The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

worked for q number Of years In Florence and his
studio was we'll known to American visitors His
pictures sought after and sold we'll. Some
twelve years ago he painted 1.-THE Harvest in the VAL
10y of Pisa said TO he full OF mastery realism and
fine in color He in Egypt during the cutting Of
the Suez Canal and brought back to Italy many
taken up the painting OF majolica devoting himself
to the decoration of the pieces produced by the
factory OF Ginor which are modelled after those Of
Pisaro and Urbino. His auccess in this line Of art
was great that he had come to be known as the
Fortuny Of majolica painters.
ADMIRAL ANDREW DREW.
Admiral Andrew Drew. flag officer on reserved half
pay, died at London December 49, aged eghty-sx. He
entered the navy in May. 1906. took part in attack
made by Commander Owen on the Boulogne iotilla.
and aterward served at the siege of Copenhagen in
August, 1907 and brought home the dispatches rela
tive to the surrender Of the Danish capital Under Sir
John Philimore he took an active part in the
Ashateo hostilites at Cape Coast Castle and served
subsequently in Canada where he materially aided in
Quellng tho rebellion in that country by the destruc
ton, in December, 1887. of the Caroline steamer.
on the American side OF the Niagara. He became
admiral in 1868, vice admiral in 1869 and admira
July 80. 1876
JEAN JACQUES sCHERER, Ex-PREsIDENT OF THE
SWISS CONFEDERATION.
Jean Jacques Scherer, federal councillor and ex-
president of Switzerland died at Zurich December
%, aged ffty-three years. The deceased statesman
was born at Schoennenberg. canton Of Zurich. Novem
Der 10. 1928; was for many years engaged in CONF
mercial pursuits in Italy; entered the Swiss army
in 1s4s and became staff captain in 1866. when he
appointed Chief Instructor to the ARMY. Some
cilor of State at Zurich; was afterward Deputy to
the National Council and member of the Federal
the year 1875 After the expiration of his term of
once nc became director OF the mihtary section OF
'"e N0A''"' |o"''
COUNT ErIENNE DE CAMBACEREs
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de Cambacsras brother of the Duke of the Same
.,,a ,a,,h. 20 ,ho Achnh.rc.,,or 80 tho us-st
nA''e' "Au A'PAe" ~ 'A' - - . $3.50 - 80 -
Was born at MONTPELIER in 1904 married daughter
of Marshal Dayoust. Prince of Eckmuhl; was chosen
Deputy for st. Quentin In 1872 elected to the Leais
latve Assembly for Aisne IN ls4s ana 10 tne corps
ZOE s,a saG Iurns tha Fmnrs He was
Wy a y, .ho n,;or 80 Hnrpr IJ;s sor Tnu,s
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dausnSer Oh frihce Auc'en nonApas'e' VI oAn'no'
DR. William Fl. Gardiner died of enlargement of the
liver Yesterday at his residence corner of Clinton and
Livingston streets. Brooklyn. Deceased who was an
In this CITY in 1s22 and was a descendant of LYON
Gardiner the first settler of Gardeners Island He
studied at Yale College and subsequently graduated
from the University of the City Of New York In 1843
He was member of the Medical Board Of the Brook
Iyn CITY Hospital and was also y visiting physician
At the BROOKLYN and Central dispensaries.
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.vonua pr,os,v, uo was eigbtv.6va wears of aos
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anu WAS oorn III Areh'"n' Az. VINCE 'sN ''-
old he to this city, and nine years later started
in the wholesale grocery business with his brother
Meeting with business reverses IN ls4s MI Wool
years He retired from sctve ons,nsss some lime
Portable circ umstances.
LADY CATHERINE "hArH-MEL'iLIE'
Lady Catherine Whyte-Meiviiie DIED 81 Mount MEL
VILE, st. Andrews, December 49, Her ladyship had
been in delicate health for some years past. and the
,ar Seariy The deceascd Was daushter ~ ths
late Francis Godolphin fifth Duke OF Leeds. and was
y, =, ner eign,y year Sne rsr. WI =; wnyte
June. 1919
JOHN ATTKEN.
John Aiken. mercbant az this c;tv died an Man.
ms wy ue. On "'v,
was seventy three years of age and was the founder
of the old house of Aiken Miller and member OF
the present nrm OF Aiken. Son Co. fancy gooas.
ss vcars sgo n. No - " ran, We s"st ana Wa
changed IN Tho nresert arm's name In is74 The
funeral services viii be held M the Fourth Presby.
terrain Church tomorrow.
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CUT sud8e ror twenty-five ye.fs' n-''"s oeo" l"ss