The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
GOULD PASSES THROUGH.
INTERVIEWED BT A "TTHES" MN
md TURNS THE Tables


is Asleep-That lie 4. Also weII-His In
terest In Rlcbnond Matters-Asks After
CapItalsts-He Denies Certain Rumor..
Mr. Jay Gould passed through the city last
night from Florida. en- route TO the North. 4
TINES reporter gained an interview with the
distinguished financier the result Of which is
given below.
The Atlantic Coast Line through mail train
due in Richmond at Gao p. NJ, Oh which Mr.
Gould was 10 arrive. was delayed, and did not
reach the city until $40 p. NJ As soon as the
train entered the depot the reporter made his
way to NJ Gould's private ear. which was at
tachcd 10 tho rear of the train. Upon the
rear platform was gathered most pleasant
little party, consisting Of two ladies' and two
gentlemen.
The former were young and fair. The two
gentlemen standing together made strong
contrast--tbe one was tall with an easy graceful
carriage. and the other small with an awkward
and uugracious bearing. The tallcrOf the two
was not unlike picture of Sidney Dillon. and
doubtless was that parsonage, but rs II dld
not resemble Gould's photograph the repor-
ter decided that he was not "the individual
required"
DESCRIPTION or GOULD.
The other person. ~ has been minated
was a small, sparc-buit man. not more than
five feet three inches in height stoOp-shoul-
dcred. and somewhat bow-legged. He wore "A
neat suit Of clothes If some dark heavy ma
tcral Upon his head was a dark slouch hat.
which shaded his piercing black eyes His
nose l. large and broad. while the mouth,
cheeks and chin are hid bya full black beard
and moustache. slightly sireakcd with gray.
I The heard wac neatly trimmed and was
parted IN the middle. Could that hat have
been removed. and could glimpse have been
obtained of q slightly bald head. the reporter
would have sworn 10 lis man. A. II was he AT
once Joined the party and politely requested
10 see Mr. Could. The little dark man, who
seemed to-be the leader Of the party replied
that Mr.. Gould was asleep.
NO. Mr.. Gould is not sick. and Is not being
taken home by his physician. The newspaper
man that published that information manu-
featured the news.
rs he ENJOYING the trip" "Oh. yes, after a
fashion. and 10 show that he is not uuwell
| would say that he has been right here on
this platform the greater part Of the day
The newspaper account Of Mr- Gonid s
connection with hny Transit Continental Line
with the Scaboard terminus. at Norfolk, has
no foundation that know of.
What does Mr.. Gould think of his treat
meut by the Governor the other dayi' asked
the reporter.
What GovcrnOr,'
WHY the Governor Of Georgia, believe,
Governor Northcn"
TIN REPORTEB INTYRyIEwKp.
Don't know anything about it, was the
answer. in such sharp and short manner
that the reporter knew he WAS on soft ground
bnt before another question could be- framed
the little man. assuming the position OF inter
viewer began TO ask the questions. They
manifested q deep interest ON the part of the
speaker mn the enterprises and Industries OF
Richmond and Manchester, and displayed
that be was fairly we'll informed upon
the subject The scribe. IN answer
10 his queries gave what information
he possessed The man asked after the popu-
laiion of Richmond and Manchester. the
number If bridges that crossed the james 40
tins point. the ownership of Mayo's bridge,
the street car service in and between the two
cities lie wanted 10 know whether the cleo
tuc road was paving and whether the present
management did not give more satisfaction
than the old management lie seemed nier-
csted IN the papers asked the number,
size. &c He spoke OF the railway en-
frances in general way. comphmented some
of Richmond's well-known capitalists IN
fact without giving any definite opinion on
anv subject, without committing himself IN
the least the little man talked rapidly and
well answered and asked questions "a such "a
skful manner as To warrant the reporter III
making the statement that II WIS with Jay
Gould himself with whom he had been talk
inc. despite the fact that ihc individual ia
question had solemuly declared that Mr.
Gumil was asleep
A. the reporter moved away the gentleman
taken for Sidney Dillon callrl ont. Pm sorry
Mr. Gould Is asleep but You reporters stay
wake enough 20 mako mp for ether peoples
drowsinc,s. Good night
The reporter next tired the porter, but that
individual only walled back hi eyes until only
the whites could be seen. and said. sorry,
boss. doan know nuthin tall about Dc white
folks. IL Mr. Gould tell you be sleep. den he
sleep sure nut. 'Iaint nome my bizness,
uohown