The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-02
r. A. scHKoEDER,s BUSY LIFE
An Account of tho Career of Brooklyn's
Dead ex-Mayor.

An Account of tho Career of Brooklyn's
Dead ex-Mayor.
Former Mayor Frederick A. Schroeder OF
Brooklyn who died from pneumonia early yes
terday morning at the Hotel Margaret in his
Hixty-seventh year. came from Baden. Prussia,
with his father and other member OF his family
in 1913. His father was q surveyor Of taxes
under the Prussian Government and 1t was
owing to the political agitation OF that year that
he emigrated to this country. The family set
tied In Brooklyn and young Schroeder at once
began work as n ciRarmaker. within six years
he owned u small factory and In 1853 he estab-
lisheda partnership with Isadore NJ. Bow for
Che Importation Of leaf tobacco. Mr.. Bow
withdrew from the firm In 1893. and Edwin A.
Schroeder and Frank A. Arguimbau. Mr..
Echroeder's son and son-in law. soon Joined II.
Mr. Schroeder was one OF the organizers OF the
Germania Savings Bank in Brooklyn. and its
President.
As soon as no became a voter Mr.. Schroeder
took an active interest in politics, allying him
solf with the Republican organization.
Through his whole career he was a strict
party. man. and, though always close personal
friend and admirer OF President Seth Low q
Tracy in the Mayoraity election. in 1851 In
1870 Mr.. schroeder was elected CITY comp
rOer Of S sd ns asEm,
office. In 1879 no was elected Mayor
by about 1000 majority. His term was marked
by many public improvements. INCLUDING the
and the completion OF the Municipal Building
The manner in which he deal. with an adverse
veto power over the appointmv nts Of the heads
OF the departments, gave him a reputat on as "a
skiliu political strategist and caused much
worriment to the Democratic managers.
He ds S i0 but
he htrlA ictr tn slab NJ
emit Chief Justice OF the Appellate Division. was
his opponent. accepting an independent Re-
dorsement. The contest was one OF the most
bitter and exciting in the history OF Brooklyn
sS only Mr. TGsS M
der's notable achievement at Albany was the
With h ns RSGs DANG
siined all further political honors after his re.
In 1854 Mr. Schroeder married Miss Mary
leaves six children. Edward 4. sehiocIsf Mrs
Ie2n9re Stafford Mrs; F. a. Arp9s RES, M[s Ar:
sehrosder Another laughter. Mrs Anderson
died about three weeks ago, and IL was while
attending her burial that Mr. SCHROEDER con;
pneumonia. Mr.. Schroeder "A few years ago
abandoned his, fine house In Clinton avenue
and had since then spent the summers at his
the Hotel Margaret.
liberal contributor to the leading Brooklyn
charities; He was q member Of tn, Union
League Club, the Riding and Driving Club and
the Germania Club. serving as president OF tho
latter for several terms. H. was also a mem-
Der of tho Brooklyn Institute OF Arts and
Ecienoes and the Long Island Historical
Society. He was connected with many financial
institutions in addition to the Germania Bank,
20 the interests OF which he was especially de-
voted
The funeral will be held on Monday afte DON
ut the Clinton Avenue Congregational Church,
and the Rev. DR.. James u. Mcleod the pastor.
will Oficiate.
Both branches OF the Municipal Assembly
adopted resolutions on the death OF ex- Mayor
kchroeder yesterday. and adjourned out OF re-
spect to his memory. The resolutions were
offered by Alderman Burleigh, and were
adopted by a rising vote. committee Of
fourteen from the Assembly will attend the
funeral, The Aldermen to serve on it are
EsnieGh; an, n%enses; pemeTi ao2dman heegan
LEIGH ,McGnrry, Francisco. Ebbets. Cassidy.
GoOlYyIn and Oakley.