Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-08

SAD DEATH OF MAHLoN II. JANNEY,
EsQ.-AIr. Mahlon H. Janney, one of Alex
andraS Young and most respected citizens,
died suddenly this morning about eleven
o'clock. at the residence of his father, Sam
url II. Janncv. esq. on Cameron street, UNI
der peculiarly sad circumstances. Mr.. Jan
new, was taken suddenly sick in his drug
store. on King street, yesterday evening ut .
o'clock aud was assisted 10 his home, where
ne continued i'll for some time. During the
night hi, mind WAS greatly affected, but 1t
WAS thought thai l:iis trouble WAS only tenn
r.,a,v. caused bv his sudden illness. This
morning. b. had apparently recovered from
his inlisru>i. i.,n and insisted upon going to
the store u: Usual. Against the advice OF his
family he lcit the house and went TO the
store. where lie showed no signs Of illness.
After going behind the counter and moving
about ~ was his custom, he went to his
desk in the southern end of the building.
He occupied his desk for short while:
and then Went into the yard. Shortly
after returning to the building he
approached Mr. A. \. Wariirlh. and pulling
Il small rlal ont Of his vest pocket. said Il
have, taken this: you can close the store. !"
MI WarlIrIl recognizing Immediately that
hi, partner had swallowed strychnine
started Il messenger for DR.. Lewis. The
messenger had hardly gotten out ofthe door,
when the poison commenced to dots dead
~ work, and Mr.. Janncy with clenchcd teeth
and siiirncd limbs was only prevented from
falling to the floor by his friend catching
him. SpaSm after spasm followed and the
unfortunate young man was carried to his
home where Notwithstanding everything
that medical skill could devise was done for
him. he fingered in great agony until nearly
II o'clock. when, after 4 brief calm, he died
quietly and peacefully. Mr.. Janney, who
was Il member OF the firm of Janney& Co.,
and who was associated with his father in
the agency for Il number Of prominent insu-
rance companies. WAS Il man against whom
there never has been. and never could be, a
breath Of Suspicion. He was only about
thrly-ninc Years of agc-a man of noble
traits OF character, a generous heart man
with too tender affections to stand the loss,
by death, Of a beloved wife About six
months ago death deprived Mr.. Janncy Of
his esteemed wife, and since that time he
has been changed man; depressed in
spirits his health gave way. Twice had he
been induced to leave the city, his
friends thinking that change of scene
would relieve him ofthc trouble that was
II.
turned rcsignedly pleasant but with the
same sadness Of heart, which he could not
hide. The constant nursing of his great
sorrow produced temporary alteration Of
mind. during which. this morning, he took
the poison, Il large dose OfStrychnnc, which
caused his death. The deceased who leaves
two children, WAS 4 valuable citizen; one
esteemed and trusted by ALL and the news
of his sad death, which spread rapidly
throughout the communsty in which he was
so well and Glvorably known, was received
with deep SORROW.
BASE BALL. match game of base
ball yesterday afternoon, between the Alex.
andra Association and the Waverly nine
of Washington, was witnessed by large
concoursc OF people The game was very
interesting one and resulted in victory
for the Waverly nine by a score of 4 to g.
The following is the score by innings:
, 3 ) 6
Waverlcy nine, 00002 ii
Association nine. % D 0 . 0--3
After the game both mines and the friends
Of the Wavcrlcys and officers Of the Alex
andra club were rendered splendid ban
quct by Mr.. W. j. Broadbcck, ut his hand
some restaurant, on Royal street, where
men Of both mines, showing the hearty
friendship existing between the two clubs.
The Alexandria nine have arranged games
with the Nationals for Wednesday and with
the WavcrlcyS for Thursday ofnext week 1t
is not yet definitely known whether they will
be played here or in Washington Chal-
lcngcs are out for some Of the department
mines TO come down Monday or Tuesday.
The game between the Mount Vernon
nine second nine Of the Alexandria Assoc-
atom and the Post nine, Of Washington,
yesterday afternoon. resulted in a victory
for the later nine by the following score:
] . 3 / 5 67S9
Mt Vernon nine, o 0 ) 90 0 o.
Post nine. 900 3 3 3 0 Ill
HAZEL KIRKE AND EsMERALDA.~~Ha
Kirlic and Esmcralda will be Presented in
in this city on Monday and Tuesday
nights of next week respectively, by the
Madison Square. NY Theatre Company
The New Orleans Times speaking of Hazel
kirke, as presented by the same company
that will appear here next Monday night.
says: Hazel kirkc has caught the town
The excitement around the Academy every
night over this remarkable comedy drama
grows with q degree Of intensity unparral-
leleu III lnc history vi IHc theatre. lie
audiences drawn from the first circles
Of the city, nightly manifest the great
est enthusiasm over it and go away
singing its praises. Seldom hasany produc.
ton created such Il flrore = 1t is the great
est success Of the day, and grows in favor
with each performance. Last night the
audience WAS The largest we remember hay
ing seen inside the theatre. Every seat W
stairs was occupied while several hundred
ladies were to be seen standing in the par
quette."
Observation-Disclosures to call, an &c
clesiastcal council convened in the meetin
house of the Beuah Baptist Church, las
night, to examine John Clark for ordinate
to the Gospel ministry. After thoroug
examination Of the candidate in regard t
his Christian experience, evidences of hi
call to the ministry and his views of Bibl
doctrine, all Of which gave entire satisiat
ton to the council. he was admitted TIL