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Austria 4rcE the dominion OF
~. Naposeon III. az history tesch.. ~, n,.x., /.
tbsi- ,ent ,,stnt psrt IN restoring to the I1ombards
81 a. indeed II was the crushing defeat
Uo,S Austrians by the French army un6ar' Sa
noo. Aii at the Battle Of Solferino that rendered
80 I"is the peace of Viliafrsncs nv the terms
N.s austria surrendered all her PROVINCES in
q, H, NeIy TO Napoleon who turned them over
Ii ie'Or emmanuel TO be Incorporated fin his
~ ~e'i oi United Italy. The Lombards are rot
a s,..' ana Milan would long ago have put up
T ee 20 Napoleon III had 1t not been for the
- o"ehoihg the susceptibilities OF the present
government. and that the latter has
80 e~presSion to its views about the mstter
iuFther WILL occur to prevent the erection
inauguration of the very handsome and i'm
F"h memorial including giant statue Of Ma
po'eoh ILL., which was designed long ago by one of
'.e sreatest OF modern Italian scuptors.
u VIII enjoy the distinction of being the only
FU""S STATUE OF Napoleon III in existence. OF
sourSe there were plenty Of them In France prior
~ is'o' But they have all disappeared since the
war with Germany, and although France owes TO
pery and of political prestige great that in his
Gays Paris was the centre of the political gravity
vi the world yet no record In bronze or I'm marble
remains OF his personality. Should Empress
Eugenie be ali-e two years hence her presence at
the Inauguration of the statue would lend additional
Interest of historic. and also of a pathetic.
character to the ceremony.
MAROUIsE DE FONTENOS.
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ALBERT LINpLEY LEE.

Brigadier General Albert Lindley Lee, l. ). a.
retired) died evening from pleurisy. after two
weeks Illness his apartments at the Hotel Bel
mont.
Brlgadier General Lee was born in Fulton os-
wego County. \. Y on January 10. 1854 son OF M.
IindIey and Ann Lee. He graduated at the
head of his class from Union College in 1853 He
then came this city. practising Law here from
1865 to 1851 Moving to Kansas In the same year. he
was elected judge of the Supreme Court there IN
1890 At the outbreak of the Civil War he entered
into service on the Union side major OF the Tth
Kansas Volunteer Cavalry In 1852 he was pro-
NOTED to colonel. and in the same year organized
a regiment at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas. He was
through all of the important battles ana was ap-
pointed and commissioned brigadier general Of
During the battle at Vicksburg Brigadier General
Lee was shot through the face and head. but after
a few weeks reported fOr"duty.
He resigned IN 1865 and went to New Orleans.
where ne was editor of Republican newspaper.
On his this city. in 1890, he became a
partner OF Robert GOodbOdy & Co., bankers and
brokers' with Offices No. so Broadway.
Brigader General Lee travelled extensively
abroad. but always came to this city to spend the
summers. Prior tc the opening OF the HoiSl Bel
mont he had made mis- home at the Murray Hill
Hotel since the early SOS. Although not actively
engaged politics. he always stanch Re-
publican He a member of the Loyal Legion
and the Union League Club. A wife and sur
vive him. The funeral will be held on Thursday In
Fulton, where he will be buried.
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mo PASS" BAKER GIVES JUDGMENT.
He Says Roosevelt and Hughes Must Take q
Back Seat for Bryan and Gaynor.
= Editor OF The Tribune

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: II is currently reported that Governor
Hughes is recommend in his forthcoming mes
sage TO the Legislature biennial sessions for that
body.
In view Of his assumption that he possessed
greater knowledge and wisdom than that entire
body as more particularly evidenced in his veto
Of the 2-Cent fare act his arrogant assertion
OF the right TO choose Public Service Commits
sion for us-we. in his view. being incompetent
to do this for ouTselves-and OF his action In run
ming to the defence OF the public service corpora
tors Cwhose chief attorney he receives privately
ny vetoing the act requiring prompt payment
by them Of their taxes ordinary and unprivi-
legged folk have TO make. we may expect as the
next step toward complete absOiutism that he will
recommend df not demand) the entire abolition OF
the lawmakng branch Of the state government.
and that in eacng itself II shall transfer him
all its powers.
With a pronounced autCCrat IN Washington and
a no IeSs seIf-cOnfient but more subtle autocrat
in the capitol at albany II would seem :hdt the
people must needs hurry and pu: Bryan in the
White House and q Gaynor In the Governors
chair in ALBANY II they would retain any "f the
liberties that these embryo kings have left them
other than the inestmabie privilege Of paying
tinuurs tribute HUEhes's friend Ryan and to
RooseveIt's friend Morgan. ROBERT BAKER
Brooklyn. Dec. D. 1896.
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Episcopal Church when he was only ten years
old. He studied for some time at the CazenoVla
Seminary, where he formed his determination 10
enter the ministry. and accordingly entered Nes-
Icvap University at MiddletGwn Conn. He was
graduated in 1St7. having been licensed
tn preach in 1884 Joining the Oneida Conference
he WAS assigned to the Morrisvie circuit being
appointed successively the churches at Hamli-
ton Cooperstown and Stockbridge. n Y HIS
voice having become impaired in 1854. he accepted
a post as teacher In Cazenovia Seminary. where
he rad formerly been pupil He WAS almost i'ii-
rediatcy however. chosen president of the Mans
field Female College Ohio. but year later was
recalled to Cazenovia become principal or the
seminary. There he remained for eieht years inc
institution p1ospering under his administration.
Resurning pastoral work. from which he had re-
tired with regret. the Bishop first TOOK charge OF
church at Stamford. Conn. going thence to Brook-
lvn where he successfully pastor OF the SINUS
Street church. of st. Johns Church Bedtord
avenue and Wilson street. and Grace Church.
Seventh avenue and ST. Johns Place. he WAS
elected delegate general conferences OF lsol
and 1872 and the latter was elevated TO the
bshOpric.
In IS7s-'T7 Bishop Andrews made missionary visits
TO Europe and India. and in 1881 he visited the
missions in Mexico extending his observations TO
those in Japan. Corea and China in lSSs~ 80 In 1854
he was a delegate TO tn" English and lrlsh hetho-
dist churches. He received the degree OF Doctor ot
DIVINITY from Genesee College and the degree OF
Doctor of Laws from Allegheny College and Nes-
Ieyan University. He was secretary oi the ooafu
of bishops for Il number OF years.
In th,. long term of his bshopric he proved him
self 40 be hard working and accurate IN the de-
tails or business and organization. as well as a
suir1tual leader vino made himself generally be-
loved He was particularly prominent as the or
ganiz,r Of the Twentieth Century Thank Ofering-
a Qigantic Methodist subs, riptioT fund OF &H.wo G0
used In philanthropic work and for the endowment
and maintenance of churches and academies. lie
WAS known all over the country In connection with
The funeral services of President Mckinley, when
he preached the funeral Grafton in the rotunda OF
the Capitol
DR. Andrews married In 1851 Miss Susan Mat
,heys Hotchkiss, daughter of Sherlock Hotch-
kiss Of Cheshire. conn He leaves a wife and
four children. The son, Edward Andrews. lives in
birmingham. Ala. one married daughter lives In
GERMANY and TN. other is the wife of II. {. NJ.
Ingraham a lawyer, of Brooklyn. An unmarried
daughter Grace. mas continued to make her home
with her parents. The funeral service will be held
at the New York Avenue Church. Of which the
Bishop was "A member. Friday evening at S
o'clock. II is expected that the pastor of the
church the Rev. Or. L. J. Mcconnell will Officate.
The burial will hr at New Hartford, y. Y, in the
Mot Of his family. There his brother. Chief
Justice Andrews Of the New York Supreme Court,
has his home.
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where he then lived. be was later promoted 70
procureur imperial "a Issosrt. In 1885, and to avocAt
general &C Rion. In 1870. The nrst two preter-
ments came from the Premier. n. Barochs; the
last from Emile Olivier He served a. civil JUS
tice in Paris from 1876 TO 1850. when he resigned
and went to live In cunfhat. Of which be became
Mayor the following year.
He elected to the Chamber Of Deputies IN
1855 and reelected IN isSs the Radical Revision
ist ticket. defeating the Boulangist candidate oy
heavy majority He Was appointed Minister OF
Justice in the same year. In the FIoquet CABINET
succeeding 81. FerrouIllat- His selection TaR the
occasion OF many attacks his judicial record ana
political career alike from ReactionistS. Oppor-
tunssts and Bouangists. The ofrces Whicn ne -nao
held seemed to throw doubt mis- repuolicansnn.
although he said that for thirteen years no act OF
his could egitimatey he criticised on this ground
As the Ministry dissolved within three weeks
of his taking his portfolio. he was soon renewed Oh
the necessity of defending himself. He was ap-
pointed to the present Cabinet. In his old posi- on
October a. 1903. lie accused OF having. "hie
procureur imperial. conducted vigorous campaign
against the Republican,. hunting down ii. Bar
doux and threatening NJ. Girot Pouzol with arrest
and OF being an ardent supporter OF General
BoulanRcr-which he until the latters am
bition to become dictator made manifest On
the other hand, he put forward that he was re-
sponsIble for the discontinuance OF the prosecution
against. Gambetta on account of his sententiouS
words HSubnit or resign" He was made mem
ber OF the Legion OF Honor in 1880.
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THE REV. WASHINGTON RoDMAN.

The Rev. Washington Rodman. the founder Of the
Home for InCurables at Forslham. and graduate
OF Columbia College in the class OF az. died yCster-
day at his home, No. $40 Boulevard Astoria, Long
Island from paralysis He born in Jamaica
Long Island. eighty-four years ago. After gradu-
ating from Columbia. he entered the General Theo-
logical Seminary, and became rector of Grace
Church. West Farms, in 1s47. There he remained
for nearly a quarter of a century. Al the outbreak
Of the Civil War he organized a society for the re-
lief Of wounded soldiers at Fort Schuyler and
David's Island. His work in the army made clear
to him the need OF a home for incurables and this
he established in West Farms in 1856 The insti-
tuition grew. and was finally moved to Fordham
Since 1874 Mr. Rodman has lived at Astoria. His
wife who was Miss Henrietta Blackwell and four
children, survive him.
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nroposed by the Chamber OF Deputies for the val
nation of incomes derived from land, which is
designed to prepare the way for the early enact
ment os an income tax Law.
On occount OF the death of NJ. Guyot- Dessaigne
the regular New Years Day reception of President
FrauIeres at the EIysee Palace and other ohcial
reccptions have been cancelled.
lean FRANCOIS Edmond Guyot -Dessaigne was born
In Rrioude on Christmas Day. f&S brother of
NJ Guyot- -MontpayrouX and a sonn-inw Of M
DesssIgne a former Deputy. he Joined his father
in-Iaw's name his owr He was educated IN
PsrIs. where ne was graduated In 'a~' hnd on
receiving his doctorate In 1889 was admitted TO
the bar
Entering the public service In 1913 as substitute
Of the prOeureur imperial ct Ciermona- -FsTreHd.
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CRITERION THEATRE.
Miss Hook of Holland" Welcome New
Years Visitor.

There is always a tendency during this joyous
season TO welcome the coming snd speed the
parting guest. and mirth and jovislty received
with oUtspread arms the eve OF new year.
Charles Frohman offered to the public his Cri-
terion Theatre last night musical incident called
Miss hook OF Holland and II accorded the
hearty reception it deserved. for il is the merriet
the cleanest. the qudutest and the best light musi-
cal affair that has been presented in the course of
this season. Miss Hook would be welcome at an
season of the year for she is CHEEKY and mirthful
and has d number of pleasant associates. notably
her distinguished father CFOm WiSe) simon Sinks.
tN1ll Vest and the little bandmaster John Nc
Closkeyl. The incident is unfolded in the Of
two acts In quaint Dutch town. 1t is not
serious ''incilent,' simply slender thread To link
two tunefui acts. Miss Christie Macdonald inn
persOnated Miss Hook. and genial Tom Wise won
rounds of applause by his jovial portrayal of the
portIy There several merry songs in
the piece. among them sleepy Canal" sung by
Miss Macdonald and John MCClOskey: "A Little
git of Cheese 10y Miss Macdonald, Mr.. Wise. Mr.
West and Richard Lee and The House That
Hook Built sung by Miss Florence Nash and
chorus
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BELGIAN PREMIER DEAD
N. de Troos Erpires at Br"ssets-
CONGO Com plicatiOn.

Brussels. Dec 31.-M. de TrOos. Premier ma
Minister of the Interior. died to-day. He be-
came Premier on May last, succeeding NJ de
Smet de Mayer.
The death of NJ. de Troos further complicates
the situation with regard to the annexation by
Belgium of the Congo Independent State. All
the political parties expected him to find COM
promise. as it was understood that he possessed
influence with King Leopold. The question OF
his successor at present is problematicai-
King Leopold recently returned from Paris
on receipt of the news that the Premier was
desperately iii. and was deeply moved to-day
when the announcement of the death COM
muniCa ted to him.
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BISHOP ANDREWS DEAD.
aged MetkOdist Prel0te ETpires IN
RrOOkIun Home.

Bishop Edward Gayer Andrews of the Methodist
Episcopal Church died a; his home. in the Bre-
voort. Bedford avenue and Brevoort Place. Brook
iyn. early yesterday morning. Although ne hao
retired from active duties two years ago or reach
ing the age of eighty. his interest in the anairs
OF the Church did not abate, and last October he
went to Seattle to attend the meetings there o.
the missionary committee and to San Francisco
10 take part in a bishops conference The Bishop
contracted a cold on his way West, but continued
on his Journey after his return refused to
cancel his engagements until forced 70 do no
by his falling strength about the middle OF De-
cember.
Oneida County N Y en- August l. 1S25. He early
developed a strongly religious turn of mind ano
was admitted as a communicate In the Methodist
New-York tribune., 1908-01-01
DR.. PETER TOWNSEND AUSTEN.

DR.. Peter Townsend Austen. consulting chemist
died Monday from intestinal trouble from which
he had been suffering for the last six months. Dr.
Austen was the son CT the late John II. Austen
and Elizabeth A. Townsend. of this city. He
born Clifton. Staten Island. September 10. 1882
was educated private schools, Columbia School
of Mines and the University OF Berlin, and received
the degree Of Bachelor cf Philosophy from Column
bia University and Doctor of Philosophy from the
University of Zurich At Berlin he studied for
three years In the laboratory OF Professor A. W.
Hoffman
He vas instructor Of chemistry as Dartmouth
New-York tribune., 1908-01-01
WEDDINGS.

MINNEAPOLIS Dec. 3l-Miss Marion Partridge.
second daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George H Par
fridge. married TO Edward S Mills OF Ne"
York this afternoon at the Partridge home here
by the Rev DR.. NJ d. Shutter. The ushers were
Frederick Ackert, of Cleveland: William Johnson
OF Washington; Howard Goodwin. of New York
City: Rex Flynn. Of Pittsburg; Roger Flanders. OF
Milwaukee, and Edwin {. White, az ST Paul The
bridesmaids were the Misses Charlotte Partridge
and Mary Humphrey. Of Louisville; Harriet Ander-
Eon of Cincinnati; Katherine Wynan, Evelyn
Hun and Eleanor Mills. Of New York Hugh VIII
Sor. of Chicago, vas best man. MT ana Mrs. MlIs
left Minneapolis this evening wedding trip to
the Bermuda Islands After months there
they will be home IN New York CITY.
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lRr r.lerrnnh TO The Trtbnre !

Philadelphia. Dec. 3i.-Miss Clara Waterman
knight. OF this city. and Sidney Coford were mar
ried at noon to-day in ST. Marks Episcopal Church
Owing TO the Illness Of the brides grandnIothei
only the immediate families Of the bride and bride
groom and few intimate friends were present
The Rev DR. Mortimer performed the ceremony
The bride. who given in marriage by her
father was unattended. Harold a. Sands, OF New
York WAS the best man, and there were no usheTs.
The bride is the daughter OF Nh ana Mrs. Edward
,.oIItps Knight ir She made her debut last season
Her parents have d home at Newport, where Miss
Knight met Mr.. Colford whose parents. Mr.. aud
Mrs Sidney Jones COlford, also have home thcre
Mr and Mrs. Colford will live in New y ork
New-York tribune., 1908-01-01
M. GUYoT-DEssAIGNE DEAD.
French Minister of Justice Expires at Ses-
sion of Senate.

Paris Dee 3l-Jean Francois Edmond Guyot-
Dessaignc, the French Minister Of Justice dropped
dead from apopoXy at this mornings session Of
the Senate.
M Liuyot- DessaRne WAS in an cnfeebed Cond-
ton worn out with his parliamentary labors. Par
lament has been working under high pressure
through the holidays. sitting night and day in an
effort to finish the budget before the new year.
The nrincipal point at issue has the plan
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.po, EoS HIS ONLY STATUE.

-. ,srners many resentments. and the French
i'','e ,..1, 60 which the very name OF Napoleon
soVefn''e during the quarter of a century
III Sa1 Ai -. d,ssster of Sedan, has now In
thst ron y. I,s,y fhAs far from taking exception TO
timaied 70 - the city Of Milan to erect statue
the ,bs last French Emperor VIII on the ;n. sor.
.rs with .De5Sss' at s's sA. VII .aS "
70 he o s;cs q. 70 take place the ysaT after next
81 eorm ore Of the principal seatu1es Of the ne
ans 70 oSm.A, csIebratIon OF the enaAcip@1ioH Of
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KING CALLS CONGRESS.
o-estalists to Meet at Copenhagen
IN August.
,,,.-,--,-h, 1891 by the Brentwood Company. All
wv rights reserved-l

-. SOC; BY Brentwood Company All
'SSF'' rights reservedl
Wing FredkrIck siii preside over the Interna.
.,.o. ef Copenhagen in August. and at which n,t
srrx scientific societies from all over the world
hu, usewise the governments of France GERMANY
y,,Sss Austria and Great Britain will be oNIriav
r.nresentcd The University of Oxford the or
ranlIstIon known the Palestine ExploratIon
Trurd which has contributed so much bv i,s pa
searches 10 the modern understanding of old
biblical history: the Royal Asiatic Society fba
British Academy. etc, arc all sending deleratas
and ] have no doubt that the various leading uni
versities Of America the scientific bodies Of note
and those associs lions that are carving n, ex
plcrationx in the Holy Land in ERypt and eIs4
where in. the Orient will arrange to par,icinats
.n the congress
Politics and religion he barred from dis
cusson al the congress. as beyond its scone 7,
will he DIVIDED into se"en sections one of which
will give Its attention exclusively To- Jewish archa-
oioEH another to the languages and archaeology of
China and japan. end another to EEyptoIoRy The
languages or the congress will. in addition to
Danish. consist o: English. French German. ItsI-
ian ana Latin.
While King Frederick is a sinSulariy able man.
VIII oouotlesS preside over the congress with i'm
presflTe dignity and tact. and will welcome its
members with the most gracious hospitality. vet
ne lacks that extensive knowledge of Oriental lore
ana languages possessed by the late King Oscar
OF Sweden. and which rendered the meeting Of
the congress al Stockholm. where he presided. so
exceptionally interesting
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ITALIAN sTArUARY ADMITTED FREE.

Marble statuary imported from Italy by the
Cathedral of Philadelphia and ST. Pauis Church.
Of Portsmouth. Va. be used in those two edi-
fees vas ordered yesterday by the Board OF Gen
oral Appraisers to admitted free OF duty in &C
cordapce with the reciprocity agreement with Italy.
The collector had imposed duty OF 10 per cent
ad valorem which he order of the appraisers over