Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-29

men were acquitted Of charges brought against
them.
he figured prominently recently in the Bar
Der murder case.
Asa lawyer Mr.. Cahin possessed more than
ordinary ability, which was rendered less eff
e ns.s Of ase'n %snns q. he 'S ~as not 'n
man to make friends, and his manner
resulted in driving away many clients and
practically running his practice He WAS gen.
erous man and OF social habits, which IL is
thought had considerable to do with his sad
ending.
RECENT DISSIPATION.
During recent weeks he had been drinking
heavily, and is known to have squandered con-
siderable money. In rejecting over the past
and his former. activity in legal as well as
in political circles he had become considerably
depressed in mind. and his troubles, his friends
think, had the effect of rendering him tenn
porarilv insane. For several days he has been
seen about his Office. and seldom did he
have anything TO say to MS lrlenus'
while formerly he always showed an interest in
the topics of the day and had a
word TO saw to all with whom he
came in contact. The deceased was
prominent in the order OF E!ks. being ranked
as past exalted ruler, but recently he has
shown but little interest In the affairs of the
order, and did not even attend the social gath
ering Thursday night.
YESTERDAY he was at his Office and conversed
with STAR reporter a few minutes. He then
showed signs Of mental trouble, although he
said nothing to indicate that he intended to
end his lie.
NO INQUEST.
Coroner Patterson viewed the body this fore
noon and deemed an inquest unnecessary.
When it became generally known that Mr..
Cahill had committed suicide something addi-
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other things 1t was stated that he was seen on
the street this morning. bu. if he was
really ont of the house his wife knew
nothing of it. although he had
often gone out in the morning and then re-
turned TO his bed. 1t is not improbable that
he went out this morning and returned while
his wife was in the basement. where she would
not necessarily hare seen him.
WANDERING AROUND THE wHARvEs.
Another thing learned of his movements, and
which confirms the theory that his rash act was
premeditated. was his presence at the river
front yesterday. He was seen wandering
along the wha rves and Policeman King saw
him walk out on the Manchester wharf and
stand looking at the water. 1t is thought tina.
he then had an idea of end ng
mis- life in the river, but changed
his mind. fearing he would be rescued
before life was extinct. 1t was an unusual
his presence there canuOt be accounted for in
any manner other than stated.
TEE FUNERAL
Undertaken ]. William Lee embalmed the
body today and prepared it for burial. The
funeral services VIII, in all probability. be
conducted bv the Elks. and the body
WILL probably be inferred III Oak
Hill cemetery beside the remains OF his
two children. although it is the desire of his
sisters to have the body buried in Mount Oivet
cemetery. The funeral will probably take
place Monday.
THINKS IT WAS IN ACCIDENT.
Attorney Albert Si!lers, a nephew Of the de-
ceased. said to STAR reporter this afternoon
that he did not believe MS uncle had committed
snicide
Mr.. Cahill he said. ALWAYS carried pistol
ard was very careless i'll hand ing it,
He said he thoGght that how the affair
happened. Mr.. Cahii!. he said. was careless
that he (SIilers) had Often demonstrated with
him about 1t.
lie added that he thought the death OF his
uncle was an accident and was not u case OF
suicide.