New-York tribune., 1903-07-31
MYSTIC SHRINER GONE.
Mothers Death Vas Caused by His
Disappearance. 1t Is Said.

1t is now believed that the death OF Mrs Mary
B. Blakely. whose funeral took place last Sun
day at her home. No 1242 Fulton-st, Brook
lyn. was due In part to the disappearance ot
her son John. twenty-four years old who has
not been heard from In eight months. He ts
the son OF the late John Blakely. one OF the best
known cigar dealers Of his time IN Broadway.
Manhattan. and is Mason Of high standing
His disappearance until now has been kept from
the public in Difference to the wishes OF his
mother. but pictures OF the missing man
through Brooklyn Police Headquarters have
been sent all over the country and every Ma
sonic lodge from New-York 70 California has
been informed OF his disappearance Three
members Of Mecca Temple. Manhattan. to which
he belonged have gone to Kansas City where
he was last heard from TO find him II Is
thought either that he has been killed or that
he is suffering from dementia. caused By ner-
vous prostration. with which he has been az
ficted.
A member OF the family said yesterday;
The disappearance OF Mr. BIakely Is ons Of
those events which can only be explained upon
the ground of morbid action OF the mind super
induced by melancholia- He opened store in
1898 at Maiden Lane and Nassau-st- IN oonnec-
ton with his brother Robert The new concern
did good business from the first and the own
ers built up large circle OF acquaintance and
friends. on March =. 1902. they sold out the
store to the United Cigar Stores Company. but
remained In charge Of the establishment Short
ly after this Mr.. Blakely's health began to
break down. His condition noticed by the
company. which suggested that he take va
cation
About November 5 he went on the vacation
and proceeded to South Barre n. Y. where his
wife was staying with some relatives. Here he
remained until November 20. when he suddenly
left town. He went to Chicago. from which
place he wrote home November D. From
Chicago he went to Kansas City. from which
place he wrote on November % This was the
last ever heard from him. In his last letter he
\ referred to a trip to San Francisco. for which
| place he had strong affection He was well
/ acquainted with the Golden Gate. having
| stopped there and enjoyed its hospitality when
| with other Mystic Shriners he made the trip
| from New-York to Honolulu and return
| Since last December his mother wife and
brother have left no stone Uuturned to ascertain
| his whereabouts but thus far without any sue
| cess. As he took with him large amount OF
money, not more than $1,000. he Will II alive.
/ as the tobacco trade is the only one with which
| he Is thoroughly conversant 1T Is highly proba-
BILE that his first attempt will be in some branch
| of that industry. MasOnS are apt 70 meet him.
| as he has deep love for lodge work and cere-
monies.
Mr. Blakely is about five feet nine inches IN
height Weighing about hundred and sixty
pounds with large. gray eyes He was smooth
ly shaven when he left home. His hair IS dark
brown Since the death OF her mother the
missing mans sister. Mrs Mary B Allaire who
lives with her brother Robert at the Fulton-st-
home has been prostrated and fears have oeen
entertained for her health
Mr.. Blakely was an active member or ue
Royal Arcanun. and member OF the follow
ing lodges: Chancellor Walworth. NO ZI' =.
and A NJ Phoenix Chapter. No z R A NJ:
Adelphi Council. No. Z. r. and 5 II: Colurn-
sistory A A S. R. and Mecca Temple. A A
D. n. NJ s