Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-11-23
.sketch of Henry B. Payre, the
Cleveland Statesman.
The Companion Of Douglass, the
Intimate Friend of Tilden.
swsn Of Large Wealth, But a
Strong Anti -Monopolist.
ppudIstOn's Probable Successor,
and a possibls President.
The Man in His Appearance, Habits
and Character.

and character.
r,,ygr,yp, November - In a modern,
bsrissne. but not magnificent residence
~ Euclid avenue, the pride of Cleveland,
srs by some travellers pronounced the
4rsst street in the world, lives Henry B.
psvre. This gentleman is held in high
esteem by the people Of Ohio, especially
by tie Democratic party, OF which he has
bssp s member ail his life, and is now the
r,n most likely 10 be elected United
STATE, Senator from Ohio 70 succeed George
y psui.e,on. He is also a Presidential
ra,s,b..i,y. AID at this time the possibili-
res l.vor him IS much as any other man
,,.ktG Of ior the place, with perhaps two
ss>gp.cas.
His Early Life.
H-g-v T. Iuyne was born November so,
,,u ~ Madison county, New York. His
.,erk ; GOOD. His father, Judge Elisha
p,.,e. ws> one Of the early settlers of that
r.-. a. the STATE, and emiusnt for his pro
i,.sura. abilities and his generosity, hav-
,-.- ty ais grant Of lands and other gifts
r..2 mainly instrumental in founding
Hamilton Theological Seminary. AZ this
-..f., you.- Henry 3. was educated, gcal-
rs;.rs in l,sl, taking high degrees in
...i er.s-.r< SID bellies lettres; he vas a,sp
....-,,t. even - that aSe, as an able Ge.
..,- ,wo years ne read law with
So n iY,fa -,
.. l,r.n.s snd John c. Spencer, Of Csnln-
49,. y. y.
There WAS then a large emigration from
Ma N.-k '0 The Western Reserve OF ohio
,F,,urg Iayne decided to seek his iO~
-Ltrtl tie new region. Accordingly, IN
~r.f utrr. l,tG he came To Cleveland. and
f .y,rs.u,e been resident Of this city
N even hal century of life in one com
ruu,iy. Here his legal studies were con-
,:uatd with The late Sherlock J. Andrews,
s,d n - lie was admitted TO the bar.
F,,m.ug partnership with II. Y. Wilson,
;Le yuurg i,.m soon pushed its way to the
:.Uni sud in q few years enjoyed practice
$ axe and remuuerstlYe as any in the
safe At that time.
Hi> Gifts N n Lawyer.
Asa LAWYER Mr.. Payne was distinguished
by s-ss' Industry, quickness of PERCEPTION,
end sat i,iye knowledge of the principles
Of law involved N any case or circumstance,
10 matter how sudden or unusual the is
sue. Before jury he was singuarly edec-
Gvs-uC; 80 much by his elOquence as by
bis easy, iusinuating gracefuIness of speech
snd manner, so marked even in his private
conversation at this day.
he came to Cleveland poor, without in
kerita1ce or much prospect from that
source his fortune 10 be made by his own
hands. In twelve years he was indepeu-
dent as .le result OF his own endeayOr in
his profession, followed by careful invest.
reuis lie had also become wealthy ~
msrrisge with Miss Perry, only dauSatsr
O.! o,e uf the first settlers OF Cleveland,
trader with the Indians, ard pioneer
merchant Of the constantly growing place.
Miss Perry inherited her fathers anded
possessions. q tine farm almost IN the
heart Of the present city, then lying De-
tween the State and lake shore wagon
rCsds-the former now Euclid avenue and
ihe other -. Clair street. 1t IS on 2 Por-
ton a this old homestead that Mr. Payne
aud his child en- now have their homes.
His Family Relations;
Viz. Psyne's family relations have been
nest fortunate. His wife, few years his
.unior, is still by his side, and they have
Inc family of SONS and daughters. The
two sons both live in Cleveland; one, Ma
Ian, IS = successful coal operator; the
c,Ler, Col. Oliver, is the miilionaire mem
.-- o; the Standard Oil Company. Oae
'r- two taUrnters is q wife OF Mr.. Bing-
tsm a monument merchant of Cleveland;
i.Ctktr i the wife Of VIM. c. Whitney,
ale Corporation Counsel of New York City.
,Ipson' Harry, a graduate Of Yale, died
20 Tu.OIe six years ago. beth sons anu
t,p raughter live on Euclid avenue, IN
lie 0.G Perry homestead.
In ls46 MIR. Psyne's i'll health compelled
r.m to leiinuuiSh his law practice, and he
Fss never s,lCe resumed IL. For 50 years
- fS> devoted his energies to his large
tf.,ir,.s interests, in which he has shown
arest executive skill and caution. Ill.
hrs're.s connections have been widespread
aud have beeu valued highly by his aSSocl-
s:es. Not long ago he was Stockaolder
AID director in eighteen corporations, EN-
trscing COS! and iron mining, manutlc,
rurirg in several branches, banking ami
o.aer inteIestS-an sound and hourlshlng.
A. n Railroad Man.
W. PAYNE who also prominently identi-
ted with the Cleveland, gainesville x Ash
isbula road, ole OF the several short lines
aiterwsrd merged into the Lake Shore 4
N,Chigan Southern trunk. When the
.sthe5l.. sci organizing influence OF old
CouTo oGore Vanderbilt came out this way
NJ. PsyEe had mUch To do with the
changes lhus brought about. Atthis juno
lUEs pleasing incident occurred worth re.
!alIng because il so well indicates traits OF
character Of two famous men:
NJ one Of the directory meetings OF tie
rer-eanzsd roads an important matter
came up for decision and it happened that
searly sll the directors, especially the
your ger men, took one side OF the queS'
ton, leaving Commodore Vanderbilt al
most their only opponent But as he was
as big as all the rest of them together, they
we're eHectua!ly blocked in their designs
which were, IL seems, 10 eject some new
improvement OF eXtensiOn-uRtll the Com
mOdore's consent could be gained. SO
they canvasssd among themselves for the
proper enc 70 see the Commodore. No one
wanted the mission, and excuses were
plentiful. Finally Mr.. Payne was ap..
preached, and be without murmur acquisced
snd slu.Cst Immediately called to see the
FaSclb.e msgnate OF the rail.
Managing Vanderbilt.
Good morning, Commodore" said Mr..
Fsyre, on entering the famous ssnctum.
Good morning, Mr.. Payne" replied Mr..
Vanderbilt, stllly.
Commodore" began the caller, in sn
easv, cordial style so charming to all WHO
MAKE bis acquaintance, the boys have got
i INTO their heads some way, that you and
are sird Of old fogies in the railroad bus
They have, have they
YES; snd the fun Of it is, 1 guess it's
With this very oily approach to his
toint. Nr Payne proceeded to present the
use OF the boys" in the best possible
kknaFe, never losing sight of his claim that
~ VS. not OUe of the boys, but an old one
mAe LIS listener, although the one vas
S! T., u 'ot'y- -ive, the other over sixty. Mr.
ns1S'i ia:a VAS patient, and apparently
y u inis'tSled, but when Mr.. Payne had
"Ii\ntd he exclaimed:
"A never give my consent, never. l
>I"n G. n>sDt, remember that"
-, wen, said Mr.. Payne, in his easy way,
lSn guess III have to go back and tell
0oSs TO give up the scheme"
tiGse my consent-I don't change
mind; remember that" resumed the
oumCCOTe. But 90 back and tell lhs