The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-10-24
MRS. REILLY'S SORROW.
Dying Ancr seeing her Misguided BOY Led
on by N Police Oniccr.

John wygand, "A Fifth Ward youth, has no
known home. but naunts whatever region of
the ward is least frcqueptcd 10y tho police He
has been for years the loader In every petty rob-
berry perpctratcd by the" Thomas Street Gang"
but has contrivcd to escape the punishment that
has fallen upon some Of the gang. Tho police
frankly say that Wygand has sent moro youths
to Sing Sing. through his seductive tongue.
than any Nicer in the ward.
Recently Wygand became intimate with James
Reilly. the youngest and the fayorito son of u
reputable old couple who dwoll at 30 West
broadway. Mr. Reilly has long been employed
in an Albany street brewery. and has comfort
ably maintained his family. within the past
year Mrs. Rolly became sufferer from incipi-
cnt paralysis OF the hoart The intimacy be-
tween Wygand and her son distressed Mrs.
Reilly and doubtless aggravated her disease.
She went out frequently late at u ght 10 seek her
hoy and take him into tho safety of his home.
She not only rndravorcd to make home attract
i've To- him. but freely supplied him with money
for theatre going and other ndulgcnce-. Nev-
erthclcss Wysand still fas mated her hoy.
4 few days ago Mrs Rclly'- alment became
more painful. and she repeatedly said that she
When Mr.. William McMqhon reached the
door Of his saloon pt 81 West Broadway on
Monday morning. he found only half of tho
paddock IN It's place. 1t had been smashed.
burglars had evidently malo an effort t. open
the safe. for there were three deep dents Of a
rhisc ncnr the kcyholc but thev had iailod.
IhOy had probably been alarmed while at their
work for only "a few cigars were missing. De-
te'tiv, Fogariy settled upon Wysund us the
leader in the burglary. and upon Reilly ~ his
aromplicc;. Accordingly. lie lay IN wait for
them near Rrilys home.
At tom minutes alt'r Il o'clock In the evening
Reilly returned with Wysani from the B9Wery
ly rang the bell. Whilc waiting for some one a.
answer i Reilly and Wysand stood IN ihe. bright
moonlight. chatting guyly. DETECTIVE lOyarty
stepped up to them. and Put - hand on the
made no resistance. A. tho three turned away
from the door To- ~ 70 the Leonard street police
station. Mrs. Reilly looked out Of the window a.
see who had rung the bell. She snw her boy in
the grasp Of the detective. ana turning from the
window. she pressed her hand upon her heart
eNclaiming. " have "A terrible pain hcre'
Then she sank back to bed. gaspine. Her hus-
oand and her children endeaNorcd to give hei
cnse. but at ten minutes before midnight sh,
died.
Dctctivc Foearly and Onlcrr R;ckmnn took
Wyganl and Reilly tO IN" Tomhs Police Cnur
Yesterday morning Ju,iic. Duilv WAS prcsid
ing. Mygaud AMI Reilly poadet guilty. jus
informed hy KelNs elder &hcr Of Mrs
k"ily's death. Reilly began t. D.. THIS /.
| one of the most strcsr ing casr-, the Justice
sad. " that was ever brought within my Iuris
| di-finn. | have only one duty. however. an,
| fault ~ 800 bail each
Can my boy come 10 his mothers funeral
your Honor - Reilly 'siathcr inquired.
You mus, ash the District Attorney for thi'
rr- Ar" now in his charge. kcilly .nddlrs~i ina
| Reilly. the prisonerl. ! presume YOU were le,
! into this burglary by Wygand."
VA a. y2EGr Honor "lSn lhSGiy b., a2sws5eGd GaG be-
thing t? do with thing like tbs If hadn'
| known him.