New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-15
OBITUARY.
.IOUN UOEY-

JOHN IIOEY.
| John Hoey, the ex-presidept OF the Adams Ex-
press Company. died ut 10 O'Clock last night at his
| rooms at DelmOncos In Flfth-ave.. from Brights
| disease. DR.. Thomas seton Robertson. OF No. IS
East Twentieth-st the attending physician; the Kew
Father Ducey and the members of Mr.. Hocy's family
were present when the end came. when
Dr. Robertson called yesterday morning Mr. loey was
sinking slowly The action Of the heart was steadily
growing weaker. and 1t plain that the end could
not BE- DELAYED long Many friends Of Nr. Ioey called
at Denonico's during the day and made anxious In
qules about his condition They were Informed that
nothing but his rugged constitution ana strong VI
tally had enabled him 10 fight against death so long
| ard Glat he would probably suecumo beiore night
Mr. IIcey unconscious throughout the day. SUI
| fering no pain, and his end was a peacefnl one
John Iloey was one OF the best known men who
neluented tie obLles OF the theatres at fr't
performances: he was well Known among chlDneh
and about town, and his extensive Investments
near Long Branch y. j.. made his name familar even
20 tho'e persons who wore not aware OF MS fep"''"oh
In the express business. Beginning life In tue most
humble manner by his acquisition Of wealth ana stahd
Ing he atfcrdd striking example OF the poss'biues
OF advanc, meat in this country.
Mr. IIoey was born In Ireland IN 1925 Ills parents
were extremely poor and after vain attempt 10 fain
n satisfactory living I'm Dublin. when he was only
about ton years old lie 10 the United states Cd
tanning transportation by wording as cabln-boy on
one Of the vessels ling 20 this port The young
Irish a1 obtained livelihood IN the new country by
selling newspapers running errands Ills progress
first began with the establishment OF the express
bn-iness by Alvin Adams the father Of the enterprises
which now command millions OF the invested capital
OF the country. In 1870 Mr. Adams started an ex-
press line Letween BOStyn and New York, his Office
here being In basement under the old Leather Manu-.
acturers' Bank in William-st. below Wast. A man
peech erl had If. tor ri lie
this city end NewIIavrn, his packages being taken
charge Of on boat run by Henry Il. Plant, now one
4 the wcalthiest railrold magna'e' Of the South.
John lIoey secured employment as one Of Beecher's
messengers to deliver letters and when Mr.. Adams
bought ont 10 CHRIS business, IOey found employ
ment with N, Adams Express Company a. assistant
to William b. DnsmOie. who was the New York mana
ger The young irish 10y Displayed excellent busi.
abilities at the start AID he made rapid progress
under Mr. Iinsmore. lie acquired his eduration in
let, RS ly at ndng night school in Pncc-st but
money ting faculty existed In him which only needed
opportunity 10 develop. Having saved little capital.
Il0ey started on his OWL account express Inc 10
Charleston 5 C., and in 1854 he able to sell it
cut at handsome profit 10 the Adams Express Com
pany. The outbreak Of the California gold fever In
ls40 tremendous impetus TO the development OF
express traffic. and John lOey went into the Adams
Company when 10 sold ont lis Charleston line he
shared In the fortunes which were Iied up for the
founders OF the business
Alvin Adams succeeded rs president OF the
Adams Express Company in 1851 by william b. Dins-
more. Mr. Ioey held the place OF manager Of the
Company for thlry-four years, and when Mr. Dtns
more died. in 1888 Mr. IIoey chosen his
rs matter Of course. lie held the place until Oc-
tobcr IL, 1891. when the directors adopted formal
resolution OF discharge under charges OF malfeasance
brought by Henry Sanford Of bridgeport, Conn. a
Tpmlnent director. The action OF the directors
| afstr AZ tIa lima and e,fta
10 have been moneys OF the company alleged
vigorously defender orioted By Mr. IIoey. Mr.. Ioey
eventually compromise" against the charges and
litigation ended. '"hed by which all
Mr.. IlOey was well known by Wall St,.
az times he operated with boldness and skill land
stock market. lie Is also said TO have made f7o.ooo
In the Clytl War ont OF a gun contract he secured
| In 1870 he bought the house. M. 6l0 Ffth-av' and
began 10 crafty his TASTES by the accumulation OF
| handsome paintings. statiary. tapestries and cuin.r
on nm extensive scale II. gardener naturally
and 20 indulge his tastes in this direction he sold MS
| New-York house In l979 and l,ean laying ont the
magnificent grounds at Hollywood Park y. j.. where
| he made his home. Some stories OF the money Put
into This property by Mr. lioey are almost inredDie
II Is certain that he av'shed hundreds OF thousands
Of onrs upon II. the park being made one % ,ie
most beautiful landscapes In the country. while his
house was built. furnished and equipped with lavish
| luxury. His ambitious proierts are thought by many
to have swallowed UP his fortune
In his youth Mr.. llocy WAS devoted TO the theatre
flvorltc place resort Here he met the pretty Eng
li,h actress Josephine Shaw. and afterward married
her She retired from The stage for Tine mt sub
| >cducnuy became leading woman at WallackS Theatre
f.s-lonal cnrc.r Mr. iIoey's vie survives linn. and
he leaves living three s0ns-Wiam who l. general : l.
perntcndcn Il tn Adams FNpres. Company John =
who ~ time u" stage. bat who >in".
,6 has lived M Holly wood Park with his father. and
Frederick who dir,c.s the work 81 improving and
| maintaining the pari w. Tocy also leaves daueh
Ter. who Is the wife q Charles r. Hone Of this city