New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-13
BENJAMIN G.. CLARKE.

BENJAMIN G. Clarke OF this city, who for years
was "A recognized authority In the East on every
thing connected with the iron and steel Industry,
and was one OF the largest iron and steel men in the
country died In Antwerp. Belgium. yesterday. HIS
death was sudden and unexpected by his friends
I'm America NJ It was not known here that he WIS
H. Two weeks ago last Wednesday he sailed for
Europe on the steamship Noordand OF the K,d
star Line I'm company With his unmarried daughter
Anna who wis the only relative at Mr.. ClarAe
bedsd. when he died. When he left Ncw-f he
WINS in his usual good health. The only aiment
h. complained Of at that time was shght dl'ar'
r,ngement Of IN. stomach Every summer II WAS
his custom 10 leave Ncw-York to avoid the hot
weather and when he started for Europe IL was
to 90 away on OF his annual trips.
Mr. Clarke was president Of the Thomas Iron
Company. at No 81 Walls and vice pr'~iuehI
manager and chiirmnn of the Lachawanus Iron and
steel Company, at tho same number The day he
sailed for Europe lie babe his business "a socrates
in tho two companies gocd-by and the first infor-
nation the officers Of these corporations received II
Mr. Clarke since his departure was when cable
dispatch was received at the walst. Offices yesterday
announcing his death at Antwerp 1t WAS Mr..
Carlc's intention 10 60 10 Hamburg where he was
10 remain until october, but he was taken III before
he reacted his dcstnaton.
Mr. Clarke was born In Easton, PENN. about
eveu,yIo years ago and early IN life beca his bust
ness career I'm the iron and steel trade. lie was
one OF the founders Of the Thomas Iron Company al
Hokendauqul, Penn, ono OF the largest pig iron com
panies In the country. Mr. Clarke did not conine
his whole attcIton 10 the Thomas Iron Company
and the Lachawanna Iron and Steel Company. but
was also u director Of aud had large Interest in
the Iackawunna Iron and Coal Company, the Della
ware Lachaw anna and Western Railrad Company Oh
New Jersey tho Tly Foster lion Company, the
Hudson River ore and Iron Company, the New.
Jersey Mnc ana Iron Company ahd eight ten
other pipe, iron or steel companies lie was also
pro,Ident of the New scy Enc and lroa Company.
During the War OF the Rebellion Mr. CArIe's home
was In New Jersey, and he was oac OF thc most
struggle between the North and the South. He
strongly loyal 10 the Union and the Government often
sought his advice when airy question Of Importance
presented itself. lie devoted all his time and much
a nd equipped whole regiment al his own expense.
lie known by his friends and acquaintance to be
a generous man. and his genality. together with his
other traits endeayed him 10 all OF his associates lie
was large. wellproportloncd, nelooklnG man. and
despite his many years carried himself erect. lie
took great deal Of interest In helping ambitious
city attribute his success TO the advice and
slslance OF Mr.. Clarke.
Mr. Clarke always took active interest In politics.
lie ardent Republican, and frequently con
Of the Republican party. lie was a member OF the
Union League club. and wa. also the membership
list of several 6,-,ef New I0h clubs. lie was mem
Der aud trustee OF the Rev Dr. Parkhursts church,
and took great deal OF interest in the reform
movement started by that Presbyterian minister.
For twelve years Mr. Clarke had been widower.
lie leaves behind him an estate valued at S10O0,0OO
or more Three daughters. two OF whom are married,
survive him. Frank Thomson. vice. president Of the
Pcnnsylyanla Railroad Company Is his sonin-law.
Mrs. Thomson died some time ago.
the funeral viii be held at Dr. parEhursts church
or at his home, No. 326 Madison-ave