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Show uu WM. A. SMITH DEAD. Nyack, N. Y., June 2. William Alexander Alex-ander Smith, the oldest membor of tho New York Stock Exchange and president of that organization during the troublous times of tho Civil war, Is dead at his home here. He was born at Pottstown. Pa., In 1820 and came to New York In 1844. Mr. Smith was treasurer of tho American Bible socletv from 18 tS to 1S51. In December, 1904, ho celebrated cele-brated his Hlxtieth anniversary as a member of the Stock Exchange. The exchange -gave him a set of complimentary compli-mentary resolutions, testifying to his long and honorable service. 00 |