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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
PLANS FOR STRAND BUILDING.
ESTER SAYS AMERICAN STRUCTURE
IN LONDON WILL HAVE ONE THOU
SAND SUITES OF OFFICES.

Frederick B. Esler, the representative or the
American capitalists who have slsnied their inten-
ton of spending several million dollars upon an
office building designed after American IDEAS IN
tho Strand London returned yesterday the
American Line steamship Philadelphia. Mr.. Esler
would not disclose the composition OF the syndicate
which he represented He contented himself with
saving that half of the capital, reported TO be
GOO required the erection OF the proposed
building would be secured in this country.
L have come on business, continued Mr.
Esler II shall be here six weeks. So far as the
building is concerned negotiations are progressing
favorablv ! have no doubt that the London County
Council will lease to the site on the Strand
The erection OF the building viii not be contrary
70 the existing building laws of England 1t is not
true that we shall have TO appeal to Parliament
to change the building laws
1t viii have $50 front. and depth of $50 feet.
II is not by any the first modern steel
building be erected in London They have two
buildings of the modern type in Oxford
St and the other in Cockspur-st- Our structure
will contain one thousand suites OF Offices. Fifty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
E. P. sTEERs's PROPERTY IN DISPUTE.
HIS WIDOWS SISTER ALLEGES ADOPTED DAUGH-
TER GAINED 1T BY FRAUD.


TER GAINED IT BY FRAUD.
Mrs. Susan c. Steers the wife of Abraham Steers,
has brought suit against Lucreta V. Steers. who
says she is the adopted daughter of the late Ed
ward P Steers, compel her to convey his
estate property which Mrs Susan c. Steers alleges
Lucretia V. Steers, by fraud, induced Mrs. E. P.
Steers TO transfer TO her. Mrs. Susan c. Steers
and Mrs. E. P. Steers sisters
E p. Steers president of the Twelfth Ward
Bank, a member the lumber firm of Steers
Brothers and ex-Poiice Commissioner. He
dropped dead April 4. 1899, in elevated rail-
road station. By his will he left the bulk Of his
property to his wife Anna Mersereau Steers
Miss Lucretia V. Steers had been living with Mr.
and Mrs. Steers Mrs Steerss companion. and
was known their adopted daughter.
Two days after his funeral, 1t is alleged, Miss
Steers took the widow lawyer and induced
her to make will leaving her all property.
TO Garden City, and December u. 1860. induced
estate consisting of tenement houses in One-hun-
dred-and- eghteenth-st-, twenty city lots at Cne-
hundred -and-eighty- second-st. and the Grand
Boulevard. farm near White Plains and thirty
five acres of land at Southampton. for the nominal
consideration or 81 Inc property IS SAID 10 pe
Mrs E p Steers died in March last and her
sister saws her property outside of that left and
decided to Miss Steers is not sufficient to her
debts
against her and says Mrs Steers decided her prop
erty from motives of love and affection The case
will come up for trial during the present term OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
Mr.. Low STUDYING THE CHARTER.

Mr Low spent almost the whole day yesterday
at his home, studying the charter and mapping out
certain lines OF policy which he intends 70 pursue
on taking the office Of Mayor. on January l He
saw few callers In fact, he received few people
ell last week, and he not at his headquarters
once Because OF the bright sunshine Of yesterday
the Mayor-elect took occasion TO resume his old
habit Of bicycle riding, which he abandoned under
the stress OF the campaign
From information obtained yesterday Nj; Low
Will spend the of this week in consultation
with George /. Rives. the Corporation Counsel OF
the new administration, and with other men with
whom he wishes TO consult concerning appoint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
MOSS WOULD NOT BE DEPUTY.

Frank Moss yesterday gave friends OF Mayor
elect Low 10 understand that in no circumstances
would he for a minute consider the Deputy Police
Cornmissionership even Il Mr.. Low should pay him
the compliment of rendering him the place. Mr..
Moss's announcement was what was expected, in
view Of the fact that he president Of the Poce
Board under Mayor Strong. Mr.. Moss friends said
last night that he would have accepted the Com
rlissonersnip # It had been offered TO him, but
taking anytime less than that would be humillat-
ING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
". ] oBRIEN CONsULTs COUNSEL.
TT sHERIFF-ELECT TO GET An OPINION
NEXT WEDNESDAY AS TO HIS POWER
To APPOINT NEW DEPUTIES

Saerit-eIect William = O'Brien yesterday con-
suited William Hepburn Russell, his counsel. with
reference 20 the extent OF the operation Of the
State Civil Service laws in the Office OF the Sheriff
Of this county M O'Brien says that he expects
10 name his staff OF twelve deputy sher5fs each Of
whom draws salary of $500 a year, although the
general slppOsition is that they are competitive
places and that The present Incunbents cannot De
removed Mr.. Russell az once set one Of MS staff
a work the case, and viii give opinion on
Wednesday next, after his return from Charleston
where he has an engagement Mr. Russell said
yesterday, after casual reading OF the statute
hat he thought Sheriff O'Brien would have power
. aEpoirt al twelve deputies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
FIRST INTERSCHOLASTIC RACE.

A filed of a dozen skaters faced I. Mosher, the
manager of the Clermont Avenue Rink Brooklyn,
Yesterday morning when the first interscholastic
skating race of the held. The scratch
man R. DriscolI. of the Brooklyn Boys High
school won He skated right through the field.
and. getting the lead on The last lap, won by tWo
DriscoIl of Public School No. II. was third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
REAKERs AT THE o'BRIEN DINNER

was reported yesterday by the committee of
engagements for the dinner 70 be given in honor
u sneTi1-elect William ]. OBrien by labor leaders
eao Others at the Sturtevant House Tuesday
sn-ng next that Mayor-elect Low viii be one OF
e1e guests and VIII make an address. Among the
'~lers expected TO SPEAK a-e J. T. McDonoush,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01

his afihation with the Democratic party Tbs
letter says the Democratic and Peoples parties
are now striving for the purpose. and should
combine He asks Mr.. Andrews TO call the state
Committee together expressing the hope that IT
will approve his action and unite with him n an
affiIiation WITH the dominant element OF the DEM
ocratic party Chairman Andrews tntimated that
he did NOT approve OF Senator Heirfsds action and
that he would reply Senator's letter instead
of calling the committee together
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
SENATOR HEITFELD NOW A DEMOCRAT

Boise Idaho, Nov. 30-United States Senator
Henry Heitfeld. of this State, has addressed
1e,,sr 70 d H Andrews, of this city, chairman
- the Ponufs, State Central Committee announc-
ing his withdrawal from the Po1ulist party and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01

Secretary o. State for New-York; the Rev AIe1an-
der Doye. Robert C Morris ex-senator Ford
JACOB a Cantor and number Of delegates Of
labor examinations The Granite Cutters Union
and the Central Federated Union are expected
be well represented at the dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01
PARTRIDGE To CALL or MURPHY.
SAYS Mr.. Low HAS MADE DEvERY's DOOM
SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR

Colonel Partridge, whom Mr.. Low has appointed
Police Commissioner, said yesterday that he would
call at Police Headquarters al his earliest oppoE-
tunity. in order to shake with Commissioner
Murphy and Devery and learn as much he
could 'touchin on and appertainin to- the Police
Department He was greatly gratifed TO learn that
Colonel Murphy had spoken kindly of him. and
added:
Colonel Murphy should not be held personally re-
sponsible for the way the Police Department has
been managed. He was merely following out
tain policy. and has evidently pleased the
who put him the head OF the police force.
want the present adminstrati ton continued. What
changes will be made I do not care to say, other
than that there will De no politics in the depart
rnenr and that promotions VIII be made solely
merit. they were IN Brooklyn when I its
Police Commissioner I do discuss Mr.
Devery's removal. as I think Mr.. Low has made
that matter plain from the stump
Colonel Partridge said that the two men for
deputy commissioners to succeed Devery and York
not vet been decided on and would not be for
some time. In the time he expected have
several conferences with Mr.. Low regarding these
appointments.
1t was said yesterday that Mr.. Low was consid-
ering Henry De Forest Baldwin and Colonel Robert
Grier Monroe for Commissioners Of Accounts These
officials have the power to call for all papers and
accounts in city department and compel city
employees TO give testimony under oath 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Low intends to them far
possible in cleaning out the sineCures and dead
men with which the city departments now
cloggei.
of Street Cleaning. was again brought forward yes
rerday s17cceed Nagle-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-12-01

thousand dollars Will be expended upon the deco
ration of the dome
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

unconscously acquired, artistic stimulation of
feeilAg and character becomes a habit and
when at length maturity is reached the art of
acting Is second nature Miss Elsie Leslie pre-
SentS an instructive example of this truth. In
her childhood she manifested an initiative talent
so unusual that experienced observers did not
fail to perceive her fitness for the stage. One
OF her earliest friends was Mr.. jefferson, and
no beginner in the dramatic profession could
nave better counsellor a kind
and conscientious guide Mr.. jefferson not only
advised her parents to put her on the stage, but
opened the way for them to do So by offering
to receive her into his company; and they
concluded to abide by his counsel. When she
was only five years old, accordingly. Miss Leslie
began the stage career which but for an inter
mission devoted to study, has lasted ever since
Her first appearance was made as Little Neenie
in rip Van Wnkle.' and afterward she
acted Little Hendrick, in the same play
Another opportunity occurred for her in the
season of 1SS1-1SSS. when Mr. Daniel Frohman
at the Lyceum Theatre, produced "Editha's
Burglar Mr.. Frohman had observed the uncom-
mon talent and the dainty personal beauty of
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
ONE on STATE SENATOR hRt ".
HOW A PUNNING NEGRO BOY on THE WIT
NESS STAND BAFFLED HIM

HOW A PUNNING NEGRO BOY On The VII
NESS STAND BAFFLED HIM
Did you ever hear that story about Senator
Krum of Schoharie, and the cOlored boy who
held the Senator up for five minutes on the
strength of a pun?" asked one of the conGrega-
ton of the Amen Corner the other day OF
local politician Before the latter had time to
say that he had never heard the story, no other
person than the Schohare legislator walked up
the corridor of the hotel on the arm OF one or
his upstate friends The Senator appeared en-
tirely oblivious of the attention that he had
attracted and the first speaker continued
We'll, it was at a murder trial up there IN
Schoharfe There a young colored boy on
the witness stand, and the Senator was cross
examining him. One of the chief points That
Mr. Krum wanted to bring out was the fact that
the boy lived the other side of the river
from where the murder was perpetrated, and 50
he began by asking his witness:
My boy. do you live over the river"
".No, sah was the prompt reply
Whats that? retorted the Senator, who had
become convinced that the boy did live on the
other side of the river. What's that you say!
Do you know that you must tell the truth?
Oats what l does said the boy But
knows dat l don't live over de rivah.'
DO you know that if you don't tell the
truth YOU can be sent to State prison for per
iury?' again asked the Senator, somewhat irri-
tated
''Dat's wat does. | knows wat dey'll do 10
me If Use caught in lie. But Tse be tellin' de
truf when l done said dat l don't live over de
rivah.'
The Senator paused moment, and then his
silence was broken by the young negro, who
said with chuckle:
Say. don't you see? I couldn't have live
over de rivah foh where would NAH ceah be-
The Senator looked at his witness as if he
had formed some opinion Of him suddenly, and
then he continued the prosecution
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
Manhattan Theatre,

Little Lord Fauntleroy" was first acted On
September 10 1855 at the Boston Museum
A play based on Mark Twain's The Prince
and the Pauper the play having been made by
MI Clemens at Miss Lesiie's instigation,-was
the latest of her juvenile ventures, and in this
acting both the essential parts. and dscrim-
mating between them with intelligence and Skill
she rounded and finished the Juvenile chapter
of her history During some time she lived
away from the stage, deVoting herself to study
and acquiring knowledge Of general literature
In 1898 she Joined Mr. Jeffersons company, to
plav leading parts-LyGia Langush. in The
Rivals" and Dot, in The Cricket on the
Hearth and in that position she remained for
three seasons, visiting many cities ana gaining
valuable experience. Her embodiment OF LYuIa
Languish guileess in spirit and graceful IN
manner was charming with caprice and winning
with beauty, and that performance, together
with her vivacious portrayal of Dot, gave eVl-
dence of her growth and proved the fulfilment Of
her early promise. Her success in NJ Jehtr-
sons company brought to her several tempting
proposaIs to appear in other plays, but she pre-
ferred to remain with her old friend. and to
study under the direction of that great master
of the dramatic art
This season. 19O1-l!W2, Miss Leslie IS playing
Glory Quayle in The Christian" under the
mana cement of Messrs. LiebIer & Co. and as
Glory Quayle she viii act in New-4ork, at the
Academy of Music on December 80 Her first
appearance in that character was made on Au-
pust 81 at the Boston Theatre and she gained
the cordial plaudits of cultivated audience
Other cities have ratified the judgment of Bos-
ton deeming Miss Leslie's impersonation of
Glory QuayIe original charming, sympathetic
and marked by fine intelligence and a natural
style The press indeed, has often been en-
thusiastic in it's praise No young actress of the
period has a better equipment or a brighter
prospect Miss Leslies abilities are uncom-
mon her ambition is worthy, her beauty is dis
tinctive and she has attracted admiration by
brilancy of talents, strength of character, sim
pljcity of manners, and integrity of life. Her
svmpathes are with the poetic drama,-as indl-
Gated py her avowed purpose some day to act
| ShakesDeare's Viola in ''Twelfth Night, "a
character to which she would bring beauty,
yivacity a charming personality, and winning
sweetness of speech
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

like nature sincere and full of grace. Mrs. Bur
nett it and Immediately stipulated, as to
her play of Little Lord Fauntleroy. just then
at hand, that Elsie Leslie should be engaged for
the character of the little lord. Her triumph in
that part has long been matter of common
knowledge. Nothing like it had been seen on
our stage since the distant days of Kate and
Ellen Bateman, or the still more remote period
of Clara Fisher. The performance was given
only in New-York and Boston. The play of
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
ELSIE LESLIE.

HER STAGE CAREER SINCE SHE WAS FIVE YEARS
oI.D-To REAPPEAR HERE NEXT WEEK
The actor is fortunate who begins early,-be-
fore the character has been moulded and hard
enec by experience, and before the person has
become inflexible in demeanor and moton,-be-
cause in natural professional growth. COM
plete familiarity with the stage is easily and
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

Miss Leslie. and he was pleased to engage her
for the part of Editha Mr.. f. H. Sothern acted
the Burglar. The extraordinary success of this
production was mainly due to the performance
of Editha-a performance charming with inno-
cence and ciquant --'th Clee- 1t was not dis
play Of mere juvenile precocity and insipid good
ness: it was an embodiment of sprightly, child
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
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with the Record o 1901. and many other Titles anu
Topics.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

The Unwelcome Mrs. Hatch is continued by
Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske and her company
at the Manhattan Theatre. There viii be no
change OF bill there before the end of Mrs
Fiske's present engagement. After her coming
tour she Will return to New-Y and Will then
produce a new play.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
TRIBUNE
ALMANAC
FOR 1902
VIII be Ready for
DeliUery January ].

A HANDY ENClCLoPEDIA or CURRENT
EVENTS WELL. AS THE MEDiI u
TiiR0i .:H WnICH ALI, DISrt 'rES 3,;., rniLTiI
SIioR'T 0HDER. FOR OVER 80 YEARS TIE
STtNDARD REFERENCE BOOK OF BOTH
POLITICAL. PARTIES
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
CHRISTMAS WEEK PLAYS.
TIE EMPIRE STOCK COMPANY AT HOME


CHANGES AT OTHER THEATRES.
The stock company of the Empire Theatre will
be al home again this week, and will begin its
regular season with the first production in this
country Of H V. Esmond's play The Wilder
ness' The company is headed by Charles Rich
man and Miss Margaret Anglin, and includes
most Of the actors who were members of it last
year.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

The only theatrical attraction in town which
makes any special pretence Of being in season
as Christmas piece is The Sleeping Beauty
and the Beast" at the Broadway Theatre. This
is the real English Christmas pantomime
brought from the Drury Lane Theatre, where
il was the Christmas piece last year. 1t has
been made only much a everything
English has 10 be to find appreciation with
public which has VIGOROUSLY a different sense
of humor.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

THE ALMANAC FOR 1902 HAS BEEN CARE
Fully EDITED AND ENRICHED WITH
icI tHOR ATE FEATURES NOT CONTAINED IN
PREVIOUS NUMBERS. THE BEST ALMANAC
EVER ISSUED BY THE TRIBt NE.
ORDER FROM ANY NEWSDEALER, NEWS
COMPANY, OR
THE TRIBUNE, New-YOrk City.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

public which has VIGOROUSLY a different sense
Of humor
atre, where she has so long been a favorite to-
morrow night and will be seen in her farce
''The Widow Jones' The piece is not here,
but il is announced that few of Miss Irwin's
present repertory of songs are
A new play entitled "Du Barry by David
Belasco. viii be offered the Criterion Theatre
on Wednesday night The theatre will be closed
tomorrow and Tuesday nights The part Of
Mime Du Barry will be acted by Mrs. Leslie
Carter. The play has had a trial in Washing
ton.
Henry Miller and his company viii begin the
second week Of their engagement at the Savoy
Theatre in ID Arcy of the Guards tomorrow
night. The usual extra matinee performance
Will be given on Christmas Day.
Vincennes'' Will be continued at the Garden
Theatre Till the close of Miss Virginia Harned's
engagement there. in February. It had been ar
ranged that she should appear in The Twin
Sisters in the course Of her stay.
will remain for week longer 1t will be fol-
lowed. as has been announced, by a return of
1.-The Christian
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-03-06
FAMILY or SOLDIERS.
Edmund sehon
Wright is Promoted toa
CRptaIncy in the Reg
ular Army.


Huntington Herald, Feb. Goth.
Last Saturday a telegram was
sent out from Washington an
nouncing that Lieutenant Edmund
Sehon Wright, of Louisville, KY,
had been promoted to the position
of captain in the regular army. He
has heretofore been Lieutenant
in the first cavalry, but the new
order does not state to what regi-
ment he is to be assigned. The
Courier journal prints fine pic
ture of the young man.
HAS RELATIVES HERE.
The captain has numerous rela.
tives III West Virginia. AS will be
inferred from the name, he is re-
lated to Mr.. Edmund Sehon, the
Wholesale grocer, his father being
a first cousin to Mr.. Sehon. The
grandfather of Captain Wright,
Rev. Edmund Sohon, WAS we'll
known along this portion of the
Ohio Valley. several years ago,
when he travelled up and down the
river as minister in the Nj. b.
Church, South,
Young Wright seems to have
come from family of soldiers, his
great ancestors being Col. Charles
Lewis, who fought in the battle of
Point Pleasant. There are said to
be five of his immediate relatives
holding commission in the U s..
army. one of whom is Lieutenant
Doddridge, of Wheeling, who was
with Captain Chadwick at the bat
tie of Manila Bay, and who was
presented with sword by the peo-
pie of Wheeling.
Mr.. Edmund Sehon, of this city,
is Justly proud of his young kins-
man who are 80 patriotioally main
tanning the honorable military
record made by his grandfather
and other members of the Sehon
family.
1t is an interesting fact in con-
neotion with young Wright that he
is cousin to John r., Mclean, of
the Cincinnati Enquirer, and is
thus brou Eht into relationship with
Admiral Dewey who married Mr..
MoLean's sister.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-03-06
Death OF Mrs. samr Van Week.

Death OF Mrs. Sam'l Van Week.
Gallipolis Tribune.
Death came and relieved the suf-
ferings of Mrs. Samuel Van Week
at midnight Saturday night, Feb.
%, 1901, at the hospital in Colum-
bus, whittier she had been taken
to undergo a serious operation
Her trouble was supposed at first
to be gall stones, hut as shown by
the operation it WAS closed gall
duct which had caused her suffer
ing. After the operation Mrs. Van
Vleok rallied, but later in the day
grew worse and the end came as
above stated.
Mrs. Van Weeks parents are
dead, and besides her husband she
leaves sisters, Mrs. Jennie jolly, of
Pliny, w. Va, and Miss Dora
Bunce, and brother, Mr.. Karn
Coleman.
Her remains arrived from Col
umbus at 80 p. m. Monday over
the K. & NJ il, and were met at the
depot by Undertaken Wetherholt
and friends. The body was con-
veyed to her late home on Spruce
street.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted at her late home by Rev
Magee of Grace Church, Tuesday
morning at 8 O'Clock, the inter-
ment following at the Yanden
graveyard near Addison. Many
friends extend their sympathy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-03-06
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stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts
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weak, tired or ailing You need it. Every
bottle guaranteed, only 90 cents. Sold
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