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New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
ORLANDO s MORGAN

Meadville. Penn Jan Orlando :. Morgan.
aged seventy-six died at his home here on Friday
evening, and buried at lie Roy to-day. Mr..
Morgan was educated in the public schools ana at
the lie Roy Academy. and entered the Hnseed oil
and the grain forwarding business. In 1860 he was
OF the first to engage in the production OF
petroleum and its shipment Eastern re1nories.
ana for several years he was connected with the
late Bernard Hughes of Rochester He first mar
ried Nancy Ward Fife, of the well known Ward
family Of Massachusetts. General Artemus Ward
having been the first commander in chief of the
Army of the United States. Mr. Morgan re-
lated President MilIard Fillmore. 20 the Jerome
family of Pomgey Hill: y. Y, and TO Charles Ives
Morgan, of lie Roy. His second wife (Sa rah Adams
Shaw and children by the first marriage. Mrs.
G.. 4. Nodine. wife of Meadvie attorney and
George O. Morgan, OF Pittsburg. survive him.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
At THE IRVING PLACE THEATRE.

Felix Sch,veighofer. the famous German comedian.
who has been drawing great crowds to the Irving
Place Theatre since his advent week ago. gave
proof Of his unusual abilities again last evening.
He appeared as Philip EIapprOth In Pension
Sch6ler" and with his usual success The play is
familiar TO many Of the frequenters Of Mr.. Con-
ried's theatre but It IS, of course no reflection
uuon former performances TO say that II never
wou presented in the Irving Place house as
last evening The applause and laughter were
almost continuous. and Herr Schweighofer was
called again ana again before the curtain. His
support was Al 4 usual. excellent. Especially worthy
OF mention Frau SChluter. Frauletn Kruger.
Herr Strobi George lie Bret and GeOrg Baselt.
evening.
Mr.. Couried. at the request of his numerous pa
irons. has finally induced Herr Schweighofer 10
add week to his original engagement. when he
will be iu two new plays The coming week
he will appear i'm the pieces i'm which he has had
his greatest success here save on Thursday, when
he Will present three act plays
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
OBITUARY..
CHARLES AUGUSTUS WILLIAMS.

Washington. Jan. l (speciaD. D.-Charles Augustus
williams, prominent citizen OF New-London'
Conn. died yesterday morning at his house in this
city from effects ot stroke Of paralysis which
occurred on December % He rallied A little. then
sank and passed away peacefully Mr. Williams
was descended from old New-Engand family
HIS ancestor. Robert Williams a captain in the
Ancient and Honourable Artillery Of London
came 70 this country in 1884 and settled IN
Roxbury Mass. He a collateral descendant
of William Williams, a signer Of the Declaration
Of Independence General William Williams, or
StoningtOn Conn. was MS grandfather. and Major
Thomas ". williams of New-London. was his
father The latter represented his district in Con-
gress from 1870 to 18H In early LIFE Mr.. Williams
travelled extensively for health and pleasure he
lived for several years in the Hawaiian Islands
and discovered the PhPnix group Of islands in the
Pacific He held them under the protection Of the
United States working the valuable guano de-
posits from Honolulu. He was also one Of the
charter members Of the Alaska Commercial Com
pany, Of San Francisco. For the last ten years
Mr. Williams and his family spent the winters IN
Washington, returning for the summer TO ne
family place at New-LOndon There he We. al
ways central figure, taking much interest IN local
affairs. His widow, his daughter and his SON.
William williams a New-York lawyer, survive
10 a N. St. Johns ChuTch, and the Dooy WIZ
be temporarily placed in a vault at Rock Creek
Cemetery, the final burial 70 take place at New
London.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
DENIAL BT c. p. HUNTINGTON.
he SAYS THE IDEA OF THE GOVERNMENT Sc
CURING HIS sHIPYARD Is RIDICULOUS


Newport News. Va. Jan. l (speciaD. Coils P
Huntington. through his private secretary. G. e
Niles. today denied the report IN circulation 10
the effect that he co0teuplates disPosins q his
shipyard 10 the United States He says the idea
is ridiculous. and that all OF the important pre-
Hmingrtes TO such deal are lacking. The Con
srsss party from Washington. he said proba hlv
was visiting the shipyard with a TO obtaining
Information which would be OF use in connection,
with naval matters Mr. Vanderbilt, he says. DID
not come here 70 see him He wanted 20 vistt tho
works, and he did 50. and there was no sixnif-
canoe about his visit Mr.. Huntington says also
that there Is nothing significant about his trip az
this time He Will remain here several DAYS
With him are Mrs Huntington. his nephew H 2
Huntington and Mr.. Miles
Nr- Huntington does not take much stock IN the
proposed completion by American capitalists z
the unfinished Panama Canal He does not know
the identity Of the parties backing the scheme but
SAYS chat no matter who takes hold Of the projsc,
he believes that what money will he cNpeu6a1 --fl
be sunk iD-a1 undertaking which cannot De- d sue
cess II = grand opportunity to sink millions. he
says ne frequency OF earthquakes and disas-
operate against the canal even though Il is finished
which he doubts.
went 70 the Hampton Normal and Industrial In
Stltute for colored students and Indians where NIr
huntington addressed the students He gave the
htS roeS especially some good advice, warning them
dSainSt social equality ambitions and advising
Lherl as 70 the best ways to make money and TO
Keep H. So pleased with his speech was the fac
l!ty tAat copies OF IL viii be printed and
distributed
The Navy Department has decided 70 place the
yard here, contrary 70 reports that she would 60
70 New-Y ork. The Kentucky NAV be commissioned
snip Massachusetts. it is understood viii be trans
ferred TO the kearsarge.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
SENATOR G4LLNGER yor INDICTED.
THE GRAND JURY AT CONCORD DIsMssEs THE
CHARGES AGAINST HIAI-HE MAKES
STATEMENT


Concord. y. H, Jan The Federal Grand Jury
reported to Judge Aldrich this afternoon. No
Indictment was found against United States
Senator Jacob Fl. Gallinger. who was charged with
violating the Civil Service law in soliciting sub
scriptions for campaign purposes from Federal
Office holders Senator Galrger makes the fol-
lowing statement.
$50 oIiItI7t at tfle earnest solicitation OF the
candidates the ticket. and in response to the
The place at time when l greatly needed rest
SIMPLY because felt that J drafted into the
tEe cdmEaIsn and gave my services wholly for
The campaign was conducted decentIv and hon
T[agy' i @ less amount OF money being spent than
SillCe tos, oelus colsiueI6oIy less
Baign OF ISs+ when Charles A. Busiel was can
ddate Tor Governor and William r. Chandler a
candidate for reelection To the Senate.
r or the faithful and uDseitSh service I gave my
party and its candidates I have been calumniated
by certain men. investigated by the United states
tlVll Service Commission and presented TO Fed
eraI Grand Jury for indictment. The whole arfair
uon. II has ended precisely I knew it would
end and almost every self-respecting citizen Of
the State expected il to end
The men who instigated and pushed the scheme
can now take an account OF stock with view OF
determining whether it has resulted in gain or
loss TO them. For myself. | snail about
work i'm Washington. intent upon carefully looking
after the interests of the people of New Hamp-
shire. irrespective Of party. l have endea vOred
OF course ! gratifed at the outcome, and am
glad to know that the finding was made by jury
one-h4f Of whom were Democrats. That proves
COuCiuSivey that the evidence Overwhelm-
mgly in my favor Notwithstanding the witnesses
called by the Complainants.
The affair has given the newspapers a chance to
display headlines for fourteen months. and IL
ri notiraI consuiracfez OF which the history Of
our country furnishes many instructive examples
nave never Intentionally harmed any OF the men
who engaged in this persecution have no griev-
ance with any one. and am content TO leave the
matter 10 the Judgment integrity ana good sense
Of the people of the state
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
HOLDING BACK THE REPORT.
GOVERNOR pEFERs ACTION on THE REPORT OF
THE EDUCATIONAL UNIFTCATIoN
COMMISSION.


THE EDUCATIONAL UNIFTCATIoN
COMMISSION
Albany. Jan J (Specal).-Governor Roosevelt has
not yet made public the report OF the Commission
appointed 10 unity the educational systems of the
state and says that he will defer taking any fur
ther steps in regard 10 the bill of the unihcation
Commission which provides for the creation of a
State Department OF Education. until Senator
White. Of Syracuse. arrives here
Senator White the author of A bill to unity
the schol systems OF the State which present
90 10 the Legisaturef 1922. hut which failed TO
pass hat body. II is Of interest because the bill
cf the Educational Unfcation Commission is
drawn upon the same lines.
The Educstio Unifloation Commission at its
meeting in New-York divided ny vote of
10 upon the question of tho Governor and the
Senate appointing hte first head to the new State
Department Of Education. The three members who
thought the power Of appointing the Chancellor
should he given the Board Of Regents We're eX-
Judge Joseph r. DAILY William Herman and Mel
VILE Dewey. The four members of the Commission
who voted to give the power Of appointment to the
Governor. the Senate to confirm the appointment.
were Frederick W. Hollis. Dauforth r. Ainsworth.
ex-senator Daniel ii. Mcmillan and Robert F. VII
kinson. There the same vote upon the ques-
ton Of excluding from voting rights in the Board
Of Regents those Regents seventy years OF
age. and upon the question OF taking the ex-offico
members OF the Board Of Regents
The report which the Unifcation Commission has
na6e 10 the Governor upon the result of their
labors thus seems 10 have been the fruit of almost
equally divided counses. The same division will
apparently follow the introduction of the bill in the
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
At THE STATE CAPITAL.
hssEMBLYMEN ARRIVE EARLY AND CONFER AT
THE HYGEIA HOTEL

THE HYGEIA HOTEL.
Albany. Jan (SpeciaD.-More members OF the
Legislature arrived in Albany tonight, but com
parativey few are yet here. Speaker Nixon of the
Assembly, telegraphed here that he had started for
Albany from his home in Westfeld. Chautauqua
County, and would be here tomorrow morning.
There gathering of such Assemblymen as
had arrived at the Hygeia Hotel. Among those
present Assemblyman Aids the Republican
leader; Assemblyman Kelsey. who is to be chair
man Of the Committee on Cities: Assemblyman Cos
tello, Of Oswego. of the Mazet Committee; Assem-
blymen Plank and Babcock. of ST. Lawrence COun-
ty, and Assemblyman Fish. of Madison County.
These Assemblymen appeared to think that the
session of the Legislature approaching would be
of much interest. ASsemblyman Costello, of the
Mszet Committee, has decided opinions to the
needs of changes in Ncw-York's charter.
Some Democrats also arrived. Amor them was
!. Franklin Barnes, OF Schuyler CoU Y. who will
probably he selected the DemocrF leader. Mr..
Barnes viii have the able assista of David B.
Hill. hut Richard Croker before pring will proba-
bly, attempt to direct his policy
Lieutenant Governor WoodrLT arrived here this
deal Of attention while the Legislature is in ses-
sion, TO his cangass for the Republican nomination
for Vice President.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
BosToy's coUNCiLnEN IN A ROW.
THEIR ATTEMPT TO ORGANIZE RESULTS IN A
DISORDERLY SESSION.

Boston. Jan. Thomas Norton Hart inaU-
gurated Mayor of Boston at the City Hall to-day.
The exercises began 1880 o'clock in the Common
Council chamber where both branches Of the city
government assembled in joint convention
The attempt of the Common council to organize
resulted in a dsorderly session, in which Daniel
]. Kiley. a Democrat. and last years chairman.
declared himself elected after the temporary pre-
siding officer had announced adjournment. Al
fred F. Kinney, Republican senior member of the
Common Council, called the body to order. Imme-
diately there was a motion TO adjourn. and, after
putting the question, the presiding officer declared
it carried The announcement raised storm but
Mr.. Kinney and some of the members left the
chamber.
At that instant Mr.. kiey jumped 10 the platform.
and, calling the Council order directed the clerk
to call the roll. He then declared quorum pres
ent. and motion by Councilman Hart, of the
Eighth Ward. that the Council proceed to elect
president put and declared carried In the
midst of a tumut the roll was called. and Mr.,
Kiley announced that he had been elected presi-
dent by 29 votes. and motion to adjourn
ried. The legality of the proceedings Will be tested
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
GENERAL EDWIN s. OSBORNE

Washington. Jan. General Edwin S Osborne.
who a Representative from Pennsylvania in
the XLINth. Lth and List Congresses, died here
tonight from heart disease. He was a veteran of
the Civil War, and for six years was brigadier
general of the National Guard Of Pennsylvania
At the close of the General Osborne was ap-
pointed judge advocate to investigate charges OF
cruelty TO Federal prisoners brought against Cap
tain WirZ. superintendent Of the AndersonvflIe
Prison, the result of which the hanging Of
Wirz. General Osborne elected to Congress
from the State of Pennsylvania large twice. and
once from the Wilkesbarre district. He Will be
buried at Arlington Thursday afternoon, beside
his son, Lieutenant Osborne, who killed in
the Philippines. \ widow and five children sur
NiV
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
4 WEDDING II BOSTON.

Boston. Jan. The wedding OF Miss Sibyl Mac
Kenzie. niece OF Mrs II. Staples Potter of Com
rnonweaith-ave.. and Robert Mcclure Snyder presi-
dent Of the City National Bank OF Kansas City
took place at Mrs Potter's home to-day The Rev.
=. A Horton offc.ated. and guests from New
York and Kansas City present. With the ex-
cepuon Of Few friends. only relatives attended
The ceremony. The best DR.. a Carleton
Potter. and the ushers Or. Richard d Small
OF Portland, Me. end Harry s. Potter jr of Bos
ton Miss Grace Potter. maid of honor was
The brides sole att.F:dant President Mckinley
marcus a. Hanna and many bankers of Neuc-Tork
--H2 kansas City sent telegrams Of cohgrntua ton
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
ARTHUR NJ. MINOTT.

Orange, y. J.. Jan 1 (SpecaD.-Arthur Mande-
vile Minott. of Mary X. and the late Joseph
Minott, of Scotland Road. South Orange, died on
Sunday at Litchhed, Conn. from complication
East Orange in 1872 and educated in Prince
ton University. He entered the employ of the
Goodyear Rubber Company, of which his father
secretary and treasurer and at the time Of his
death in charge Of the branch of the company
at Portland, Ore where he had earned a reputa-
ton energetic business He married in
1896 Miss Florence Gisan daughter of the late Dr.
Rodney Glisan. and she survives him with one son.
The body brought TO South Orange to-day
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
THE WEATHER.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-DAY's FORECAST.
Washington. THE storm central last night in
the upper lake region moved New England. in
ereasing markedly Intensity. q q - inches
and an east wind fEtytvo miles hour being re
ported from Eastport high pressure moved
southeast North Dakota
Snow has the lake regions and Middle Atlantic
and New-Englard States and in the South Atlantic
risen regions ana remained nearly stat10ar
fair weather with slight changes
IN Temperature nav expected districts Sorrh
westerly gales VII prevail The Middle ard North At
lantc coast, brisk southeserly winds South
Atlantic Coast
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
MAYER N SCHWARTZ.

Mayer NJ Schwartz Of the firm OF Lehmaier,
Schwartz & Co. died yesterday morning from con-
geston Of the lungs his home, No 155 West Sew
enty-eighth-st. at the age Of sIxty-seven. Mr..
Schwartz was a native Of Lenkersheim, Bavaria,
and came TO America In 1913 He was IN the dry
goods business in Tamaqua, Penn, and came 70
New-York in 1876. Two years later the firm or
Lehmaier Schwartz & Co. formed. Mr.
Schwartz retired from active business in 1897 He
leaves widow. four sons and three daughters. The
funeral services will be held tomorrow morning
his home and the burial will be in Cypress Hills
Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
DNyFR F0R MAYOR ODELL.

Newburg. y Y, Jan IA testimonial dinner
was given tonight by rs leading citizens Of New
burg 10 Benjamin 3. Odeu, who is closing his
sixth term as Mayor of Newburg. He has served
as Mayor for longer period than any other Mayor
in the state with one exception. Mayor Odell is
the father Of 3 B. OdelL jr.. chairman of the
Republican State Committee. Speeches were made
hv NJ H. Hirschberg. Justice Of the Supreme Court.
Shipping Commissioner Joseph NJ. Dicker. Colonel
@. 4. Cantine. the Rev, Or. +. G. lsTehart and
ing the evening.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
NORWEGIAN STEAMSHIP AGROUND.

THE ToRDENsKJoLD RUNS ASHORE AT JONES
INLET But GETS OFF AGAIN
The Norwegian steamship Tordenskjold. Captain
Thomassen. hailfng from Mexican ports and bound
for New-York ran ashore about I O'Clock yester-
day morning on the Long Island shore. near Jones
Inlet between Fire Island and Rockaway The
sea was quiet. but binding snowstorm was In
progress.
The Oak Island Life Saving crew went TO the
ships assistance. but their services. were not re-
quired the ship was In no danger and had not
grounded hard.
At o'clock a rising tide and reversed engines
freed the Tordenskiod, and she proceeded
The Tordenskjold Is steel vessel of I1sO tons
gross rs net. built at North Shields in 1850
She measures 2355 feet long S26 feet beam and Is
feet deep Her hailing port is Tonsberg Norwav
New-YoTk and Mexico tTeighter
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
coLoNEI. MILLIAM al ELDERKIN-

Middletown. y. Y. Jan. Colonel William An
thOny Elderlin, [. 5. A retired. died here to-day.
As Assistant Commissary General he at
time connected with the chief commissary Depart
ment OF the Lakes. the STATS of both General
Merritt and General Brooke He was retired two
years ago. owing to i'll health.
Colonel Elderkin was born al Potsdam, y. Y, in
1889. and was graduated from West Point in 1861.
He married Il daughter of the Rev. ?. D. Gurley,
of Washington, d. c.. and President Lincoln gave
bride
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
MUSIC.
THE BAT" AT THE AMERICAN.

The Castle Square Opera Company yesterday in
dulged two audiences at the American Theatre
with performances of The Bat which has not
been performed here in English before in con-
siderable time The production unusually
elaborate one even for this company. and the per
formance moved with spirit and dash, especially
as to the ensembles. Gilbert and Suvan's 10
lanthe'' is promised fo- next week and the first
production of Nicola SpinelIi's At the Lowe"
Harbor'' will take place January Is The fol-
lowing is the of The Bat
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
ALFRED WRIGHT GLEASON.

Alfred Wright Gleason who formerly en-
gagged in the insurance business in Toledo. Ohio,
died last night at the home Of his brother Andrew
W. Gleason No. N3 Halsey-st., Brooklyn. His
father was a Congregational minister fifteen years
ago in Brooklyn, and went a missionary TO the
Gulf of Mexico. Mr. Gleason born in New
London, Conn. in 1884, and lived at mis- brother
home during the last FIVE years He had fine
reputation a The funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon his brothers home and
the burial will be at Norwich. Conn.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
4 pRrsSIAN cOuP4NY ADuITTED

Albany. Jan l.-State Superintendent Of Insurance
Pawn has admitted the Prussan National Insur-
ance Company to carry fire insurance bust
ness in this State. This is the last one of the
Prussian companies that applied for readmittance
re Graf
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
DIED

CHAPMAN-On Saturday. December 30. William H Chap
man. OF Paving. y y in his s5,h year. 80.
Funeral I5do series al a MS late On January
Tnterment at South Dcvei
cIARK-At Bedford. y 7; sunday December 81. 1899.
Funeral his late residence On Tuesday January ?.
Carriages viii meet the II - a n train from Grand
Central Depot al Bedford station
cox-on New Years Day. of pneumonia, at her home.
- a5r Re Psetr,s7 COY of New York a5d 5s-zbfsr
az the Iate jacob Livingston and Levanus White
Funeral a. cherry Valley Thursday, January 4. l
o'clock
DUNCAN-on sunday. December 81. At 1910 a n.
Annie. widow of JOSEPH Duneen aged 8 years
Funeral At Thonpsonville Conn. Tuesday. January
rsi7 leaves Grand Central Station n returning
Fr9sn3s 81 invited without further notice.
Scotland papers ple1se copy
Dsee6sr 81 = L BrsaEsDesf Il B. IN ssi
s Msa4y DAN Lamar Lamar: ss her aos ID ne
IntATment private
GLEAsoN-on January l. Alfred W. Gleason. ate OF
Funeral v~da.e=day. szom re..a.ns. .: his
Toledo papers please copy
GooDwIN--At sharon Conn. January |, 1900. George
Dorr Goodwin, aged % years. months. Is days.
Funeral his late residence. Thursday afternoon
L5aise W wife q William MsD6~sIi fialsey IN her
InIeruenJ al IthacE y Y
MAIsON-A- Lakewood y :. December 81 Mary In
derhm wife Of the Rev. Charles a. Maison. D. D of
philadelphia and daughte- OF the Abraham Under-
Funeral services 81 Iarasss Church Niadlson-av.
and 71st 81. Tuesday. January ?. Il a m.
Minoti son o. Mar 4. u late Joseph Miao,L
Funsral Eryais
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
FRANK SHEPPARD DIES IN LONDON.

London. Jan. Frank SHEPPARD. American
comedian, died Sunday night, from pneumonia He
had been preparing 10 return 10 the United States
after two years visit 70 Europe
Mr.. Sheppard belonged TO the variety team Of
Wood and Sheppard. They were well known here
IN 10 the time they went England. having ap-
peared AT all the important variety theatres in the
country. and they were at one time among the
most popular actors the variety stage.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
GEORGE V. METZEL

of the Improved Order of Heptasophs, died sud
denly at his home in Stewartstown, this morning
aged seventy-ve. On December 13 he celebrated his
golden wedding Mr. Metzel native Of Balt-
more. but had lived in this county for twenty-five
years
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
] Q CITIZENS.

Rutherford y. J.. Jan. tSpeciaD.--J. c. Citizens.
q we'll known citizen. died here at $50 this after
noon after brief Illness He was about sixty-fve
years old. was a manufacturer OF iron specialties
and was said TO De wealthy. Mr.. Citizens married
twice His second wife and grown up children by
his first wife survive him