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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

New York, Aug. 30 Funeral ~rV-
ices over the remains Of Gen. Franz
SigeI will be neld Sunday afternoon
at the MelrOse Turnvcrein Hall, The
services will be conducted by the Giles
Post No 26l G. a. II. after which
the body will be inferred In Woodnwn
Cemetery. The pallbearers will he old
German soldiers who fought under 81
gel in the war OF IS4S
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

New York. Aug. 23-FrederiCk w.
Hollis. it is reported has been selected
by President Roosevelt to succeed An
drew u. White as Ambassador to Der
lin. Mr. Hollis. who returned from
abroad on Tuesday, was one Of the
Presidents guests at luncheon the fol-
lowing day at Sycamore Hill For half
a dozen years he has been one Presi-
dent Roosevelt's most intimate friends.
he attained prominence in 1899 as
secretary of the American delegation
to the peace conference at The Hague
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

Muscogee, /. T., Aug. 22-James
Hope, a Creek freedman, farmer, living
jail here today, having confessed the
murder OF his wife. Hope, according
TO his own story, had forbidden his
wife TO join secret society, but she
ignored his command and lat night
became "A member. When she returned
from the lodge meeting Hope met her
at the door Of their home, attacked her
with an ak and chopped her head off
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
To Bore for Missouri OIL.

The Saline Oil and Development Co.
unloaded one of the largest oil and gas
drills made for use at Malta Bend. r.
D. Burchard, secretary of the company,
is experimenting the work, and drill
ing will begin at once right in town.
Oh has been found in numerous
springs and gas struck at several
places about here. Experts pronounce
the field most promising. Much en-
thusiasm and excitement prevail.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
BAN PLACED ON D0WlElSM.
Distribution Of Literature stopped ut the
WinonR Assembly.

Warsaw, Ind. Aug. 23.--The man
agement nf the Winona Assembly and
summer school placed ban upoa
Dowieism today and issued summary
orders. prohibiting the distribution of
Dowie literature Two women were
distributing circulars. but were stop
ped as soon us the character OF the
literature became known to the Man
agement.
Rev. A. C. Zenos. of Mccormick
Theological Seminary, Chicago. was
one of the principal speakers at the
Bible conference today. Among others
were Rev. +. J. Bulgin, of Chicago;
Rev. George r. Stewart. of Cleveland,
Tenn; Rev. John Balloon Shaw, OF
New York and w. G. Pierce, of Chi
cago.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
Won DiederiChs Resigns.

Berlin, Aug. 23-Admiral Won Died
erichs has resigned his post as chief of
staff OF the navy. He has been sue
ceeded by Vice-Admiral Buechset. Ad-
miral Won Diederichs IL the Officer who,
as vice admiral. was in command Of
the German squadron of vice cruisers
in Manila Ray at the time Commodore
NOW AdmiraD Dewey was operating
against the Spaniards,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

San Nicolas. Mex, Aug. 23.-The In
habitants of this place are terrified NY
crevasse ten miles long and 300 feet
wide which has suddenly opened in
the side of a mountain near here. One
person fell into the creyasse and was
killed and a number of others re
ceived serious injuries. The opening
Is OF unfathomable depth, The gov
eminent has appointed a commits ion
OF scientists to investigate
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

Chicago, H., Aug. 23-Numerous
small riots occurred today in the mes
sengers' strike. Boys serving as pick
cts, stopped non-union messengers and
tried persuasion and violence to pre-
vent the latter from going to work.
Men were hired. but many were I'M
willing to defy the angry strikers and
quit work. Girls are being employed
to take the places of tho youthful strik-
ers in hotels and big Office buildings.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION.

Gov. Dockery Requests that Business he
Suspended September 1.
Governor Dockery has issued the fol-
lowing Labor Day proclamation:
Whereas, The Legislature CT Mssou-
ri, has designated the first Monday in
September of each year as Labor Day
and public holiday.
Now, therefore, |, Alexander NJ. Dock
eryl, Governor of Missouri, do hereby
respectfully request that so far as may
be practicable all business be suspend
ed on Monday, September l, 1902, in
fitting recognition of the dignity of
American labor. In testimony whereof
| have hereunto set my hand and caus-
ed to be affixed the great seal of the
State of Missouri. Done at the Office
in the City of Jefferson, this 18th day
of August, A. D., 1902
A. NJ. DOCKERY.
BY the Governor:
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
Couch Elected President,

The Board Of Directors OF the new
Dexter Christian College met at Dex-
ter, Mo, and selected Professor Couch,
OF Pennsylvania, president Of the COL
lege. Miss Lora NJ. Surface, of Gala
tin, Mo, was elected to teach music,
being an alumna of Columbia Christian
College. The Rev. J. T. Craig was
made financial agent
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
James NJ, Nelson.

James NJ. Nelson, aged Sc, died at his
home in Boonville. Mr.. Nelson was
the vealthiest citizen of Central Mis-
souri,. He was born in FauQuier Coun-
ty, Va, June 16, 1916, and came to
Cooper County in 1910. setting on a
farm just west OF Boonville. Deceased
was one of the largest holders in St
Louis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
Mexico Letter Carriers.

The Postmaster General has appoint
ed the following persons as letter car
riers at Mexico, Mo-, to commence SER
vice on September /, on which date the
free delivery service will be inaugu-
rated: Charles G. Head, Edward C.
Harding. Clarence A. Hopkins and
Wilbur L. Bryarly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

Belfast, ireland. Aug 22-The White
Star line steamer Cedric, of q 600 tons,
the largest liner ahoat. was success
fully launched at Harland & Wolif s
yards here today. She IL 100 feet long,
has IS feet beam and draws 40 l-3 feet
OF water. Her carrying capacity is
1890 tons and she has accommOda-
ton for 300 passengers. II is expect
ed that the Cedric will be ready for
service in the autumn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
WAS REMINGTON MURDERED ?
His Brot icr Thinks 30 Though Police Say
He Killed Himself.

His Brother Thinks 10 Though Pole. Say
He Killed Himself.
Williamsport, Pa, Aug. 23.-Edward
p. Remington does not believe that
his brother Robert X. Remington. who
was found dead in the Newport Read
ing Rooms Monday, committed sui
eide.
His theory is that he was murdered.
but he has not revealed the ground for
his belief.
Dispatches from the Newport police
and the undertaken who embalmed the
body say there is no doubt it was a
case Of suicide.
Remington's body was buried IN the
family lot in the local cemetery yester-
day afternoon.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

Russellville. KY, Aug. ga large
crowd of citizens is searching for the
assailant and murderer OF Miss lola
Wick, and lynch law will be enforced
II he is caught. Suspicion points TO a
farmer who has disappeared. A pair
of torn trousers. covered with blood,
were found on his premises.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
Doctor John bryant Dead.

DR.. John Bryant died at Independ-
ence after an illness of three weeks.
He was born in Garrard County, Ken
lucky, in 1916. He came direct to
Jackson County as long ago as
1850, and remained here ever since,
except during the operation of the
dread order No. II. He leaves a large
family.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
Mary l.. Aubuchon.

Mrs. Mary l.. Abduction, who had re-
sided in Jefferson City for more than
a quarter Of a century, is dead at the
age of so years. She was born in Ste.
Genevieve. this State, in 1920. The re-
mains were taken to st. Louis to be
inferred beside those of her husband.
Gen. Napoleon Aubuchon, who died
several years ago.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
w. n. Fleming Appointed Treasurer.

W. n. FIeming Appointed Treasurer.
At meeting of the Board OF Manag-
ers of Insane Asylum No. William
N. Fleming was appointed treasurer.
The board will meet again in Septem-
Der to appoint a superintendent. as
tsistant superintendent, and secretary.
The buildings will be ready for occu-
pancy by October /.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
Pilot Grove Bank Celebrates.

The Pilot Grove Bank held an infor-
NAL reception and serving refresh
ments to it's patrons in honor Of its
18th anniversary. During this time Mr..
E II. Harris. ST., has been its presi-
dent, and the bank claims the distinc-
ton of IS years business without the
loss of one cent
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

Winchester, Vt. Aug. 23-Fred A.
Grachen, a millionaire and brother OF
the Mayor, was arrested for failure u
comply with the mosquito externinat-
ing law. in not pouring kerosene oil
on his rain barrel. This Is the first ar
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
Iron Mountain GranitevilIe Branch.

Secretary Of State Sam B. Cook has
chartered the Granite Railroad Com
pany of Ironton. with a capital stock
of 100000. The company intends to
build a standard-gauge line three miles
in length, from a point on the St
Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern
about one mile south of Middlebrook,
to Graniteyille
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

The 14th annual encampment Of the
Usage and Gasconade battalion of the
Grand Army of the Republic held
four days session at Eldon. Veterans
and their families from the surround
ing counties pitched their tents on the
grounds and enjoyed camp life during
the session.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

The street fair at Upton was de-
cided success in every way. The dis
play OF live stock and agricultural pro-
ducts was very good. There was q
trades procession OF about thirty floats.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

Independence. Mo. Aug ga s'ore
OF Quantrell band survivors began
their annual reunion here today Thir-
ty-nine years ago today the band burn
ed Lawrence, Kan, and killed 200 cit
liens
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

Bowling Green, o.. Aug. pa
southbound passenger car and a north
bound construction car on the Toledo,
Bowling Green e. Southern Traction
Companys plant collided near here.
Charles Townsend of Findlay, motor
man on the construction car, was kill
cd
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
MaueabIs Iron Combination.

New York, Aug. 23.--According TO
report. arrangements are being per
fected for a combination OF mslleable
iron foundries. with a capital OF some
thing like SIS, 100000.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
GInss Mnrkerr ON Strike,

Muncie. Ind, Aug. 23.-Sixty press-
ers and assistants are on strike at the
Model Flint Glass factory at Albany.
The trouble was caused by a disagree
ment over the price TO be paid for
new class OF ware.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
To Build Cold Storage Plant.

A cold-storage plant costing $4,000
10 to be constructed by local men at
once at Mansfield for the fruit growers
Of Webster County. Judge Rush will
oversee the construct on OF the work.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28

Paris, Aug. 23.-Patrie says that for
mer President Kruger of the Transvaal
has rented three villas at Nice and will
spend the winter there with his en-
tourage.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-08-28
Struck OIL In Indiana.

Evansville. Ind, Aug. 23.-Today q
local company struck oil at Birds Eye,
Dubois County. at a depth of $50 feet.
The iow Is about IL barrels a day.
Other wells will be drilled.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
I'D nnRRIS / ASCH

NJ Morris ] Asch a well known physician. for
,,srI,, Of No 3 West Thirteth-st. this city. died
yesterday al his sisters home az Irvington-on-
Hudson He was seventy years old, ana had not
been well for several years About two years ago
he nae a stroke Of apoPleNy. and II was from the
results Of this together with heart trouble, that
he died About year ago ne retired from active
nraotioe sold his house. and since MAY has been
living with his sister al Irvington.
DR. Asch was a graduate of jefferson Medical
S-oregs ~ the class of ls5 He served through
a.. f,i,u War on sheridan's star, and was the
Generals personal physician. In the early seven
s. H. oa7,e 70 this city. and built up large and
syocessf,,l practioe. He ranked highly In his pro-
,assior. he devised operation on the nose which
ts ,n general use in hospitals and Is known BY his
name rFe vas member - the County Medical
society the Academy - Medicine, the Roman
Medical Society the Medico-S Surgical Society. the
American I.arvnEoloEical Association. surgeon of
the Nep--York Eve and Ear lnnfnarN ana OF Ilt
throat department of the Manhattan Eye and Ear
WosDital 4e was a member OF many CLUBS arnong
them the Union UNIVERSITY. NeW-hork Aacht ~"
which organization he was sureecnl- Army ana
Nevv CenfurV the University Of Pernsy mia
Association IN. Pennsg lVania Society ana me
Poon1tne Grove Park Association
He Was unmarried. and leaves two sisters ana a
brother The funeral viii be on Tuesday morning.
- TIE home his sister. Mrs. A r. Elfet. irving
ton. =. Y
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
MAYOR ORDERS CARS PrY

NeW-Orleans. oct. 5-Mayor Capdev1elle ,o-,,.,,
Informed the New-orleans Riway Con,ns,, -.
n would have 20 operate ITS cars an lines O., or
before 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning An &C.,,
notification OF the action tken was sent slso =, -
carmen. The company has announced rs a.
mination 20 cars tomorrow. Advertisero.r,.
will be printed IN to-morrow's papers orfeyt, =,
cents an hour 70 experienced motormen and con
ductors. While not directed 10 the strikers !, 80.
gently y intended as a concession 10 them a. 4,
IL an ADVANCE 81 two cent san hour on what the,
were getting ON the old contract 10y
Mayor Capdevielle was IN consultsticn to-nt,.,
WITH the CHIEF of Police. with the view % sfforS
Ing the cars necessary protection Th,. tslsnb.sN.
cable contining tOrty-tWo wires and CONNECTIVE
~ the barns and ofilces Of the railway comma M
~es cut IN harmony-st last night. The trolley
iS"Q wlfch also were cut IN several new places an
the night Jp 10 the present there has ~, hs,n ~
single arrest Tor cutting wires. - -~ - =
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
OBTTT AIRY
G. STILES ELY

LYME Conn Oct Special sf'iss Ply,
% ,Sevc-yorl diei yesterday az HIS country place
here He had q slight stroke ~ apopleNy ten DAYS
ago and a severe one early last SUNDAY morning.
Zebulor stiles Ely was horn on Novemuer T. lN-'
a. Lvrne. conn. was prepared for college ~ the
E-se.x Academy hut went into business hrst IN
Nississiprl then IN Chicago. In the early nftleS
he came 70 Nev-York. and started fha business
ubfcb after his brother Joined him. be0 anne th~
6rrn of u ] & p s Ely. coffee brokers
shortly after coming 20 New-Nork. Nj Fly bHit
bcues a. No Is West Twenty sixth 0hich
had been his winter home ever SlhS- ll - ~
~, retired from business He had since devoted
bir,eslf 20 henevolent work. ana nad i-rN fsi lal
Il, 5Sentised with the Wetmore Home. and had
also taksY 2 great interest IN other r"n~Notent
work re was for many years tit fis'..-i p- ~
V-oroars Union Missionary society. ana vas Sfeo'
~ interested in the work or me AiltLll 80
- ,-,,y,r,fssiorers for Foreign Missions. 'f Wnlon
h Was "A corporate nefnbFf anu W. 'i'.-' i '
been a liberal contributor -, r., s-,.-s.z a.,
The Flv lectureship. which Mt Fly IoLhotu iI
T-ricr theological Seminary. chdrdci ci~flstl'ait
basrs not MS name hut the name of a tr"th~r
~ ~, u-os An extremely We'll read man. espe-
cisIly In religious literature. ana very f"ha OF out
o T iS-S he, h,Ii1t the country house on Prospect
E4iii in I,-.De Conn where he spent ms summers
r,srtirn, giyer the Sound and Long lsland. ana -
itssIf a landmark for nav1gators- j n ihhptoNf-
yrant ~ this place and the enjoyment OF Us scenery
bad been Mr. Ely's chief recreation IN ms lateI
Ea Is survived hy his second wife, formerly Mary
Poet and four children by his hTsi Mlt- Stiah 9,
duncan Edward : Ely ~ No ls5 NF~' f.uI-
tssn,b-s, New-York. Mrs 4. n Morse, or Am.
Princeton. y J. and Mrs Austin X basset' -
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
sTPJEF FEARED AT ENGINE WORKS.

r,,sr-or oct 3 ,Specan There is trouble az
-, 49,. locomotive. Works because .of the re
,,,.,t ~ the men to work On Saturday afternoon
and tho result or this may he a strike notice
Was posted I'm the works requiring thH men 20
work on SATURDAY afternoon hereafter This me
men refused 80 do Yesterday afternoon ana 10
-,,-,t,g ,rbeo they 20 10 work each man
,rr re ,eted whether he viii work on SATURDAY
afternoon hereafter " IS expected thar those VINO
refuse will be discharged. and this VIII cause
strike The company saws ~ is necessary that 'ne
men should work until o'clock on Sh'ur'tE di'e,
rass ss i'm an other locomotive shops the ul-u
u,orL until o'clock SATURDAY ihr Ih"lLuJI ,s
.,L ,T 4sv 70 turn ont "a casting. They make
tba rnoulds in the forenoon and cast the IRON III
tIe afternoon Al present the m"llders 40 lu'
n.o-,, az an on Saturday in the Rogers Shop, oe-
caUee they cannot cast the work they g'ake., 50
NJ the ehon IS realIy limited - i've laNE N"IN-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06

WEST POINT To PLAY SQUADRON A
OK OCTOBER -

ON OCToRER -
foi' IN the metropolitan district is rapidly coming
10 an end. only two hig tournaments remain-that
~ Squadron 4 which will he finished this week AZ
z-s-, .,--.,,-5 r., -,
~" '"ilahnt tarN- ana the Lakewood open
tournament, which Viii begin on October = In ad-
diton 10 these however ,bere 10 one gan. ~. a.,
crowd Of sightseers-fhs return match betusar r.
West Point cadets and Soua5ror -rtts ,,e
- 'iiis game
landt Park on SATURDAY. October q It ,yfII he the
@rSt time thar tba W., r,f,. ,.l- -,------
~ ,,..z - - - fia9e' nave
ever PlaSfH away if"n iheir own neld-
Squadron Is responsible for fhs military sart.s
n homo and homo -g-,a- .,,--....., +, =,
-.,-, - -, =. -, 'ia' '"a'ehHe
the first game al West Point the Io-sI ,roo-srs
yVo- F.,. 81 -oar- o.. %. -rt s-.-,
wv - ''- VICTORIOUS team then
'''lleIs'ti 'i Everett colby, r. -. Douglas A r
Whit7ev ir and u N tsrle -rbo s,,,,. -.
viii .,f.. 49, 49,. .', t-'' W
' tut ''F game int~ month.
''-' morgan 'Iface. a recent acquisition 70 the
sguatrpl's polo ranks and one Of the hest 7Iay.r.
az, tb. ,.r..,, ~ .-- -- -, '-'
'i'' mag ii'i "iie W the posi-
N'ii~
and the su-oass ,bt. ...-,-.- 49,
i'- ''- success thl> season has been so '1r beyond
'NIr'lal"TS mat plans are being made for husiar
season next v.ar Troo, -,--
championship In the ofiC@rS' cup series and The
nrSt team has been strong enough 20 meet several
outside clubs ON June cS I'm The r-ss.r-. 90 49,.
ls-ras, -r,,-4 ,h,. ~ '' -' 'i '''
49,, "' ''-i' mas witnessed polo game %
'''9 Fl'ihlib tfis year squadron 4 met the Lake
WOOD polo team AZ V+1 ,,rtr.-4. ~ -
.'t,-' ~ 'he s0of" ~ ll'- 10 70 goals on July
IN" squadron Fre+no0tsTS PLAYED Wa4fgHesf-r rr.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
FRANK G, BOSTOCK ARRESTED
EVEN DANIEL IN LIONS DEN Dore ..,-
SAVE SHOW FROM SUNDAY Law

EVEN .'pANTF,T. ~ rTo>-.s r,r-,-.
-.' p'hS Not
SAVE SHOW FROM SUNDAY am
r.,
FRANK =. Bostock. proprietor Of m. ,~t,
animal show. which is gi,.,,.- - ''- trained
the - Nicholas RIM --1. r'i''' ihances al
for vioIa,f,e -. -, aii'S'11 Yesterday
' 'i'iatib 'he sunday law. The arrag, No.
made 10y Detectives Donobue and NJ =" as
West Sixtv-eirbtb 81 s,.,for, -, ''.''' "i the
70 3D.. i, 'i''' VINO mad been sent
'' ''h 10y captain kear, with special or5ar-
U" make an arrest If the animals ,,.r, ...
through any performances Tba ,7a,o..,' Pul
. anu entered the rink ahout
="
herman Weldon. Of No. 457 West F-ort,. ,,,-.,
81. went through a erso,s,,- - '' ~ -iinth-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
WHAT IS GOING OK TO-DAY.

r,rar,rr - Columbia University morning
service IN memory % General T. ! Morgan. n n
. h,tz.- I, ~ Neu York Preshvtery. F'rst CHir-7
an7 Teurh-st-. ~ N
Council NeU York University. Washi7rT'n square
RuilsinE u
Columbia University trustees n
Eer,,tlran Assembly conventions Ma1Ns'a7 ana ITO
evening
,,.-. ,,,, sr,ols~ Nav York Athlete CT1h. . m
Tsnarsl Democracy mass rnee-iur. ro77@r 'r'''-
y
Ncev-York Aca5euE - ~-ie7 IS Af0Nfi.e" i'
Natulal History. : IS D. IN
Woros--s exhibition Madison square Garden, r f'
v-ss, Fna Associaton 10 . los Br0adVsr, so p n'-
salvation Army mass meeting 'arnNs' N-''
even
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
coveorrn4TJ0V Election ISSUE.

Orange \ j. Ocr. The Republicans ~ TINS
-l-v In their platform framed for the fan eie'tlo"
have named as one ~ the important issues 'u.'7'
f- y, 80. .,-sou47tion of the Oranges. Under
.,-b -or-ori44ti1r they say. ~ivi" prii" wouId 10
.riu-.latet taxes reduced. muni-tpal expense les
-areI ana higher school eiu0ation better sire,
Methods ~ an the cities and towns intertS''I ''
taintd - .,f- -,--,li4s +tov,
.,--,,r7 b.. 0rlng- East West and SCUM 'IdI-t,
priri church and Orange valley IGe p"pliia.'-43 ~
/, s,,t -it, would b. about eighty tn1I!Stti aui
ne citv would an area about eqi4i - ,ha5 @ IA
N.os-k The subject has been agitatei p%i'rTi anu
80 Fo-frd many supporters iu each municlpaHtS-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06

Oswego X Y Oct 6-John A Place veteran
newspaper man and Republican politician died to-
day from old age He eighty years old He
was born AZ Foster. r. T.. and began newspaper
work ~ the age OF sixteen. He was successfully
owner and Editor Of The Oswego Commercial
Advertiser" The Fulton PATRIOT ana The rs
Neso Times" and also director Of the NeW-Yorl
A.-ss, less Association he was State Canal
eAuoltor under Governor Cornell. He had heen
member si OF the Assembly and State Committeeman
1a WA once 2ostmaSisx et oswsxo.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
r r. FRENCH RESTING couroer,e,

REM Freneh. the broker in dramatic manu-
scripts. ot No 2 West Twenty -fourth-st v-,s sai1
las' night 70 be resting comfortably in ,ba Ne7,-
Friday last f' Sh's
40 i1r'her information could be had AZ the hos
"ls' me ofcials refused 10 state def
imteN the nature of Mr. French's illness
Three months ago Mr. French had q s,,rs,rol,. =,
SI.s street he was an in his club there for a
~ - @ IN consequently he fen in London near
-, 2IFSh noon cub and IN in that CITY aIsn
this city. III MS oilce In
NJ Frenchs health has not been good for tbA
iaSt tNo years, though he is a well built man
N1o1t q Year AKA AA dIal had fainfislas Snsll.- :
New-York tribune., 1902-10-06
NOT sArLsEIEn RT JEROnE.S LETTER.

The letter OF District Attorney Jerome to Ernest
Bohu. corresponding secretary of the Central
Federated Union published last week. instancing
Delegates Hanlon ard Dounelly. Of the bricklayers
unions as who. II Is alleged had sold out their
,,i.rs was read at yesterdays meeting OF
The Central Federated Union. IL was decided that
as the two men had not been tried their case was
.. nra in point Some OF the delegates said
~. uanion and Donnelly might have been col
t,i,1 a fna for their union from The contractor
80, of union conditions. One delegate
"a 5s bad acted as a collector on such a
sdla ~" ,ras decided 10 write again 10 Mr. Jerome,
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