The Washington herald., 1906-12-06
WIN. AYDELOTT DEAD
Literary Man Passes Away
After Years Of Ill-health.
ALVEY FUNERAL TOMORROW
District OmciaIs VIII Act as PAIL
beRrers-First Assistant Assessor
Who Died I'm Frederick, Md, Had
Been Prominent In Public Life for
More than Eleven Years.

William AydelOtt. one Of the founders
Of the Public Opinion magazine. and long
recognized as among the most intellec-
tual men in Washington. died at his
home, at 1885 Fifteenth street northwest
yesterday afternoon at O'Clock. He had
long been an invalid. but his death was
the result Of a hemorrhage. a sister
who hes been his companion for many
years. and a brother in Green County
Ind, survive him.
Dir. Ayeelott was sixty-seYen years old
and was born in Montgomery, Ind. He
was a veteran OF the civil war. having
served in the Indiana Light Artillery un-
til the surrender at Appomattox. After
1850 he engaged in the practice Of law in
Philadelphia. where he gained much
prominence as a pleader.
When the Public Opinion was founded
Mr.. Aydelott accepted the position as lit
erary editor. in which capacity he served
until his health failed ten years ago.
Since that time he had led a life Of re-
tirement and study devoting particular
attention TO German literature, about
which he was considered an authority.
Many OF his translations from the Ger
man have been published. and have
gained universal recognition as among
the best works OF that kind by an Amer
lean.
Was Fond of Botany.
Besides his literary attainments. Mr..
Aydeiott displayed Il marked fondness for
botanical research, and since his retire
ment he has given much Of his time 10
the cultivation OF flowers and plants. of
which he had a thorough knowledge. The
garden Of his home bore the fruits Of this
knoWiedge and was remarkable for the
beauty and taste Of its products.
While he rarely left his home during the
last ten years. he had a great number Of
friends in Washington, as was evidenced
by the messages Of coincidence sent 10 his
sister last night. He also had many close
affiliations in other cities. particularly in
philadelphia, where he numbered ex-GOv.
Black among his admirers.
Besides being pensiOner and q member
Of the Grand Army OF the Republic, he
belonged TO several literary organizations.
10 which he often contributed papers Of
interest It is thought by his friends that
q number Of unpublished trauslatiOns will
be found among MS papers. "a he had
been making a close study Of the minor
German poets Of late.
II. Fred AIvey's Funeral.
The funeral Of T. Fred Alvey. First As
sistant Assessor Of the District Of Colum-
bia. who died early yeserday morning at
Frederick, Md, will be held tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock at HagerstOwn, Md
Assessor II. II. Darneille. accompanied by
several officials OF the Office. will attend
the services.
Alvey was one OF the best known Off
cials in the District Building. and news
was received with much regret His
death was Nue to acute Brights disease,
and occurred at the City Hospital at
Frederick, where he had been taken sew
eral days before.
Mr.. Alvey had not been we'll for some
time, though he attended 30 his duties at
the Office until Saturday, When he left for
Frederick TO visit his family he appeared
in good health, and it was believed he
was on the road u recovery.
He was taken sick Sunday, and upon
removal to the hospital, suffered several
Gradually, his condition be
came worse until the end.
In Service Eleven Years.
T. Fred Alvey was a son Of former
Chief Justice Richard A. Alvey, of the
District Court Of Appeals. He was born
in HagerstowR. Nd thirty-six years ago.
Upon his removal 10 Washington at an
early age, he received his education in the
local public schools He entered the Dis
trict service July /, 1898. as a clerk, and
eventually became private secretary to
George TruesdeH. Later
he was transferred to the police depart
ment, and for several years was private
secretary to Mai. Sylvester.
Severing his connection with the gov
eminent service, he entered upon duties
with tho Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company. Later he returned 70 the
District Building and was appointed
clerk in the assessors Office. in
1901 Shortly afterward he was put on
the regular roll, and assigned 10 the
water department.
August 1, 1903 Alvey was made assist
ant assessor Early this year he was ap-
pointed assistant to the assessor, at a
salary Of 5000 a year. Just a short time
ago he was selected by Commissioners
West as chairman Of the board Of asses
sors 70 take effect on the first of next
year
He Is survived by a wife. who is the
laughter of Judge McSherry, of Freder-
ck, and two sons-James, eleven years
old, and T. Frederick, seven years OF age
Mr.. Alvey is spoken Of in the highest
terms by the officials of the District
building, and his associates in office. all
IF whom expressed the utmost sorrow and
'egret at his sudden death.
KenEIa Killed in Arizona
". S. Kengla. son Of the late Jacob
Kengla, Of Washington, was killed recent
y at Cananea, Ariz., while operating a
ilag train. His home was at Tucson,
where he had resided for twenty-five
'ears. He was forty-two years old, and
s survived by a wife and five children.
w. s. Thompson's Funeral To-day,
The funeral Of " s. Thompson. jr., who
lied at Aiken, s. c.. last Monday. will /
le held at II o'clock this morning from /
he family residence, 800 " street. Rev.
Dr. w. p. Tudor. presiding elder of the /
Methodist Church at Richmond, Va. will 4
conduct the services. Interment will take /
'lace at Oak Hill Cemetery.
RAINS BLOCK CANAL WORK.