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OBITCARY.
WILLIAM G. LAWSON.

Newburg, July 20 (speciaD.-wlnlam C. Lawson,
president Of the state Council Order Of American
Fremen, died from heart disease here this afternoon,
lie had been fireman for nearly half century, and
was known In all parts Of the country where volunteer
departments exist. hose company in this city
bears his name, and he was It's principal officer for
years. He recently reelected for the second time
to the presidency OF the State Council. O. A. r. He
leaves a widow and three children. The funeral will
be held at the Baptist Church saturday afternoon.
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ROGER Q. MILLS IN TOWN.

Roger O. Mills, Of Texas. TO be Speaker Of
inc next House OF Representatives and also United States
senator rom his State, the Astor House yester-
day. lie received number Of callers in the afternoon
among Whom were Congre,sman-elect I. H. Campbell
Ihis cal however. does mean that Mr.. Mills will
receive the support Of NewYork Congressman in tho
h9ht for speaker Mr. Campbell openly asserts that he Is
for Benton McMia who has lately been lowering
Tamniany Hall. but has gone home eontonted.
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PAYING LARGE SUMS TO INDIANS

Sac and Fox Agency l. T. July 29-Agent Patrick
has inst finished paying the sac Fox Indians the
fourth fnstaIment OF treaty funds arising from the sale
OF surplus land. The Indians have now received
sl25.OOO OF the treaty money There yet remains
s1o 600 10 be paid TO them upon approval OF the
schedules Of allotment
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GERMAN diplomat IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, July 29.-The Baron and Baroness wich-
mann Eichorn arrived here to-day from Yokohama on
their way 10 Berlin. The Baron IS in the German
Diplomatic service and has been on important
mission to Japan Asked II his mission contemplated
the negotiation OF important treaties with that country,
the Baron shrugged his shoulders and answered. FER
haps,1
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TmAYER WILL NOT BE DISTURBED.

Chicago, July GA dispatch from Nebraska City,
Neb., says: Chairman Watson has abandoned the
project Of eectng a Governor this year lie has
to the conclusion that such proceeding would
be legal and has. decided not 10 call special
meeting of the Republican state Central Committee"
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MRS. MARY Z. SHELLEY.

Asbury Park. N j.. July 20 (speeaD.-Mrs. Mary f.
Shelley Of Philadelphia. died this morning at Belmar OF
fatty degeneration the heart. Mrs Shelley the
mother OF Mrs james McKan, OF Philadelphia and was
seyenty-two years Of age.
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Guetial Notlces.

Ahern David, native Of Ireandrhe daughters Of your
brother william (Far!ier), Wo9nEOng y. y. w, wishing
to communicate Address Mrs. BERLIN IL Sydney.
Keeps silk Negiige shirts" largest stock, greatest
variety SO 30 each Broadway between III and 18th st
New-tnglaRd Monument Company.
Cemetery Memorials in Granite Bronze and Marble.
l.32l Broadly way. opposite Dodge statue.
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willing 20 provide for their own poor Agnin an1
again thanks 10 General OBeirne for his efforts TO
provide for these unfortunate Hebrew refugees from
Russia. FRANCIS WAYLAND GLEN
Brooklyn, July 81, 1901
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County was represented by the public officials and
many leading members
THE REPUBLICAN CLUES DELEGATES.

Al meeting OF the Republican CLUB, commonly called
'he Prent OF the League OF Republican clubs last night
inc following we're elected delegates to the Sy1cu'e Con-
vention John S. Smith who Is candidate for president
ssain't Colonel MeAIrin; James \. Blanchard vice
president Of the National League. and william LeaGy;
a'ernae'' Austin Z. Pussincer w. d. Tufts and W. D.
Murphy.
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MiRRIED.

SEARTNG-COOKE-In Paterson, ~ j., at the residence
OF the brides parents, tuesday evening, July 20,
1891. by the samuel Carlle, D.. D., frederiek
Frelinghuysen Soaring to Emma Dora Cooke daughter
OF Watts Cooke.
WELLMAN-WATSON-At ST. Peters by the Sea- Mon'
mouth Beach. " j., Monday July o., by the Key:
John Wesley Brown, D. D., rector OF 81. Inonass
Church Edith daughter John Ii. Watson, 10 Francis
Lewis Welnlan, all Of this city.
Notices of marriages must be Endorsed with fun
name and address.
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vd a . oruers m the squadron's naval brigade
on tS laval militia battalion Will make landing
ensm pshers Island, supposed to be occupied by
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VARIOUS sYyoyYMEs FOR DRUNKENNESS.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Can you inform me whether the words "ebri-
ety. "inebHcty7 and nsobrlety' synonymes for
drunkenness and, not, which are Incorrect, and
zEvf WILLIAM II. SCIWARZ.
Brooklyn, July 10. 1891.
They are synonymous, and correct.-Ed)
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CIVIL SERVICE REFORM AT MARE ISLAND.

Washington, July 29.-Thc Navy Department has
approved the report Of the Board Of Examiners iof
foremen or master mechanics al the MaHe Island Navy
,t and has filed all the places by the appointment
~ The candidates the board recommended.
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General Knapp is expected 70 preside, II his health
will permit him to do 50. At any rate his resigna
ton as chairman Will not be accepted until the State
Convention is held and the new committee Is ae
pointed The meeting will be held in Parlor K,
as already announced.
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The unprejudiced and truthful caterer awards the pel
~ LemarChand BOne,ess Sardnas. a., - 49,.
PARK Iif0rd and Acker, MORRILL, Condlt Keep tneH.
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oIdsnirh, gentlemens ana ladies' waterproof soass
James Goldsmith IA Broadway entrance Oh Astor Plsc
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The rehearsas Of "The Old. Old story begin August
10. under the direction Of David Belasco.
Tonight will be given the second Of the series OF
special Thursday night frewor1 displays made by Pain
at Manhattan Beach, After the military spectacle Of
/" Paris and the Commune" pictures in fire will be
shown OF man-ofvar OF Olden times and steel
plated battle-ship OF the present day.
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q Come unto these yellow sands

The most beautiful sand beaches on the Atianue
coast: 72a solid trains daily To ana Don al -o"S
Island points-
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RECIPROCITY TREATIE5 To BE PROCLAIMED.
Washington. July 20-Tle new reciprocity treaty ne
gotiated between the United sies and san Domingo
under the terms otfthe McKi.iey Tariff Act VIII De
unclaimed in both countries at early date next
month The Cuban reciprocity treaty with spain VIII
ESQ be proclaimed at about the same time
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Roger O. NILS OF Texas, addressed about 1000 PEG
pe In the great auditorium al Prohibition Park S. J..
last evening Nicholas Muller. IT,, was chairman Mr..
,uus delivered the address OF the evening The
Democratic Creed" The Democracy OF Richmond
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saratoga Limited via New-York Central. see time
table, this paper. =.
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wopK oP THE COMMITTEE on TARIFF.

Tho subcommittee OF the United States Senate Finance
Committee engaged IN the tariff investigation continued
rs sessions at the Fifta Avenue Hotel yesterday
number of merchants OF this and other cities called to give
their views recsrdng the articles which they desired
should be scheduled They were received by Senator
Aldrich who has taken charge Of this part Of the
minary work Of the committee The list Of articles
which the retail prices are to be asceaned under both
tho old and new laws is nearly completed When fully
ronored comics will be both the wholesale and
rel1 trade in all the large cities Comparisons Of the
lists when returned ale expected to afford much valuable
information regarding the working OF the new nrh law
The opponcnts of the law, represented on the committee
nv Senator Carlisle will allowed TO make such sdd
tlons 10 the scheduled articles they desire The conf
itte adjourned to Monday AMI expects to continue hs
sessions during next week
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
GENERAI. AIERFn Z MIrNN

Brevet BrigadierlGeneral Alfred +. Num- who
on the retired list of the National Guard OF New
Jersey, died at his home in Orange, T. j. yesterday
from complication of diseases. the immediate
Of death being water the lungs. General Mum
was the OF William Mum, the first cashier Of
the Orange National BANK and horn in Newark
in 1918. After attending private schools he entered
the store OF stephen d. Day, where the Orange Music
Hall now stands, as a clerk. After u few years he
took up the occupation Of a farmer In East Orange
subsequently he entered the employ OF smith, Wright
& Co., dealers in saddlery hardware in Centrest.,
Newark, and eventually succeeded to the business.
In 1873 he elected clerk OF the township COM
mttee Of East Orange. which place he had since
filed his last official act being to sign the contract
for the electric road. He a member Of the old
Brick PRESBYTERIAN Church and its clerk for the last
thirty years. In 1850 he chosen captain of the
American Rifles and commissioned by Governor Olden.
This company soon went out Of existence and was
succeeded by the organization OF the Orange Brigade
Mr.. Mum elected Major of the 1st Regiment, and
later It's Colonel lie held this place till about eight
years ago, when he retired with the brevet rank
Of BrigadierGe General. lie was one Of the founders
Of Ashland Hook and Ladder Company and its see
retary.
General Mum prominent member OF the Wing
marty and on the organization OF the Republican party
iOned 1t and had been a strong supporter Of It's
PRINCIPLES lie was active In politics although he
terested In gencaogy and leaves manuscript volume
containing the family histories Of oil the prominent
families Of the county. The funeral Will be on Tues
day afternoon at his home.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

The performances Of " Ole Heads and Young Hearts"
Al the Lyceum Theatre to-day VIII close the regular
season OF the house.
Miss Rose Coghlan will bring her engagement at
pamer,s Theatre 10 an end By this evenings perform
anse OF Lady Bartcrs and Nance Oldheih siie VIII
appear al the Grand opera House for one week. be
ginning on May 25 and will be seen III some OF her OLD
plays.
Miss Mabel stephenson will give her last concert IN
this city at the Garden Theatre tomorrow evening.
She will be assisted by Miss Josephine Turner MISS Eva
Davenport. Miss Emily Maynard, Albert q. Ihies'
Albert Aryeschou Richard +. Carroll, r f. hsrkayi
Nshan Franko irIoks and Denton, Master Aibeir
weinsten and little Johnnie AeKever.
Joseph Murphy will play Tho Donagi' at ths
Fourteenth Street Theatre this afternoon slu eVcs'
ending his present engagement II Is said ta ne Is
not likely 70 act in New-YOrI again in some years.
Frederick Pauidng, who has just left the JEFFERSON
Florence combination and will head company oi HS
own next season, received present yesteT'y from
Nine. Ponsi of a chain formerly worn bV NlafleS
fechter In Hamlet Fechter gave II TO Lesser
wsllaek who left il when he died To Nme fOn,Si ~
s heavy chain with twenty-eight large le"ois'
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CAPTAIN IoDoWIcK II. FoRDHAM.

Captnin Lodowick II. Fordham who died suddenly at
his homo. No. 400 Deanst.' Brooklyn on Thursday,
was one of the last Of the captains Identified with
the prosperous days OF Sag Harbor, When whaiers
crowded her por Ills family settled there nearly 300
years aqo and almost all it, members seafacrs
lie was bern therc in le20. When he WAS twelve years
old he went whaling in ship commanded by his uncle
lie was in command OF vessel before no became Of
age About forty years ago he gave up the sea and
went into the service Of the Old Dominion Company IN
which he remained until his death. lie was man OF
extraordinary energy aS vitality ana he hept al WOE"
ND 10 short time before MS DEATH nc "",oS a
-, t,-o cons and two daughters The funeral Will
he hpId al MS home this evening. Thn burial WIZ tahe
nlare at sag HaTbor where the local lndse Oi @ @Ouu
Ecows IN which order Captain FOrdhan belonged over
half n century will have charge OF the ceremonies
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
NATHAN LITTAUER,

Nathan Littauer retired glove manufacturer, sixty
two years of age, died suddenly at his home, No. 578
Madison-ave. yesterday morning from the effects Of
grip, from which he had been suffering for about a
week. He leaves a widow, one daughter, Mrs. o. L..
Richard, and three sons Lucius ~, Eugene and william.
The funeral will be held at his home at 80 a. IN. on
Monday and will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Silver
man, OF Temple EMANUEL The place Of burial will be
at Cypress Hills Cemetery in the family plot. Mr..
Littauer was born In Bresau, Germany, In 1928, and
to this country in 1s46 after having received
thorough education at the college OF his native city.
Shortly after his arrival in this country Mr.. Litauer
settled at Gloversve, n. Y, which had at that time
only 400 Inhabitants. lie soon became actively en-
gagged in the manufacture OF gloves there and to his
exerons the rapid extension of the glovemaklng In
dustry in the United states is largely due.
He was early identified with many Of the local BUSH
ness interests Of GlOversville and has always
maintained the closest relations with the business
men of that city. lie was married to Miss Har-
ret sporburg at Albany about thirtyour years ago.
His wife was a native OF that city. In 1865 Mr..
Lttauer came to this city TO live, and established a
warehouse here for the sale Of the product OF his
factories at Gloversvillc He retired from business
In 1882, and placed his business In the hands Of his
sons Mr.. Littauer had accumulated during his life
an estate worth at least 81 100000. He was direc.
tor of the Fonda Johnstown and Gloversville Rail
road, and director Of tho Fulton County National
Bank. He owned the wekn0wn Lttauer block at
Gloversville and owned the house in which he died,
besides quantity OF real estate in this city.
lie devoted Hebrew In religion, and was for
q long time a trustee Of Temple EMANUEL, and a
director of the Mt sinai Hospital and of the Deaf
and Dumb Institute. His private charities were Of
the most liberal sort lie member Of nearly
all the prominent charitable organizations in this
city. Mr.. Lttauer enthusiastic, untirng
worker and Il man Of clear, enlightened views. He
them with great fearlessness and ability. He had a
high reputation for integrity, and his judgment was
constantly sought In matters OF business In politics
he ardent Republican, and had been constant
reader Of The Tribune for many years. He was q
member Of the Executive Committee Of the Republican
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
WARNER MILLER RETURNS TO THE CITY.
HE EXPRESSES HIS SATISFACTION WITH THE
WORK on THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

HE EXPRESSES HIS SATISFACTION WITH THE
WORK on THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Ex-senator Warner Miller president OF the Nicaragua
Canal Construction Company, reached this city last
evening and went Immediately to the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. where he a number Of newspaper men, TO
whom he related the story Of his experiences during
his journey to inspect the work on the Nicaragua
Canal Mr. Miller first told Of his experiences on the
Roneador reef, on which he shpwrecked He
said that there he occupied for the first time in his
life political position without going through pri-
mary After being landed on the island, he was pro-
claimed Its Governor, without even the form OF an
election. He said that he would advise all Of his
friends who wanted to be Governors to go SOUTH as
there were many islands In the Caribbean Sea, and the
natives would welcome outsiders with open arms.
The ex-senator spoke jestipgy of his experiences as
cassway now that 1t all and he was lucky
enough TO be yescued within six days after having been
cast away. They had constant temperatnre OF DO
degyees in the shade. and made the best OF the SIX
days under tents constructed rom salcioth ana
blankets. Every member OF the company he added,
was ND at O'Clock In the morning, and enjoyed im'
rnenselv the dip in the sea- IN which all participated.
Mr. Miller was enthusiastic In his praise OF Mica
raeua OF the entire company which went there with
him not one Ill, although the line OF the canal
was walked over and ridden over, and the mem[ers
of his party slept out several nights. OF the 600
men who are employed by the company, Mr. Miller
said that when he came away only five were in the
hospital. OF these, was there from disease
and the others there from injuries which they had
received in the work. The climate he declared to
be perfect Mr. Miller related short interview which
he had yesterday morning with the Secretary of the
Navy, b. F. Tracy, who told him that II the
canal were now completed the entire West Indian
squadron could be in service In the Pacific Ocean in
forty-eight hours,
The ex-senator seemed to be delighted with the
work on the canal II was further along and in
better shape than he supposed. The engineers who
went down there with him enthusiastic
over the work and declared that they never before
had seen complete set of engineering plans as had
been made for the work before II was opened -
IL the bonds of the company taken up with sui-
cient rapidty to keep the workmen employed the
canal Mr.. Miller said will be finished In six years
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09

n. oratoro STYLE For the sake Of the really bean
H6 numbers In the score lchiefest OF which is the
csme mn ''sS away which last night had to be re
peated, so profoundly. did IT move the audleneel,
,Ss performances Of the work II was composed for
Madame Pappenhelm five years before the rest Of
gritty Of the composition upon the attention Of in
tellIgont listeners. II was sung with great fervor
IpIppei to whom fell the tenor solos gave great
pleasure to the audience In the solo reeitations of
Goetze Herr Dippcl, Herr Reichmann and Ericsson
bushnell participated. The charming contrslto easily
bore off the palm not only by of the luscious
ness OF her voice. but also because Of the deep feeling
With which she infused the dry work and the COM
narrative cearness and correctness OF her pronunca
tion. Herr Relchmann. whose opportunities were
greatest he having the words Of Jesus melodi0usly
se and tenderly accompanied 70 utter was grevously
Disappointing. He. sang persstenty out of tune
throughout the performance.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
DR. DIX PRAISES JOHN JACOB AsTOR.

At meeting Of the New-York Genealogical and BIO
graphical Society, last evening, the Rev. Dr. Morgan
DIX Iefor of Trinity Church. delivered an address on
John Jacob Astor and his American ancestry. Dr.
Dix said In part:
man who viii be held perpetual memory In this COM
mvny. Great wealth is trust and had Mr.. Astor not
devoted his attention the Asor estate, he would have
been derect in his dry. When the Civil War broke DUB
Mr. Asor was prompt recognize and obey the call Of his
country TO serve her cause person. His military career
BEGAN with an appointment the staff Of Maor-General
Mcclellan with the rank OF colonel The military career
OF Mr. Astor formed important episode in his history
That with such vast interests depending on MIN
should take his life in his hand and to the 'front.' was, to
say the least unnecessary the act compes admiration and
picyes the unselfshness Of his character
Among those present were General James Grant
Wilson, Edward Floyd de Lanay, DR.. Ellsworth Elliott,
r. C.. Pumpelly, j. G. Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. Rus sell
sage, DR.. and Mrs. Fordyce Barker, Robbins Little
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarkson.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
THE Y. NJ. C. 4. CONVENTION.
BUSINESS DONE AT Yesterdays MhhIiNd-
SPANNING BY THE PORTLAND TEST.

PyIsINESs DONE AT Yesterdays MTHAif'"
STANDING BY THE PORTLAND TEST
vonsas city. No. May s.-This mornings session
~ the Young Mems Christian Association lh'efna'oai
convention was almost entirely gwen up " 'No
transaction of business The COMMITTEES on the selection
=. niece for the next biennial convention chose In
dianapolis. - -, .Ao ann
y y Over OF Minnesota chairman OF the COM
mttee to which was referred the biennial report OF e
International Committee, presented his report IL ecoi
mended the adoption Of the Internauohal Coh'ini'O
rsport with several amendments one OF liic anie"U
ments provides for the observation OF the seoonu 9'
dav IN November as a day of praise and thankseNihg
one Of the resolutions calls for the Appropriation OF
s75 600 YEARLY for the international work Ihe re
nort Of Mr. Dyer, with a slight exception was ap-
proved. .,.. .,o t.mous
old portland test for membership had been mouineu
IN India This gave rise 10 long diseuss'oh aiio ''''
to,lowipg was substituted for all motions
That the test of active membership In all 1oree'f
asoeiattons organized under the National Commtte DC
the same tho Portland tesi, uhooe "hi0-' 'A'
assOciat Ols are organized
President McPhecters made an appeal for funds 10
provlde for the appropriation OF $1,000 yearly ior us
international work. At the close OF his remaFHs SUD
scrptons were called for and in few minutes SooOOo
had been pledged
In the places of the eleven members OF the Inter
national Committee whose terms now expire the iohOw-
ing were elected for q term of six months b. NJ Col
cafe New YORK 5. VI. COnetant, New YORK; >. H.
Black, Toronto; VI. E. Gates, Amherst, Mass; D. H.
Converse, Philadelphia; ii. NJ. Hubbard, chicago, W.
S Gilbert, saginaw. Mich; II. b. Chamberlain Den
ver Walter Hugson spokane Falls wash ). W.
HaIie Marshall, Tex. and james Bowran, OF IehheS
49,. .ou,ou oo,, sorapcoS
where the delegates meet in small groups ana taa oVe
the assocation work. At the evening session =
naper on diicues and dangers in association work. by
William Griffith of Uuca, n: y, was read by u, NJ
shurIef of Denver. Then followed what WaS Sa4ieI 2
. n business mems symposium" conducted by Presi'
dent McPheeters. Ine topic OF the symposium Was
- Srhe Relations of Business Men u the u NJ T. \.
the sneakers were limited 10 six minutes and were as
toiIoVs. Charles A. Jewell. Connecticut H. B Otldi-
berain Denver: Russell Sturgis, Boston; - j. Free,
man IoIedO; II. X. Porter, httsburg; e. Z. Dyer ol
Minneapolis, MINI.