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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
THESE WE'RE WEARY or LIFE.

Martha Tandon. Bowery woman. committed sui
eide early yesterday morning by drinking carbollc
acid in front OF No. S0i Bowery. She had been
drinking nearly all night. The only friend the
woman is known to have had was another street
waif Maggie Mooney. who committed suicide by
drinking carbollc acid about month ago.
Peter Karney twenty-seven years old an invalid.
kiiled himself AT his home. No i26 East Fourteenth
-, ,,s, evening Karney was single and lived
with his widowed mother. lie had been porter,
hui was unable to work. owing to ii-heath.
Mrs Lena Reynolds. thirty seven years old. an
,nnat. Of the Manhattan State Hospital for the In
sane on Wards Island committed suicide yester-
d,v morning by hanging herself with a sheet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12

tendani gaudy trapPings In the proper scales. while
We have come to due and proper appreciation OF
the fact that gracious courtesy dwels like bene-
dcton wherever II falls upon JUST or unjust alike.
ITO recount the familiar details Of the history OF
Kansas would be a most superfuous task. That
history brings the flush Of pride to every aged brow
and kinde. love of home In every youthful heart
assume my official responsibilities and enter upon
the discharge OF my official duties with profound
obliga tion to you for your sympa thy with high APP
probation Of our peoples confidence and with
fixed determination TO do my duty az see 1t. till
have finished the term OF my service and return 10
the State OF Kansas. unsoiled and unstillied, the
trus, they have reposed In me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
RED CROSS WORK IN CUBA.
HE SPANISH GOVERNMENT STILL CONSIDERING
MISS RARTON'S OFFER

Washington Jan. 1.-THE American National Red
Cross Association officially rendered its services In
Cuba through Its president month ago. and later
Miss Clara Barton, the president. offered the ndi-
viduai services OF herself and her assistants as In
the relief expedition to Turkey. the two necessary
conditions being tina, acceptance and entry be ar
forded bv the Spans., Government. and that the
funds needed to supply such RELIEF be provided. as
,as the case I'm Armenia, b" the American people.
In IN the present time not dollar Of contributions
from any source has been offered. and the Spanish
c;overnment Is still holding the Red Cross PROPOSE
ton under advisement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
JrNTA JI'BILANT OVER MONEYS LETTER

The Cuban Junta in this city was in good spirits
Yesterday over the published letter Of Senator-eect
Money in which he plainly states that Spain can
never recover her control over Cuba. Mr.. Money
saws that he to Cuba as a member Of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee 10 ascertain for himself
the real progress OF the insurgent cause and the
nroha BILE outcome OF the revolution His main
cluslon in regard TO the ultimate OF the
slrgents Is fully concurred in by ConsulGenera Lee
whom Mr. Money quotes a. saying Please Sec
rotary Olney and tell him that to-day | more
firmly convinced thar ever that Spain cannot put
down he Instruction and that every day continues
means a loss OF life and property without the re-
motest encoura gemen; OF any hnai Spanish success
Ns long since tod him the instruction will succeed
NV Judgment tina, effecl receives daily conirma
ton.
General r Estrada Palma yesterday said in regard
10 this reported statement by General Lee: II be-
Have it is authentic. as Mr. Money is I'm too re-
sponslbe position publish such letter II ii
not true or course. II puts Mr.. Lee and Secretary
Olney in very delicate position. How this will
aeci the Consu.s present pleasant relationship with
the Spanlards in Havana cannot say He Is popular
with both Spanlards and Cubans In Havana What
General Lee has said is nothing more than the
cuhans have been trying 10 convince the world OF,
and coming IN this form IL must carry great weight"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
MRS MARY F. HOBART's CAMPAIGN FOR THE
9F<ATORSIIfP
HENATORSIIiP

Chicago Jan. 1l.-Accordng to dispatch 10 a
morning paper from Tacoma. WASH Mrs Mary
f. Hobar' who has written several books on
finance is an active and s3nguine candidate for
the United Sta as SeG3 orship IN tina. State She
IL at the capital with a sm ~ body Of supporters
who consider her the abes' 'stat'swoTaI' In the
ted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
'oLONEL E. n. WRIGHT TNJTRED

New,.s MINI. Jan. ll.-Coone L. H. Wright. OF
a. ~ j. sustained fracture Of the ankle
Of n. .uha"ay accident here Saturday. ON account
o. 'vancei age the injury was considered sell
suis Coinn rHr ,n9s 40 not worry now over the re-
van durion q. wright was on General McClellan's
"s 'he war and is prominent in the East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
TO REOPEN THE DUPONT CASE.
. a PRoBA BILITy THAT THE SENATE MAY REvERs
IT'S ACTION

Washington. Jar. 11.--An efor! IL 10 be made to
reopen the Dupon: case. involving the seat OF
Senator from the State OF Delaware. just how
IL will be done has not been agreed upon. bat there
are several methods which may be pursued. The
right to a seat In the Senate has never been held
he adjudicata 1t is always open. and a mo
ton might he made at any tim" 10 administer he
tn OF Office the candidate. dcspt. the previous
vote OF the Senate. The might also BE- opened
anew petition of Mr.. Dupont The action of
the Senate showed majority Of one against seat
ing Mr. Dupo Il, and ii is understood that the Re-
publicans have good grounds for believing that
ms result would be reverssl on anOther vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
SKETCH OF JOHN w. LEEI

THE NEW STIFFNESS 4 CONSERVATIVE
NOTE IN HIS INAUGURAL ADDREss-A
SKETCH OF JOHN W. 1EEDy.
Topeka Kan. Jan. 1.-THE new Popul!st State
officers of Kansas were inaugurated at noon to-day
with elaborate ceremonies. Ex-Governor Osborne
presided chief Justice David Martin admins
.ered the GA N OF office Governor John ". Leedy's
Inaugural address brief In his address the
Governor said
THAT this Inauguration ceremony has become al
most social function simply proves that we have
passed into that highe- civilization which values
official dignity at IT'S true worth and weighs its at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
THE NEW CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE.

=
nv II. remarkable quality and dryness. without
being heavy, the splendid new vintage OF q. ~
Mumms Extra Dry Is creating sensation. us
more than any other brand-tAdvt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
PRICE THREE CENTS.
THE NEW TREATY SIGNED.
ARBITRATION WITH ENGLAND.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND SENDS THE
CONVENTION TO THE SENATE.


THE TREATY FORMALLY SIGNED By SECRETARY
oLNEY AND SIR JULIAN PAUNcEFOTE-Irs
RATIFICATION URGED Ply THE PREsr-
DENT IN A SPECIAL. MESSAGE TO
THE sENATE-OUTrLNEs OF
THE AGREEMENT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
NINETEEN POPULIsTs FOR PRITCHARD.

Raleigh. y. C., Jan. 1.-There has been no new
move In the Senatorial contest since the bolt Of the
Pri,chard Popusts last Friday night except SEN
ator Buffers attempt 20 get fun meeting OF all
the Populists boilers included Saturday afternoon.
At this meeting the boilers failed TO appear and
not enough Of the others assembled make a
quorum in consequence OF which no action was
taken. The Popullsis who walked out OF the eau
firmly stand by Pritchard. There are nineteen
Of them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
OTHER ELECTORAL COLLEGES

me Presidential Electors chosen I'm November
- yeSficay in their respective States and voted
Ut PRESIDENT and Vice President. Mckinley and
.t''a'' o. course. being chosen by majority Of
Wv Electors Each college named messenger TO
''y NE return Of its vote to the President OF
Wv senate al Washington.
annapolis. Md. Jan. 1.-THE Maryland Prcs-
Nai Electors mot in the State House at noon
ua! and for the first time in thirty-two years
s 90 me vote OF the State for Republican candi-
-, i'r President and Vce-president Of the
~" states. II made a jubilee occasion
s''r'ai train from Baltimore brought the Electors
seiin." win me Wellington Republican Association
alSo s. as an escort 4 few special guests were
CoS.r~n ths ralu After the casting Of the ballot
tur'bsr s-owndes entertained the Electors and
FL OF wei known Republicans at luncheon.
dsnt,.I" ttyyi', hy, Jan. 1.-THE Kentucky Presi-
ins ana Tie..ofs organized AZ ~ o'clock this
ava ~ ,,,lcd the tie OF j. s. r. Wedding
ArKiaa,S. nS"e by electng Wedding the eleventh
TIE srr1S F:lect9r. II was nearly o'clock when
isken ~"y, ior President and Vice President was
BIN IA dicsnlted: Mckinley and Hobart. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
STEPHENS SUCCEEDS STONE IN MISSOURI

STEPHENS SUCCEEDS STONE IN MISSOURI
Jefferson city. Mo, Jan. U.-Prompiy at noon
to-day Chief Justice Barclay OF the Supreme Court
administered the oath OF Office TO Governor Lau-
renee Vest Stephens In the hall OF the House OF
Representatives. In this city. The exercises
attended by the various State officers. members OF
the Supreme Court and prominent Democratic poll
ticians throughout the State. Shortly before
the Joint legislative session called order
by Lieutenant Governor O Mcara.
The Governor in his address Endorsed the Eel
low-servant' bill as recommended In the State
platform; suggests improvements In the Australian
ballot. advises taxation on public franchises. and
asks that the Office OF Bank Commissioner be ere
al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
yERKES MAY BE KENTUCKY'S SENATOR

Frankfort Ky. Jan l1.-There seems to be a
possibility now that there may he no extra ses-
sion til considerably later than March 4. and on
the day after that date John w. Yerkes may be
come senator through the appointye power OF the
Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
ENGLAND REJOICES, TOO.
LONDON PRESS COMMENTS ON THE
SIGNING OF THE TREATY.

1T IS LOOKED o., AS ONE OF THE CHIEF EVENTS
OF THE CENTURY WARM PRAISE FOR ALL
CONCERNED In TILE WORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
GOV. LEEDY SWORN IN.
POPULIsT ADMINISTRATION UsHERED IN
WITH ELABORATE CEREMONY.

THE NEW EXECUTIVE STRIKES A CONSERVATIVE
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
oner to Purohnse cnhn-

WASHINGTON, Jan 16.-The proceedings
in the house were very tame. the whole
time being consumed in passing bills fa-
vorahly acted upon in the committee of
the whole before the holiday recess. The
widow of the late Major General John Glib
bon was the beneficiary of one of the bills
passed, carrying 500 per month. and the
widow of Brevet Major General W. A.
Nichols Of another, carrying SO per
month. The free homestead bill. which
came back to the house with senate amend
ments, was referred under a ruling of the
chair to the committee on public lands.
Mr.. Spencer of Massachusetts, introduced
bill, which follows;
The secretary of state is hereby author
lied TO offer TO the government Of Spain a
sum of money not to exceed 5000, O00 600
for the purchase of the island Of Cuba.
and the sum of $40, 600, or so much there
of as may be necessary to defray the ex-
penses- of pending negotiations, is hereby
appropriated
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Sir Travers Twiss. the we'll known Eng
lish jurisconsult died in London
Uncle Ehby Chichester who for 40 wears
had lived as a hermit in a hut overlooking
the Great South bay, died in Amityyille.
n. Y.
Attorney General Harmon has expressed
the opinion that by foreclosure proceedings
the government will recover the entire
amount due from the Pacific railways
News was received in this country Of the
death Of Albert s. Willis, the United States
minister TO Hawaii He died at Honolulu
ON Jan. 81 the cause being pneumonia.
ItNyas said in Ohio that possibly Gov
vrnor Bushnell may be elected to the Unit,
ed states senate to fiji the vacancy that
will be caused by Shermans entering the
cabinet
tt was said at Washington that Senator
Quay's opposition would keep Charles En-
ory smith out Of the cabinet Tt was alsC
reported that q portfolio had been offered
TO Representative Harmer Of Pennsylva
mia.
Thomas G. platt received many letters
and kilograms congatulating him on hi.
nomination for United States senator from
New York Mr. Choate said he was con
tent with the action Of the Republican
caucus
Father Conaiy resigned as president o
the Catholic summer school, as his duties
at Che hcad Of the Catholic university re
quirc his whole attention. Father IAyolle
rector of the Cathedral in New York wa
chosen to succeed him.
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
THE ILLINOIS FIGHT.
Hot Contest Being waged For the United
states senntorahip.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. 16-The sena-
borial situation has been further compli
catcd by the announcement Of the candi.
dGcy Of Congressman A. c. Hopkins OF
Aurora. Mr.. Hopkins supporters claim
that all the warning factions can and vii
unite on him, and that his selection l.
practically assured, even in advance Of lii
arrival on the battle-ground.
The supporters Of tho other candidates
are equally modest in their claims, all cx
pressing unlimited and serene conildcuc
in their ultimate victory. Tx Congressman
Mason and Congressman Iorrimer botl
announce that they are absolutely certain
of receiving the nomination on the firsl
ballot. while Candidates Allert0n, Hit
and Carr arc equally positive that they vii
he chosen within the first five ballots
The postronenitnt Of the joint caucus
until Monday has added uncertainty {,
the very uncertain condition resulting
from the split I'm the machine ranks, anC
tho belief is general among unattached
prophets that the outcome win be "a lOnl
and hotly contested caucus raoo, with
dark horse winner at the finish.
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TO lNvEsrlaATE TRUSTS.
senator Lexow introduces an Important
Eesnintion.


ALBANY. Jan. l6.-Senator Loxow has
introduced the following in the upper
branch Of the New York legislatures
Whereas, 1t is charged that combina.
tions Of capital in the nature of trusts are
increasing in number and influence in this
commonwealth, whereby various impor.
tant branches of industry have become
concentrated in the hands Of few, creating
monopolies, shutting out competition, dis
placing labor and driving the citizens OF
moderate means out Of business and pro.
duction and price are regulated not by the
natural laws Of supply and demand or the
rules Of normal and healthy competition
but by the arbitrary decision OF coinoina.
tions operating together To destroy compe
tition and exact unreasonable charges
from the people; and,
Wherels, Ii is further charged that com
binations of capital enjoy special and pc
ctliar privileges and advantages detri
mental to public interests and that tho
laws hitherto enacted either indirectly fos
ter and promote the growth Of the evils
complained Of if they xeist, or are at least
inadequate TO furnish relief; therefore be il
Resolved, IL the assembly concur That a
joint committee Of the legislature, consist.
the assembly, be appointed with full pow
en- and authority TO institute and conduct
an investigation for the purpose of ascer.
tanning II trusts and monopolies exist in
this commonwealth or operate therein in
such forms as are or may be injurious tc
public interests, and If they SO exist OF
operate and II in any way the business,
agricultural, manufacturing and labor in.
terests Of this commonwealth are injurious.
ly affected by the present economic sys,
tenn, or II under the laws as they now ex-
ist combinations Of capital or aggrega-
tions Of wealth enjoy special or peculiar
privileges or undue advantages i'm the bust.
ness and industrial conditions Of the state,
and for that purpose the said committee
Is empowered to hold sessions wherever
necessary to employ counsel, a stenogra.
pher and such other assistants as may be
necessary, 20 send for persons and papers
issue suhppnas and exercise and enjoy all
the powers, privileges and authority Of d
legislative committed ~
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
NIarowan 90 settIed.

TRENTON, Jan 16.-The damage suit ot
!. Albert Barnes against Mayor Frank
A. Mcgowan for alternating the affection.
of Mrs. Barnes has been settled amicably
Mr. Mcgowan and Mr.. Barnes, with theii
respective counsel, after three days con.
ference, finally came 20 an agreement
whereby Mcgowan is to pay Barnes a cash
consideration for his wounded feelings II
is rumored here that Mr.. and Mrs AIagow-
an have decided again TO live together and
that the marital troubles of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnes are also at an end Ex-JudgO Beas.
ley Mr.. Barnes counsel, says however,
that Mr.. Barnes has instructed him TO "a
ahead with the suit he has instituted in
this state for divorce from his wife Tho
amount OF damages claimed by Mr. Bamc.
in his suit was 500, OOO but IL IS under.
stood that the settlement was made Tor a
comparatively small sum.
Evening journal., 1897-01-16

Boston; secretary and librarian, Davis r.
Dewey, PHI d., Boston; assistant secre-
taries, George n. Calkins, Columbia col
lege, New York, and John Hyde.
Mr.. Wright spoke very feelingly of the
death Of General Walker and read steno-
graphic report of General Walkers last
public utterances in Washington before
meeting of the Statistical association as
most appropriate for the occasion. The
organization was pledged TO the ear
nest work in which General Walker had
led it. Resolutions were adopted that
a committee arrange for public meeting
of the American Statistical association in
memory of its lamented president, the late
General Francis Walker. The Hon. Car
roll d. Wright. United States commission
er Of labor and now president Of the asso-
citation, is to deliver the eulogy.
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
hartford Banker As.ipns.

HARTFORD, Jan. 16.-Albert II. DIM
stead, the senior member of the banking
firm of George p. Bissell & Co., has made
an assignment to Judge Henry e. Taintor
for the benefit of his creditors. This action
was owing to an effort made by the depos-
itors OF the insolvent bank to recoup them
selves for their loss and was the result Of
an attachment brought in the name of
Ranney G. Foster of New Hartford, who
had 50, 022 in the bank. Mr.. Foster is a
member Of the committee appointed by the
depositOrs to look into the affairs Of the in
solvent bank when the ASST ghment was
made several weeks ago. The attachment
was also served on Charles H. Colt, anoth-
er member Of the firm, but the depositors
did not force him into insolvency, as they
believe thar he has turned all his property
over for their benefit. A meeting Of the
creditors will be held next Monday.
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
Allmonr rnd. wlth Remarrlnre.

BosToN, Sian ia notable ease was
tried in the divorce session of the superior
court here when Horado ". Southworth
wealthy Springfield paper manufactures
appeared before his former wife, now Mrs
Ireadwell of Brooklyn. a petitioner for
discontinuance of alimony. lt resulted in
q practical victory for the petitioner as
Judge Lillcy gave a provisional judgment
in his favor, which, it is expected, viii he
sustained in the supreme court, to which
the case will be taken The decision is an
important one, as the court holds that "a
second marriage by a petitioner in di-
vorcc suit ends the payment of aiimony.
In this case the alimony amounted to $3.50
per month
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
The Cunningham Forrerv cn.e.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 16.-President Charles
n Cunningham of the Warwick Electrical
Manufacturing company, who was indict-
ed by the grand jury for forging the name
of Judge f. I. Hamilton to check for
$4,000, was taken before Probate Judge
White for an examination as to his sanity.
Judge White refused to pass upon the case
upon the ground that Cunningham had
been indicted, and that therefore he had no
jurisdiction in the matter. The judge said
the sanity or insanity of the prisoner must
now be decided by a Jury.
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
when They WIN BE Finished.

WASHINGTON, Jan, ~. lA.-Secretary Car
Isle has sent letter to the postmaster
general informing him Of the probable
time n number Of public buildings now in
course of erection viii be completed and
ready for occupancy, Following are the
names of the cities and the probable dates
Of completion: Newburg, N. NJ, May 8l;
Taunton. Mass, June 30; Wilmington,
Del, Feb. 2s; Allegheny, Pa, Oct 81,
1925; Beaver Falls, Pa. July 81, 1898;
Lynn, Mass, Dec. 81, 1898; New London,
Conn, Dec 81; Pawtucket, II, L., Aug. 81
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
Senate to Increase Appropriated.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The senate com
mittee on appropriations completed the
consideration Of the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill, increasing
the appropriation over that made by the
house to the extent of $50, ,4S5, making a
total Of S21, 72s, s54. The principal changes
made in the bill are in the provisions
which relate to the control of the congress
slonal library. A register Of the copyrights
at a salary of So, 600 is provided for, who
IS also to be required to give bond and
make weekly settlements with the secre-
tary Of the treasury. The bill makes an
appropriation Of Sl0,0 to carry into effect
the law providing for the location of an
assay office at Deadwood. S. ID
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
SUGAR AND COFFEE WAR.
New Developments In the Fight of the
Havemeyers and the Arbnclkles.


TOLEDO. Jan. 16-In the common pleas
court the hearing of the motion for the ap-
pointment of receiver for the Woolson
Spice company, brought by the Arbuckles,
was postponed to Jan. -. The defendants
filed a motion to dissolve the injunction,
and in agceing for q continuanc Mr. Lew
is attorney for the Woolsons, stated that
the allegations of the petition arc untrue;
that the factory is not run at loss, and
that the defendants stand ready TO furnish
bond in any sum the court may name and
that the net profit Of the concern for any
reasonable time in the future win be equal
to the net profit for any equal period in
the past
Mr.. Herman Seilcken Of New York, who
win cnicr tic Woolson directory as the di-
rect representative Of the Havemeyers, in
an interview says tho Woolson stock was
not purchased by the American Sugar Re
fining company or in trust for it, but for
the personal Use Of Havemeyer and the
other eastern purchasers. He says the cut
in price was to give the purchaser the bene-
fit Of the recent sharp fall in the price Of
green coffee, due to the enormous crop,
and that the Woolson plant win be dupli-
Gated by the erection Of a second factory inn
mediately, thus doubling the output. The
PIE ent factory is now running day and
night, putting out 1000 cases Of coffee ev-
cry "a hours
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
Eckels al IL ! nanl.er-

CHICAGO, Jan. i6.-The General Trust
company. Incorporated last Saturday at
Springfield, with a capital Of $4,000 O00,
probably will be managed by Comptroller
Eckels. The organizers are all foreigners,
and the Organization viii get its money
from European sources. The books will be
open fora limited amount Of subscriptions
the latter part of next week The pronot-
ers have been in this country for little
over three months. A Dearborn street
banker IS authority for the statement that
the management Of the company viii bo ia
the hanCs Of Comptroller Eckels
Evening journal., 1897-01-16
Extradltlon Or Count DE In.isr.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. 16.-Governor
Tanner honored a requisition for the ex-
tradition Of DR. Frank c. Rhodes, alias
Count de Juster, under arrest in Chicago
and wanted in Denver ON a charge of en-
bezzling 81 300 from Cornelia 5. Newbury.
a widow, in Denver, with whom he was to
form partnership in business venture.
He is said to have gone to Chicago and
there married another woman. Rhodes is
also wanted in Brooklyn for bigamy and
forgery.