The Irish standard., 1895-01-05

afterward became known as the Kelly
Donoboe Banking Company. In 1856
Mr.. Kelly returned to New York and
founded the banking house OF Eugene
Kelly & Co, still retaining his partner
ship in the Kelly Donohoe Banking
Company. One year la er. his wife hav-
ing died, he married Miss Margaret
Hughes, niece Of the late Archbishop
Hughes.
The firm of Eugene Kelly 4 Go. has
been for many years one OF the most
prominent Of the banking concerns in
New York. It has extensive business
relatio, not only in all parts OF this
country but in Mexico, South America
and Europe. About six years ago Mr..
Kelly retired from active participation IN
the firms business. The wealth that he
leaves is estimated at $10,000,0OO. He
owned some most valuable real estate in
New York and fine country place at
Orange, N. j.
MI. Kelly was most modest and un-
ostentatious man. He wore plain clothes,
and, what is more, he wore tfem until
they we're nearly worn out. In summer
he wore tall white hat, and in colder
seasons tall black one. He always
carried an umbrella with him. Rain or
shine he had it, generally tucked under
his arm.
Mr.. Kelly was q most generous man.
He always remembered the county OF
his birth, Tyrone,' whence, he used to
say, sail good men came" In the sum-
mer of 1893 Rev. J.. j. McGlade, OF
Omagh, County Tyrone, came to this
country for the express purpose OF let
ting Mr.. Kelly know how thankful to
him were the people of Omagh for his
mupifcence. Mr.. Kelly was always a
stanch supporter of the Roman Catholic
Church. Pope Leo XIII. conferred
upon him the high honor known in the
Catholic Church as "the chamberlain OF
the cape ana swords in the Pope's
household. This was in 1892. Mr.. Kelly
declined the honor, as it's acceptance
wonld have neceesitated visit to Rome,
which at his years hs did not wish to
undertake..
He was an ardent Irish patriot. His
most recent notable services to the Irish
cause was as president OF the National
Federation in America as treasurer of the
Irish parliamentary fund. AT meeting
in July, 1892, called IT, raise $4,000 to
elect Irish members of parliament, Mr.
Kelly contributed $4,000 In politics
Mr.. Kelly was steadfast Democrat.
He was much interested in the public
schools and served az school commission
or of New York.
Besides his widow Mr.. Kelly leaves
three sons, Eugene, Jr., Thomas and
Edward, and daughter who are we'll
known in society
By-his first wife Mr.. Kelly leaves q
daughter, Mrs. j. A. G., Beales: His
surviving children by his second wife are
Eugene, Robert, Thomas Hugh and
Edward Kelly.
A son, Joseph T. Kelly, was killed
by being blown from train in 1889.
He was warm friend of Archbishop
Corrigan and leading member of the
Catholic Club He was founder of the
Catholic University of America and a
director of that institution at the time of
his death, and was also trusted member
of Seton Hall College.
The funeral of Eugene Kelly. was held
Saturday from ST.. Patrick's Cathedral.
There were no flowers, save bunch OF
lilies of the valley tied with streamers of
purple ribbon. These we're placed on
the casket.
Rarely has the Cathedral been more
crowded than it was when the body of
the dead banker was carried to the foot
of the altar. There a heavily draped
catafa]que was in waiting to receive the
casket. Every seat was occupied, and
the aislea were crowded.
In the vast congregation were men not
members of the congregation, but who
had known Eugene Kelly, and we're
there to pay their respects. Among
them were Chauncey NJ. Depew, Joseph
j. O'Donohue, Mayor Gilroy, ex-Mayor
Hugh j. Grant, John D. Crimmins,
Major John Byrne, Gen. James r.
O'Beirne, Recorder Smyth, John ".
Golf, George Ehret, James Everard and
Jacob Rupert. e..
Besides there we're delegations from
various organic atoms to which the dead
banker belonged. These included the
Irish National Confederation, the Friend
~ Sons of st. Patrick, the Emigrant
Savings Bank and various other financial
institutions. In the front pews We're 100
boys ana girls from the Catholic Protec
tory, 300 boys from the parochial schools
and 100 boys and girls from the Catholic
Orphan Asylum.
foot,ro of tho fnnoral waa the sing.