New-York tribune., 1878-07-11
pro-Turkish party in France over NJ. Waddingtons
share in the business. O. W. g.
OBITUARY.
ALEXANDER H. SIBLEY.

Major Alexander II. Sibley, of Detroit, q
wellknOwn mining operator, died in this city Of apo
pexy early yesterday morning at the New-York Hotel
in the sxty-hrst year OF his age. Major Aleck SID
ley he Familiarity called. had troops Of friends In
a parts OF the country, and esteemed as business
man OF integrity, great executive ability and winning
personal traits About fifteen days ago he came to this
city with Captain W. B. Frue for the purpose OF forming
company FOR the PenObscOt and Snow Drift Gold Mine
Helena, Montana. He was in good health and spirits
late Tuesday night. but about a. m bis rend Cap
tain Frue who sleeping In adjoining room, heard
noise as Of falling body He hurried into the room
and found the Major lying on the oor ~ ir1nt OF ms
bed his face was purple, and his eyes were ciOsed.
doctor summoned but although he arrived IN hee
minutes, Major Slbicy had expired showing no sign Vi
consciousness. Al the COroberS inquest yes'eruhS
Major Sibley born in Detroit IN lSl7. After
common school education nc entered the Bank OF Meh
gan as messenger boy. His fidelity secured his pro-
motion TO the position OF paving teller There De re-
mained until the bank closed Aiterward ne was en- en-
gagged for several years forwarding merchant on le
lakes This led 10 his interest In the copper MINES Oh lAe
Superior, with which ne remained connected ior man ny
years. In 1S40, with Others OF adventurous spr ne
went to California and opened business as merchant ~
san francisco Here he made fortune IN IeW nv
part OF the city he lost all his money IN 1898 ne
returned East and sailed for London, where ne began
the banking business very limited capital. but soon
increased 1t and made much money, lie came zach 70
this country in 1856 and for several years was Whoy
cnpa ced in developing copper and SILVER mines ON the
northern shore OF Lake Superior In 1861 ne was ap
r0nte oyerpment contractor TO furnish forage for the
Unon Army in and around Washington. lie showed bis
executive ability IN supplying the troops IN the face OF
great difficulties: On HIM also developed the duties Oh
Quartemaster of trans ports ard he assisted IN bringing
tue array from the Peninsula. After the war he NJ,
sumed his business in the mines and for years gave All
his energies 70 this pursuit He was president OF the
Silver Iset Nine the Province Of Ontario. one OF the
largest the Lake Superior silver mines. Thougn DIS
home was in Detroit he made frequent visits To thls
city business, and was we'll known In commercial cir
cles. - r,, -
Major sIbley leaves a wife and three children-tWo
young sons and daughter OF twelve His property,
which isists largely OF real estate In Detroit Is IN
his wifes name. He had made provision for suddi
DEATH he received warning IN the form OF an apo
pectc stroke last January He had two brothers ohe
General SiDley, was the first Governor OF Montana
when il State the other Colonel IN the
Regular Army and is rdvellng for hs health In
Europe. Major Slbey large, finely formed man,
with regular features and closecut gray beard ana
mOustache His face in death was calm and peaceful.
Captain Fruc left the city al yesterday with the
body. He will arrive IN Detroit this evening ana lhe
funeral will probably take place tomorrow