty all Of Philadelphia. They have
sent regrets.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
DEMOCRATS HAVE KICK COMING.
Bryan Expects To Be Boosted into Presiden
tiaI Chair bY a Mule.

Democratic leaders now declare it is all over but
the shouting. What they were looking for was an
incentive 10 hustle They got It yesterday through
the brilliant idea Of William Jennings Bryan.
Mr.. Bryan has put up for competition among the
Democrats Of the land his prize trick mule Major
Minnamascot, which after il had been received
at Fairview, Mr.. Bryan's Lincoln estate, tried to
throw a newspaper into neighborng tree.
Mr. Bryan offers the mule to Chairman Mack of
the Democratic National Committee prize to
county which shows the greatest increase in the
Democratic vote the average of the three pre-
vious elections
Some think the idea should be elaborated and the
national committee may publish regular prize list
containing something that will appeal to those who
are not interested in live mules.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
REPUBLICAN CLUB PRAISES GOVERNOR
Pledges It's Best Efforts to Secure the Elec'
ton of State and National Tickets.

The Republican Club unanimously indorsed the
denomination Of Governor Hughes at a well at
tended meeting night. and passed the following
resolution
Resolved That the Republican Club Of the city
of New York congratulates the Republican party.
the and the nation upon the denomination OF
Governor Charles z. Hughes and pledges its best
endeaVors TO secure the election OF the state and
national tickets nominated by the Republican
party.
Governor Hughes sent a friendly letter regretting
that he could not avail himself of the invitation to
have his notification Of nomination held at the club
house as he had already accepted the arrangements
made IN Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
BOSTON WELCOMES IRISH ENJOYS
Governor Guild and Other State Officials to
Attend Dinner To-day

Boston Sept. 21.-Representatives of the stats
and city governments united to-day IN welcoming
John E Redmond NJ P. Joseph Devlin NJ p. and
John Fitzgibbou delegates from Ireland TO the na-
tionaI convention OF the United Irish League whion
opens In this city tomorrow The formal well
come on the part Of the commonwealth and nlunic-
fpaIitv was extended at dinner given by Mayor
George A. IIibbard the Irish ENJOYS. at which
Governor Guild Lieutenant Governor Draper and
other state and city officials were present.
Most OF the delegates were in the city to-day. and
II was expected that full representation OF all
the branches OF the league in this country would
he IN attendance when President Ryan calls the
gathering to order In Faneuil Hall tomorrow
morning
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
FEAR OF INSANITY CAUSES SUICIDE.
Alexander Starbuck, Once Well Known,
Takes Life in Government Building

Cincinnati Sept n.-Alexander Starbuck. aged
eghty-three years. former president OF the Cuvier
Club. of this city. and widely known as an advo-
cate OF measures for the protection OF game. shot
himself fatally In the corridor OF the government
building to-day. Although once wealthy. he had
lost all his money. in poor health and IN fear
OF insanity these being given in letters Iefs
by him as the melting causes for his suicide
one OF the notes left was dated September II and
read:
To whom 10 may
Nv old age sickness. threatened insanity-enouga
to make the tired soul seek the immortal dawn
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
PHILADELPHIA is IN STRAITS.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune ]

TBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Philadelphia Sept. 2i.-Aithoush IL has been gen
erallv known that a result or reckless extrava-
gance by gang fnancers. the municipal treasury
was almost entirely devoid OF available money,
few were prepared for the statement made to-day
bv city Treasurer Bringhurst. In letter TO Chair
man McAIster OF the Councils Finance Commit
tee MIR. Bringhurst says that the committee must
either borrow or otherwise find" the OF
ss7s ss7 to meet interest and sinking fund charges
On loans negotiated during the present year.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
PARKER TO ADDRESS LAW SCHOOL

Fordham University School Of Law will reopen
ON Thursday at p at the theatre of the Col
lege of St Francis Xavier, No 30 West 18th street
AIton r Parker will deliver the opening address
..1,la Uevelopment Of Constitutional Law" The
reo{stration at the school is % per cent higher
than at this time last year
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
TO CONTEST WILL OF JOHN B. BROWN.
Principal Bequest Was Nearly Million Dol
lars to Found School
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune. I

IBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Salem, Mass, Sept 21.-A contest of the will of
John Burnham Brown. which leaves nearly mill
ion dollars to found a educational institution
Ipswich, has been started by the heirs. He left
5000 to his brother, Harry B. Brown. of Ipswich
and $500 in trust for his brother, Allen w Brown
Robert E. Burke. OF Newburyport, has filed an
appearance for both these heirs, and petition that
Harry B Brown be appointed special administrator
The usual three grounds for the contest are given
undue influence unsound mind and improper exc
cuton.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
ALLEGED LOTTERY AGENT ARRESTED.

San Juan p r. Sept 2.-Manue Messenger. an
irnnorter of lottery tickets from Santo Domingo,
has been arrested by Peter Matheson United States
deputy collector. He has been held In 1900 bail.
The collector seized several thousand dollars
worth OF tickets and memorandum book contain
ing the names Of small vendors.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-22
BES!!!I!.&G I! Z
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sa<4.-

Price Comparison Mu1ea
Price represents the cost any article of chldens wear
oua1itv and service measure the EUorh.
Cheap goods the most erpensfUe in the end
AA -
comparison of any article of chdren's wear from
our stock with offerings of any general depart
ment store at the price, will plainly show the
everyday economy of purchasing all ch1ldren's and
infants wear at this store-the only which makes
the complete outftting of the young an exclusive
speciality.
The test of cheapness is qaaLty-not price.
Boys and Youths Clothing, Misses
and Girls Salts and dresses, Millinery,
Hats Shoes, Underwear. Hosiery.
Gtoves and furnishings, in qualities
that give highest satisfaction at
Lowest outlay of money.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-11
Nine Business Houses and
One Dwelling Were To-
tally DESTROYED.
Property Loss Estimated at
About 100000. Some of
Which is Covered by In
surance-G. F. & A. Depot
and Tarpon Warehouse
Burned.

Nine business houses, one dwelling
and large quantity of lumber were
destroyed Wednesday morning at Car
rabelle, by one of the most disastrous
fires ever to visit that place. property
loss being estimated at about S100,0l0
News of the big fire and tle destruc-
ton of valuable property was brought
to the city yesterday morning by the
coast steamer Tarpon, which arrived
from Carrabelle at an early hour yes
terday. The steamer reached Cara
belle at IL O'Clock noon, Wednesday,
just in time for the crew to see the
wharf and warehouse of the vessel
destroyed by the blaze.
The fire started in McKisselks
drug store, opposite the steamers
landing. This building, together with
the G.. F. and A. railroad freight
house, was destroyed. The loss sus-
tanned by the railroad is estimated
at $4,000 Tie fire then spreaded TO
two large stores, the postoffice build
ing a meat market south of the
freight house, which were totally
burned
The J. n. Coomb's building was
completely destroyed, in it were the
customs Office and telegraph office.
The Tarpon's city freight house,
containing a quantity of freight, was
consumed by the fire. just north of
this building were several thousand
feet of lumber and a large barge
loaded with lumber, both of which
were destroyed. This was the prop
erty OF the Franklin Lumber Com
pany On the east side of the rail
road several thousand feet of lumber,
owned by the same company. went up
in smoke.
Kilburn and Parlin's general mer-
chandise store burned to the ground,
and here the fire stopped.
One dwelling was burned and a
total of nine business houses were
entirely wiped out. This is said to be
the most disastrous fire in the history
of Carrabelle The burned district
covers an area of about a mile.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-11
NORTHCLIFFE
IN AMERICA
Head of Harnsworth Papers
in England Paying Visit
of Observation to
This Country.

New York, OFT 10.-Lord NORTH
cliffe, the head of Harmsworth Cor
porations, who owns the London
Daily Mail and thirty-five other Eng
lish publications, accompanied by
Lady Nortncliffe, his mother, Mrs.
Harmsworth and Mrs. Algernon
Douglas, (Pennant is here TO take
two months holiday and incidentally
to watch the election in November.
Personally l have come for a lit
tie holiday, TO lock on at election,
and to talk to old American friends, -
ne said Il notice tll2t some of the
American newspapers ere smaller in
size than they used 10 be and | fancy
that not even have they reached the
limit in that direction. White paper
must inevitably rise in price. Elk
travagance in the cutting down OF
forests, forest fires, and the increaed
demand for the wood Of the spruce
tree caused by the growth of news
papers all over the world, must have
only one end unless some OF your in
ventive geniuses can help the situa-
ton by discovering a substitute for
wood pulp
In my opinion many of your daily
journals must reduce their size or
increase their price in the future"