Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-30
From the Maryland Republican.
Death of Hon. John Ireland.

For many years no event has occur
red in the city of Annapolis that has
darkened its social life with so heavy
a drapery of genuine sorrow as the
death of Hon. John Ireland. On last
Thursday afternoon the generous life,
that for months had been slowly but
surely ebbing away, passed through
the valley of the shadow Of death
and entered into the rest of immor-
tally. At his bedside family and
friends with his faithful physician
were gathered, when quietly and
peacefully the end came.
The career of Mr.. Ireland has in
tertwined itself with the life and
history Of his native county for the
past quarter of a century. Although
comparatively young man, only 43
years Of age, his prominence in Anne
Arundel county as leading member
of the bar, and as a leader in its po-
litical affairs, makes his death more
than usually felt. With an intellec-
tuality of high type, a keen sense
of honor, heart in full sympathy
with his fellow men, a nature gener-
Gus to a fault, mind alert and en-
ergies in active cooperation with
everything pertaining to the inter-
ests and progress of his native coun-
ty and state, Mr. Ireland was no or
binary character. In private life he
was genial companion, true but
always unassuming friend. In public
life he was faithful, led by an
honest sense Of duty, accompanied
with an earnest endeayor to discharge
his duties satisfactorily, which, so far
as practicable, he always did.
In 1886 Mr.. Ireland represented
Anne Arundel county in the State
Legislature with distinction. For
some years he has been a director
and treasurer of the House of Cor
rection. And last fall he was elected
by a large majority to the position
of States Attorney for Anne Arun-
del county, for the active duties of
which position however his failing
health subsequently incapacitated
them. His unassuming and self
sacrificing spirit led him often to
avoid honors which others would have
coveted and obtained. While keenly
appreclatye of the justly merited
commentator of his fellow citizens,
he was always ready to award honors
to others and to aid in their eleya-
ton, even at his own expense. His
record is that of a large hearted and
useful citizen, warm and faithful
friend. And those who knew him |
best will longest mourn his loss and
mourn most deeply. Crowds will |
gather to weep over the mortal re-
mains of John Ireland, as over a
friend and brother whose loss it is
difficult to bear and whose memory |
they will cherish as one of the en-
nobing reeollections of their lives.
A widow and son survive Mr.. Ire
land, the former a daughter of Rev.
DIR. John IL. Dashiell. The Masonic
Order, Knights Templar, and st.
Johns Lodge Knights of Honor, of
all which orders he was member,
will be represented at his funeral.
On Thursday, just prior to the
courts adjournment States Attor-
ney CAN'T announced the death of
the late States Attorney Ireland, and
after appropriate remarks moved an
until Monday, ont of
respect to the deceased. Judge Mill
ar concurred in the motion and ae-
eordingly court was adjourned. At
i've o'clock in the aftt rnoon at a
of the members of the bar
presided over by his honor Judge
Miller, a committee was appointed
to draft memorial resolutions and
on motion it was resolved that the
of the bar attend the fune-
ri in a body.
PHE Kent Nesrs says Eve hesr
zone talk of the formation of a