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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18

jewelry at a mock auction" asked Mr..
Untermyer.
Mr.. Lewiston was not prepared 10 an
swer He asked to have read into the
record statement prepared by his cOun-
sci. which set forth that the California
Petroleum Company was q holding com
pany and not engaged in interstate com
merce.
J. T. Peter. Of Lewisohn Brothers, testi-
fed that he assisted in conducting stock
market operations in California Petro-
leum. acting with representatives Of Hall
earten d co. and William Solomon & Co.
you arranged your sales and pur-
Chascs TO fit the situation IS to whether
the public came in or not, isn't that IT,
suggested Mr.. Untermyer.
no. we sold It as there was demand
for it on the part Of the public"
you gave out buying orders to sup
port the market" asked the lawyer.
yes" said Mr.. Peter.
And YOU gave selling orders ~ get rid
OF the stOck?'
YES"
Mr.. Peter testified that the stock was
sold when delivered on the curb before
II was listed on the Stock Exchange. The
first day on the exchange it was quoted at
%. and within the next month the capital
stock was sold three and one-half times
over
After YOU had dealt I'm this stock for a
month, can you tell us how much stock
your syndicate or pool had on hand?'
asked the lawyer.
NO / don't know
NJ H. Ever. cashier Of the Park Ma
tional Bank, said that high money rates
attracted money to New York. but he did
not iudorse the suggestion by Mr.. Inter
myer that a usury law might remedy the
situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
MOURNS Mr.. REID'S DEATH
Republican Club of 7th A. D.
Adopts Resolutions.

The Republican club OF the eth AS
sembly District, AZ a meeting held at it's
headquarters. at No. 26s Eighth avenue
last night. adopted these resolutions:
on December 10. 1912. there passed
away the Hon. Whtelaw Reid, a man
distinguished as a journalist renowned
as a publicist and eminent as states
man and diplomat
From his early manhood he had ever
eNemplihed the highest Ideals OF ster-
ling Republicanism Ills best talents
and efforts were unsparlngly given in
the service Of the party that he loved.
Ills loss i'm the maturity Of his powers
Is rreparahle.
The Republican club OF the tth As
samblv District. by this minute. gives
expression TO ITS deep sense Of loss and
expresses it's sympathy To his family
and associates.
Resolved. That this minute be spread
uDon the records of this club and that a
COPY thereof he sent ~ the press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
BLAMES DEFECTIVE FROG
Engineer Says 1t Caused Wreck
on New Haven.

Hartford. Conn, Dec. lI.-Accordms
to c. e. Elwell. engineer of the Public
Utilities Commission, the wreck of 'ho
Portland Express on the New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad near
Milford. Conn, on November 10 was
due To "a defective spring frog. Mr.. FL
well said parts of the frog had become
looscned by constant Earring and he
base plate broken. This should have
been discovered by the section fore
man. i'm Mr.. Elwelrs opinion He adj
vises that competent supervisors IN
spect the tracks.
Mr.. Elwelrs report was submitted to
the commission to-day. He strongly
recommended that frequent eXamina-
tions Of frogs and switches on the main
line be made and that the reports Of
the competent supervisors be kept on
file for constant reference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
MORGAN TO TELL
OF HIGH FINANCE
Continued from first page.

which a market was made for the Cali
fornia Petroleum stock when listed on the
exchange. There were hints Of con
tempt proceedings unless Mr. LewisOhn
answered and he was in more COM
munlcative mood to-day.
1t developed that Mr. Lewisohn used
the telephone freely last night and that
some Of his Wall street friends tried to
have him stand pat in his test Of the
committees inquisitorial powers. Wall
Street wanted test case, but Mr..
Lewiston finally declined TO be the
principle probably az the expense OF
contempt proceedings
Mr. LewiSohn placed in the record to-
day the syndicate agreement under which
the Petroleum Compauy's stock was sold,
aud the participation letters which as
signed the shares of the deal taken by
Lewiston Brothers, William Solomon q
Co. and Hallgarten q Co
You have hesitated.' said Mr. Inter
myer ito tell the committee how much OF
this stock listed on the exchange was
profit 70 yourself and your associates.
DO you regard that as your private bust
aess?"
Yes" said Mr.. Lewisohn.
But do you think that the public ought
to know how much of q stock listed on
the exchange represents the profit of
brokers' and Intermediates and how much
-epresents the real price Of the property
% the venders?'
Mr.. Lewlsohn said he thought such
knowledge might benefit the investing
public
Don't YOU know that the United States
the only country i'm the civilized world
Where il is not required to make such
Information public?' asked the lawyer
II know that there is such law In
England. ] don't know about other
countries" replied Mr. Lewisohn, who
ADDED that he would favor such a law
r. the United States as benefitng in
vestors
Don't you think the investing public
Is entitled TO price fixed by fair and
open competition I'm the market. instead
Of a price Fixed by manipulation
Yes that is right"
"Can you see any difference between
selling stocks by manipulation and selling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
u. S. APPRECIATlVE
Special Honor Recognized by
Department Of State.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE American
Embassy in London has been directed by
the Department OF State to express TO
the British government the thanks of this
government for the tribute paid to the
memory Of Whitelaw Reid by the proffer
OF "a battle cruiser 10 bring the body Of
the dead Ambassador TO the United
States
a cable dispatch was received by the
State Department to-day announcing that
Mrs Reid had accepted the proffer of the
warship. Her acceptance will be made
known 10 the British government through
the American Embassy. to which the
offer was made officials OF the State
Department feel that n high honor has
been done by Great Britain. further en-
phasiZinG the great esteem I'm which the
late Ambassador was held by the British
government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
a Conspicuous Success.

From The Albany Evening Journal
Opcnu,-s Of tho way 90 distinction i"f
any American, Of however humble birth.
If no possesses ability and energy, rs
brought 90 attention once more thION ID
review of the career OF Wmt"l1W h'il'
United States Ambassador 10 Great
Britain. whose death. ipT,suudow,d lu the
news Of last week. came yesterday. lil-
parents were poor. However. DEE was
fOrtuuat, Boz that ID relative. au .ducdl'i'
undertook a., task OF fitting him Tor
college. And good fortune attended DIS
efforts through ifc ana irousht hlu re-
ward that must have realized hIs "". Z
hopes AS scholar editor author ana
diuI,mat Ia became DISTINGUISHED. Dur
IuC nearly half century tn Was con-
-ptpu0us figure Boz American public IRE.
owing to the early maturity Of his mind.
Ills diplomatic skill and tact served
largely to make uuuor tho bonds OF
friendship between tho United States and
Great Britain. Though his death was not
uutimcly. as humanity rsCkHns. lt is cause
FOR regret. as death always is whom u
terminates az amy period Of lif, an hon
orahl. AND useful career
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
Country's Worthy Spokesman
excerpts from editorial pages OF al

From The New York Evening NoIlu.
In the death Of Whiteaw Reid AmDaas-
sador to Great Britain. the lmted otdlv9
loses from its public life a hgurC, Oh
cepuonal distinction and charm. lhIoIits",
seventy-ivc busy years as jour
war correspondent and dlplomdust ~
knew all and was a part OF much 81 NJ
best political life and thought OF ',, III.
country. As Minister to France a mn,
Der of the commission when aILai.,I
the terms of peace between the Oil5'u
States and Spain. as Special AmnassduolI
both TO the jubilee OF queen Victoria an
to the coronation OF Edward VII anu 90 a.
Ambassador to Great Britain Slhct ~,
Mr. Reid became a close ana lIlpoI ~ IN
link i'm the chain Of cordial understauui.H.5
and respect which binds the tnteq Sldle9
ever closer To what IS best IN tuioPc.
Despite the demands Of public me ne
found time 10 publish, apart from ut9
work I'm The Tribune. OF which ne was 80
long editor, "reminiscences Of the 'lNH
War historical essays and studies OF cur
rent problems. No one who knew MN
will forget the dignity courtesy ana lH
his later years Of failing health, the az
most spiritual charm Of his person ana
talk. The whole country notes WIN soI
row the passing of a man 50 worthy I"
have been its spokesman and Ampassd-
dor I'm the highest earthly courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
From Ambassador RockhlIl.

The following dispatch was received
Yesterday at the London offices Of The
Tribune from Ambassador Rockhill, in
Constantinople:
BY the death of Whitclaw Reid the
diplomatic service of the United states
loses one Of its most distinguished rep
resentatives. As Minister to France
he furthered the mutual respect in
which the two republics have long held
one another. In the conduct Of tn" re-
Iations Of our government with that Of
Great Britain his character and per
sonality have been genuine influences
in the growth of friendship and under
standing between the two English
speaking nations.
by his colleagues in the foreign ser
vice Of the nation the late AmbasSa
to the Court of St. James's will be
greatly missed. as he will be by all
those who knew his unfailing courtesy
and native kindness Of heart"
The following message was received
by The Tribune from the Austrian En-
bassy, No. IS Belgrave Square.
THE Austro- Hungarian Ambassador
regrets to be unable at this moment 10
write full appreciation Of the late
ambassador. Mr. Whtelaw Reds
death came as a great shock TO him, as
count Albert Mensdorff had for many
years been deeply and respectfully at
tached To his eminent American col
league. whom he was proud to be able
To look upon as a close personal friend,
and from whom he received nothing
but kindness and proofs of good ana
friendly feeling
The following was received from
Marquis Imperiali, Italian Ambassador
in London
The lamented death of Mr.. White
law Reid has caused me profound grief.
had the honor and pleasure Of being
acquainted with him since the year
1889, and have always been a great adj
mirer Of him, in Paris. i'm New York
and latterly i'm London. where it had
been my privilege TO become his col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
typical Of the Country.

From The Waterbury American
The death of Whitc.aW Reid removes a a
man Whose, career was representative OF
trilricar succ.s-. OF an exceptional sue
cess because il was many sided MF. l.eld
proved himself not only great 'aUoi
iut as well a big business man. "a PoH-
ticiau and a diplomat ANA man "I inc
world lie started with nothing but an
education and owed tn. place he secured
10 industry. ability and shrc"dness. lie
did good work for his country hoih DO ta9
chair Of the editor. bon active politics. .dH"
twice as Ambassador abroad. orc, az
Paris and for "a number OF years now at
London Had there been ans Serious
cause o.. difference between Great br.iaiH
ana the United States. prohdlF no. better
man than Nh Reid could have filed inc
post Of Ambassador 60 uphold inc c.hl'H-
iiou Of his country with knowledge OF
what could be done and tact 90 do IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
INSPECTOR M'CLUSKY
SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS
For Years He Was One of the
Most Picturesque Members
of City Police Force.
HIS UPS AND DOWNS MANY
Devery Didn't Like His Ways
and Gave Him Sobriquet OF
"Chesty George, Which
Chung Through Life.

George W. McCmsky. police inspector
of the 18th Inspection District died last
night in his home. No. 223 West 10Th
street, from progressive pernicious ane-
mia from which ne had been suffering for
months. Inspector McCusky was in his
Grty-soooul year. and had been connected
with the Police Department for thirty
wears.
lie obtained sick leave on September
70. when he was thoroughly examined
by Dr. Charles r. Nammack. police sur
gcon and his family physician DIR. Nam
mack found me was suffering from pro
grossfyc pcrnicious anTmi3, an unusual
form of auuma, which results In the
breaking down Of the blood-making or
gans of the heart and the dimuniton OF
the number Of red corpuscIes In the
blood
At the inspectors bedside during lis
last hours were his three sisters, Miss
Ida Mccmsky, Miss Margaret McCiusHy
and Mrs. Mary Patton of Brooklyn. In
spcctor McCmsky's unmarried sisters
lived with him at the West 10th street
address.
Tho funeral will be held tomorrow
morning az the Church OF the Blessed
Sacrament. 1Ist street and Broadway
REQUIEM mass will ho said hy Father
Matthew Taylor Tho services will be
private. The burial viii Doe i'm Calvary
Cemetery.
G.org, ". MaClusky has undoubtedly
had tine most picturesque and varied ca
rccr Of any man who ever became con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
From His Native State.

From The Dayton COhio) Journal
II IS probably as a journalist that NHtil,
is remembered Mindful ever of his own
early struggles 90 win ioothoid in his
struggles while editing The Nclla N'".
and afterward acting as columbus cor
respondent OF "Thc Cincinnati Tiz' ,i''
when hr became first managing editor
and later editor iu chief and owner or
'rha Ncw-York Tribune. be was ever
ready with sympathetic counsel ana u'ip
TO ambitious young newspaper mon ~
probably no cNagg"ratiou 10 say w.
hundreds OF mon i'm ucwspapcidom VINO
gratefully attribute the beginnings oil
their success to Whtclaw E',a slni'a,
thy and cuapurag cement 900 lh'f Gun
DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
CLUBS SYMPATHY.

At the meeting Of the National CALI
fornia CLUB at the Waldorf yesterday
Mrs. Thomas j. Vivian. the president,
spoke OF the death Of Whitelaw Reid. and
called attention 10 the fact that Mrs.
Reid was an honorary member Of the
club. a resolution was passed authoriz-
ing the president to send an expression Of
the clubs sympathy to Mrs Reid
musical programme was the feature OF
the meeting. 10 which the following con.
tributed: Mrs. Grace Davis, Mrs. Wallace
W Briggs, Mrs. Milton V. snyder. Mrs
Robert Luddington, Mrs. Louise W. But
Ter and Harry oliver Hirt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
Diplomat and Scholar.

prom Tho IIUY IIINVS.
The late Ambassador was diplomat
and a scholar He was q scholarly diplo-
mat. and into scholarship hc brought
those qualities Of tact and refined dis
cernment which aptly apply the lesson u
Tho need. But he was more than dipi0-
mat and scholar. He was an American
who loved his country and had faith In
its mission. because he understood. az
only a man accustomed 20 high issues
can understand tho Importance Of the
American position. the excellence of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
Enoland's Appreciation.
.rom - mo OLserNor.

From The tica observer.
The death Of Mr. Reid is loss to holn
countries. Under his iucumbency many
of the diplomatic differences mat had
long persisted have been swept dT't W.,
Ills record i'm that Office is and will long
remain a notable one. This fact IS As
fully appreciated in England as II - IN
this country. as the warm expressions o,
the English newspapers TESTIFY. IL WI,
he mo- easy task To find the man as Wei
qualified i'm every respect for the ardu-
Gus and delicate duties OF Ambassador as
WAC Mir Epid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
FUNERAL WARSH|P
READY FOR VOYAGE
Continued from Hrst page.

structions to print the truth. with his
rider, 'if YOU can't get the truth. don't
print anything
The Society o. American Women in
London sent their condolences ana a
gerbe Of flowers TO Mrs Reid ycstcr-
day The American Society the Pill
grlms and the Society Of American
Women in London win al be officially
represented at the memorial service on
Friday.
Messages Of sympathy and condo
lence continue TO be received IN nun
dreds at Dorchester House. Among
those 10 hand yesterday were tributes
from the Viceroy of India and Lady
Harding. the Duke and Duchess OF
COnnaught. Prince Arthur of Con-
naught. Mr.. and Mrs Woodrow Wilson
and Lord ROsebeTy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
Mr.. REID'SLOSS MOURNED
BY FELLOW CRAFTSMEN

From far and wide Of fellow newspaper men 10 w
and memory Of Ambassador Appreciation OF his ennne' 40
ast and his ppbc service general and generous showing "e
svnpahv Of newspaper in the loss that the
t b.v. sustained One glowngly OF him worthy
30 bic native land another touches his sturdy AmericanSr' sun
refer 70 his unbleshd all the relations OF h 90 runs ~
cormen-he epitaph-o worker for his country foho""e '
,,4s o, editorial pages of ali shades of political opinion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
History's Verdict.

From The New Haven Journal-1ourior
The country loses one Of It's foremost
citizens by the death of MI Reid. the
government one of It's most rcsOurc'lu.
End influential diplomats. the world of
letters "A man of varied cultivation ana
the newspaper field one Of it's most brill
liant representatives. History viii assign
him an honorable position in its dis
~ mi ma TIM lnENa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
international Grief.

From The Pittsburgh Post
v.l,,tolar Reid has been "a prominent
CON- I'm public life for more than "a gen
nTstiop and uc died i'm the iulness OF
Years and Of houOrs. II IS unloIlundd
f61f he suffered "a brea kdoWh Whlch
ended his life al time whcn uel I,c'l.'',
question is pending between
tLis countI.v and Great Britain. Ambds-
s .,,i Rtid proved am able and influential
~.,,rrneentatiyc AT the court Of ST. James $,
and mis- death will bee sincerely reBItt'eu
go, both side. Of the ocean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
Loss TO the Profession.

From The Buffalo Evening News.
They who arc Of his own profession
feel more deeply the loss OF on" VINO
was AT once an ornament, leader aga
an index Of tho heights % which ability,
diligence and conscience can carry the
responsible head Of a great newspaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
An American Gentleman.
ON The baltimore American.

From The Baltimore American.
Ambassador Reid was a true American
Gentleman. an ardent HcEHblicdn. strong
advocate Of the soundest policies ol ma
tional government an able Journalist
Diplomat who will hold hlEh rank among
Siatinruisbed Americans who have repre-
scented the United States at the EnsliSh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18

American plan Of government ana I, ne
V (lia,ica "a defend with efficiency and
Nth fit}' i Perseverance those PRINCIPLES which
statesmen who have been able To la. Ef
their places with the best that the "oI'"
has known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
COST OF TITANIC INQUIRY.

London. Dec. 1.-THE Board of Trade
inquiry into the Titanic disaster cost SOL
l55. according To a report issued by the
President of the Board Of Trade this
evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
B. Altnta1t & On.

LAMPS AND LAMP SHADES
in an unusually attractive variety, suggest
ing acceptable Christmas gifts, are being
shown at very moderate prices
Lamp and Candle Shades made to order in
B. Altman & Co.'S own workroOms.
gtfih Aurnus, 34tl unh 18th Strrrts, Nfu qnrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-18
Future Inspiring.

He was optimistic of the future. He
said America had seen visions and had
realized some Of them. and again had
lost herself i'm the mist, but now she
was lifting her head into the light and
seeing things clearer end better
He then referred To- the task Of fill
ing offices, one that he did not relish,
and added.
But the task ahead of me. 50 far as
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-11-22

Miss Cora Redmon. who was taken
To 81. Joseph. last week. was operated
on AZ the Sisters Hospital there on
Friday. Her many friends here are
glad 10 note that her improvement
continues and all hope that she viii
soon he restored to health. Miss
Rcdmon had also just gone through a
severe spell Of typhoid when She was
taken with an affection Of a different
form. Craig Leader.
ElderC. r. McCallon. pastor Of the
Christian church. rendered his rcsig.
nation. sunday. lie intends taking
up lecture work and his resignat ion
will take effect the first Of the year
lie las been here three years and has
been strenuous worker and an able
minister. and Is yet a young man,
with the brightes, Of outlook and Is
sarc to he one Of the coming factors
IN the religious world and service to
mankind. savannah Reporter. Elder
McCallon was IN charge Of the Oregon
Christian church during inoi.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-11-22

The Chrysanthemum show will
be held Thursday, Friday and Salur-
day, Nov. ~, - and %. In connec.
ton with the show, the ladies viii
have a plant SALE. Season tickets,
- cents; single admission, ~ cents.
Master Max Frye reached his first
mile post Monday Of this week, and
he invited his little friends and their
mammas To come and spend few
hours with him and his best friend.
They came In goodly numbers, and a
most enjoyably afternoon was had,
The feature was a guessing contest as
to MaX's weigh, Mrs. Edith kaucher
coming within half a pound. Her
guess was % pounds: the scales said
he weighed a34 pounds, and she took
home with her box of candy. Each
of the little ones drew a lamb from
the cake. which was lighted up with
the single one.year candle. Dainty
refreshments were served, and then
the guests went home and viii wait
for the next ones first mile post TO
be reached.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-11-22

Work puzzle Oh page eight and
win prize.
Mrs. John Stith and children are
visiting relatives and friends In ON.
aha.
For Saie--A few male Poland.
China pigs. Call on, or address 7. q.
kreck, Oregon, Mo.
Will Kee went up and visited
with his daughter. Mrs. viii Clark
of Mound City. last week.
DIR. whitsell, eye and ear special.
list: Sc corner 9Th and Edmond. st.
Joseph. Both Phones. 9l3.
Mrs. Setta Philbrick. Of 81. 10.
scph. Is visiting relatives. and her
granddaughter. Eloise philbrick.
robert Frye and wife and Max.
visited for couple Of days. last
week, With his sister. Mrs. Il. W.
Meyer. of Mound City.
r. G.. Morgan and Wife are in
Kansas City. where they will likely
spend the winter with their daugl.-
ter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. i. W.
llill,
Harry Johnston came up from
Kansas city and spent saturday and
SUNDAY with his wife and rcla.
tivcs and friends. He i looking well
and has about recovered.
"A fur scarf VAS found last week
near the ll.adlry farm. Finder cal,
have same on idrnl iiiratiOn 10y Him
for same ~ CAROLS cafe. and lcay
ing ~ cents for this notice.
Now that the election l. over ",
can again give our undivided aitcn
ton 10 such profound Problems ~
why do girls yigglc and women sill
persist IN getting oil Of ears back
ward
4. l.. Hrodhcck las resigned %
/ teacher Of ilc Sha'lcr school, an,
Mrs. Lizzie Thornlill has been clio
SEN 10 I'LL tie vacancy. The >rhoo
was closed for two weeks, p'ndin)
: the resignation Of Mr.. l.rpdherk.