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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
S22s.57 PER SQUARE FOOT.
Millionaire Croker Pays Big Price
for Building Site in New
York CITY,

New York. Jan. 5.-George Croker, the
California millionaire, has purchased the
property, Nos. 20, 70 and "A Broadway and
8, II and IS New street, from Peter, Marie
and William Alexander Smith. for 81, 500, 600.
He proposes to erect modern fireproof Of
flee building, in place of the four and five
story brown stone buildings now on the
plot The property has a frontage Of rs
feet on Broadway, 66.11 feet on New street,
and measures 119 on its south line and 1I26
on its north line, with n jog of Is feet in
the line 31.9 feet from Broadway containing
about 1908 square feet. AT this rate the
price per square foot is S22S57 which has
only twice been exceeded In sales in this
city. The property lies directly opposite
the New street entrance Of the Stock eN-
change. and between the Manhattan Life
and Union Trust Company buildings. which
are in the block between Wall street and
Exchange place
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
PEREMPTORY NOTE FROM CONSUL
GENERAL LEE TO WEYLER.
IN REGARD TO GOWNS DEATH.
GENERAL wEYLER's EXPLANATION
VERY UNSATISFACTORY.
Full Particulars sharply Demanded,
and They Were Quickly Forth
coming-The Facts Were
Made known by Letters
to the Senate.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Responding to a
resolution of the senate. the president to-
day sent the senate the correspondence
bearing upon the death of Charles GOWN,
Il newspaper correspondent, by. the violence
of the Spanish forces at Corredona, in the
island of Cuba. The documents furnished
show that the department took up the re-
port of GOWNS death as soon as received
through the newspapers on the 18th of
August last, instructinS Consul General
Lee to investigate and report by cable.
Later a peremptory demand was made for
information by Consul Lee and approved
by the department.
Spanish authorities reported that Gown
had been wounded i'll battle and had died
in consequence of his wounds but as this
report did not conform to the information
received from other sources by General
Lee he was repeatedly instructed to press
for satisfactory statement of the facts
In transmitting the report of GOWNS
death, the governor general of Cuba failed
to give the name of the officer in the Span
ish army declaring that GOWNS death was
the result of a wound received in battle
This circumstance brought out quite
Sharn letter from General Lee to the gov
ernor general, in which he said:
Il am now directed to say to you that
in view of the facts in my governments
possession tending to show the killing of
GOWN after he was taken prisoner, it does
not consider the report of your subordinate
as a satisfactory account of his death. T
will have also to request the name of the
officer making the report in question, as
well as the name Of the place at which it
was written
Replying to this. General Weyler gave
General Ochoa as the author of the report.
and Jaruesto as the place at which it was
written.
To this information General Weyler adds:
The report referred to is official. to which
| give full credit. I regret that the gov
crnment of your country does not consider
it satisfactory, undoubtedly because it
takes into considera tion private reports
which deprived of an official character.
and perhaps furnished indirectly by enc
mics of Spain I understand should not he
taken into consideration by a friendly ma
ton"
This communication bears the date of
October Il last, and closes the correspond
enCa
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
WILL ARRIVE TO-DAY.
A Committee of Missouri National
Bank Directors VIII Confer With
Inspector j. ID. Lynch.

The stockholders OF the Missouri. Nation
al bank met yesterday and appointed Sam
r. Hough, c. r. Hicks and H. r. Hargis
as a committee to meet National Bank In
Spector ]. u. Lynch, of Denver, when he
arrives this morning, and discuss with him
the matters of interest in connection with
the affairs of the bank and the stockhold-
ers' and depositors plans for the new or
eanization. 1t is understood by them that
Mr. Lynch will make an inspection of the
assets Of the bank. for the purpose of sec
ing il he can agree with the figures and
estimates OF the committee or those of
Bank Examiner Forman, who made the
first inventory.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
THE LAST SAD SERVICES.
Held Mt the Family Residence
on Penn stAet.

The funeral services of Mrs. Carlina
RcrnEeimer, mother of the members of the
well known firm of G.. Bernhcimer, Bros
&s Co, We're held from the family resi-
dencc, 102S Penn street, yesterday after
noon at ? o'clock. The services We're con-
Quoted by Rabbi Schuiman. OF B'nai
Jehudah congregation. of which the de-
ceased was a leading member. The resi-
dence was filled with the friends and rcla-
tlVes of the deceased, and the large num-
which Were sent TO the house atteSted TO
thS high esteem in which the deceased was
held by all who knew her.
Rabbi Schulman'S remarks formed an ap-
pIopTiatC eulogy on the life and character
OF Mrs. Bernheimer He spoke of her as
having q noble character. loving and gen
erous disposition. which was not confined to
her immediate family hut shown toward all
with whom she came in contact, She
WAS wise counselor, deep in thought and
while often differing in opinion from others
her generous disposition gave to others the
Soh'S ldtSguG IN tLouE"t t'1'lI 81 icSyiN -
she impaired to her children her upright
ness and integrity. Her principle was TO
follow the Golden Ruiz. Though advanced
in Years, she kept in touch with the modern
ideas and her conversation proved super
ior mind and impressed one with the fact of
her high standard of character and broad
intellect.
The remains were laid at rest in the
family burial ground at Elmwood cemetery.
Many friends were present at the last cero-
monies at the grave, despite the inclemcnt
weather. The pallbearerS We're: Is. n. FiHe-
man. Joseph Calm, Meyer Stern, |. Ney. I.
Eachrach, Nathan Loric, Sol Block and
Among those present from distance
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. l. II. Lessen and
daughter, Beatrice, of Quincy, III: Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Shoenburg. of st. Louis: Mrs.
Helen Levi, Mr.. Simon Bernheimer. OF To-
pcka Kas., and Mr.. Simon Good, of New
York.
At the residence the Casket rested on a
bier of white roses lilies and orchids.
Among the many floral tributes sent by
and handsome design representing Gates
Ajar" sent by the employees of the firm of
| q. Bernheimer. Bros. & Co, and massive
pillar of white and pink flowers presented
by the employees of the Bee Hive.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
SENIOR PlERRA SEES M'KINLEY.
Member of tho Cuban Junta Has n
Conference With the Presi-
deDt-EIept mt Cleveland

Cleveland o.. Jan. Sit developed to-
day that Senior F. G. Pierra. of the Cuban
junta, had conference with President
elect Mckinley at the home of Mr.. NJ. A.
llama Sunday, at which the entire Cuban
situation was thoroughly canvassed. Ma
joT Mckinley did not indicate what use he
would make of the information nor what
stand he proposed 20 take when his time
should come. 1t is understood, however,
that he will treat the Cuban difficulties
at some length in his message to the eN-
ira session of congress.
Major Mckinley. when seen to-day con-
coming the matter, said: Yes. Senior
Pierra called upon me and we had a very
pleasant chat. He explained at some
lergth the claims of the friends of the in
surgents with regard to the war there.
NO. there is nothing further l can say
regarding the call"
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
CHARGED WITH BAD FAITH.
Three Missouri Republican Repre-
Sentativcs Accused of Looking
Ont solely for Themselves.

Washington. Jan. 5.--tSpccialJ In all
probability the meeting of the Missouri
Republicans in congress this week for the
purpose of acting mitedly in pressing upon
the incoming administration the name OF
some Republican for cabinet place will
be tiucturcd with more Than ordinary in
tercst. Since the last session Of the dele
cation, three members quietly curt liIcd
their recess and made Il Gving trim 10
Canton. The visitors were Representatives
Treloar. Tracey and Burtou. That they
did 50 did not become known to their col
leagues until to-day. aud as = consequences
there Was some hot blood and charges Of
had faith. Those of thc delegation who
wAre nnt invited to 70 make the charge
that Trcioar Tracey and Burton violated
all dooonc, in arroEatin-- 10 themselves
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
HAY TO SUCCEED BkYARD.
Washington Man Said to Have Becn
Selected as Ambassador to Great
Rrituiu Under Mckinley.

Chicago. Jan. "a special TO the Times
Herald from Washington says: President
elect Mckinley will select Colonel John
Hay, of Washington, as ambassador to
Great Britain to succeed Mr.. Bayard. Colo
mel Hay has had a great deal of diplomatic
experience. He has been secretary of lega-
tion at Paris, at Vienna and at Madrid, and
was often charge d'affaires I'D interim at
each of these capitals. In the Hayes ad-
mnistration he was first assistant secre-
tary of state Mr. Hay was one of Prcsi-
dent Lincoln's secretaries.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
A DUAL LEGISLATURE.
Delaware Republican, Legislators BoIt
md Organize n Rump House.
Democrats in COatrOI

Dover. Del, Jan. 5.-The Delaware legis-
lature was organized to-day, amid con-
fusion and turmoil. The seven Kent coun-
ty Republicans. against whose contest for
seats the court of errors and appeals yes
terGay decided, were denied recognition.
and after fruitIess protest the Republicans
left the hall and organized a ''rumpy house
at the Hotel Richardson. There they Sc
lected DIR. II. c. Moore, speaker. and
Charles Hastings, clerk. After notifying
the senate that they were ready to re-
Ceive any communication from that body,
and receiving no reply. the body adjourn
ed to meet next Friday afternoon.
The Kent countians were led by nr.
George w. Marshall. chairman of the Re-
publican county committee. who vainIy ap~
pealed TO the speaker and clerk of the
regular house to accept their credentials
When they appealed to the Republican
senators to retire from the hall and organ
ize another body, Senators Pearce and John
McMoore refused to do so. although it is
charged tonight that they had agreed to
do so in case Senator ]. Frank Alice, of
Kent was not recognized.
The senate was also organized by the
Democrats Samuel Il. Meredith whose
seat was in dispute. being permitted to
vote, while Alice was not. This makes the
vote : 10 4 in favor of the Democrats Aft
er participation in the vote for temporary
chairman. the Republicans refused to vote
except in the case of chaplain, when John
McMoorc voted for Rev. Il. T. Revslle,
who was elected. Senator Handy cham
pioned the cause of the Republicans but
his colleagues remained mute
Before adjournment. Senator Aldrich
filed a protest against the right of Mr.
Meredith to vote on temporary organiza-
tion, but no action was taken thereon
After adjournment. the Republican sena-
tors held a conference in the state house
parlor, during which Senators Handy and
Alice accused Senator George Fisher
Pearce of treachery and of playing into the
hands of the Democrats. Pearce made no
defense.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

A Sad Innngurntion.

Bismarck, n. d. Jan. 5.--tiovcFnor Frank
A. Briggs :ook the oath of office AMI as
sumCd his position as governor to-day. \
peculiarly sad coincidence in connection
with the Inauguration WAS the fact that
while the oath Of office was being admin.
istercd the governor read a telegram an
nouncing the death of his oldest daughter.
Stella. ut Minneapolis. Mr.. Briggs leaves
at once for Minneapolis.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

Undertaken Stewart received a telegram
yesterday morning from Sarah Brown, of
Turner'S, y. Y. telling him to hold the re-
mains of her brother. Thomas j. Brown.
who committed suicide in the cellar at 20l
tions from her The wife of the dead man.
who lives at 1880 Walnut street, viewed the
remains yesterday and said that she would
bury the body If his relatives in the East
refused to do so.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

Pierre. S. n. Jan. 5.-On account Of the
house not being ready to organize the in
augural ceremonies of the state officers
consisted of swearing in the new officers
by Presiding Justice Corson. The house.
members present were sworn in by Justice
Haney. OF the supreme court, and, on a,-
count of "a large number OF absenteas, who
were stormbound, those present adjourned
till tomorrow for organization
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
NInpcsotn Icri.Intnre.

St Paul Mimi. Jan. Both houses Of
the legislature organized this afternoon,
Judge ]. d. Jones being speaker and NJ. J.
bowling chief clerk, while s, A. I,angum
was reelected secretary of the senate. The
governor will present his message ro-mor-
row noon. The state officers have no set
time of being sworn in, filing their oaths
of Office with the secretary of state at any
election.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
wort of the Century.

London, Jan. "a Bombay dispatch to
the Daily Mail reports that all OF the lead
ing journals there describe the famine a s
the most widespread of the present century
l. IS the general opinion that tho viceroy
errs In refusing English aid.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

tain that his actions with respect to the
law had not been of such character as to
inspire confidence in his intentions for the
future, and thus far he had learned moth
ing in the conduct of the officials that war
raEted censure for over zealousness. Mr..
Wike's report was only semi-official, and
he will make no written report.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
AT THE CITY HALL.
miscellaneous Matters of Interest TO
Taxpayers aud the Mu-
nicipaI Officers.

Walter Davis superintendent OF streets.
hns received letters from the heads of
street departments in number of cities in
various parts of the country asking how he
manages 10 clean thorouEhfares for S.N Il
mile His answer to all of them is that
he employs only strong men. that he does
all of his charity work outside of his de-
mile and the cheapest mile Boston ever
cleaned cost 500 Boston is reputed to he
the cloanrSt city in the United States. and
Sic PAYS for IT, Last year she spent $2ES. 900
rn nincty-two miles. while Kansas City
SI,ert $29G01 ON cighty-eight miles. Mr. Da-
VIZ Is very proud Of his department. and
eisS til-t since the gangs; donned their
new uniforms and he got his Broadsword
plug tobacco he feels safe in fiinginE de
iiangC 10 the world
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
To Prevent nucIinu.

Berlin. Jan. 6.-The emperor has decreed
in u cabinet order that duels between Off
GERS should be more efCectually prevented,
and that henceforth a council of honor
shall cooperate In the settlement of af-
fairs OF homer. The council is empowered
to dictate compromise.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

Mrs. Bethesda Bussel aged 81 years died
last evening at 6 O'Clock. OF old age. at the
residence of her son-in-law, William ].
Smith, 9I4 Locust street The funeral will
probably he held tomorrow afternoon at .
O'Clock, Rev. DIR. Quayle. pastor of the In
dependence Avenue NJ. +. church, ofiiciat-
ing. Burial will take place in the family
LOT in Elmwood cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06
VICTORY FOR QUAY.


are given control of the house. and Demo-
Gratis and free silver Republicans in the
senate.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

Many persons keep Carter's Little Liv-
er Pills on hand to prevent bilious attacks,
sick headache. dfzzipess, and ind them tHAs
what they need
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

John Mullvihll, aged 30 years. died yes
terday at his home. l4nS Genesee street, of
old age. The funeral services will take
place from the Church of Annunciation to-
be IN Mount st. Mary's cemetery, - =
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

The board OF public works yesterday de-
cided to advertise for bids for furnishing
the city with lubricating oil. heretofore
the greater portion of this commodity has
been furnished by the Standard Oil Con-
pany, Y
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

The public improvements committee of
the upper house will meet at o o'clock this
afternoon IN the city clerks office. The or
dinance providing for the opening OF Lydia
avenue between Eighteenth and Twenty
tkird streets VIII bc repealed.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

to bring the aged general to this country
in view of all the circumstances of the
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

Tho board OF PUBLIC works met yesterday
and did not extend the time of the Parker
inrton street contract. lust how this hap
peued Is not known, unless il was due to
again before January H. when the COM
pany's contract expires for the ninth time
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-06

The eight hour question was again before
the board Of public works yesterday. Chair
man Graham and Membsr HardcSty said
that workmen AT the Quindaro pumping
station had been TO them complaining that
they had to put in twelve hours a day.
whiin all other city employees worked hui
eight The injustice of the system was
generally admitted. but nothing was done.
as a change would nCceSsitatc the putting
on of s,n extra shift. \ concurrent resou-
tiou which might regulate the eva is now
boing held up in the upper house.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-20
STATE NEWS.

>, 1t Is reported that the Hon. ST. George
tucker may be selected to fiji the chai,
IN The law department. Of Washington
ana Lee. made vacant by the death OF
MS father. The name OF Judge Stafford
q. Wh!tte has also been prominently
mentioned for the same position.
senator John w. Daniel has Written
lette: 10 the music committee Of the
NASHVILLE reunion In which he praises
the Stonewan band Of stanton and
says that competent critics agree that
" was the handsOmest and best band
in the inaugural procession on March
18th >'
Miss Mary Simpson, Of Front ROYAL
died suddenly Sunday last. She was an
active member of the Ladies' Confede-
rate Memorial Society and the Ladies'
AUXILIARY Committee Of Front ROYAL
ahd LOT years served as president Of
both OF these orsaniZa tons.
Mr.. William +. Garter. an old on5
wen known citizen Of Shenandoah died
at his home. near Middlebulg, last We'd
nesaay, after long illness.
The Hart Hotel. on Market street
winchester. has been sold to William r.
Graichen for sc, 500
a project Il on foot for The erection
OF splendid hotel on The Peaks of
Otter, Bedford county
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-20
HisA Nj isI.ETDN.

y thousan7 and one mudholes along
The streets require attention at the
hands OF the street force
The matter Of the water and sewer
age and sidewalks and street Irnprovc-
nlents Is of such Importance that 1t is
suggested that q public mass meeting
OF the citizens be called to have the
subject we'll understood. A great deal
depends on the proper disposal Of the
matter.
Rev. J. ]. Hail, D. D., preached the
funeral Of little Mary Elizabeth Hamp-
shire at the residence OF her parents.
AR. and Mrs. J. p. Hampshire, No lis
Granville avenue yesterday at 1890 q.
m. Many attended in loving tribute to
this dear little child. Interment was In
Elmwood.
Mrs. NJ. f. Weaver is very Ill at her
home, corner Clay and Claiborne aven-
ucS.
Mrs. Pope and family Of Granville
avenue have occupied No. 800 East
Brambleton avenue as their home.
Meetings ure yet In progress at Nc
kendrec, Sturgeon. Memorial and Me-
mortal Christian Temple churches.
Good is being accomplished and much
work Is being mapped out for tomorrow.
The effort on the part Of The people of
tiod, has been to get all the members
interested and 50 influence the unsayet
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-20
Fought over CIeye,nno

a New York telegram In Philadel-
phia Times: Grover Cleveland was the
cause OF q great row between JVillia m
r. q. Shanlls and August Meyer. of 435
rourteenth street, Brooklyn Mr..
Shanks was before Justice Tighe. in the
ltutier Street Court. this morning as q
result Mr.. Shanks. who runs a news
paper Clipping bureau IN New York, was
returning to his house at SAT Ninth
street, Brooklyn. on Saturday night In
a trolley car. Sitting next to him was
MI Meyer. who Is firm believer in
grover Cleveland. The two began to
talk politics.
Meyer. A'4' saio
Good man?" echoed Mr.. Shanks. con
temptuously. getting red.
les, good man." returned Meyer. ''FIe
was Sheriff. Governor. and President
ch?" ~ 'iia :
AR; Shanks sputtered nercely, unbut-
lo!led ms 0vercoat and whipped out q
r rev Several passengers grabbed
MN, I'M winnie others bolted. shanks was
arrested. but was discharged in court
under suspension Of sentence. !
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-20
1IUSTE:IsSVII.E.I..

Ihe temperature in this town was "a
degrees yesterday at 5 O'clock
ihere Will be q communion service at
81 Andrews Mission Chapel tomorrow
might and reception Monday nigh,
at s O'Clock.
Lindsey Garden Dairy, Mr.. Beverley
cromwell. proprietor, was the scene Of
a fire yesterday which consumed n
frame dwelling on the premises, which
was occupied by colored people. The
ilre occurred about p. m. The young
men and boys OF the town were very
active on the scene to fight the fire
Loss was small
Stagnant water IN many backwards
ana cutters has been Il menace to the
health Of the people quite a while. II
must be dreaded the more as the warn,
season returns. Drainage Is needed
very badly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-20
IL, a; ION

a cargo or salt arrived this week Tor
Mr. NJ II. Dixon
at the Baptist church last week MT. T.
;. Norman was ordained rs deacon OF
that church Rev. Josiah Elliott was
present and delivered the charge.
Miss Whittaker. Of Oxford, ~ c., Is
In town this morning
MISS Myers. OF Norfolk, is In our lit
lie city on business III
Mr.. II. w. Schussler who represents
The National Cash Register company IS
here In the interest OF same
Mr.. w. j. Warren Is at home for a
short time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-20
EfEIsTFtDssD.

Hertford, N. c., March 19.-(SpecIan-
Mr.. G. r. Wulsh Is in town represent.
lnE the Petersburg Steam. Marble and
Granite Works
Mrs. George Scott Bell, of Portsmouth
va, IS visiting her mother, Mrs. Pennlc
Alps, who has been quite Ill.
The Eagle hotel bell WIN herea fter ring
every night at o'clock according to
nnte-bclluIn custom.
Nh. Il. c. Blanchard and Mrs, Bert
White are expected home from Balti-
more to- morrow,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-20
Proposals for Uniforms.
Norrnik Va March 10 !

Norfolk. Va, March 10. 1882.
. Proposals TO furnish the Police with
summer Uniforms VII he received II my
Office until APRIL lst. About sixty will be
required
The outfit consists OF Blue Sack Coat
Vest and Pants and Helmet Hat.
Proposals must be accompanied by
sample. tSummer Cloth): flannel ard serge
Will be considered. Cut Of the HATS re-
Quircd.
The pr.ca OF each article must he named
Il. l.. DORNlN,
mrll-tu, III, sa-td Chief OF Police.