HUGH THOMAS. ROME, NEW YORK.

FOUND IN ERIE CANAL
At 7.10 o'clock this morning the police station was notified that there was a body floating in the Erie Canal in the rear of the Armour cooler. It was in an upright position about ten feet from the bank.

Officers Belius and Shanley responded and brought the body to shore. Dr. H. J. Teller, coroner, was notified and after viewing the remains ordered them taken in charge of by Undertaker J. J. Strong.

In the pockets of the trousers was found $32. The man had a gold watch which was running.

The remains were identified as those of Hugh Thomas of this city. Mr. Thomas was a native of North Wales and was born in Carnarvonshire on May 20, 1886. He came to this country 18 years ago and had resided in this city for several years. He boarded at the home of Mrs. Mina Morris, 327 Curtiss Street. He was employed as night watchman and fireman at the Williams Brothers Manufacturing Co. For a number of years he resided in the west.

Mr. Thomas was making preparations to visit his old home in Wales, expecting to sail on July 6 next. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas and several sisters in Carnarvonshire. He also leaves a brother, William Thomas, 401 West Dominick Street and a brother Charles in British Columbia.

Mr. Thomas did not report for duty at the mill Wednesday night.

The case appears to be one of accidental drowning.

Newspaper Obituary.