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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
DEATH OF COLONEL JOHN G. LEE.

Colonel John g. Lee, formerly Of the uniteu sud'es
Army was found dead in his room at the holin'''
Uouse Yesterday morning. lie had been guest ~
tbe Hoffman House since his return from CoreS o''
lime II. one Of The employees. seeing that tne t"'
was lrrnlnC I'm Colonel Lees room at ii 3O ye''e'-
dny morning. told the clerk, Thomas +. smi'n VIM
optered the room through window. Colonel Leu ,
ufeIe.s body WAS lying acrtSs the bed
Dr. H. p Plase was summoned to the room at o'f1e' %
lie said that death mad occurred several hlurs Dcoo
Coroner Schnltze examined the body. lie saio t'@'
death was caused by cerebral apopeXy' 49,
lie was born in Paris, France, April lo' 1901 n ~,
family lived in Philadelphia. lie received tho'ousn
medical cducatlon in Europe and when "eh3 wv
wears old he received the appointment OF coronc'
physIcIan in Philadelphia While holding that p pH'oo
he published some valuable statistics cohceilli"s
tbe sanitary condition Of Philadelphia. During 'naO
neod he also compiled the laws OF all the states ooh
cerning the duties Of coroners.
Colonel Lee held the place Of military lnsuh
IN tbe Corean Army for the last three years h umio m
lime of his death be engaged In elune hiS ~
diary which he kept carefully. He was aDOuI "
nubiish H. As n book of travels.
Until three years ago Colonel Lee was menlcr W m on
,be stan of the Governor OF Pennsylvania. HIS tatncr
Vvns Lieutenant Theodore Lee. Ot the unlTN n''''os
Navy and cousin Of General Lee. Ills m0ller WIZ d
consin of General Mcclellan. Colonel Lee leaves ho
family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10

year Of his service as a State Senator, but there
was no wide knowledge of his great ability as
political leader until the conflict of the State
Senate began win Governor Hill over the qucs-
ton of investigating the financial transactions OF
the State Canal Department. Mr.. Hill in
soently refused to permit Of any inveSt
cation by the peoples representatives of the
way millions of money are expended by the Canal
Department The mastery way in which Mr.
Fassett managed the interests Of the people ana
likewise of the Republican party in this conflict
riveted the attention of the State upon him.
When. therefore, the delegates to the Republican
State Convention began to assemble here upon
Monday last the name of Mr.. FasSett naturally
occurred to them With every hours consdero-
tjon Of him the delegates became more impressed
with the belief that he was the man Tor
the hour" the man with the energy, pohucal
ability, eoquence and knowledge of State affairs
which would make the strongest candidate the
Republican party could present 10 the people oil
the State for Governor. This feeling
among the delegates in Mr. Fassetts
favor grew so strong to-day that like
a tidal wave IL oNerNneIWeu all Jhc o4CI '"'1"A
dates and led TO his unanimous nomination Tor
Governor Mr.. Fassett was then brought before
the convention, and made speech Of such hlgh
character. filed with tact and abOunding with
energy. that every delegate felt and declared that
the Tiqht man had been nominated. Mr. Fassett
made the best speech Of his life in the opinion OF
his friends, and what was especially pleasing 20
tbe marty leaders, he inspired every delegate present
with his own spirit of an energetic management
of the State campaign. lie has already written
letter to President Harrison resigning the office
of Collector of New-York, and will enter upon
tho great work he has undertaken of redeeming
tbe State from Hillism and Tammanylsm at
once"
T. only remains 10 be said that the Republi-
con marty has every reason to feel pride in Mr..
Fassett's associates upon the State ticket They
are all men Of the highest character,
and their nominations are we'll spread
over the State. Mr.. Vrooman has Just
retired from the office Of Grand Master Of the
Masons OF New-York in which he gained great
Ex-senator O'Connor had very
creditable career at Albany and is
highly esteemed citizen Of Brooklyn. General
Hedges has a fine war record. is
,oted member Of the Grand Army of the Republic,
and is a leading citizen of Southern New-York.
MFR. Colvin is famous all over the United States
for his mastery survey of the Adirondack region.
Mr. Sutherland is leading lawyer OF Rochester
and of Western New-York. Mr.. Wade has wide
reputation for ability as lawyer in Southwestern
New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
THE SAFETY OF THE WORLDS FAIR BUILDINGS.

Chicago, Sept. GA local paper says: At secret
meeting of the Board Of Control Of the WORLDS Coln
bian Exposition held yesterday afternoon, after the
National Commission had Adjourned, the following reso-
lution w.ls unanimously adopted Resolved That the
DircctOrGenera be instructed to petition the secre
tary of War to detail two competent ana skilled
engneers-One Fl ON the Army and one from the Navy
to examine and report upon the strength Of the iouh
dalton and superstucturc Of the various WORLDS fair
bindings now in course Of construction
"While the proceedings of the meeting were IN
tended TO be kept secret the fact leaked OUT that te
National Commission, while not making Pubic IN
oulry during the session which closed yesterday. had
resolved upon a thorough investigation Of the build
lncs being erected ct Jackson Park Night before last
ibe Ground, and Building Committee held one OF us
usual executive meetings and authorized the Chei oi
Construction 10 enlarge and strengthen the foundaaons
If the big Manufacturing and Liberal Arts Building
which covers thirty Of ground to meet th9 IN
creased strain upon it caused by the recent changes III
4,o sunerstr11cture one Of the COmml SsonerS saiu
las ight that the resolution implied no cnticsin ~ IG
work n the Construction Department. but the 'auom
Commission Is representative OF the Feder uo'ot',
mont and variOrs states wished to make sure DlYiu
doubt that no point Of safety was BENG o'eilooAe"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
DIED SUDDENLY ON Il TRAIN.
AN AGED MERCHANT EXPIRES BESIDE MS WIFE
WHO THOUGHT HE SLEPT.

WHO IHOCGHI he SLEfL'
Bennett King, age eighty living at No. 1,7O1 Broad
way, died suddenly yesterday from cancer of the
stomach, in a Pullman Of the New-York Central
road, while returning from Saratoga, where he had
gone about weeks ago to regain his falling health
lie had been in poor health for the last year, and
when he left here to to Saratoga his friends had
little hops that he would live through the summer
but he had been in the habit Of going for many years.
and il was thought that the change would benefit
him. lie rallied for short time, but when he left
Congress Hall in the morning 10 take the a. m.
train for New-Yoril his physicians did not expect
that he would live through the day.
At the time of his death he accompanied by
his wife, who, thinking tlat he wins sleeping,
did not wish to disturb him until they
should reach the city, When the train pulled into the
station Mrs. King placed her hand her husbands
shoulder and endeavored to wake him. lie did not
respond and next moment realizing that her husband
was dead, she fell back in faint. Dewitt C. Ward.
Of No. 80 West Fifty-thiTd-st, friend of the dead
man. met them at the Grand Central Station, and on
entering the car he found his friend dead in In seat
by his wlfes side. Mrs. King taken at once to
her home in Mr. Wards carriage and the body was
carried 10 the house.
Mr.. King was born in Posen Poland, on February
30 1911 At carly he with his brothers Edward
J.. Mark j. and William left Poland and went to Eng
land whence they came to this country in 1884
and engaged i'm the fur business In Watcr-st.
In 1885, two years after his arrival in this country, ho
rfred Miss sarah A5ralams, daughter OF Jacob
Abrahams retired clothing merchant, and sister OF Dr.
simeon Abrahams. in 1856 he retired from business
having accumulated what would then have been ,con
sdercd large fortune and he has since lived quietly
in New York City. ~,
MIR King was member OF the Congregation OF Bnal
Ieshnrun of Sixty-ffthst. and Madisonave lie leaves
no children. Edward and Bennett King, OF EdWar1
King d Co., No 81 Greene-st. and DAVID >. hlhg'
banker OF No. 45 Exchange Place. are his nepheWs;
The funeral Will probably be held tomorrow morning
at his home 1t will be conducted by the Rev HeIry
: Jacobs. The burial Will be nj cypress Ili'lS Oei9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10

I John b. Ketcham. who has been reelected TO
Congress fourteen times; Robert Hunter, Collec-
tor of Internal Revenue, and State Senator
Deane, looking as grim and confident as ever az
to his reelection.
DELEGATES FROM KINGS COUNTY.
The Kings County delegation sat further back,
right across the aisle from the New-Y0rk City
people. The MephistOphelian face of Ernst Nathan
was one of the first to catch the eye. General
Stewart j.. Woodford sat near him sining and
bland as though he were about 10 deliver one
Of his entertaining after-dinner speeches EX-
Congressman Wallace, United States District
Attorney Jesse johnson, w. H. Leaycraft. the pom
derous port warden; Mike Dady, f. B. Bart
lett, w. ii. Williams George II. Mason, who was
talked OF as candidate for State Engineer; ex-
Senator Jacob Worth, Major b. r. Corwin,
Howard NJ Smith Charles \. Moore. Foster L.
Bacllus Israel F. Fischer and Timothy L. Wood
ruff were among the. other Brooklyn men. The
Erie County delegates looked solemn and dis
appointed. They always take political life rather
seriously and their prospective failure to secure
the nomination of Mr.. Becker cast them down
exceedingly. O. G. Warren in his hearty agreeable
manner, Mr. Schatcharl, Cortlandt Manning ana
one or two others tried 10 cheer them up. Dut they
had hard work n do il. Charles 4. Chickering SAT
among the Lewis OOdhtJ coh1lhethV Lawn
FRESHMAN DeLano appeared for Madison. Congress
man James j. Belden headed the Onondaga dele
cation. which as usual, was made up OF active
and experienced politicians of the type OF STATE
Senator Hendricks whose brilliant management OK
Mr. Ppck's canvass has caused him TO he more
talked about than ever for chairman of the State
Committee. q place he will surely take unless
called 10 occupy another place Of equal in-
oortonce Carroll f. Smith, the veteran editor
and platform-Inaker, sat for short time among
his fellow delegates, but gradually worked his
,yov nm 10 the reporters tables, where he seemed
more AZ home Two conspicuous figures ON THU
mart Of the floor were Hamilton Fish, ir., and ex
senator Gibbs, both talking harmony, peace and
oood-wil TO all but the Democracy.
THE NEw-YoRK COUNTY DELEGATES
The 217 delegates from New-Yor< County 90
cupied nearly one-third Of the floor EX-Sen
ator Evarts was unable TO attend, but telegraphed
his good wishes from his country home at Wind
sor, Vt Not finding him, the eyes Of the people
in the galleries sought next the faces
of the district leaders, the men whose names
are familiar in political circles throughout
the country They were all present-Bglin. Nu-
gent Shook, French, Raymond. Hilliard, simpson,
Patterson Meade, Brodsky, Collins, Wanmaker,
Reisenweber, Eidman, VanAllen, Townley, Purdy
and the Others. General Floyd Clarkson, James A
Blanchard A. b. Humphrey, Secretary of the Ma,
tional Republican League, and General Samuei
Thomas Were also delegates. General Curtis, the
ST. LAwIence giant: COngreAman John W>vers @
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
tsY TELEGRAPH TO THE rBIBUsE.I

Rochester. Sept. 9.-The Republican party has
paced its fortunes in the approaching great state
campaign in the hands of its young men.
Young mans ticket" has been nominated, headed
bv one of the ablest young men tie Republican
party has had in its ranks for many years. Ihe
energy and ability of these Young men eXerted in
this campaign will wrest the state government
from the hands of the Democratic party, in the
o1rnion of the delegates who attended the Repub-
lican State Convention held here to-day. These
are the names of the men who were nominated for
the various State offices to be filled at the No
vember election.
For Governor, J. sLoAT FAsSETT, Of Elmira.
Lieutenant Governor, JOHN w. vROoMAN, Of Her
kimer
Secretary Of State EUGENE F. o'CoYYoR. Of Brook
lyn.
State Treasurer, IRA NJ. HEDGES Of Haverstraw.
Controller ARTHUR c. WADE, of Jamestown
Attorney.General, WILLIAM A. SUTHERLAND, Of
Rochester.
State Engineer, vERPLANCK CoLvIN. Of Albany.
No more popular nomination has been made OF
recent years at a Republican State Convention
than that of Mr.. Fassett. He has been growing
in the esteem of the Republican party with cry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
JUDGE COOLEY RESIGNS.
ILL HEALTH CONiPELS him TO LEAVE THE
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
HE WILL TAKE MUCH NEEDED REST IN ANN

HE WILL TAKE A MUCH NEEDED REST IN ANN
ARBoR.
Washington, Sept e.-Judge Cooley, chairman OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission, has rendered his
resignation. The following letter has Just been re-
ceved:
Ann Arbor. Mich, September 4, 1901.
Z. a. MOsey, Secretary.
My Dear Sir ] have had, within the last few days,
quite serious relapse, which, though have in some
degree recovered from IT, think renders It imperative
that should resign my commission Interstate Com
merce commissioner, and i have therefore sent my
necessity Of Withdrawing from the Commission, but
feel that my duty to the public well as to myself.
under the circumstances, demands IL. ! shall ever
cherish with the liyeiest seutme Is Of affection and
respect the rec0llectiOns OF my association with yOu
while my connection with the Commission continued
Very respectfully yours THOMA. NJ. COOLEY.
Judge Cooley appointed by President Cleveland
of six years. At the first meeting OF the Commission
he unanimously chosen chairman by his asso-
ciates.
Detroit, Mich, Sept GA dispatch from Ann Arbor,
Mich, says: Judge Cooley to-day stated that the
several reapses which he has suffered during the last
two years have rendered his resignation necessary.
His future plans are not yet determined upon. Hc
viii take a much needed rest with his family in this
city. Is his intention TO abstain totally from all
study or work."
Cape May, Sept. 0.-Secretary Halford says that
the Presdct will not consider the question Of filling
the vacancies in the Interstate Commerce Commission
resignation Of Judge Cooley until his return to
Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
prrJcrors BrCITEMEy7 III MICHIGAN.

Escanaba, Mich sept. tSpeciaD-A dynonnN
cartridge has been found under the rlnh WIZ
Chlniquay the noted expriest, held his meeunsS' a"u
ho excitement OF the recent religious riot has been
revived Chinquay's adherents insist that the eA-
pIosiye was intended to blow up the building "ihn,
tbe man under arrest for shooting Charles oDoluieh
during the recent religious outbreak, is thought py
many 10 Anow something about tho matter. Aho1her
circumstance which adds fuel to the nahe Is ,ho
suit Of George Wiisie against Deputy slerln DoiaI
for damages for malicious imprisonment. Wiltse ""'
Invested bv Dolan during the riots pr using abusive
language Excitement is high and there IS suH MAIN Hin
OF an sorts OF violence. r forcible rescue Oh ht
has been proposed. and 1t Is diihcult 10 say """'
will happen next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
THE DAILY COMPANY WELCOMED TO LONDON.

London, Sept. 9.-The Lyceum, enlarged improved
and redecorated and Of the handsomest thea
tres in London, opened tonight by Days com
pany with ." 4 Night or" New-YorI itself could not
have given the company warmer welcome. Mt.
Drew, Miss Rehan, Mrs. Gilbert Mr.. Lewis and other
favOrites, they entered, greeted with long
continued applause. The theatre was crowded in
every part nearly every American in town being
present. Among the weIlknown persons noticed in
the house Cornelius Vanderbilt, Lady Jeune
Ellen Terry, T. Il. Aldrch and Justin Mccarthy. At
the close Of the performance Mr.. DAILY, responding to
call, spoke feelngly of the hearty welcome his
pany had received which he said was always grateful
% the ear Of traveller Calls were then made for
MIS- Eelan, whom Mr. Daly. led before the curtain,
the other members also appearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
FASSETT AND VROOMAN.
REPUBLICANS STRONG TICKET.
YOUNG, ENERGETIC MEN TO LEAD THE
FIGHT IN NETWORK THIS FALL.

HARMONIOUS AND ENTHUSIASTIC CoNVEN
TONE. F. o'coYNoR FOR SECRETARY OF
STATE, A. c. WADE FOR CONTROLLER.
IRA NJ. HEDGES FOR TREASURER.
w. A.. SUTHERLAND FOR AT
ToRNEY-GENERAL AND YER
PLANcK CoLvIN FOR
ENGINEER A
STRONG PLAT
FORM.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
AN ENGLISH OPINION OF AMERICANS.

London, sept. 9.-An intensely English correspond
ent at Homburg denies in "The Tines to-day the
reports which have been circulated to the effect that
the Prince Of Wales han been prosecuted by English
and American visitors in spite Of his welknown
desire for quiet The correspondent then proceeds TO
nav his compliments TO American travellers in part
as follows: at is everywhere acknowledged that the
crowd of tourists composed Of the best English society
is thinner this year than usual. 1t is swamped In
the common variety of tourists and lower classes Of
New Yor1x wOuld regard with doubt The Americans
follow the English by an unerring instinct into every
pleasant retreat where desire TO Slk or amuSe or
selves alone. our only revenge IS found in the con
viction that II we dislked on the Continent the
Americans are more disked. II IS useless TO have
Chicago Exhibitions. unless the American people can,
by education medical science. uproOt the natural
voice which Is at present blight on all social re
lations and makes all American diplomacy at foreign
courts impossible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
THE JAPANESE MAILS DELAYED IN ENGLAND.

THE JAPANESE MAILS DELAYED IN ENGLAND
London Sept. 9.-The British postoffce officials have
30 muddled matters in relation to this end Of the trans
pOration OF the Empress Of Japan's malls wmch ar
rived at Queenstown yesterday f.Om New-York by the
Inman Line steamship City Of New-YOrk reaching
Queenstown in twenty days from Yokohama, that the
gloss is rubbed of this "lghnng' trip Such was the
confused condition Of the postal officials at Queenstown
that only the Irish mails were landed at that port
The rest Of the mail bags including twelve bags Of the
mall matter brought from Yokohama were taken 10
Liverpool, where the North Of England mail was dis
trbuted The remaining mail bags. numbering in all
20i sacks we're then started on special train Tor
London where they arrived at 80 a. m Some OF this
mail matter was delivered about an hour later but at
the London General Postoce no special effort was made
in any direction to back up the efforts Of the Empress
Of Japan the Canadian Pacific Railroad the New. 2rk
Central Railroad the New York Postofhce and the
steamer City Of New-Nork in the attempt 70 deliver
the japanese mails in London In unpreeeoehtedy gocu
time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS IN CONVENTION.

Alexandria Bay, ~ Y, sept. o (Special-The seven
tccnt annual convention of the United states Railway
Mail Service Mutual Benefit Association has opened
here to-day Colonel S. A. Whitfield, First Assistant
Postmsster-General, and James z. White, General
Superintendent Of the Railway Mail Service, were alb
sent and their places taken by Postmaster sperry
of New Haven who made address. In the evening
a reception was held at the Thousand Island House,
given by the ladies' committee. The fund was
changed today TO a benefit fund. II amounts 10
e13OOO The new officers elected are these: Presi-
dent H. NJ Robinson, OF Atlanta, Ga. secretary and
treasurer c. f. L6grave, Chicago, besides vicepresi-
dents and directors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10

GREAT ENTHUSIASM MANIFESTED THRoUGHoUr
DECORATIONS. MUSIC AND SUNSHINE IN
THE BIG RIYK-THE ORGANIZATION. y
tBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TMBUSRI
Rochester, Sept. 0.--Washington Rink. in which
the convention was held. is one of the largest
halls in Western New-York 1t holds about
5000 people Had it's capacity been for twice
that number, there would have been few, II
any, vacant seats to-day, for the place filed
to overfiowing by delegates and their friends.
The admirable work OF the local Committee OF
Arrangements was reflected in pleasing form
in the elaborate decorations, internal and ex-
ternal. There were flags and bunting in pro-
fusion, giving the interior lively, patriotic ap-
pearance, rendered particularly cheerful and
brilliant by the sunshine that poured down through
the roof, partially glass.
1t was announced that the meeting would open
at noon, but so great was the interest felt in the
proceedings that the wide galleries began to fill
shortly after 10 o'clock, and long before the
business actually began there no vacant
space except that reserved downstairs for the
delegates. OF these the advance guard made its
appearance with the secretaries and clerks OF the
State Committee, who came in carrying huge
piles of resolutions, credentials and other papers
Others followed quickly and when General Knapp,
looking pale and weak from his recent illness.
arose, gavel in hand, he found almost every one
Of the M representatives of the party before
him. He also discovered rs did other observers,
that in this assembly there a great majority
Of all the prominent Republicans of the State
In the front rows were noticed the stalwart figures
Of Andrew s. Draper, Department Of Public In
structiOn; Congressman Serene f. Payne, State
Senator c. p Vedder Colonel George b. Dunn, Of
Bnghamton, and Rufus IT. Peck, Of Cort-
land, still flushed with his recent victory
for the State Senate nomination The veteran
Louis +. Payn, whom General Grant appointed
United States Marshal because it was
said that he had nerve enough to arrest Samuel
J. Tilden, should the patron saint of the Democ-
racy attempt TO take the oath OF office as Pres
ident, sat among the Hudson River delegates, the
farmers who have been facetiousy described
us coming here to smash the slate. Around him
were number of weIl-knOwp faces, including
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
MORE TROUBLE IN TENNESSEE FEARED.

Knoxville Tenn, Sept. (SpeciaD.-There is more
trouble brewing at the Bricevle coal mires. b. A.
Jenkins president Of the Tennessee Coal Mining Com
pany. recently went ont to the mines on business.
His presence so fingered .the miners that he with
difficulty saved from bodily harm. Jenkins has tele-
gaphed to the Governor for militia aid, asserting that
there had been incendary threats made against the
company's property. The miners have become I'M
patien waiting for relief from the Legislature. II IS
not thought that local miners Will do any open
violence but II is understood that they have plenty
of men in reserve In the Kentucky mines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
THE MCKINLEY LAW IN GREAT pR,rAr,

London. Sept. 9.-"Thc st. James's Gazettes th,s
afternoon, referring TO the fact that The Tmcss ard
other papers have published the Associated Press
special letter dated from this city September and
giving review Of the effects OF the MoKnleyTarif bin
IN Great Britain, that the Associated Press CORE
spoDdent has done bis work thoroughly and that the
ssnclnaons be ArEsses At not altogether unssts