The New York herald., 1870-01-18
. ID Z r u A Il Y
Charles Durkee.

This gentleman, formerly Senator in Congress
from Wisconsin and lately Governor OF Utah. disd
Friday last at Omaha, Neb., while en- route for
his home lie was born at Royalton, VT, on the sth
day Of December, 1907 ana after spending some
years In his native State engaged in mercantile
transactions emigrated TO wisconsin, and In 1897
was elected member or tho Territorial Legislature.
serving two terms. In lS43 he was elected U
representative in Congress, and at the expira-
Mon Ion. M q ms term WAS reelected Alier nvo
Senator IN Congress, and served until 1881 with
marked credit In 1851 ne was delegate 70 tns
Famous Peace Congress and made earnest EFFORTS Ia
avert the Impending war. During the rebellion he
took no prominent part IN politics. but was known
~ Q warm supporter OF the unlon cause. Ia 1895
President Johnson appointed him Governor or Utah
position he held until his recent removal by PreGi-
He possessed large nubsr Of frends and y, IN Wiz
consin, where he was best known muoh
respected
Alexander Fiddes, NJ. d., r. X. q. =. r..
Our correspondent at Kingston jamaica. reports
the sudden death OF thls distinguished physician on
the afternoon Of December %. lie was, we think n
native OF Scotland, but omigrated TO jamaica many
years ago. On his arrival ut the island he engaged
IN the practice or medicine, although he had never
received a diploma, his knowledge OF the profession
being obtained from his experience as an apo.ls-
ecary and from his study OF such medical works.
as no could obtain. In engaging In this business
subjected himself 10 the dangers OF criminal pro-
reason he was LETT undsturDed. Within few vrarQ
.ns signal success that attended nls practics
ass 1sas ana ssd.a &C. Se an s on disease ssms S
wv bAin attracted the attention OF the BRUSH
faculty and upon Dr. Fiddes reaching Enpand he
rcp0lye1 u cordial welcome from the most pr0m-
/ nent physicians in London sLd Edinburg, was
awarded diploma and elected Fellow or tho Royal
College of Surgeons in Edinburg. Whie In London
the unusual honor was awarded him of lecturing
before Queen victoria who subsequently expressed
herself much edited Dy his discourse. Although the
Inducements
Fbides TO take up his residence in London he de-
tormined to spend the balance OF his days In
Jamaica, and he accordingly returned TO Kingston
He enjoyed tho most extensive practice on the
island, where his broad philanthropy and bencvo-
him TO all classes. Our Correspondent reports thas
his death was The cause for tue deepest possible
regret.
Andrew F. Warren.
telegram from Baltimore reports the death of
this gentleman on Sunday, In the eighty-ioUrth
year OF his age. lie was one OF the most promneng
and best esteemed citizens OF the city In 1914 he
entered the service OF the United States as captain
Of volunteers. and during the with Great Britain
distinguished himself. On the return OF peace he
left the army ana after engaged In civil pur-
suits. Captain Warren at time Grand
Master or the Grand Lodge Independent order VI
Odd Fellows OF Maryland and ut later date was
Treasurer Of tho Grand Lodge OF the United states.
George e.. NJ. Roberts, LID,
prominent physician and clergyman Of tho
Methodist Episcopal Church In Baltimore. died In
that city on Saturday last, aged sxty.four years.
George A. Stcdc,
Secretary OF the Naennerchor, found dead In his
| workshop at Rochester yesterday morning Hears
| disease Is assigned AZ the cause.
| George Ii. Seutcr,
| 4 prominent politician or OHIO and who tOox m
active part in the iato war on the Union side, and
who has nlled various oflices Of public trust died
I nv nd nm nda Iaaf