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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
CROKER ROASTS TOM PLAT
Latter's Firm the Root of All
Evil In New York City.
TAMNANY CHEF AGAIN TEsTIFEs
Porslstsntly Refuses to Talk Of His EinsD.
eisl Circumstances or Tell Of Hls
Perponal AiRhirs,

New YORK. April 17.-Mr. Meyer,
the partner Of Richard Croker, was the
first witness Of importance in the
Mszet investigation. u.
Mr.. Meyer replied to questions re-
garding his real estate auction business
but impaired no information regarding
his judicial sales additional to what
was already brought out. He did not,
he said, take Mr.. Croker into partner
ship to get tho benefit Of the latter's
reputation and influence, but ito get
satisfaction out Of q certain party that
1had little grudge against"
Mr.. Meyer admitted that Mr.. Croker
had him appointed" to tho dock board
but corrected himself by saying he was
appointed by Mayor Van Wyck. q. &.
He had bought stock Of the Consoli.
dated Ice company, while member Of
the dock board, but refused to 20 into
details regarding that transaction on
the ground that it was his private bust
ness. There were several sharp pas
sages between Mr.. Moss and MI. Meyer.
Would Forfeit Liberty and Fortune.
Mr.. Meyer was excused and Mr..
Croker was called to the witness stand.
Mr.. Moss recalled the assertion made
Mr.. Croker that if, it should be proven
that he had ever received any dishonest
money from the city, he would allow his
right arm to be cut of.
''Are you willing to make the PROPOSE
ton that if dishonorable money or dis
honorable transactions are laid at your
door, you will part with your fortune
and part with your iberty9' asked Mr..
Moss.
eyes," said Mr.. Croker.
"That is more to the point and more
to the purpose" replied Mr.. Moss.
Mr.. Croker declined to talk regarding
his financial circumstances, when he re-
turned from Europe in 1897. It was, he
said, his personal affairs. The same
reason was given for refusing to answer
the question if he had given his son
Frank 81, 900 to go into the Roebling
Construction company.
while my son has been in the Roeb-
ling company" Mr.. Croker added, ''it
has never received a contract from the
city; so that it, does not concern this
committee at all.
Platt's Firm tho Root of Evil.
"Go on and examine Mr.. Platt's firm"
Mr.. Croker said, hotly, land find out
what his boys are in, if you want to be
honest. You go and examine the people
who brought you here to examine US.
That is the gentleman-Mr. Platt-who
puts you here to examine us. You go
and examine his firm. They are at the
foundation of all the corruption in this
city. say that there is more corrup-
ton in that firm than anywhere else.
You go and examine that firm, now, to
be fair, and bring their books here"
Mr.. Moss said the matter Mr.. Croker
had spoken Of was in no way concerned
with the local government. -.....
''You make that matter in any way
pertinent to this inquiry and I will ex-
anime into it, said the lawyer.
Mr.. Croker continued to declaim
against the Plat influence and the
Plat firm, which latter, he said, was to
pay Mr.. Moss his fec.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux CITY, April II.
HOGS-Market 30 higher. Range Of
Prices, e8.oo@3.75.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at S4.0O@5.10 for beeves;
g. O0@400 for cows bulls and mixed;
@S.6O@4t0 for stockers and feeders; 1875
@5. 10 for calves and yearlings,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
ON THE DIAMOND,
National League.
At Cincinnati, 4; Chicago, 8.
At St. Louis, 8; Cleveland, s.
LATE MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Grain.

Duluth Grain.
DULUTH, April IT,
VIBRATING. hard, 1870; No. /
Northern, 1910; No. = Northern, 67hc;
No. 8, $3.50. To Arrive-No. hard, 78Ac;
No. Northern, 70Hc. On Track-No. !
hard, 73Ac: No. Northern, 1870; May,
70Lc: July, 72Xc.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.

M1NNEAPoL1s, April II.
WHEAT-April closed, No. Northern,
71No; May, 1850; July. 7lAo; Septemer.
69Ho. On Track-No. hard, 1880; No
Northern, 71xc; No. y Northern, $780,.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
Buried with Military Honors.

Buried with Military Honors.
HELENA, Mon., April 17.-The body
Of Lieutenant Eugene French Of Hell
ena, First Montana infantry, who was
killed in action before Manila Feb. Is,
was inferred with military honors.
Governor Smith and staff, local mill
tary organizations and the regular
troops at Fort Harrison took part in the
services. ". " 81 .S,54
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
German Cruiser for samoa.

OA001
BRISBANE, Queensland, April H.
The German protected cruiser Cor
moran, en- route for Samoa, from China,
has arrived here. She reports that on
March q she struck reef In tho Bis
marck archipelago between Kaiser
Wilhelms Land and New Ireland
where she remained fast fog nix daya,
Expo1tation Of Manufactures,
WARRINGTON, April 1.-THE bureau
Of statistics, In an article furnished tho
press, says that the expectation Of man.
ufactures in the fiscal year 1899 IL likely
to show an increase Of more than ESQ.,.
000, 900 over that Of last year and that
iron and steel alone viii supply more
than one halt that increase.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18

REsouRcEs.
Loans and discounts, Sl63 ,566 10
overdraft.. secured and unsecured 42s e5
U. s. Bonds to secure circulation 1880 %
Premiums on U. 8. bonds l.68 90
Banking house, furniture and fixtures 2,167 90
Other real estate and mortgages owned 1914 81
@E kHsERvE.
Due from state banks and ~
Due from approved reserve
Checis and other cash items SO 90 g. :i%85+s
Notes 81 other national banks ISIS 90 ttf,r.ff4g
fractional paper currency, i, s ts}se
nlCkels and cents lis on -. #a8
Lawful money reserve In IA
bank, viz: specie 1884 10 -,
Legal tender notes 1900 60 49, d
Redemption fund with U. 8. '.-
treasurer Is per cent Of
sao.sss 50
Totai..... ...... .s22s .oes o6
LIABILITIES. Y
Capital stock paid in $4,000 %
Surplus fund 10000 90
Undivided profits, less OK. :,
penses and taxes paid 2,497 0A
National bank notes out.
s DEPOSITS -''@'' w
Individual deposits subject
Demand certificates Of de.
posit 81 ,60 50
Total Deposits 1882 OF
Total .... "a, ees o5
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY or MORRISON.
IA. r. Davidson, cashier of the above.na
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state.
ment 10 true to the best Of my knowledge and
~ AR. DAVIDSON.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day Of April, 1899.
LYMAN Sl0NoR,
Notary Public, Morrison County, Minnesota.
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
Ct. Paul Union Stock Yards.

u. SOUTH ST. PAUL, April ~.
HOGS-Market Steady to 30 higher.
Quality good. Everything sold early.
CATTLE-Steady and active A load
and half Of butcher cattle came In, sell.
ing on arrival.
Sales ranged at g. oo@4.oo for stookers;
g. 9O@48 30 for steers: 18.t0@8 66 for heif.
ers: $2.9o93.6o for bulls; >a.6o@as6 for
COWS. ...os 'g%@ w."
SHEEP-Good demand for good sheep
and lambs. fnt, E.@aas
Sales ranged at $50 for ewes: 5000
400 for sheep. RI.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18

REPORT OF The CONDITION
First National Bank, ut Little Falls,
In the State OF Minnesota, at the
Close OF Business April 9Th, 1899.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
Chicago Grain and Provision.
CHICAGO, April II.
CLOSING PRICES,

CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-Msy, 72H@72ko: July, 78}<
@78xo; September, 1870. 49,. ..
CORN-April,,s 41fc; May, 84N@93Xc,
July, $3.50; September. s6c.
OATsLApril, 2s1c: May, $3.50: July,
e4Ac: September, $3.50.
PORK-April, $9.o5; May, e. le11<; July.
% AN. &'& 4#
POULTRY-Dressed turkeys, 11@1So;
ducks, l0011c; chickens, 91@lOc.
BUTTER-C reameries, 14Wls1<c; lair-
ies, ll3{@l71<c. - {. ~ ,.~.
EGG@Fresh.. 12ho,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-18
No. 4e6s. iss
REPORT Or THIE CONDITION.

Tho German American National Danh
ct Little Falls. n tho State Of Ainle-
sofa. ct tho Close OF Blslness, April
q 9Th. 1890. @ rs gi5i
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

Now that Phelan is sure of his third
term in San Francisco, he and his fell
low-boomers are preparing 10 plunge
the city into a dept OF nearly 10000
900. To this end two bond elections
have been called. The scheme includes
the extension of Golden Gate Park TO
Van Ness avenue and to the Preside;
the building of park in the Mission; a
sewer system: seventeen new school
houses; and a new City and County
hospital. All these acquisitions would
20 far TO make San Francisco a Pacific
Coast Paris but there is plenty of room
for the opinion that the taxpayers will
turn mp at the polls with a strong adj
verse majority.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

The mainland papers are full of the
story OF the swindling schemes of Will
liam Miller. who has been having n
meteoric career IN Brooklyn. Miller
opened bank and agreed to pay 10
per cent week on deposits. He met
the interest demands promptly with
the result that gold and greenbacks
flowed in much faster than they went
out. In fact so much money was de-
posted that barrels were brought into
the bank from the cellar and filled to
the brim. Finally the police got ready
TO raid the place whereupOn Miller es-
capped to parts unknown carrying the
greater part of the banks resources
with him. Ii is said that. in few
weeks time. his bank took in $4,000
900. The scheme was 4 very simple
one but it never needs a fancy hook to
catch gudgeons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

The visit of the Kaiser 10 England
calls to mind the fact that no European
sovereign has ever visited the United
States unless possibly before his acces-
sion TO the throne. Yet the United
States Is one of the most interesting
OF all countries to European public
men. The reason why the kings and
queens hold aloof is presumed to be
the absence in America OF any one OF
suitable rank to meet them on equal
terms and the obstreperous disposition
of the masses to shake hands. The
European ruler feels that he could not
safely expose his exclusiveness to the
blight of democratic familiarity. His
is the principal loss. however, for the
education of great public man is
scarcely complete without some perso-
nal knowledge of the one great power
of the Western Hemisphere.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

The death OF Vice President Hobart
will start plenty of wire-pulling for
the second place on the ticket to be
named next summer by the Republican
National Convention. In all likelihood
some war hero will be nominated.
Funston OF Kansas would have a good
show except for the unfortunate row
he il in with the Roman Catholic
church. Funston is belligerent with
both sword and pen and easily lets his
temper run away with him, circum-
stances which his political rivals made
the most of when they involved him in
the kind of a difficulty which always
makes n political aspirant unavailable.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04
THE PATHFINDER'S MISSION.
To Survey Channels and HarbOrS
Gable Landings.

The Coast and Geodetic survey
steamer Pathfinder, which arrived here
Saturday, will be engaged at once in
the work of accurately surveying and
charting the channels and harbors.
In an interview at San Francisco
Prof. Tillman, assistant superintendent
of the Pacific Coast Survey, said:
After the work at Hilo is completed,
Lahaina harbor will be surveyed
Years ago it was one of the best known
harbors of the group, and reports show
that 100 whaling vessels assembled at
a time in the harbor. De Freycinet Sc
lected it for his observations, showing
that it was in the old days a consider
able commercial and social center.
Many of the channels between the
islands of the group have never been
surveyed. But much of this will be
done before the Pathfinder goes to the
Aleutian islands to begin an elaborate
series of experiments with wireless
telegraphy in longitudinal determina-
tons of differences in time
1t is also understood that in connec-
ton with the work of the Pathfinder
here, surveys will be made for the land
ings of the proposed Pacific cable. 1t
is not improbable that sites may also
be selected with the view of connecting
some of the Islands for Government
purposes by means Of the Marconi sys-
tenn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

The Castle family memorial 10 the
late Henry Castle and his daughter
Dorothy who were drowned when the
liner Elbe went to the bottom of the
English channel, takes the appropriate
form of a free kindergarten. Henry
Castle, whom all but new corners in
this city will recall as the scholarly
editor of the Advertiser in 1898 was
deeply interested in primary education
as he was in all other instrumentali-
ties for the mental betterment of the
race. To have his name perpetuated in
a charitable school would have been a
wish natural to him in life and there
fore it is fitting realization in death.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

unhappy experience of Australia and
of certain parts of California has only
to be cited TO show what We mean.
Once introduced the hare is impossible
to extirpate, even in settled country
where the whole population is is foe.
The writer mas seen ten jack rabbits 70
the acre in a section of China where
there are three hundred population to
the square mile and every man, woman
and child hungry. The people had
trapped hare8 for centuries without Kill
ling them Off Here in Hawaii a few
Belgian hares if turned loose would
soon multiply by hundreds and these
in turn by thousands. What part O.
the native underbrush. the garden
truck, the pineapple crops and the like
would survive their onslaught? And
more than that, how would sugar cane
fare?
Better keep the Belgian interloper
out There is food enough without it
and Hawaiians do not need furs. Be-
sides, pests enough have been imported
The mynah bird has managed
to spread the lantana over square miles
Of good land and the mongoose was not
long here before he showed o prefer
ence for poultry over rats. The at
tempt to raise some new shrubs result
ed in the inroads of the japanese bee
tie, which spoiled Hawaii's sumptuous
rose gardens. So it looks like a good
plan to stop importing birds and ami
mails and plants which don't belong
here, especially animals which, like the
hare, have done harm wherever they
have found the chance in a congenial
agricultural country
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

We recur to the matter Of opening
the schools az eight o'clock instead OF
nine as 1T present, TO express the hope
that the change will not be made. II
made, we do not doubt that there will
speedily be such a protest that the old
hour will have to be restored. The
Whole question resolves itself TO one Of
ehe convenience of the few teachers as
against that of the many households
where the task of rousing. washing
and dressing children and getting
breakfast through with by half-pas-
seven will prove too irksome. The
principle OF the greatest good to the
greatest number demands the hours for
school which common sense long ago
instituted. This journal would be
clad to see the teachers have more
time for their private studies and
amusements but it knows no reason
why the whole city should be discom-
NODDED on that account and timely at
tendance at school from the suburbs
made out of the question.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04
A BAD IMPORTATION.

We look with some misgivilgs at the
report that the Belgian hare is TO be
introduced in these Islands. Conceding
that the animal. which is the result of
scientific cross-breeding, is dainty
article of food and that its fur is valua-
BILE. the fact remains that any kind of
a hare is likely to become a pest. The
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

The fact that Tennessee refuses 10
help it's volunteer regiment home from
San Francisco gives point to the news
paper stories OF 1898 that the regiment
was merely raised as means of get
ting a thousand undesirable citizens
out OF the State. Hard tales were told
o. the way jails and rerormatories were
opened to fill up the ranks of this bel
ligerent command and some of them
were probably true. At least San
Francisco thought so before the Ten
nesseans had been in camp at the Pre-
sidfo a fortnight. Ii now looks as
IL Tennessee much prefers to have
its peculiar assortment of heroes
stranded on the Pacific Coast.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

Residence Lots on Pacific Heights
Are Now Offered For Sale.

t4g- No residence property having
similar advantages and attractions for heathfuness of
location having elevation of from 10 to 500 feet and
affong the grandes marine and scenic views also it's
proximity to the business part of the city, being less than
mile from the Progress Block has before been presented
to the people of Honolulu.
One of the main features of this property andprocured at
great expense the abundant supply of pure spring water
by Dr. c. B. Wood being the puest and best
water obtanabe in the island which is being
pendent pipe line, and will be Supplied to residents at
Government rates.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

Drink a little whiskey for thy stom-
ach's sake and thine often infirmities.
The famous old Jesse Moore "AA''
Whiskey is the purest and best Sold
nv I.oyeioy & Co., Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

Don't forget that We carry in stock
a full line Of Eastman's Kodaks and
Cameras; they make very useful
present. Come in and inspect our stock
of all these beautiful articles. glad to
show you everything.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

The typhoon which struck the
stranded Charleston sent her to the
bottom and the fine vessel is now be-
yond recovery. With the Maine she
makes a painful. though happily not an
irreparable loss TO the new Navy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

Also an elegant line Of LEATHER
GOODS and PORCELAIN WARE for
toilet requisites. -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04
Our Guarantee.

We GUARANTEE to all purchasers
of Lots on PACIFIC HEIGHTS that will, within six
months provide rapid transportation to the highest lots the
property connecting the with the Honolulu Rapid Tran
Co.'S line Pauoa Road at the beginning of Kaulani Drive
TERMS: 1-3 Cash, -3 in year, 1-3 in two years.
interest six per cent per deferred payments
carriage will convey parties desiring inspect the
Property to and from the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04
erribIe Pains
In the Stomacn-D Dreadful Head
aches Face and Neck Covered
With Boils-cured by Hoods Sar-
SapariiIa Skin is Now Clear.

was covered with boiIs all over my face
and neck. had dreadful headac hes and
pains IN my stomach. | took medicines.
but was not much benefited, and | pro-
cured six bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla.
After taking the first bottle could see an
improvement. When | had taken O few
more tottles the boils had all gone, my
skin was clear, my appetite returned, and
my health was entirely restored I am
thankful ever found such a blood puri-
fer as Hoods Sarsaparilla. / paid out g
good deal of money for useless medicines
before taking Hoods Sarsaparilla." W. F.
BEcKWITH, Hurlock, Maryland.
If you decide to try Hoods SarsaparilIa
do not be induced to buy any other
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04
Hoods s ss;;';.

Is the Best-in fact the One True Blood Purf
fer. BE sure to get Hoods. Price 81 SIX for So
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-04

Hoa, NIT are the only pills 70 takf
iioOA - IiiS with Hoods Sarsaparills.
Evening star., 1899-04-04

unite these concerns either in name or in
fact, so that the entire lighting interests of
the city will be under one control. While
this Is thought to be the program, there Is
no actual information as to the progress
that is being made to bring about this re-
suit.
In spite of the fact that it has been possi-
BILE TO sell this stock in almost any guam
titles for 50 share more than the average
price of this stock for some years past, it
Is said that comparatively small quantity
has changed hands. 1t is estimated the
amount of the stock that has recently been
publicly sold is not more than 1900
shares. When 1t is considered the
entire issue of this stock Is 130 600 shares
1t is apparent that there has not been much
progress made toward securing control.
However, 1T Is maintained that the prospect
i've purchasers have either actually bought
large shares or have reached an understand
ing with some of those who hold large in
terests, so that these holdings will be trans
ferred to them when wanted.
The opinion is freely expressed by those
who have given attention to such matters
that the change In the management of the
company Is one of the possibilities of the
near future. According to the same author
ity. the price agreed upon Is $50 per share.
The prevailing market price for some time
past has been about $57 per share.
Evening star., 1899-04-04
GAS COMPANY
Interest Manifested in Financial Circles
Concerning Its Future.
Belief That Control of It's Stock Is
Sought in Interest of Elec-
trio Companies.

There is great interest manifested IN finan-
cial circles in regard 10 the Washington Gas
Company. There is nothing very definite
known. however, in spite of the fact that
for some months past the stock has been
maintained on the local exchange several
points higher than it ever attained in the
history of the company The opinion has
been very generally held for some weeks,
as stated from time to time in The Star,
that effort is being made to gain control
of the company In the interests of those
who now control the electric lighting COM
panies of this city.
Tho belief is that it is the purpose to
Evening star., 1899-04-04
In the Criminal Court.

Arthur E. Phillips, tried for larceny from
the person, was convicted today in Grim
lnal Court No. l. He was remanded to
await the further action of the court
In the same court, Louis B. Tetens
charged with false pretenses, was released
on bail, Asbury. R. Taylor Qualifying as
surety in the sum OF $1,000.
nolle prosequ was entered in the case
OF Louis Kaufman charged with recejvine
stolen property.
Inc following were arraigned before JUS
tice Clabaugh, each entering a plea Of M,
guilty: William Abbott and Mary Wilson
adultery; Mary Brown, murder, and Will
lam H. Mooney, arson.
In criminal Court No. Justice Bradley
granted new trial to Eugene Price ALA
Date Price, recently convicted of assault
with intent to commit rape
Evening star., 1899-04-04
Under wheel Of WAGON.

Shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon
Mabel Carpenter. aged seven years, living
at No. 600 Florida avenue northwest, fell
from one of Littlefield & Alvord's big
wagons, on which she was riding, near her
home, and one of the hind wheels of the
wagon passed over her head. She was car
ried home and examined by doctor, who
said she was not seriously hurt.