New-York tribune., 1896-01-20

early life. Mr.. Gillian also undertook. the study or
the law, end has frequently entertained his friends
with stories Of how in moments Of abscnt-mnded-
ncss. he would decorate the margins OF briefs with
humorous drawings. But responding to the sway
OF his youthful inc'inatioDs he abandoned the law
and devoted himself to newspaper pictorial work.
He was at this time twonty-onc years OF age. ana
for some time aftcrward he was a constant con
tributor to the pages Of "Lcs'ic's Weohy, tho
"NcwYork Graphic" now defunct, and 'liarpers $
Weekly" Subsequently. he Joined the staff OF
puck" Some two or three years later he esiab-
lishel his reputation as OF the cevcrest car
toonis's In the country. ard since the
death OF Joseph Kcppicr. with whom he was ASSOC
cated on "Fuck.' he has been generally recognized
the leading exponent OF this particular kind of
journalistic work Ten years ago. when the Illus
tra;ed weekly. Judge" was reorganized Mi Till
lam became partner in the property. and tho car
toons emanatng from his pencil. which have since
appeared In that journal. have considerably en-
HANGED his reputation and furhcrcd the prosp rty
of Judge" Mr. Gillian has devoted himself
mainly to cartoons on political subjects. and 1t Is
claimed that his caricatures have for number OF
years proved important factors In the politica.
events OF the country.
Seven years ago Mr. Gillian married Miss Bartelle
Arke, daughter OF Senator James Arkell. and sis
ter OF William J. and Bartlett Arkell. co-proprie-
tors with Mr. Gillian. Of Judge" lie Is survived
by his widow and baby daughter. His father
and mother who live in Mount Vernon, also sur
vive him.
Mr. Giilam's first experiences when he came 10
this country from England. a mere lad were iolI
by him 10 his warm friend and admrcr. Iohn \.
called one OF them for the benefit OF Tribune T.
porter at the Holland House last evening. Mr
Mr. Gillian took pardonable pleasure In referring
TO his carly struggles !or recognition a. an arilst
lie told me that nc owed almost everything - ne
had fine abilities as portrait painter. and after he
had been makins a precarous living in following
the work OF artist various illustrated period
icals II occurred 20 him that he would take up The
work OF port.a ,-paintng. he WAS an English boy
and but two Aiaericans hai impressed him by thc'r
great General Grant and Henry Wafi
Of these and rest tis fame Oh tho result Nier lie.
liberation he decided TO try Bcecher lie obtained
A photograph OF the great preacher and nborrd
nnc ami Weke picture OF the Brooklyn orator.
Then wrapping It carefully IN paper ana placing 1t
carly IN the morning. motley crowd " oariy
callers was sitting IN me pafloI Mr B'e her
i,or waited his turn to present his case. Gillian
shrunk into corn,- TO escape observation until
Beechcr with pleasant smile SAIL
bling hands. TO undo his precious package. ana at
the same time. as best he could. explained tnat he
had come to Mir Beecher FOR counsel and advice
The great preacher was impressed b. the oarnesi,
with the picture. and quickly arranged that Gillian
should take 1t to 4 popular BROOKLYN store and
dow. This favor from The stofekeeper was OBJ
tanned for the artist by the preacher. ana also the
traits. Within few days Gillian had received or
ders FOR several pictures at il5 each Others CON
his price TO ST. to $50. and finally to So This was
the beginning Of his success His talent attracted
ndnsry n % and pafe soon
well-deseryed fame and fortune: lie was a great
artist-really great. genius In his nneEand ne
shown him."