davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04

similar work for the Metropolitan people. ]. D.
Crtmmins is quoted as saying that T z. Grim
MINIS charged q commission Of ~ per cent on the
labor, no commission all on the material and
supplied his own tools, whereas Naughton & Co.
charged the Third Avenue people Is per cent
commission on labor. 10 per cent material. and
the railway people furnished the tools Mr.. Grim
Minis IS quoted as saying in addition
The public has a right TO demand that the Third
avenue Railroad matter snail be investigated from
Top 10 bottom There Is suspicion that do not
know the worst We all demand that the worst
Sha4I De promptly known. and that those who are
responsible for the condition OF affairs shall be
brought 10 book While the contract with Naugh-
ION q 60. was rUin0us in its features. il Is not
.ohe 70 plane Tor the present condition of things
mere was bad manage in other respects. and
there are runOrs concerning Of those who had
charge which are very bad and which will bear in
EestIgatiOn
! am not at all surprised at the outcome. 7
propnesied in July last that day OF reckoning
wound come, and thar the methods that were being
pursued would bring ruin upon the road.
Knew surer than fate that ruin stared the road
hsututlon 10 stand the drain TO which this road
was being subjected.
believe the Third Avenue road is stiu a vaIu-
doIe property, and that with proper MANAGEMENT
II can De put upon its feet again Its charter IS still
as Va4uaoie as II ever was, but IL be put upon
d proper business basis TO make il prosper. Its
ztIIalrs nave been conducted upon anything but a
business basis ever since this change OF motive
power was thought of.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
LNSURGENTS STILL ACTIVE.
TRYING TO KEEP ALIVE GUERILLA OP-
POSITION TO AMERICAN
GOVERNMENT.

Manila March S.-Reports reach The Asso-
Army officers and the heads OF commercial
houses with agents throughout the islands Of
continued activity among the insurgents, who
are endeavortng TO keep alive the armed oppo-
sition TO the United States and are planning 10
continue the insurrectiOn with guerilla warfare
on a larger scale when the rainy season be-
gins. A person holding a position second
only TO that OF the GOvernor-General and hav-
ing extensive avenues Of information, says he
is convinced that the insurgent organization
has been remarkably rehabilitated during the
last month. particularly in the northern prov
inces. He says the insurgents have secret or
ganization patterned after the "Katipunan'
methods even in the strongest garrtsoned towns.
afSording perfect means OF communication, and
that the machinery is managed from Manila,
some Of the leaders being Filipinos pretending
10 be supporters OF the American Administra-
ton, many OF the municipal governments in
stalled by the Army forming part OF the ma
chinery. Two correspondents OF leading Amer
lean weekies who have travelled for a month
in Bengueu and IIocos with letters from in
surgent chiefs going alone fifty miles from gar
risons and being everywhere Hospitality received.
say the people make secret OF their sym
patty with the Instruction. Though admitting
protect these soldiers from the American scout
ing parties. They say 1hey have communication
with Aguinaido. Palermo. IN the northern noun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04

money to pay Naughtou s. Co, instead Of issuing
bonds, they say, worked all right until the De-
cemher panic sent the price OF money up so high
that he could no longer borrow; the true cond-
ton Of the company came out, and the collapse
followed AS Mr.. Hart is a very old man. there
are some who think he was not the prime factor
in the affairs OF the Board, and the extreme
solicituoe for poor old Mr.. Hart recently dis
played so prominently by those who were seek
ing TO save the company from a receivers hands
was not so genuine il was polite.
John D. Crimm!ns. the big contractor and the
Third Avenue stOCkholder, who warned Presi-
dent Elias long ago that a day Of reckoning
would come for the wasteful contract entered
into by him with NaughtOn & Co. TO change the
roads motive power, said emphatically yester-
day that he could not see where the vast sums
alleged TO have been expended on that improve
menr had gone, and reports were current that
the books would show g mysterious leakage Of
at least SE.ODO,OOe before the receiver had fin
ished his examination Of them. Some newly
published details Of that now famous contract
first exposed by Frank Moss increase the sur
prise TO the wonder point that any president
would sign such agreement who had the IN
terests Of his company az heart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
JOHN D. CRnmINs is EMPHATIC.
CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHERE VAST SUMS
SPENT ON THE ROAD HAVE GONE

John D Crimmins, when seen yesterday said that
he had little add TO what printed in The
Tribune yesterday. Mr.. Crimmins declared that
he was still loss to understand where the enor-
nous sums OF money had gone. He said that the
Third Avenue line was still a great earning factor.
and properly managed and administered it would
out all right.
7 cannot tell where those vast sums Of
money have gone said Mr.. Crmmins 7 don't
wish TO criticise the management. but I cannot
understand how the officers led into any
such extravagant expenditures. If $3.50 a share was
paid the Dry Dock railroad it an exOrbi-
tant price and the figures on earnings viii show it
The line worth nearly that much The Third
Avenue company have thought II necessary 10 pay
a high price TO keep the Dry Dock and East Broad
way line from falling into the hands Of the Metro
politan company As a matter OF fact the Metro
pGlitan did want the Dry Dock line II had al
ready psralleed IT, and the Dry Dock at best was
not Of great Importance. 1t seems that the Third
Avenue paid exorbitant price for the 'Huckle-
berry road These expenditures have
been unfortunate and It Will probably take some
time 10 straighten out the tangle''
In comparing the ruinous contract made by Presi-
dent Elias with Naughton & Co. with the terms
on which Thomas z. Crimnins bis brother. did
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
LAST COFFTNS HERE FROM CUBA
THE TRANSPORT MCCLELLAN BRINGS
BODIES OF PERSONS WHO DIED IN
THE WAR AND SINCE.

Washington. March 3-The transport Mcclellan,
which arrived AT New-York today, brought the
bodies OF nnety-nine soldiers who died in Cuba
since its occupation by the American forces. These
bodies were collected at Guantanamo, Santiago.
Mauzanila and other points Included in the num-
her are the bodies Of Captain D. I. VI. PeiIotto,
Sd United States Volunteers Joshua ". Johnson. of
the Sd United States Volunteers. which is be
taken TO Atlanta for burial, Walter E Spicer for
rnerly postmaster at Guantanamo. which is 10 be
sent 10 Boston. and Mrs Anna Campos. hospital
nurse which will be buried in the Arlington Gene
terry Sixty-six OF the bodies viii he brought TO
this city week for burial at Arlington. This
movement completes the work Of bringing home
the soldier dead from Cuba and Puerto Rico. In
GLIDING all those who lost their lives in the Span
fsfl-Amertcan War. and those who have died since.
Hereafter the bodies of soldiers who in the
West Indies will be brought home promptly IN each
case. except where immediate removal might prove
dangerous from a sanitary standpoint
The transport Mcclellan. Captain Nye, arrived
yesterday morning from San Juan. Santiago Guam
tanamo and Baracoa. with q cabin passengers. Is
undertakers and civilians and 101 bodies of dead SOL
diers All board We're Well At noon the Nc
Clellan proceeded TO Pier No. %. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
UNNATURAL HUNGER
A Sure Sign of Hidden Dyspepsia

1T was necessary 10 eat dinner at II o'clock"
rgavs MIS-. G F Gilman. 1.131 Preston ST.
Rockford IIL) in order 10 have strength 10
brepare the MONDAY meal for the faTnlly.
.eXYhile I was drinking coffee felt so faint at
n o'clock that was unable 70 proceed with the
work unless I had lunch. II I missed the II
o'clock meal, I was attacked Win severe S40A
headache. 49,.
M complexion at that time was a sight
great blotches appearing on my face, ana was
50 nervous I could sleep but few minutes al d
time. and would wake in the morning lOie
tired than when I went TO bed
our grocer called my attention one day 10
Postum Cereal Coffee. This was about three
years ago. I Immediately quit the use OF coIee
and took UP Postum. having 1t prepared prop
srly. The change produced q remarkable result
II a week or two l was able TO leave on the II
o'clock lunch and take my dinner in the regular
Nay with the rest Of the family. My blotcny
rcronlesj0r disappeared and a natural com
oIexion took It's place. Now I go from
morning until night without a meal, II desire
and no headache or Inconvenience OF any KIND
appears I sleep sound as a baby. and my KID
ney trouble. which was more than serious mas
Entirely disappeared.
- Iady friend recommended TO try
Postum. and a short time after, told me she was
fisgusted with II. for II had no taste asked
her II she boiled IL carefully fifteen minutes af-
Ter the real bubbling commenced. She said no.
and IN reply to another question. said she used
Dniy one heaping teaspoonful TO the cup / eH-
blamed 70 her that she must use two heaplng
teaspoons 10 the cup and let IL boil long enough
The next time I her she said she used
Postum regularly and liked it very much indeed
and that II had made great change in her
health and the health OF one or two members OF
her family"
II seems plain, from this experiment. that one
Is Justified in the inference that coffee is an
actual poison 10 many human beings. and sets
up all sorts Of diseases. The remedy Is plain
rnough-to abandon the coffee and use Postum
Food Coffee. which is sold by al groeers at ID
and 70 cents package. -------------
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
ARNHEIM
Broadway & 9th Street.

tains OF Manila, Is full OF civil and military Of
acials OF all ranks OF AguinaIdo's government.
who were captured or surrendered and who
were brought here and released promises TO
refrain from agitation
While many OF the insurgenr municipal off,
GERS were continued IN Office taking the oath
OF allegiance. residents who are acquainted with
them have little faith in their adherence their
promises All the civil officials OF Tarlac. cap
itaI OF the province Of that name, numbering
eleven persons. have been arrested and charged
with plotting. and two insurgent agents have
been captured AT Malabon with discriminating
papers and $4,000 collected from the natives.
Some OF the municipal governments appear
loyal and efficient On the other hand ons
American General declares he believes that the
majority In his province are agents OF the IN
surrection.
A fresh issue OF insurgent pamphlets IS being
circulated. asserting that the American promises
Of good government are merely a mask for COM
rrerciaI exploitation OF the Philippines quoting
Senator Beverages speech and an editorial
from a Washington newspaper. headed Let Us
Be Honest"
The trial OF the guerilla charged with murder
is finished and II is believed the Commission,s
verdict will be guilty. Indictments against 9TH
have been prepared
No report has been received from General
Batess expedition He has probably moved IN
land. where communication with him is in
practicable
The Army throughout the island OF Luzon u
working hard securing the country FOR insur-
gents and killing few daily The section rom
Manila 70 Dagupan has been thoroughly cleared,
the scouting parties being unable 10 find any IN
surgents.
General Funston and Colonel KEENAN, took
two hundred men through the mountains 20
Baler. the eastern coast, without meeting an
insurgent- But they active along the north
ern coast from Dagupan 10 Aparrt- Occasional
reports come Of an American soldier being killed
or disappearing
In the southern provinces The insurgents con-
tinue 10 harass the American garrison by night
demonstrations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
MMAHON DEFENDS HIS FIRM.
SAYS IT CARRIED OUT ITS CONTRACT FAIR
LIZ WITH THE COMPANY

Ex-Police Justice Mcmahon. member Of the Arm
Of Naughton Co. and prominent figure in
Tammany Hall, in defending his firm from the
charge Of treating the Third Avenue Railroad
Company unfairly. by means of allowing their
workmen TO loaf on the JOB and thus unduly in
creasing their bill for labor. is quoted saying:
I do not consider that myself and Mr.. Naughton
are on the defensive, because the officers and
and again complimented work. We have
[e'tt heard OF a complaint against US Of course
which the road is said to De in.
be pardoned When say That have tried 10
De square and straightforward in al my actions
sona6e TO suppose that myself or Mr.. Naughton
would order or permit our employees TO loaf on
IS II likely that We would be guilty Of swelling
although our Arm is snDposed ~ me he e 1a y9b 'hat
money if We had desired 10 DO 50.
instance the Superintendent Of the Third Avenue
% l.Iletr anu me assistant engineers
duty all the time, watching our work The very
tract was reported And there was not 5ay t8a-
myself and Mr. Naughton did not personally 20
We discharged quite a number OF men for neglect
OF duty or careiessness. II seems 70 that such
action on our part IS the best evidence that
were faithful TO our contract with the company.
Our contract is the usual contracts per cent on
the amount spent on labor and 10 per cent on the
thar John D. and Thomas z. Crimmins have often
RRaa win corporations Mr. CrtTnmins testified be
fore The Mazet Committee that he had had a -
per cent and 10 per cent contract with the Third
Avenue road just previous orr contract. We
have done our work honestly. and have not
received cent from the Third Avenue road that
we are not Justly entitled to.
Mr.. McMahons remark that he never received
any complaints from the Third Avenue people does
not agree we'll with President Elas's letter
70 J. D. CT!mmins. printed in The Tribune yeste--
day. in which Mr.. Elias says among other things:
There Is not day passes but what furnish
a D np
whose immediate discharge request for not per-
forming the work required OF them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
ANDERSON AND AGUINALDO.
THE GENERAL DENIES THE STATEMENTS
OF THE FILIPINO.


OF THE FILIPINO.
Detroit. March 3 (speciaD.-Brigadier-G General
Thomas N. Anderson. Z. 8. A. who Is AT the
Wayne Hotel, with Admiral Dewey at
Manila in the period in which Aguinaldo claims
he was promised by both that his government
would be recognized He explains the matter as
follows:
AguiHaldo asked the question: Has or WILL
the United States recognize my government
The reply was firmly but kindly. in the mega
tive AguinaldO has since asserted that Dewey
then distinctly assured him that the United
states recognized his government, and that
confirmed this statement my word OF honor
AgulnaIdO further asserts that he Dewey
ana me at later date. and that We then re-
iJeraLed that assurance. AguinaIGo never
Dewey and NE together but once. Neither OF
then made the statements he has attributed
10
The next meeting to which Aguinaldo refers in
his True History OF the Filipino War" was
with alone Cavite. Admiral Dewey was
not present AgUinaldo presented ME with a
copy OF a scheme for autonomous government,
which was 10 be granted by Spain, provided the
tlip-nos tooh part against Us, SAID l was
there IN a military capacity, and had no author
ity 10 recognize him in political capacity; that
We were fighting a common enemy. and that
hoped We would not conflict
AgUinaIdo insistentIy urged recognize
his beIligerent rights and IT was then THAI I
stated that II one hundred and twenty years
the United States had made colonies; that
when said would free them from Spanish
oppression We never intended that we would
recognize any particular set or syndicate or men
as the governing power In our Civil War
old not promise the slaves that they should rule
the South. We said we'd free them. but moth
ing was promised as 70 their status
General Anderson spoke rather guardsdIy
about the attitude OF the German officers during
the early days in the occupation OF the Philip
pines but admitted that they were very ag-
gravating at times He added:
However, never had any fear of their really
taking overt action though II Dewey had gone
away believe they would have seized a footing.
I was IN command at Cavite when German
barge came ashore, q card was presented TO me,
followed quickly BY q very stiff and formal Of
ficer. who said Captain Diederich demands the
privilege OF burytng man on shore.
The officer spoke English and the word de
mand' seemed pretty strong, still did not know
whether IL was insolence merely a form OF
official speech I replied IN kind, saying, Il
will consider the privilege OF burying your peo-
pie with great pleasure"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
JOHN E PARSONS'S STATEMENT.
A DIRECTOR WHO RESIGNED RATHER
THAN BE A FIGUREHEAn

John Z. Parsons who recently resigned his
place on the Board Of Directors OF the Third
Avenue road because he could not agree with
the methods Of the management, was quoted
yesterday as saying:
So far I know the road was managed all
right. Whatever may have been under the sur
face I had means OF knowing. nor had 7 any
reason 70 believe there was anything wrong The
hands N the executive officers. So far as I know
all the directors in favor Of the acquisition
OF the Union Traction Company and other pur-
chased property north OF the Harlem River
I believe the majority Of the directors have been
in favor Of paying for the purchased property and
for the Introduction Of the various improvements
with money raised by the issue Of stock a par
Large amounts of stock We're issued and paid
I do not question. dollar for dollar in cash ANY
question about management arose IN respect OF
further issue Of capital The trouble with Mr.
Hart He had been with the company from the
beginning. He wanted all the stock he could OBJ
tain, and I told. bought 1t in the market as
high 20 and go.
Mr. Hart wanted all the stock TO which his
row money. This led TO delay. OF course. with his
large holdings. Mr.. Harris influence para
mount. The outcome Of il all the panic. As
Mr.. Hart held 5000 shares Of the stock sacri-
After the Kuhn. Loeb & Co. negotiations Il be-
came necessary FOR action to relieve Nj Hart and
the result the Introduction of interests
When I left this interest, which represent
ed Mr. Hart and others. controlled 90, 700 shares
Of the stock
Then the difficulty came that the new element
wanted 10 finance the road in its way. and.
il claimed 70 represent the majority of the stock
plans and know other directors felt 7 did.
make this statement in justice 10 the COnsidera-
bic number Of the directors who in my judgment,
have no responsibility whatever for the existing
sit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
ENGINEER OF MANUENsE FINED.

San Francisco, March 3-The British consuias
OF inquiry which investigated the charges Of
inconpetency and drunkenness made against Chief
Engineer Mcdonald OF the transport Manuense
has rendered Judgment generating Mcdonald or
charge OF tncopetency, but finds him guilty OF
drunkenness and negligence, though not OF gross
. character az warrant the court IN suspendtnz
his license.
He Is tned the OF 80 The report OF the
Investigation OF the Manuense's memorable trip Go
Manila. which was made by the United States
Army officers. 10 in the hands OF General Shat
ter, by whom 10 will be forwarded 10 the War De-
parrnent. when IL viii be made public An impress
sion prevails that 10 exonerares the transport Of
dcers. Hrds that the steamers rntsforruoes
due TO errors IN the machinery department.
The Manuensa, which has been released from the
Government transport Ssrv;eA has sA;lsA for
ManA1uo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04

as passed on its way downtown yester-
day afternoon; III you get tied UP down below
I'll get snow shovel and dig you cut" The
men DO not look for tie up Of the line as
result OF the present conditions. or they would
probably treat the subject more deferentiaIIy.
AS matters now appear. any direct results TO
them seem so far OF that they are not losing
any sleep about IT. which was one ot the ways
they expressed their feelings yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
ARGUMENTS ENDED IN KEyTCCKT CASE.
DECISION OF COURT NOT EXPECTED FOR SEW
ERAL DAYS.

Louisville Ky. March 3.-After hearing argu-
1nent by former Governor Bradley for the Repub-
licans and Zach" Phelps for the Democrats. Judge
Fields in the Circuit Court to-day took under ad-
visemeut the TO determine the rights OF the
rival claimants the offices OF Governor and Lieu
nt-Governor- An opinion is not expected for
several DAYS. When II Is announced appeal viii
be taken TO the State Court of Appeals, which the
Democrats claim has final Jurisdiction. The Re-
publicans however will try get the case before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
A STATEMENT FROM HENRY HART.

Henry Hart. who is reputed 10 be the largest in
dividuaI stakeholder IN the Third Avenue Railroad
Company. when asked yesterday how he would
meet big assessment, say so per cent, his hold
ings Is quoted saying:
You can say that old Henry Hart VIII be able 70
meet anv assessment levied and stN live. II IS
not that am on the verge OF ruin As 70 the
OF stories concerning me. simply refer 10 my
past record the best contradiction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04

INDICTED FOR INTI1IDATING VOTERS.
Louisville. KY, March S-The Federal Grand
Jury has returned nine indictments against per-
sons accused Of illuminating. bribing other
wise interfering with colored voters IN the
ercise Of the right OF franchise. Among those in
dicted is Harry Weaver. city buyer. and brother
OF Mayor Charles ?. Weaver Mr.. Weaver gave
bond in the or $50 and 81 500 answer the
charges OF the two indictments returned against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04

TO HUNT DOWN GOEBELs ASSASSIN
Frankfort. KY. March 3--The Democratic Senate
to-day passed the bill for the appointment OF a
committee 20 hunt down the person persons who
assassinated Senator Goebel, and approprtating
100000 carry the work. The bill had previ-
oUsly passed the House and goes Beckham
for approval. The Republican Senate sitting in the
same hail. took no part in the proceedings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04

And the following carefully estimated figures,
published yesterday, prove by their magnitude
that the road w!thstood a tremendous drain
upon IFS resources before II was forced into the
receivers hands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
HIGHLY INTERESTING FIGURES.

IT TOOK TO BREAK THE CAMELS BACK
AS indication OF what highly profitable
piece OF money making machinery the Third
Avenue Railroad was before the Iooters got 70
work on H. the following figures from last
years report OF the State Railroad Commits
sion are interesting:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04

When one inspects the road with a critical eye
he is likely 70 say with Mr.. Crimrins: 7 can
not see where these vast sums went" No Won
discovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04

Write phone the Hygea Distilled Water Co. Office
s4s w Eth St, 70 deliver residence or ofics
sgooly CT Eyy-iA Water Tel 1850 Spring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
6O.62 West 23d Street,

against them.