Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25

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more people"
This attitude he emphasized through
out his talk on railroad matters. leaving
the Inference that he contemplated Inn
provementS rather than increased dtyf-
dends. In this connection the action of
the directors of the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific railroads yesterday is
significant Both met. but declared only
the regular dividends.
Touching on his railroads in Mexico,
Mr.. Hartman said he had no immediate
improvements in mind-at any rate not
until new equipment was needed. AT
this point his attention was directed to a
recent magazine article which said there
was raid in the west against him be-
cause Of the high short-haul rates.
''It is alleged that you exact more to
haul from New York to Salt Lake City
than from New York to San Francisco,
some one suggested.
Giving Public It's Moneys Worth.
II don't want to go into rates at this
time,' was the brief reply. my method
is to serve the public and have them get
what they pay for. It is like buying a
new suit of clothes-you want to get the
most for your money. The public gets
it's moneys worth. I give them the best
equipment, the best track and regular
time
The interview came to an end only at
Mr.. Hartman protested that he could
talk without limit SO long as the subject
was railroads. the judge pleaded, and
finally brought the talk to a close.
well, if there isn't anything else just
now" Mr.. Hartman said ''perhaps it is
better that you excuse me for while.
| expect to eat dinner in my new dining
room at Arden tonight"
But as the newspaper men withdrew,
one turned and fired parting question.
selecting
let the matter of dress count for any
thing?" he was asked.
1T is all in the shape Of their heads" "
was Mr.. Harriman's laughing reply. With
this he sank back on the couch and the
interview was at an end.
Mrs. Hartman, the f1nancier's wife;
the Misses Mary and Carol Hartman.
daughters, and Roland. son. accompanied
him to and returned with him today from
Europe. The voyage was unpleasant. 1t
was not until yesterday afternoon that
the cold. wet fog lifted from the sea and
gave the passengers on the steamer an
opportunity to see Mr.. Hartman. Be
fore that he had remained constantly in
the imperial suite, where he rested quietly
and engaged in his wakeful hours In con-
versation with his wife and family. Some
times he played cards. but most of the
time he reclined on his bed. He did not
but listened to the music from his state
room.
The weather cleared at sea yesterday.
and shortly after 4 o'clock Mr.. Hartman
came on deck. Wrapped in a great coat.
with his wrists muffled so that no chill
ing breeze could reach his arms. he sat
for nearly three hours near the steamer s
rail. Once he walked to the other side
Of the ship to view the sunset.
Pleased With Reception.
lie was visibly pleased with his recep-
ton down the bay by friends and mem
bers of his family who came down to
greet him. Though obviously weak,
he made 1t point to shake hands with
all those who greeted him. and his big
eyes beamed through the large spectacles
In answer to their well wishes for his
Improvement in health.
DIR. William Gordon Lyle of New York.
Mr.. Harriman'S physician, who came over
on the steamer. said that the family. de-
sired him to make no statement regarding
Mr.. Harrimans condition.
Naturally the cure in Austria weak
ened him, and the German food did not
agree with him. said DR.. Lyle. Mr..
Hartman wanted to come home. think
ing he would improve faster at Arden"
Judge Lovett met his chief at quaran-
tine. Two tugs, FL Toro and Ell Amigo
the bay to meet the liner. On Ell Toro
we're Carl Jungen. general manager of
the Southern Pacific steamship line; Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Gerry. jr., j. S. Town
send, Robert Goelet and Charles G. Teg-
ethoff, Mr.. Harriman's private secretary.
On the other were Judge Lovett and
various directors of the Union Pacific
and the Southern Pacific. It was said
that Mr.. Hartman had sent wireless
message asking them to meet him.
Everybody expected that the f1nancier
would leave the ship and board one of
the tugs at quarantine, and all eyes were
centered for nearly half an hour on the
lowered companionway that led from the
however. had decided that he would COM
plete the trip on the liner. AS the tugs
stood by he was seen standing on deck,
smiling at those below. When he was
espied by reporter cheers ,s bro. broke out
II feel first rate" he called down in
feeble tones to the reporters. You have
given US warm welcome" With this he
turned and walked slowly to steamer
chair and sank back to rest. In few
minutes he made his way to his state
room, where he lay down. He did not
appear again until the Kaiser locked.
and then he did not leave the steamer
until all the other passengers had disem-
barked. His secretary. Mr.. Tegethoff.
sought to assist him down the precipi-
tous gangway, but by chance Mr.. Teget-
hoff slipped. He quickly recovered him.
self, and Mr.. Hartman grasped his arm,
and. holding firmly to the rail. de-
scended.
Despite Mr.. Harriman's apparent weak
ness, his friends all speak op.imistically
of his condition. AS he ate luncheon,
when the liner first came into quarantine.
it was necessary for him to rest his
head and shoulders against a pillow.
His walk is slow and his weakness was
apparent when he sat down to rest on
his brief walk to his private car after
leaving the tug.
MR.. HARTMAN AT ARDEN.