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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
SAMUEL SHETHAR.

Samuel Shethar died at his home, NO Is We.
Thirty -sixth-st. yesterday morning. He had NV
been in good health for the last seven years
Mr. Shethar was born on March y, M =
Geneva ~ V and when fourteen years old cam
to this city to take clerkship In the firm OF S"a'
& Hurlbut wholesale manufacturers ana coN''n's
sion merchants In the hat business. lie pecam'
a member OF the ,irm about 1885, and Subsequently
its head the business being continued under w
name OF Samuel Shethar n Nichols. Since MS !"
tirement from active business In 1879 he haa leu
quiet life Mr. Shethar had been connected IN -
official capacity with many large railroads az.
had also been IA prominent and active spirit III W"
construction Of several.
Word was received at his home yesterday tns' -
had been reelected n trustee OF the 81 LOUIS n~
Mountain and Southern Railroad.
In 1851 Mr. Shethar married Miss Frances l. W
I'm OF this city, who died about twenty YEAR, AN
Mr. Shethar became member OF thr "ue
League Club year after II was organi@eus ,hs
was also member OF the I.otos Cnip, Oh ~
american Geographical Society and Ire me me- ,hs
OF the National Academy OF Design ana % tm
METROPOLITAN Museum OF Art. lie was one % al
original stockholders of the Fifth Avenue na"sN Mr.
which he had been a director for many years
Shet har leaves two sons and a daughter. ...,ork
The funeral will be held at the house AZ o y, M
to-morrow afternoon. The burial Will be ~ "
convenience OF the family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
JOHN MANGIN.

tunites of young Mangin were limited and were
pursued under great difficulties. When twenty
years old Mangin married the daughter OF Michael
Purdy and soon after came to America landing III
New-York in August. 1913
His first business in the New World was working
on the Hudson River Railroad for 10 cents DAY.
His faithful performance OF duty attracted atten-
ton and when trains began running he was APP
pointed acting station agent at Manhattanville In
this place he remained eight years. and was then
apponted agent at Yonkers, where he remained
from 1857 to 1850 In which year he joined the New
York police force. and having shown his abihty
and intelligence by making several important ar
rests he was. at the end OF ten months, made
roundsman, and TWO months after was promoted
to sergeant. , -. 49,
In the draft riots he took prominent part and
was severely injured. After this he was sent with
Captain Walng to Staten Island In anticipation
of a riot which was threatened owing 10 the es-
tablishing of quarantine station. IN august.
1866 he was sent with Sergeant James Flandreau
and twelve patrolmen to Yonkers and remained
stationed there sergeant until lSlO. In III he
was made Captain of Police in ionkers
In his thirty seven years as police officer cap
tain Mangin won the respect Of the community by
recognized far and wide for his cleverness a
detective and for his determination In bringing
evil-doers TO justice. $3.50 ~ :,
CAPTAIN Mangin leaves four children, Thomas H.
VINO is "A sergeant of police in New-York; Michael
T. who is a clerk in the employ of the Erie Rail-
road Company. and two daughters Theresa and
Marv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
SITUATION ~ THE SENATE DISCUSSED.
BELIEF THAT THE REPUBLICANS WILL RETAIN

BELIEF THAT THE REPUBLICANS WILL RETAIN
CONTROL. OF THE COMMITTEES.
Washington. March 1.-THE Republican steering
Committee of the Senate met this afternoon for
the purpose Of coming 10 some conclusion. II pos
sble, on the questions pertaining to the organiza-
ton Of the committees. More than two hours were
spent in the discussion. but no plan was agreed
upon. In addition to the seven members OF the
committee-Messrs Allison. Hale. Aldrich. Culom.
Davis Carter and Sewell-there were present by
invitation Senators Mason. Of Illinois: Fairbanks.
OF Indiana: Foraker. OF Ohio and Wellington OF
Maryland $50 -. a.. -, IA
The Informal talk disclosed the fact that the sit
nation had been cautiously discussed with leading
Democrats by individual members OF the commit
tee from which the positive conviction was reached
that no effectual combination could be formed
which could take the organization OF the commit.
tees from, the Republicans IL Is the impression that
Immediately after the extra session convenes the
committee vacancies viii be flled IN accordance
with the existing order of things. and that this
will be accomplished without material opposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
JOHN MANGIN.

Captain John Mangin. Of the Yonkers police
force died at 1915 o'clock last evening at his home
In Post-st., Yonkers. He was sxty-nine years old
and was one OF the best-known police officers In the
State. About three weeks ago the Captain was
found unconscious in bed from the effects or H.
Illuminating gas. which escaped from gas stove
in his rooms Previous to that he had been en-
loving good health. The Captain rallied from the
effects Of the gas but before he had completely
recovered his health failed. and since then lost
strength rapidly
Captain Mangin was born in Tipperary, ireland
January TO- 1928. His father was a land steward
on the estate Of Mr.. Friend. The educational oppor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
GENERAL GEORGE j. MAGEE.

Corning n V, March 1l.-General George j..
Magee president Of the Fail Brook Railway Com
pany died at Nice. France. this afternoon OF a
complica alton of diseases. lie afty-seven years
old He was on his way TO Egypt accompanied
BY his family in search OF health and at Nice. on
Saturday, was suddenly taken seriously Ill. lie
grew worse until his death.
General Magee born at Bath. n. Y. He
graduated from Princeton In 1860 Upon the death
of his father John Magee. he assumed the presi-
dency OF the Fall Brook and Blossburg Coal Com
pany which owned great tracts OF btumnous coal
lands In Tioga County. Penn. The development OF
these fields and the increase of the Fall Brook
Railway from local fifteen mile line to great
connecting line between the New-York Central and
Philadelphia and Reading Railway had been his
life work. lie was Paymaster- General on Governor
Uoffmans stan. General Magee was a director OF
the Knickerbocker Trust Company OF New-York
and was member of the Newyork University.
Lawyers Manhattan and Princeton clubs. lie Ia
survived by a widow and Ave children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
THE CREDENTIALS NOT YET RECEiFED.
MANY MEMBERS ELECT OF THE HOUSE MAY FIND
THEMSELVES IN AN EMBARRASSING
PLIGHT az MONDAY

MANY MEMBERS ELECT OF THE HOUSE MAY FIND
THEMSELVES IN AN EMBARRASSING
PLIGHT on MONDAY.
Washington. March II (SpeciaD.-Uness their Of
fetal credentials are received and filed In the Of
fee Of the Clerk OF the House Of Representatives
between this time and noon on Monday number
Of members elect will find themselves in a some
what peculiar and embarrassing position. or
course the clerk cannot place on the official roll OF
Representatives the names Of members-elect until
the official certificates OF their election haye been
received by him. A Tribune correspondent who
called at Clerk McDowell's Office this afternoon
was Informed that the certificates Of election of
not vet been received by him. Among them is that
Of Mr. McMillin. of Tennessee, who will be one OF
the candidates for nomination Speaker in the
Democratic caucus on Saturday. The certificate OF
Mr. Richardson the other Tennessee candidate for
the same empty honor has been duly received and
fled So has that OF Mr.. Bailey. OF Texas. who Is
another candidate but those Of eight Of his col
leagues including that Of Mr.. Hawley. OF Calves
ton the solitary Republican elected from Texas
are among the missing. Among the other missing
certificates are those Of three of the California Rep
resentatives elect and two each from Missouri In
diana Michigan and West Virginia. The certif-
Gates OF all the members-elect from New York
have been received and filed
Some Of the men elected TO Congress last fall APP
pear not to have realized that 1t would be neces
sary to have their certificates atesting that fact
fled In tho office OF the Clerk Of the House one
OF them II is said. had his certificate placed In n
handsome frame and hung In his library al home
and another b .fore coming 10 Washington to at
tend the special session. placed his certificate along
Are and burglar proof safe which is securely locked
and nobody except himself knows how to unlock IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
n. C. EVANS FOR PENSION COMMISSIONER.
THE APPOINTMENT UNDERSTOOD TO HAVE BEEN
OFFERED TO HIM.

THE APPOINTMENT UNDEHS lOOD ~ f1ANE i>El>N
OFFERED TO HIM.
Washington March II (SpeciaD.-It Is understood
that ex-Representative III. Clay Evans. Of Tennes-
ace IL to accept the Office Of Commissioner OF Pen
sions under the new Administration. Mr.. Evans
"a well known throughout the country as leading
Southern Republican. He represented the Chatta-
nooga district in Congress for one term and was
for time First Assistant Postmaser-General
under President Harrison. In 1894 he the Re-
publican candidate for Governor OF Tennessee. and
though elected was counted OUT by Democratic
LEGISLATURE. He was considered for some time not
unlikely TO be the representative Of the South In
Mr.. McKiney's Cabinet. Mr. Evans is a business
man Of conceded executive ability. He Is manu-
facturer. and has large railroad supply repairing
csta blishment In Chattanooga.
Mr.. Evans active supporter of Major
Mckinley before the ST. Louis Convention and
was himself leading candidate for Vice Pres-
dent receiving 2S0ia votes for that honor. In Con-
gress he recognized clear and vigorous
debater In the last campaign Mr. Evans rendered
valuable service TO his party not only In his own
State. but IN other sections as well He stunped
Indiana, and his work regarded exceed
inrly effective. He is forcible campaign orator.
well posted on all public questions quick at re-
partec and a man OF magnetic presence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

Ernest 8. Jackson, a promising young a"y-
this city, died from pneumonia yesterday m' 49,
at his apartments. in the Oakdale. NO " s.xs
Thirty-afth-st He had been III only re" VA
and until a few hours before his deatn ~ss
thought that he would recover. Mr. Jaens from
twenty-slx years Old and was graduate. a, the
Amherst College In 1882. lie was memvs He
frm OF Perkins Jackson No ilS Br1S au clubs
and t6e Amherst Alumni Of New YORK . ss circle
SON was exceedingly popular among . a. engaglnS
OF friends for his ability. his The funstt.
nuaiifies and his wide sympathes: h"me q ~
and burial win be In Binghamton' ~
family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
now THE NEW HOUSE STANDS.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS ACCORDING
10 PARTY LINES

CLASSIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS ACCORDING
10 PARTY LINES.
Washington, March II (SpeciaD.-The work Of
classifying the new members OF Congress to
show with what parties they will act has not yet
been completed but Is nearly so. The clerk OF the
House OF Representatives made up a list showing
Democrats Republicans. Populists and Silvertes
upon the data contained In election tickets These
tickets showed that there were thirteen Fusionsts
as follows: Jet and Baker. Illinois: Todd Michi-
gan: Maxwell Stark. Sutherland and Green. Ne
braska; Bremen. Marshall. Meekison and Mellow
ell Ohio and Lewis and Jones. Washington These
fusionists have been sought Immediately upon their
arrival here by leaders of the Democrats and Popu-
lists each desiring TO get them within their own
camps to act in caucus, and especially have they
cratic candidates for the nomination for Speaker
Since coming here Mr. Lcwis, OF Washington; Mr.
MCDOWELL OF Ohio. and Mr.. De Vries, OF California
have indicated their preference 10 be classed as
Democrats Messrs. Green and Sutherland Of
Nebraska. have gone with the Populsts With
those exchanges the House stands on party lines
lists, II; Fusionists. 6: silverites. 9; vacarces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
PROFESSOR CLAUS DAHL.

Chicago, March u-After an Illness OF only two
days DR.. CLAUS Dahl, professor of the Scandinavian
languages at the University OF Chicago. died last
night at the Chicago Hospital
Professor Dahl came TO the University OF Chicago
In the fall OF 1894 from Yale where he had held a
position similar to the he called to fill In
Chicago. Professor Dahl was born In Norway. and
came to this country nj an early age. He received
his preparatory education at Luther College. where
he graduated with the bachelors degree. lie re-
ceived the degree Of doctor OF philosophy at Yale
In 1891. and taught at his alma mater for three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
CAPTAIN DEVERWS TRIAL STOPPED.

writ OF prohibition In the case OF Police Cap
tain Devery, who to be placed trial at Po-
lice Headquarters to-day charges OF having
failed to suppress dsorderiy houses when he was
In charge OF the Eldrdge-st station. was obtained
by Colonel f. G. James from Justice Beach yes.
terday The Police Commissioners denied last
night that II had been served on them but A. j
F,lkus who is associated with Colonel James, ad-
mi tod that IL had been issued. The writ Will act
as a stay on any proceedings by the Board against
Deyery as soon II Is served, until arguments to
make IL permanent can he heard In court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
NAVAL ORDERS.

Washington March 1l.-Naval orders have been
issued to bring about the following changes when
the Newark goes out of commission at Norfolk
ON March IS: Lieutenant NJ. l.. Wood is ordered to
the Puritan relieving Lieutenant j. l.. Helm who
is detailed 10 the Coast Survey, and Gunner G. L.
Walsh. ordered to instruct seaman gunners at the
washington Navy Yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
AN IRATE WATCHMAN SHOOTS A BOY

Patrick McEadory, sxty-six years old. Of No 500
West Thirty thrd-st.. employed as a Waterman by
the New York Central and Hudson River Rail-
road at Thrty-ffth-st. and the North River was
locked up In the West Thirty -seventh-st. station
last night on the charge OF shooting eleven year
old John Higgins OF No. 5i3 West Thirty seventh
st. The boy with several others about his own
age was annoying the Waterman by throwing
stones at him. when the latter lost his temper
drew his revolver and fired at the boy Young
Higgins was shot In the neshy part OF the right
foot lie had his wound dressed at Roosevelt Hos
initial and went home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
4 BIG INCREASE ~ EXPORTS.
THE TOTAL FOR EIGHT MONTHS WAS fs5.2l90l7
OVER THE CORRESPONDING PERIOD
LAST YEAR

Washington March ii.-An Increase OF S5.2l90l.
In the value OF exports OF domestic products for
the eight months Of the current fiscal year over
the corresponding eight months Of the fiscal year
1896 is shown In statement issued by the Bureau
OF Statistics OF the Treasury Department to-day.
The total value OF the exports Of domestic prod
ucis for the eight months ended February 2s. 1897
is given at $472 1901 and for the corresponding
eight months Of 1885, s3s5,9 s3ssi. comparison OF
some OF the more important Items OF export shows
the values as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

Henry Drummond born at Stirling. scotahu'
I'm 1851. He was the son OF Henry Drummon"' :"
.aI,bv merchant and Justice OF the peace OF that
town. He went to school In Stirling and at crien
Academy. and was graduated at the University OF
Edinburgh and then at that of Tnbingen. Germany
His father desired him to study for the MINISTRY
but his tastes we're az much for science as ior
theology. and until his twenty-second year MS
course was undecided. He engaged actiVey iii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
HIPS, MKINLEy VISITS GEN. HAsTJyGs

washington, March Ii.-Mrs Mckinley. accom-
panied by Miss Mabel Mckinley and General and
Mrs Botsford. drove 10 the GARFIELD Hospital this
morning to visit General Russell Hastings. the
Presidents old regimentai commander whose leg
was broken yesterday. Mrs. Mckinley carried o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

large bououet Of flowers for General Hastings. and
personally gave them to him. She was the psarcf
OF President McKineys regrets that ne coI' Has
iness condition and requested that everything pos
sibe be done for his comfort. Gene,aI ai nt
Is resting comfortably and Ii grateiui ior ING NJ
tentiOns paid to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

Are you thinking OF purchasing a Plano. a
Piano stool? II do not fall to consult the little
advertisements In the narrow columns Some good
bargains may be found there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
RECOGNITION OF HIS LABORS.

His unprecedented labors have brought Professor
Newcomb unprecedented recognition from learned
institutions and enlightened nations. During the
last decade scarcely great university In the
world has celebrated a notable anniversary with
out comforting honorary degree on him i.eyden
in 1915 Edinburgh In 1854 Heidelberg and Columbia
in 1896 Dublin and Padua in 1872 and princeton In
1896 are among the institutions which have con-
ferred doctorates In 1874 he received the gold
medal OF the Royal Astronomical Society. and in
1873 the great gold iuygens medal OF the University
OF I,eyden which Is given only once I'm twenty
years for the most Important work IN astronomy
during the period. In 1877 the Russian Government
ordered his portrait TO be painted for the collection
OF famous astronomers at Pulkowa. and In 1880 the
car presented to him magnificent vase OF Jasper
He was elected an associate of the Royal Astro-
nomea Society in Ss member member Of
the Royal Society In 1871, member OF the Royal
Institution OF England In 1881. one Of the eight
stitutc de France, In 1855, and an officer OF the
French Legion OF Honor in 1896. Within fort
10 receive this decoration from the French Re-
public. and within week he has been informed OF
Academy OF Sciences OF ST. Petersburg, and Of the
award OF the Schubert gold medal 900 roubles) by
OF the giving OF this prize Even In far Japan his
work has been recognized through the official
In addition to his official duties Professor New
comb has always been busy man. He was for
o ten OF yesrs On
ematics and astronomy In Johns Hopkins Unver
& Ole aSsa IN m9 cd He
the glass and mountinss OF the great telescope
OF text books on algebra, geometry trigonometry
logsrithms calculus and astronomy. besides his
He has even dipped into finances and political
economy, on which he has published several books
and numerous articles In The North American
Review" ''The Forum and other standard maya
zines He Is member OF the leading scientific
societies of this country. including the American
Association for the Advancement OF Science OF
which he was president In 1877, and the National
Academy OF Science. OF which he was vice-presilcnt
from 1888 to 1859 He the first president OF the
American Society for Psychlcal Research and in
December last was elected president OF the Amer
lean Mathematical Society. He also holds honorary
or corresponding positions In all but one OF the
Official academies OF science In Europe Professor
Newcomb will continue to make his homo at the
National capital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

years At the University OF Chicago he was
member Of the Quadrangle Club. and was acuSs
in athletic and social circles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
OBITUARY.
pporrssoR HENRY DRUMMoND.

London March 11.-PrOfessor Henry Drummond,
the well-known writer on religious SUBJECTS oieu
to-day at Tunbridge Wells.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

NO OFFICES TO GIVE OCT-There is absolutely
not a single Office at the disposal OF secretary
Alzer. even his confidential secretary being SUBJ
tect 10 the Civil Service rules governing appoint
ments But Notwithstanding this nearly 1900 APP
plications for Office have been Med win nm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

DINNER TO SECRETARY wILsON-Coone and
Nsrs lanes r Nutting OF Davenport. Iowa. gave a
dinner tonight at the Cairo TO James Wilson, the
new Secretary Of Agriculture. Among the prom
inent guests were Senator Allison Senator 1 and
professor and Mrs willis l.. Moore Robert Cousins,
Mr. and Mrs George NJ Curtis and Colonel Let's,
OF Governor brakes stan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

MR. MKENNA'S sECRETARY.-J. Walter
Plandford of the District Of Columbia has been
appointed private secretary 10 Attorney-General
McKenna He held the place when Mr.. Olney
was at the head OF the Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

A COMING NAVAL WEDDING.-A naval wed
ding of general interest is announced for next Mon
a,v evening. when the daughter Of Captain Charles
n s,esbee the naval photographer will become the
VIE Of Ensign Sumner Ely We;more Kittells, or
NeW-YOrk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Mr.. Walter Harwood has left Highland
Park 90 accept a position at Curtis Neck.
Invitations arc out for the marriage
OF DR.. Paul Il. Rcdd. OF Barton Heights.
and Miss Matte livosay. % Chestnut
Hnl Thursday. December 9th. at $50
o'clock. at the Church OF the Epiphany.
Dr and Mrs Rodd expect TO make their
future home near Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Todd have re-
turned from a short visit 20 New York
where they went 10 attend the Horse
Show.
Mr.. G. S Llvesay has returned from a
business trip South.
Rev. Mr. Charles II. Boggs has come
back from Conference. lie was very
much missed while away.
The bicycle riders OF the Northside
would be very much obliged 10 the city
n Il would have the steam roller run over
the new gravel on Firth street north Of
Baker
ON Friday, December 10th. "Our Boys"
a modern comedy I'm three acts. will be
rendered by local talent at the Northside
Hall. The play promises TO be very 'en-
PERTAINING. The following is the east of
characters:
Sir Geonroy Champneys, country mag
istrate-Mr. Hardin T. Burnley.
Talbot Champncy. his son-Mr. Jones
A. Lyon.
Perkln Miadewick. a retired but,erman-
Mr. Willie r. Todd.
CHARLES AIiddlewlck. his son-Mr. Samuel
Harris. .
Kempster. Sir Geonrey's man servant
NJ Frank Y. stacy.
podales. Middlewick's butler-Mr Junius
A Rcdd.
Violet Melrose. an heiress-Miss Flor
tnce l. STACY.
Marv Melrose. her cousln-Miss Daisy
y Todd
Clarissa ChampneNs. the bdtoic' S's-
ter-Miss Lille NJ. Todd.
Belinda lodging house slave-Mr.
Thomas j. Todd.
Dancing school will be opened al the
Nar Friday December 18th. which viii
add 10 the pleasure Of all There VIII be
q class in the afternoon for the little
folks and one IN the evening for young
ladies and gentlemen.