Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-18

became fewer and his last letter contained none
at all. His partners were. therefore, startled
by the receipt of telegram yesterday
nouncing that Mr.. Fox had stroke Of apo
plexy. The telegram came shortly after the
receipt OF the letter written by him the day be-
fore and indicating that the writer was in good
spirits and that his health had greatly i'm
proved. This telegram prepared his partners
for the dispatch received this morning stating
that Mr.. Fox had just passed away.
had BEEN SUFFERING FROM THE GRIP.
Mr.. Fox left the city about six weeks ago in
company with his wife and daughter, Miss
Emily. and went at once to the sanitarium,
where he had been before. For the past three
months he had been suffering from the effects
Of an attack of the grip. He seemed to be
unable to rally as rapidly as he desired and he
went to Fortress Monroe and then to Dansyille
in the hope that his strength would be restored.
He had made his plans TO remain away
from the city until October. His wife
and his daughter. Miss Emily, and his
sister-in-law, Mrs. William stickney.
were with him in his last hours and he died
surrounded by those whom he loved.
His family consists of his wife and two daugh-
tiers. Mrs. William q. Oberteuffer, who resides
in Baltimore. and Miss Emily Fox. The re-
mains will be brought to this city on Monday
morning and will be taken TO the late residence
of the deceased, 10lS Vermont avenue. The
funeral services will be held in the First Baptist
Church, 18th and o streets, Tuesday afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock.
HIS BUSINESS CAREER.
In the death of Mr.. Fox this community
loses man who has been for long period of
years prominent in business circles As bus
iness man he has been prominently identified
with movements TO advance the best interests
of the city, and he has been associated with
many organizations of a public and charitable
character. He came to this city in the fall of
1855 a tutor in Latin and Greek in
college having Vim Pens the two
Virginia in the study of ancient and modern
languages. After filling his engagement to
teach two years in Columbian College lie re-
signed and made arrangements to go into bust
ness. In the spring of 1861 he was appointed
can Telegraph Company, which position be
held during the war and until the absorption
Of the American Telegraph Company by the
Western Union. While Mr.. Fox has been act
lively. engaged in business for more than
swenty;avs ~. r.; years past he did not al
to wane. Heserved under Mayor waliach on the
board of trustees Of public schools and was for
many years a trustee OF the Columbian Univer-
sity. He was also the secretary and treasurer
OF that corporation and the secretary and
auditor of the Columbia Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb. He was identified with the
Childreu's Hospital as director since its estab-
lishment.
THE COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED.
He was one Of hve men who initiated the
movement that resulted in the formation of the
citizens committee Of one hundred that
secured from Congress an annual appropria-
tion Of a sum equal to that raised by the Dis
trict for its expenses. He also served with the
special committee of citizens whose efforts re-
suited in an appropriation by Congress for i'm
proving the Potomac river in the vicin-
ity of this city. he wss honored by
Richmond College, Virginia, with the de-
gree Of IL. ID. Mr.. Fox was one Of the
leading members Of the First Baptist Church
and for many years was superintendent Of the
Sunday school, only resigning that position
during his late illness. Twenty-Five years ago
Mr. Fox formed a partnership with Mr.. James
Z. Fitch to carry on the real estate business
pleasant partnership. which is now only ter
minated by the death of Mr.. Fox.
Mr.. Fox has taken an active interest in
church work, and his judgment and counsel
was always at the command of those interested
In movements Of q religious character.