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CHARLES L. TIFFANY DEAD THE SENIOR MEMBER OF THE WELL KNOWN FIRM SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA. Charles L. Tiffany, senior member of the well known jewelry firm of Tiffany in Union Square. suddenly at his home, No.

2iS Madison- yesterday. His age was ninety years. had ill with pneumonia for only two days, but had teen confined to his home for some time owing to i fall on October 6, when he. injured his hip. The store was closed yesterday, and will remain until after the funeral, which will take place on Thursday morning at the Madison Square Presbyterian Church.

The burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Charles Lewia Tiffany was born on February 15. ISI2. ar Killingly. where his father.

Comfort Tiffany- was engaged in the manufacture of cotton poods. He was the oldest son and descended in the sixth generation from Squire Humphrey Tiffany. of England, but several of his ancestors were born In Massachusetts. Mr. Tiffany's early education was in a "little red Ecboolhouae" in Danielson- on the other aide of the Quinebaugh River from Killingly.

Later, for two years, he was a student at the Plainfleld Academy, ten miles from bis home. he was fifteen years old he took charge of country store which his father had opened in connection with the mill. In 1817. at the age of twentyfive years, he came to this city to engage In business with his friend and schoolmate. John B.

Younp- The young men had had no experience in rr.ftropolitan life to sneak of when they opened a store at No. 91 Broadway with JI.OM rsrJtal. loaned by Mr. Tiffany's father. The firm as Tiffany Young, and its business prospered the start.

Two years after the store was It was entered by burglars, who stole stock v-t'a 54.000. but that loss was soon overcome, It "'il the firm enlarged its store and took in another partner, J. L. Ellis In the same year Mr. Tiffany married.

Miss Harriet Olivia Avery Younc. a lister of his partner. In the same year also the CHARIjES It. TIFFANTY, "Who died yesterday. by Patch Broe.) firm began to import jewelry and works of art from Europe.

Mr. Young' went to Europe as buyer for the firm. In 1547 the increase in the firm's business made necessary moving to a larger store, at No. 271 Broadway, at Chambers-st. Diamond Jewelry.

watches, clocks, silverware and bronzes became the features of the firm's stock. Political disturbances In Paris caused a decline of about GO per cent in the price of diamonds, and Mr. Tiffany and his part: decided to Invest most of their available resources in the precious gems. The purchases of diamonds in Paris and the Importation of the placed Tiffany. Young Ellis in the front I ink as diamond merchants.

They bought later my historic gems, including a zone of diamonds Sie'h had been worn by Marie Antoinette. In 1850 the Paris branch of the firm was formed. and Gideon F. T. Reed was admitted to partnership and placed in charge of the branch.

Air. Young and Mr. Ellis retired from the firm In 1553, and some i few partners were admitted to the house, whicn then became Tiffany Co. In the following year another move was made to a new building at No. 650 Broadway.

Upon the completion of the Atlantic cable In IKS Mr. Tiffany bought the remaining cable and cut it up into souvenirs, creating a great Etroke of business. In IS6B the firm of Tiffany Co. was incorporated under the laws of the State if New- York, with Mr. Tiffany as president.

In the fame year a London branch of the house was established. In IKO the fireproof building now occupied by Tiffany Co. was erected for the house at Union Square an. 1 on the. ground which had been occupied for years by Dr.

Cheever's Church of the Puritans. With the removal to that bullding many new departments were added. The house had become famous in Europe as well as in this city, and had received prizes at great expositions for its exhibits. Later, the exhibits of the house at great, expositions in Paris. Philadelphia and Chicago and in other cities, attracted much attention.

Mr. Tiffany received personal decorations from the French Government and from, the Kmperor of Russia. Mr. Tiffany's firstborn son, Charles died at the age four years. His third son died when ooe year old.

The living children of Mr Tiffany are Annie Olivia, the wife of Alfred Mitchell; Louis Comfort. Louise Harriet and Burn'-tt Young Tiffary. In the later years of his life It was Mr. Tiffany's delight to receive congratulations upon his Wrth4av. Saturday, when he celebrated his ninetieth birthday, he was ill in bed.

suffering with a dislocated hip, the result of a fall in his summer home at Irvington. and with a cold which had th'f-atened to end in pneumonia. He received visits from members of his family, however and from several friends, among them Morris K. jesup, president of the Chamber of Commerce, who delegated to express the congratulations of the Chamber. A portrait of Mr.

'i iffany. Panted as a gift to the Chamber, had just been finished by William M. Chase, the artist. Mr Tiffany was one of the founders of the Union LeagV Club and its oldest member. He wan a founder of the New-York Society of Fine Arts.

He was a trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and of the American Museum of Natural ustory. He was a fellow of the National Academy of Deelpn and of the Geographical Society and a member of several clubs and societies. A friend pays the following tribute: 'To those who knew Mr Tiffany Intimately he presented an interesting and admirable social aidA He was a keen lover of nature, and personally eupervisf-d the care of all the plants, trees and flowers on his place at Irvington. He was a botanist of no mean merit. lie took a deep Interest in astronomy, and had a well equipped observatory.

His business motto was to serve his clients better than any one else, and to do It honeatly. He frequently took Into the business men who had been his competitors and failed was a firm and lasting friend and a thoughtful employer One instance recalled is in the course of the War of the Rebellion. At that time the store was at 550 Broadway. It was Protected and guarded by bombs When the war ended Mr. Tiffany personally took these bombs and opened them and destroyed their power to injure, faying.

I know I can open them without danger, and some one else might be FOR Herman GRAU. Herman Grau. the old operatic manager, the uncle of Maurice Grau. of the etropolltan Opera Houee will have a testimonial on Sunday evening, fcrch 8. at Carnegie Hall, before his departure for Germany where he goes In search of health.

Mr. Grau is approaching his eightieth year. This testimonial, no doubt, will be an attractive one. Maurice Grau will give his uncle some of the artists from the Metropolitan Opera House. The Bostonians will appear, and Miss Lulu Glaser and her company will assist.

Frank Daniels. Heinrich Conrcid's company, from the Irving Place Theatre, the American Opera Company, In Cavalleria Lillian Blauvelt and Raphael Josephy probably lend artistic lustre to the cause, Morrissey has the affair In charge. PHILADELPHIA OPERA BEASOX CLOSED. Philadelphia. Feb.

The local season of grand opera, under the management of Maurice Grau. closed to-night with a performance of "anruM." interpreted by the him east that fang the opera In New- York when it was first produced in America. A large and enthusiastic audience was present. The season Just dosed Is said to have been the most that Philadelphia has ever had. DINNER IN HONOUR OB" HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Prince Henry of Prussia TENDERED BY THE NEW YORKER.

STAATS-ZEITUNG TO THE AMERICAN PRESS MENU OYSTERS RUDESHEIMER. CLEAR GREEK TURTLE AMONTILLADO PASAPO. MOUSSE OP HAM, VENETIAN STYLE ZELTIXGER SCHLOSSBETtG. 1593. TERRAPIN', PHILADELPHIA STYLE CHAMPAGNE.

SWEETBREAD, NEW CENTURY BREAST OF CHICKEN. FINOISE NEW PEAS SAUTE SHERBET. ADMIR. CANVAS BACK DUCK LETTUCE SALAD CHAiIBERTIN. IS7B.

FANCY ICES CAKES FRUIT COFFEE THE WALDORF-ASTORIA. February 26th. 1902. YACHT TO MOVE FRIDAY. THE HOHENZOLLERN WILL THEN COM TO THTRTY FOTRTH-ST.

CL.UB DINNER FOR THE PLANS FOR THE LAUNCHING OF THE METEOR. Bright and early yesterday morning the crew of the Hohenzollern were at work removing snow from the of the yacht. The men apparently did not mind the cold. They shovelled away, their sunburned faces all the rosier from contact with the Fringing northern air. painters, too.

were hard at work, hurrying to finish the whitening of the vessel'! superstructure, which the storm foroW them to abandon temporarily. There were fewer visitors on board yesterday than on any other day since the yea- Bel'fl arrival. A few of the passengers of the North German Lloyd liner Kaiserin Maria Theresla, which arrived yesterday from Bremen and which docked near the Hohensollern. went aboard the latter vessel. Admiral yon Baudissin will return to-day from Philadelphia, where he has been visiting relatives.

Lieutenant Rebensburg. Captain Lieutenant yon der Osten and Lieutenant yon Haxthausen. who at noon yesterday started for Buffalo, will return to-morrow morning. The Hohenzollern will cross the river on Friday and tie up at the pier, where Prince Henry will KO aboard her when he arrives. Officers of the vessel said yesterday that the yacht would be fully prepared on that day for the reception of the Emperor's brother.

All those who wish to Inspect the vessel will have an opportunity to do so from February 27 to March 7. Visitors will first have to get passes from Karl Buenz. the German Consul General at this port, whose offices are at No 11 Broadway. By February 27 the Prince will have left New-York for Washington, on the night of March he will sleep on the, Hohenzollern. after a dinner at the University Club.

This dinner and reception promises to be a pleasant evening for the Prince. Hearing that he had expressed a wish to meet representative college men of the country, the University Club extended an Invitation to him through the German Ambassador. About forty guests will be present Ex-Judge Henry E. Howland will offer a toast to the Prince. Among those who will attend are Admiral yon Baudissin and his staff the German Consul General.

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. Rear Admiral Barker. Adjutant General Cornin. Major General Brooke.

Colonel Blngham. Commander Cowles and Dr. David J. Hill. Assistant Secretary of State.

Officers of the Hohenzollern who were not away on leave yesterday said that they were sorry that Admiral Dewey. on account of the illness of his wife in Florida, could not accept the invitation Bent him by Ambassador yon Holleben to attend the launching of Meteor, 111 at Shooters Island on February 25. They said that the Emperor would be disappointed when he heard that Admiral Dewey could not be present. Wallace Downey, of the shipbuilding firm or Townsend Downey, will go to Washington to-day to make final arrangements for the launching of the Meteor. His partner Mr.

Townsend. who is not in the best of healtn. is In Florida. Because of the severe weather ner It is not likely that he will attend the launch- Police Commissioner Partridge said yesterday that on the police alone would devolve the duty of protecting the Prince while in this city. Secret Service men, he said, would look out ror his safety after he left New-York.

All police arrangements, he added, had been perfected. NEW- YORK DAILY TRIBUNE. VEDXESDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1902.

PRTNTE HEXRY. ting of the comentei talnment or Henry yesterday afternoon at the mi George of the Waldorf-Astoria, and Maurice Grau, were among present. Reporta from aub-commlttees were submitted, and their plans were reviewed. i behind closed doors. Mayor Low would say no more than that all was smoothly.

Hubert Clllifl, secretary of the Germanla Lie Insurance Company and vice-president of the German Society the City New-York, said yesterday that arrangements for the dinner to given by the society In honor of the Prince were almost completed. He announced the list of toasts and speakers follows: "The City of New-York." Mayor Low; "The Old Between Germany and America, 1 S-hun 1 "The influence of German Thought on American Civilisation," Nicholas Murray Butlei president of Columbia University; "The German In the United States." Frederick W. Holla and "The Old and the New Fatherland." Rudolph Keppler, president of the New-York Stock Exch Jerome Siegel, of tl Cooper Company. will give a private dinner to-night al Sherry for twenty the officers the Hohensollern. Later the party will go to the New-York Theatre and then to Rector's for supper.

The Coffee Exchange Building, at Hanover Square, has been prettily trimmed with German and American flaga and bunting. So far could be learned, this is the first evidence of tlon of buildings In honor of the Princ. was learned lost night from Theodore E. Ferris who la constructing the Meteor for the Townsend A Downey Sshlpbulldlng Company. that on the day i.r the launching platform around the yacht will accommodate only two hundnd people.

These will consist of Prince Henry and his party, the President ond his party, the Mayor and a few others. As more than two thousand people are expected to be at Shooters Island the day of the launching, they will have to view the launching and attendant ceremonies from the ground, which will be feet below the stand where the naming of the yacht will take place. REAR ADMIRAL EVANS ISSUES ORDERS. A MEMORANDUM GIVEN TO THE CAPTAINS OF HIS FLEET FOR TACTICS WHEN THE PRINCE ARRIVES. Rear Admiral Evans yesterday issued to the captains of his Beet the following memorandum: On Saturday.

February Washington's Birthday -the following programme will be observed: At 8 o'clock a m. the of the- squadron wl "full dress" ship and will remain so dressed until sunset At meridian a national salute will he fired. The Kronprlna Wilhelm. having Prince Henry of Germany on board, is expected to arrive Rear Admiral Evans and his staff will board the Kronprinz Wilhelm at or near the Quarantine Bt When the Kronprinz Wilhelm passes this squadron vessels will man th- military tops, turrets and rails A salute twenty-one guns will he fired by each ship the German flag being broken at the main at the first gun and the American flag hauled down. At the last gun of the salute each vessel will haul down German Hag and break out or reholst the American Rag When the Hohenzollern hoists the Imperial standard a salute of twenty-one guns will be fired by each ship of the squadron.

After the imperial standard has been saluted, commanding officers of this squadron will visit the Hohenzollern and pay their respects to Prince Henry. (A tug will tv provided for this The ships of the squadron will be illuminated with the electric lights and mottoes furnished for the purpose 7 p. m. until 9 p. m.

The flagship's motions will be followed in manning the' tops, firing salutes, etc The frames for the letters, which on Saturday night will used to decorate the ships of the squadron, arrived yesterday. They will be placed at an elevation higher than the bridge. The letters are two feet high and four feet wide. They will be placed two feet apart, bo that the entire length of the motto will he considerably over one hundred feet. TO VISIT SIKGEL-COOPEK STORE.

Count yon Baudissin and other officers of Emperor William's yacht Hohenzollern, accompanied by a party of well known Yorkers, will visit the Slegel-Cooper store at 4 o'clock this afternoon. An informal reception will afterward be held In the private offices of J. B. Greenhut. president of the company.

The admiral takes a keen Interest in American commerce, and has expressed a strong desire- to note for himself Just how a large- Is conducted In the united States. GAGE TO HEAD U. S. TRUST. JOHN A.

STEWART RESIGNS AND THE EX-SECRETARY OF THE TREASFRY WILL SUCCEED HIM. At a special meeting yesterday of trustees of the United States Trust Company, the venerable president. John A. Stewart, tendered his resignation, and recommended that Lyman J. Gage.

ex-Secretary of the Treasury, he chosen his successor. An offer of the post has been made to Mr. Gage. and. it is understood that he will accept it.

Mr. Stewart's letter to the trustees of the company follows: It is a source of deep regret to me that owing to an accident from which I still confined to the house I am unable to meet with you to-morrow at the special meeting of the board, called to consider a matter of such great importance to the company. Owing to my advanced years I have for some time been seriously contemplating the Importance of installing a suitable successor to myself in the presidency of the company, but until very recently I have been unable to suggest any one for the position. Within the lest few weeks, however. It has occurred to me that possibly the Hon.

Lyman J. Gage, the late Secretary of the Treasury, might be available for the position, and it affords me great pleasure to state that after correspondence and personal conference with him he- has been prevailed upon to signify hts willingness to accept the presidency should it meet with the concurrence of the board. I am convinced that Mr Gase is admirably fitted for the place, and believe that under his guidance the prosperity of the company will continue in increasing measure. The steps which 1 nave assumed the liberty of taking in this matter have met the approval of every member of the executive committee, and will. I trust, have your unanimous approbation.

Certain formalities, extending over two successive monthly meetings of the board, are required by the bylaws to elect a trustee, bo that the change in the presidency cannot be accomplished earlier than the April meeting. My object In calling a special meet- Ing at this time has been to acquaint the, board completely with the whole situation. Mr. Stewart was eighty years old a few days ago. He took a prominent part in the organization of the United States Trust Company, and served as its secretary from the day it began business, in 1853, until 1865, when he became LYMAN J.

Ex-Secretary of the Treasury, who Is to becoma president of the United States Trust Company. Assistant Treasurer of the United States in this city. A few months later Joseph Lawrence, who had been president of the United States Trust Company from the beginning, died, and Mr. Stewart was elected to. succeed htm.

Mr Gage, who will be nominated for membership as a trustee of the United States Trust Company at the March meeting of the board and elected trustee and president at the April meet- Ing, Is, unlike many of his predecessors in the Secretaryship of the Treasury, thoroughly familiar 'with both the practice and theory of banking. Before he accepter the Treasury portfolio he was for many years president of the First National Bank of Chicago, the largest institution of its kind the Went. His conduct of finances was so able and bo successful as to meet the approval and call forth the commendation of the financial world, and the announcement first made several weeks ago that he might take the presidency of some important local Institution was received with pleasure in financial circles. In addition to his ability as a financier and an administrator, Mr. Gage is an effective and lucid writer and speaker on financial topics, and It Is expected that he will be a conspicuous and influential figure among the bankers of this city.

DOG SHOW FXTRIES EXCLUDED. THOSE OF THE MEADOW KENNELS ABE SHUT OUT BECAUSE EXPOSED TO RABIES. The Westminster Kennel Club, under whose auspices la given the dog show which opens today In Madison Square Garden, announced yesterday that the club had found It necessary to request the withdrawal from the show of the entries of the Meadows Kennels. Not long ago. at Hempstead.

dogs from these kennels were exposed to a case of rabies. A New-York veterinary surgeon inspected them and advised their isolation until evidence of any disease might manifest itself. The dogs are now under surveillance. A member of the 'Westminster Kennel Club said last night: "We have taken this step simply to protect other dogs. The necessslty for do- Ing so Is all the more to be regretted because of the high quality of the dogs excluded.

It was, however, deemed Impossible to admit them." G. W. I'KRKTXR CONFIRMS IT. HE SATS. HOWEVER.

THAT PLAN TO COXVERT UNITED STATES STEEL PREFERRED INTO BONDS IS IN EMBRYONIC STAGE. The report that a plan was under discussion for converting into 5 per cent bonds part, If not all, of the preferred stock of the United States Steel Corporation, was confirmed yesterday by George W. Perkins, of J. P. Morgan who Is chairman of the finance committee of the Steel Corporation.

Mr. Perkins added that he thought such action would be for the best Interests of the stockholders, but that the proposition was still in an embryonic According to the preliminary report issued early this month, the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the Steel Corporation is $303 450.000. thesa bonds bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent. The amount of preferred stock Issued Is $510.173.778 40, out of an authorized total issue of $530,000,000. The stock is entitled to cumulative dividends at the rate of 7 per cent yearly, so that its conversion into assa 5 per cent bond would decrease the annual expenses of the Corporation by about $10,000,010.

This saving, it is suggested in the Street, would make it feasible to Increase to 5 per cent the dividend rate on the common stock, or which la Issued; the additional 1 per cent representing a little over J5.0Y).n00. A proposition to convert the preferred stock into bonds would have to be approved by shareholders of both classes. Wall Street could not see any benefit to the prefein 1 shareholders in the plan, and it is understood to be not altogether certain that the holders of 'he common stock, even in view of a probable Increase of their dividends as a result of ratification of the plan, would generally vote In favor of ratification, since the ultimate position of the company would not he improved. As the capitalization now stands, the corporation has to meet annual fixed charges of 5 per cent on 000 bonds, and in seasons of possible adversity it could weather all financial storms by passing Its customary dividends of 7 per cent on the 000.000 preferred stock and 4 per cent on the common. With the preferred stock converted into per cent second mortgage bonds, however, the fixed charges for Interest would be increased by $25,500,006 a year.

In other words. corporaton would bcwlbliged to disburse more than 140,000.000 a year in Instead of $15,000,000. as at present, in order that there should be no default and consequent foreclosure. 'Trie most wonderful medicine for all bronchial HON. MRS.

PERRY. Castle Grey. Limerick. Ireland. BROWN'S BRONCHIAL tinUWii troches Fao-Sunne £JT BUnuu.ir».of tmx bon.

KNOX HATS READY TO-DAY. The advance and exclusive Spring shapes will be approved by gentlemen desiring unquestionably correct style. The workmanship, quality and finish are as usual of the highest order. FOR SALE AT THE RETAIL STORES: '212 Cor. Knltnn HoiVm And by the representative hatters fifth AYE.

cth Hoteii; And the natters 3 10 Si 'r 1 1 in ever dt in the United States. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT THE TRADE-MARK. CATALOGUE REQUEST. C. C.

SHAYNE Manufacturing Fur Merchant. It is evident that our winters are changing. We have cold weather in spring and wmrm weather in the early Winter. From all we will have cold weather this year up to April, so that furs can be worn with comfort. As already announce, I am largely overstocked with manufactured furs, which I do not want to carry over to another season.

ALASKA SEALSKIN (London Dyed) JACKETS COATS $50 less than former prices, bringing the price- ol Jiokets down to $175, and from $300 to $250, and Coats down to $275 and $350. according to size, length and quality. PERSIAN LAMB JACKETS COATS, 10 pr.R tent HUDSON' BAY SABLE MUFFS: SSS. fIM, $125. $150.

$225, $300. Boas, Scarfs. Collarettes and in proportion. RUSSIAN SABLE MUFFS: $150. 3425.

$600. $750 to $1,250. Extra larg-e size. Neckpieces, Stoles. Collars.

Capes and Mantles in proportion. DISCOUNT OF 11 PER CENT OFF PRICE OF SABLES. NOTE do not pell blended or darkened Russian or Hudson Bay Sables or Mink. Persons who purchased them elsewhere complain of a mottled, shabby appearance after being worn a short time. MINK Boas.

Collars, Capes and Muffs: 15 per cent discount. LYXX, CHINCHILLA, FOX and all fluffy furs: 15 to 20 per cent off. MEN'S OVERCOATS, lined trimmed with Genuine Furs SI OO, $135, $165, $200, $250, $300, $350, SSOO Up. My $250 and $300 Persian Lamb, lined and trimmed, and my $300, $350. $400 and $500 Dyed Otter lined and trimmed Coats are the best value In the world for the money.

They do not shed and are practically moth proof. 1 can recommend these goods with confidence. The lower price coats are also grood for the money. Some AUTOMOBILE COATS, $35, SSO and $75 AII OVERCOATS subject to a DOCODIR of per cent. SLEIGH ROBES, Handsomely Lined and Finished: Esquimaux Dog and Galway Buffalo Robes.

63x63 and 63x52. $20 to $40 each. Large assortment. Japan Goat, like Black Bear, 63x52, $45. Musk Ox, $60.

Black Bear. 63x52 and 61x66. $150 to $200. Cub Bear, very handsome. 70x63, $250.

Xatural 64x57. $200. Dyed Otter. $250. Hudson Bay Sable.

70x56. $500. 20 PER CENT can be figured of! the prices quoted on robes. 42d bet. Broadway and Sixth Aye.

Several samples of Sealskin and Persian Lamb Jackets and Coats, trimmed wttii Mink. Russian and Hudson Bay Sable, will be 9 olrl at very low prices. SHOES Our Annual Sale started with a rush, was interfered with by the storm, and has now taken on new energy. There are thousands of pairs of shoes in our several departments which are offered at decided bargains. Sixth Avenue and Nineteenth Street.

Pianola Hecitall To-day, WEDNESDAY. February 19, at 3:00 P. M. ATo of SOI, I i Miss KATHERJNE PELTON. Mezzo Soprano.

These concerts demonstrate conclusively that Pianola and Aeolian are not mere PRor.n.\Mi machines, but artistic musical instruments wiuiam entitled as such to stand side by side with jTiss-l ORGAN the highest examples of the piino and pipe Scb 1n pianola organ as hitherto constructed. Mv Eundice Gluck And. in addition, supplying the whole tfh- PELTOX. r. i (Accompanied with Aeolian Ptpe devolving upon the performer only the rian BrHal March Grlcs pleasant labor of interpretation.

(W crescendo Lesson The value of these instruments In the pianoua. home is apparent the Identical moment Scherzo from vmphonv that every the great the family" or, they offer to every member of the family Jg l9 for musical pleasure, as well as In6truc- miss tlon. and the large share music has on the (Accompanied with the pleasure side of life. I I 73he AEOLIAN is west 23d st..