The evening world. Newspaper, July 18, 1911, Page 16

TE ( Pa a OES CONGRESSMEN G0 A-GUNNING HERE FOR SUGAR EAR RAD Committee Hunts for“*Million- aire Thieves Wha Daily, Stole From Government THOMAS ON THE-STAND. Chairman of Trust’s Board of Directors Tells How Its Capital Grew. Menfoers of the Congressional Com- mittes, which ts investigating the Sugar Trost to-day, began their hunt in New York for “millionaire thieves, who dally mole from the Government.” The quot+ ed language ts not made from the sen- sationallsn of the day—it is offctal. The committer, which began opera- tions at 10 o'clock A. M. at Room No. 70 in the Custom House, ts known as the Hardwick Committee, for Repre- sentative Hardwick of Georgia, ®uh, in ifm chairman. ‘The committee will be) here several days, but hereafter it wtll hold Its seastons in Room No. 124, Post. | OMer Building Technicaily, the committee ts charged | to inquire: vr ‘The Trust restricts or destroys competition among manufacturers oF refiners of angar, and, wr ‘The Trust increases the price refined sugar to the consumer, G@ecreases the price of sugar cane | or mugar beets to the producers thereof. Washington B. ‘Thomas, ch'st local force of the Sugar Trust, was first called an a witness. He began his testimony by saying that Board of Directors of t Sugar Refining Company. ing that office he had been secretary, treasurer and president of the Trust. Ho ead that his father, Joseph B, ‘Thomas, had sold the Standard Sugar Refinery of Baston to the Trust tn 1887, when he came to the Trust as an officer. His father's plant had e@ capacity of 5.000 barrels a day. Mr. Thomas said he became @ director of the Trust in ‘1898, two yeare efter ite gormation. HOW S8UG/ ~ TRUST CAPITAL MOUNTED TO 90,000,000. He said that the cagttal of the Trust ‘was 350,000,000 when {t wae formed, was raised to $76,000,000 when the Philadel- phia plant was bought amd to $90,000,000 when it added the beet sugar feature. ‘Mr. Thomas immediately qualified his temimony by saying that he wanted none of his evidence to be taken as @ reflection upon the methode of the late H. O, Havemeyer in Bis work of increasing and extending the business. “But it is @ fact Chat it was his policy not to make public any of his business acts, Was it not?” asked Mr. Hardwick. “Yes,"" suid the witness, ‘The witnens said that the Trust tuned {te four Philadelphia plants into one plant. Q. How many refineries 414 the oom- pany buy in Boston? A. Five, Q. Is it not @ fact that it cloned all of them except one? A: At frat there were five. Two were closed first and then another and finally the basis of mn was made one plant with an- eld an @ reserve plant. Mr. Hardwick anked Mr, ‘Thomas {f the Board of Directors of the Ameri. | can Refining Company had not in 1898, | by resolution, authorized H. 0, Yav meyer, Charles Kemp and W, RB, ‘Thomas to fix the prices of sugar and to buy all possible independent planta, The witness said that the resolution had deen passed, but that he did not think any action under it. ASKS ABOUT THE FIGHTS WITH THE RIVAL COMPANIES, Q. What de you know of the ereat sugar fight that began between the American Sugar Refining Company and the Calffornia Spreckels people? A. Prac- tieally nothing. Q. Do you know the terms upon which the fight ended? A. They just got tired spending money fighting and quit, Q. But they did get together to the extent of the American buying one-half of all that Spreckels owned, didn’t they? A. 1 believe that is true. Q. What was the cause of the fight with the Arbuckles? A. ‘The Arbuckles wished to get a discount upon the sugar vaed in their coffee business and Mr, Mavemeyer would not allow it Q. Mi been any war since the American Sugar Refining Company went out of the coffee business? A. It could best be described as “armed neu- trality,” the relations now existing with the Arbuckles Q. But they do follow your prices? ALT believe they do, BIG TRUST HOLDS UMBRELLA OVER THE LITTLE FELLOWS. Mr. ‘Thomas coined a new Trust phrase when he was usked what were had been taken his relations with the Federal Refining, Company "Oh, we over them,” he said Chairman Hardwick asked him to ex- atmply plain the umbrella Mr abit of was the into Thomas said that st er concerns to get ding p thom. Se added the edmis Federal usually followed fon + hold the umbrella on the board that Havemeyer ever dominated or kept from exercising his free will as an oMfcer? “1 do not,” said Mr. Thomas Thia question wae aimed at the ren-| eral line of excuse offered by omMelal that all of the committed by If. 0. Havemeyer 1s naw dead, and the representative wanted to show the active participation of the living the Trust. past oMeers w ATTACKING FORCE OF BATTLESHIPS AT NEW YORK'S DOOR Offensive and Defense Fleets Line Up at Entrance to Sound for Big War Game. WATCH HIM, RT, Juty The most extensive war game that hes been played on this part of the Adantic coant in nine years will be dectared at mid- night to-night, and for forty-eight hours and probably fight for the poasension of the eantern entrance to dong Ialand found, or what has coma to be known as New York's “backdoor.” The game will be played principally elght coastline States, sine, Marra- chunetts, Rhode Inland, Connecticut, New York, Now Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, and also from the District of Columbia, while Aastatant Gecretary of the Novy Winthrop Beok- man will watch the play from the np tleahips of the North Atlantic fleat, which has been assembling at Provincetown, is to penetrate a defensive line drawn from Montauk Point, through Block Gay Head, at the southwestern ex- tremity of Martha's Vineyard, The defending “Red” fleet ts com- posed of crutsera and torpedo boa’ and one of the most formidable sq rons of submarines that h 23rd Street FURNITURE DEPT’S. Twin Bedsteads. 23rd Street 23rd Street with Cluny Lace. models and sizes. lining and pockets. inches. SOROSIS SHOES. ett took up the what were the American Com: & Gra Tule Gtaliaiicians tar Thomas. "We carry an Q. 7 Hbution to keer apt advertiee beet A. There who f favor se the atc t who favor # high| tariff want 1 Mr. K 4 hand at the exam! mation he afternoon session. you know,” be asked, ‘of any man Women's and ” tin, Velvet, THE EVENING WORLD, the Trust| thereafter two equadrons will manoeuvre for the benefit of the amateur tara of Island to No Man's Land, six miles off ever Lingerie Dresses, ‘TRUNK DEPARTMENTS. Trunks of the best manufacture. | SEMI-ANNUAL Low Cut most fashionable Suede, Glazed and Dull Kid, fought an enemy—sham or real—tn American waters, The weather off here to-day Evons the attacking fee hung like a over Block ina Sound and extended weil to the east 1 Reporis from Gardiner'’s Bay, ing forces have heen saxembling for to the effect that tt were on thelr respective ships and that the fleet of submarines t the Grayling, ‘ on, Snapper, Stingray had left Newport and the rendezvou and would py earl tw would « spend tle greater part of the next tw dave prowling off Block Island f the attacking feet, while the ‘ s will estan y line of defense, The battle will be fought without the ald of Wireless telegraghy, whte the naval militta men will be dlstritited among the veasels of bot! the Blue and the Red fleets Unitke the war game off the south: eastern New England coast nine years ago, the contest this year 4s confined to the navy, and the army forts will remain silent. eeeettie oeeieiend ANOTHER U. S. WARSHIP WILL BE RUSHED TO HAYTI. American Interests Threatened by! Revolt and Consul Calls for Additional Protection, WASHINGTON, ame i AN INP IR —— TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1911. Immediately behind her came | sparrows which had forced its way out/down the pler; stewards and longshore- Nt. Matthews, Both carried | of the cage held by Mrs, Menken flew|men sprawied over one another as they row, told the reperters that she had purchased four of the little birds and ners. Mra. ©. » SPARROW LEADS MERRY CHASE ON Jeagex containing Krench sparrows, |toward the rattars. ran from different directions and | Mrs. Matthew her travelling com | Which, unlike the English variety, have| Every man in the pler dropped his Job | stumbled. weher the Geman ‘palreneas pd voices, Inspectors ceased to Inspect, stewards| A bewhiskered personage who goes | Count wd ARy sparrows eounded | to etew, reporters to report and greeters down to meet the ships to « ain to id welcome to thelr the lends, while all | clusive news itém attempted to direct on the North | y a fair | hands, from Deputy Collector to tone | the pursult, but his voice was lost in | vay with | shorent started In @ mad chase after|the gales of !aughter on the part of| | the Custom House tn-| the row which swooped down close|those who had tarricd to watch the | A 6 ined thelr Ix from the|to thelr heads and then darted out of | chase, tn . nks under aus-|readh, Burlap bags and handkerchieta| Finalily the inevitgble small boy For Infants and Children.” . | picton and turned siniling eyes toward [and newspapers were transformed into|Jumped into the arena, armed with « white handkerchief. | The Kind You Havo a Bought With one bound In Sho air he had enmeshed the sp the Buddeniy above the sing cage impromptu nets and the sparrow led {ts Hawn we WANING OF the: Serene lone Hestercal oub pte dt dhe ele tha tom a merry dance up and down trow, and he hastily restored it to Bears tho bch es ph gh Ratha Abas ded another and} htt Menken, whose distress had stirred the| Signature pringessin Cecilie to-day came Mrs. |tpen, far above the heads of the crowa| clderig gentiomen, with | manners, whose diate -. lar Js h, Stanwood Menken, whose hushand infon the pler, the whir of wings and a dunatenties Rowtng to the breege, lost) Mrs. Menken, having first attended to| if : one of Liev ©. Griscom'n law part lfoyous paean to liberty, as one of the | their high hats as they puffed up and! to the secure Incarceration of the spar. ! To-Morrow’ $ Incomparable Underprice Array From Clark's 0.N.T. Darn- ' ing Cotton S- thread; ack, $3 Pure Silk Parasols 1, July 1—At the re-| | quest of American Mister Furnise at Reduced for Actuaily, w Port au Prince, the tinited States will | nend another munbont to Haytian waters Gavies s to protect Americans and their interests, uy to ~ ‘ . now seriously threatened by the revo- | pci lactate se, of. \ lution against President Si ‘The sec- Siete SMES duel ales ond, warship will go to 2 Vince, Zenuine Pongees and white the capital, The gunboat Petrel is al- Ls pa nons ut: ar a ready at Port Liberte, on the north) haped, §, ol ribs; ¢, } fancy | oF p wood i ‘TH * eitie: al tormnery #3 Wes T es STREET Af the Navy Department has no sel in Latin American waters now avatl- at Port au Prince, the able for dut gunboat Des Mojnes, at Boston, under orders to aail for the West probably will be rushed to the Haytian | Capital. ——_ ' MUTUAL RESERVE LIFE Loses. ‘The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in a decision filed to-day af- firms the final decree in the case of Robinson and Reuben O. Sco- ville against the Mutual Reserve Life Jamea ©. Insurance Company. ‘The decree provides for the distrib: tion of the funds of the defendant ce poration, which 1s Insolvent, several clatmants JAMES MCGREERY & CO. 34th Street In Both Stores, Semi-Annual Sale Continued. On Tuesday, Suite in White Enamel,—trimmed in Blue or Rose, or satin walnut finish. Bureau, Chiffonier, Toilet ‘Table, Cheval Mirror and July the 18th, 125.00 per suite former price 178.00 34th Street JAMES McCREERY & CO. 34th Street , On Wednesday, July the roth ‘ WOMEN’S DRESSES. In Both Stores, elaborately trimmed 13-75 Dresses in an assortment of colors and a variety of materials, including Lawn, Swiss, Gingham and Chambray. 2.95, 4.50 and 6.50 In Both Stores, Various 7.25 to 15.50 value 8.75 to 19.50 Saddler Sewn Cowhide Bags with leather Sizes 16, and 18 4.75 value 5.50 to 6,00 7 Thermos BKottles, various models....... 1.00 to 7.00 In Both Stores, SALE the latest Made of Shoes in models. fan Russia Calf and Patent Leather. 23rd Street 2.95 and 3.75 per pair former price 4.00 to 7,00 JAMES McGREERY & CO. 34th Street among Misses’ and Juniors’ Event: Women’ $e = \ A tremendous merchan- dising effort brings you double and triple value for your dollars. The most remarkable dress sale in the memory Every Woman Will Need One of These Wash Skirts and 98c is a wonderfully low price for such a worthy garment Suits at 1.98 An_unequailed handsome tested-f. Mohair They are n ing new sty and pra mers; trim some plaid @round the ne rows on sleev Cholce Tub Skirt from linon, pi vs of Gamal” ante Cj Sale pr del, finished f 1] le pr i tutions ena of retail events. to = mor Poredy, The Sol. Boys tvePt iece Dresses easily and well worth $2 and $3 each. The most fascinating of the prettiest Summer styles. All the latest new, crisp, refreshing wash. fabrics— made well and roomy in every possible size. A SCORE OF DAINTY MODELS, only one of which we illustrate. There are strikingly pretty lawns in the deep bor- dered effects on skirts and bodice, lace trimmed yoke and sleeves, kimono sleeves, turnback cuffs and piping; others in mercerized foulard fabrics; all white linge- ries with neat lace insertings; plaited skirts; full width; all es for ladies 32 to 44 bust, v and 14 to 18 year Misses, on sale This Dress at $1 and 20 Other Pretty Models. at $1.00. No Mail Orders. ors, tan, white and'navy; lengths are 36° to 45 ches, and bands 22 to 42; to-mor- row at (No mail orders) $10,$12 &$15Sam- ple Pongee Silk Coats at $5.98 The handsomest lot of coats you could possibly want at any price. Rich contrasting silk col- lars and cuffs — unusually large revers —- embroidered silk trim- mings—heavy quality pongce body —on sale to-morrow while quan- tity (only 35) lasts at $5.98. Bathing Suits Extra quality, plain navy stripe on skirt of shirt Men’ Extra qu a * Oe “50 Bathing Suits, 84 Lor ORDERS rRomer LY Finzep y construc teel fran metal cor- russ hinges to 24 in. usually 1 MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY rin Special Cloyer Prices Linoleum Pure XXX 9u*!- Cork Linoleum, 35¢ A price Tadicall y below regular, with no limitations as to quantity; no remnants, no seconds, 35 An Amazing Price Lowering in this Sale of Women’s Bench-made Pumps Mand turned high ciass footwear; ALL SATIN, Dull Gun Metal or Patent Colt Leathers; every pair lined through to back with NO-SLIP leat! (so pumps will not covered or all loa vamps, large cord $3.50 and $4. 81 Extraordinary WaistNews White Lawn and Colored Em- broidered Waists Shown in a number of pretty styles; trimmed with col- ored embroidery or but only for “Clover” Palas square yard, norrow at Val. laces; valued En lish _Enamelled No. 1 Qualit at" 85c;to-mor- Se | Tow at. oor Vilclot! ny oC In ail widths; choice of tile, floral or geometrical patterns; 22! awerta Waists, Formerly $2.50, Now $1.49 sold elsewhere at 39¢; for this sale, at, Shown in many pretty styles; elaborately trimmed front, ‘back and Regie sleeves; shown in high or low, egular jual ity Inlaid Linoleum round or square necks $1 Percale House Dresses, 79c A lot of new, fresh goods; made from fine quality percale, extra full, and shown in figured or striped effects on light 9 at 59 Sq. Yd. In rich parquet floor and gran- ite patterns, two yards wide, with extended through to bac!; or dark grounds; high color Cs so, necks; to-mor Boys’ and Girls’ Barefoot Sandals two buckles; cut full; heavy |oather to-morrow, $4. : ; : 7 + 12 year sizes for boys and gi reg Hl I ‘Si “Embroidered Waists, Like Cut vue WOMEN'S WHITE CANYAS ANKLE Woweses. AROBEI Wn ep p PUMPS: ALSO FB CANVAS Formerly $2, Now $1 Ci Shown in high or low necks; elaborately trimmed’ with Cluny lace and silk embroidered square trimmed; toemorrow at AIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED wa PUMP girls and In wthe AIL ORDERS PROMPTLY PILGED__ iece Mission Suite, 7. 50 reg 8 or Venice lace 33% to 66% es SAVINGS - Telescope Duplex Coucs 1/3. $25, Royal ones Rugs Goo. is ine ta oh kar ene siz trace oxi footy allen uy ished; reduced from $120 tor Clover Sale only to $7.50, $12.95 3-Piece Bed Outfit, 6.98 _ $17. 50 (axi2) i perial Brussels FS $10.75 Like cut; steel bed, extended too’ ele Rugs in the rail, all steel r cod spring good mattress; r Sale, Smyrna Belen i Cotton Finest Qual s Japancse | A|Wool Bruss els Carns and Wool € Matting [Shown ta many —prote = Hl maversinia; 40 yards to the| alten hautang ee Mattresses A tckings to-morrow. 4.98)