Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-10
De.sl. 81 Hayward M. Huschinson.

Death OF Hayward Ne HutchlnOOn.
HIS LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS ENDED At LAST.
Many citizens of this District and other parts Of
the country will read with profound sorrow
| the announcement that Mr.. Hayward NJ. Hutch
died this had m055s ssns at t hSpf ss Il
deith for several days past. ana during that
period he had been rational oni y at intervals For
his bedside that 1t was impossible for him to raly
OF time. Indeed it was wonderful that the
slender thread OF life retained its hold as long
as 1t did Mr.. Hutchinson had been Ill for q
long time. but with his robust constitution he
form OF paralysis which STACKED the djfTsr wns
organs In turn. When checked at one point by
the physicians he would rally for while, but the
quarter When 1t affected his brain.
%eae e es Since the then results
! gradually sinking. Much OF the time he was
| delirious, and again he would have rational mo-
men,s when he wonN recognize those about his
bedside and understand what was said. At such
times when some anxious friend would call over
the telephone to know how he was, he would ask
who it was that called, AMI what they wanted.
1t was impossible, however, to withstand the raw
ages OF the dread disease which, as stated termi-
mated fatally this morning.
BRIEF SKETCH OF BUSY AND USEFUL LIFE
Several weeks ago, when Mr.. HutChinson's NAL
ady had assumed a form that rendered recovery
exceedingly doubtful, TUE STAR published
e., sketch b. Of Of. his busy and successful
lie. lie was born at Milford, n. H.,
the eldest son Of David Hutchinson, and received
his primary education at nelghboring schools, I'm
fishing at Mt. Vernon, N. II. He started In life for
foundry business with his Uncle 5o as Hay se
ward, at Baltimore. subsequently with his
brothers Elias tnow OF this city, and Jesse, he en-
tered the business OF plumbing and steam-ftting
in Baltimore. Mr.. Hutchinson being the Oldest OF
the firm, his business and inclination led him to
DO much travelling, and about the close OF the war,
at which time he was In rather poor health he
made trip to Alaska. Here he became acquainted
with the Russian governor OF that province, and,
seeing an opportunity, formed company and OBJ
tanned for 1t the fur seal business by which he
ainassed a fortune. He leaves a wife and two
children uaughter5), one married to Mr. Charles
Ball. of the firm OF G. 6. Ball Son, and the other
TO Mr.. John +. OlmStead.
Although quiet In manner and undemonstrative
In his ways, MIR. Hutchinson has been a vaua BILE
citizen OF Washington, and one who will be greatly
missed He made many and large investments in
provenent OF the city by the construction of
q handsome class OF houses The most
seen IN the large and elegant residence he built on
the corner OF and 18th streets, several years ago,
where he lived for some tins, but which was after
ward occupied by Mr.. Evarts, While Secretary OF
State, and is now the residence OF Senator Hill.
subsequently he built seven or eight desirable
dwellings on street, between 10th and 18th, and
later handsome row on .ssachusetts avenue
between 10Th and 18th streets, one OF which he
made his winter residence for several seasons past
In this, and in various other ways, lie has shown
his interest in the welfare Of the city, and given
evidence OF his confidence in her future growth
anu prosperity lie mas. lnoeeu, always Deen ready
with his means and personal corporation to push
forward all movements looking to the advantage
of the city, or the health and enjoyment OF her
people.
His enterprise and public spirit have also been
shown In the large and Intelligent expenditure OF
money at his "Sitka" farm, In Montgomery county,
Md, where, by the Introduction of all the best
methods Of agriculture and horticulture. and the
erection of the most approved style OF farm build
ings, he has given great impetus to the rural
interests OF that part OF the state. Simple and
unpretending in all his tastes, he was never hap
pier than when able to escape from the hustle
ana parade OF city and society life, and occupy
himself in experimenting tie work OF creating a
model farm from the Wild waste OF ground he had
purchased.
THE FUNERAL
Will take place at 2 O'Clock on Saturday and the
remains will probably be inferred In Oak Hill
cemetery. The pail bearers have not yet been
selected.