Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29

warning was given to the place before the
arrival of the raiding party. and nothing
or an discriminating character was found
to show that gambling was conducted al
the place. Frank Foster was the only mar
arrested, but 1t is doubtful II case can he
! made out against him.
Death of John S. Ross.
Nr. John S. Ross. former resident OF
9th Tor 81 street, died after long and pain
full illness at his home. G}2 l. street north
west, Thursday at the ripe age of seventy
two years. Mr.. Ross was most estimable
industrious and quiet citizen. In early life
he had many troubles and disadvantages
to contend with, which he courageously
overcome He never married, but devoted
all his efforts to the welfare of his aged
mother, wi ON he devotedly loved. His life
was Ole OF exemplary purity.
Found Dead.
Lawrence Kadley, shoe maker. was
found dead in his shop at 1926 NJ street
last evening shortly before midnight, by
James Larkins, a resident of the same
house. The indications are that death was
caused by apopexy, though no one was
around when the unfortunate man passed
away. Kadley last seen about an
hour before he is supposed to have died
He closed up his shop shortly after 10
o'clock at night. and retired to his room
in the rear of his shop, where he lived
Larkins came home a little late and knock
ed at the door to be admitted. Hearing no
response to his repeated rapping he forced
In an entrance and discovered the nfeless
body stretched out on the floor. The Do
lice were Immediately notified, and Police
men Harrison and Brown had the body
taken to the morgue. The coroner was
notified and viewed the remains this morn
ing.
Coroner Hammett held an inquest today
at noon at the seventh precinct station
hn nod oP
deemed unnecessary. certificate of death
due to heart disease being given The re-
mains were removed this afternoon from
the morgue to McCarthy's undertaking es-
will be held. The deceased. while he kent
bachelors hall in frame shanty tenanted
by colored people. had a number of rela
uves. 1t is understood that he left sum
or money behind, and all of this forenoon
number of people were hunting through
his old shop. endea vorjng to find the nIace
where he stored his wealth. The effects Of
tne dead man were removed to the police
station and turned over to the nronartv
clerk. y
Searched His Pipe.
Policemen Steinbraker and Housed made
a periodical raid this morning OH the RIM
hers OF the policy concern doing a thriving
business over at Rosslyn. In citizens,
cicthes trey were on the lookout for sew
eral hours. but only one arrest was made
"hich, however, is regarded as a very i'm
poItant one The prisoner who is a
negro ana who gave his name as Abraham
Johnson was arrested while coming M
me IN. towpath. Though suspected for some
time OF being connected with the nolicy
company; no evidence was ever obtained
against him. Recognizing the policemen
ne lighted his pipe and started off in non
chaiant way. When searched no evidence
was found on him. but happy Thought
Selling the policemen they dug into
the immense wooden bowl of his pine and
found roll of paper containing his nlavs
.or the morning, which had been partly
burnt When searched at the police ara.
ton st.:9 in pennies and small change
was found on him.
miscellaneous.
At the West Street Presbyterian Church
Rev. James S. Wescott will deliver tho
sermon at the morning services.
]. r. Gibbons reported to the police yes-
terday the theft of gold watch and chain
from ::3OS street.
Mr.. frank Lawler has returned from a
vacation spent at Colonial Beach.
Rev. Stanley Billheimer. pastor of tho
Lutheran Church, who has been on a visit