The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
SHOT BY HIS OWN GUN.
DEATH or MORRIS <sDEHsox.
rhe rssa, Accident Happened In coosh'snd
Capitalization Taken Upon tho
Death OF Major n. n. Ts'iAfsrro.

L., evening OF the death OF Morris An
anr,on at his fathers farm, In Goochland
county. He was accidentally killed while
hunting. but up to late hour last night
no particuiars OF the occurrence had been
received.
The victim of the sad accident was
bright boy. about eighteen years OF age
son OF Mr.. Joseph II. Anderson, Jr.' ana
grandson OF the late General Joseph H.
Anderson. His remains will be brought
10 Richmond to-day for interment Lac
information has II that he was In tne a.
OF taking his gun from 9. wagon wheh '"'
weapon exploded
MAJOR TALIAFEERo's FUNERAL.
Major Hay 3. Talife-ro. who died at
his residence at No. north Sixth street,
rather suddenly on Monday evening was
a native OF Orange county. and nao pee"
IN business in this city before lne va.
purinp the latter period he was major
and commissary in Picketts ois,s n
In 1865 he again established hlInseli ~
business in this city. lie was my IS. a.
wears of age, and one OF the ms ne
esteemed and respected men III ~" w NJ
Tie leaves two sons, =. b. ana w. NJ
Taliferro. Ant. altar
THE funeral will take place this aiter-
roon AT 4 o'clock from the First PresDy-
terrain church. The active paIi-Dearers
Iii, he Messrs. Charles l.. Todd, n. II.
Savage Charles II. Simpson, L. wagner
W. Miles Cary, ]. Taylor Ellyson, "A. H.
VenabIe. G.. w. Street. The honorary
naIl-bearers are: Colonel w. 4. SHhth'
Colonel w. L. Cutshaw. Judge ueorse
l.. Christian, Colonel }. u: II; 'oSS'
Colonel "A. -.
Ruford. Governor Mckinney, Messrs' -
ID X. Sleight, James T. Gray, H. -.
SomerviIIe. George N. Woodbridge. +.
II. Deane. ]. w. Lockwood, Philip Hax-
ali. w. c. Crump. w. L. White, 4. d
Snead. '-1iSA1-AL~i- a.
IN RESPECT.
general meeting of the Richmond
Grain and Cotton Exchange was heid In
the rooms of the Exchange yesterday
AT 70 NJ. the president. Mr.. N. X. Savage.
in the chair, Captain Il. A. JACOB, secre-
tary.
The president in feeling and appro-
pirate remarks announced 10 the Inc
Trade" the death of ex-President Major
II u. Taliaferro, and stated that the
meeting had been called for the purpose
Of taking such action as the members
might see proper and necessary. Mr.. Z.
l.. Todd moved that the president ap-
point a committee of three members 10
draft suitable resolutions which motion
was carried and the president appointed
the following named gentlemen 10 con-
stitute the committee: Messrs Z. l..
Todd, c. II. Simpson and A. X Venable'
Jr. After consultation the committee re-
ported the following:
Whereas, death has again invaded our
Association, and has stricken down with
out warning in the midst Of his useful
ness our cherished and respected brother
member, Major II. b. Taliferro. WHO died
suddenly at his residence in this city at
1890 o'clock on the night Of Monday.
October 18th.
Therefore be II resolved, That in the
death of Major Taliferro this Exchange
has lost one OF its Oldest and most valued
members, a former president and men,
Der Of its directory and executive COM
mittee for many years. He filled every
position of trust which devolved upon
him with CONSPICUOUS faithfulness, fidelity
and ability, and always manifested the
most earnest interest In all its affairs.
He was distinguished by traits OF UNI
tagging energy, of great kindness Of
nature, and answering integrity. and
occupied position of merited promi-
nence in this business community.
Resolved, That a committee OF the
GRAIN anu NOltOn f<ACHdHSt dttCHu
funeral and pay the last sad tribute to
his memory.
Resolved further. That copy Of these
resolutions be sent to the family Of the
deceased, and the same be spread upon
the records Of the Exchange and furn-
ished the daily papers for publication.
(Signed) Charles l.. Todd, Charles II.
Simpson. A. X. Venable Jr., committee.
After very appropriate remarks by
Major A. h. Venable, Jr., on motion Of
Mr.. Norvell Ryland the report of the COM
mlttee was adopted.
The meeting then appointed Messrs c.
J.. Todd, c. H. Simpson. p A. Sublett
and N. II. Savage as pall-bearers from
this Exchange. On motion OF Mr. Deane
the meeting adjourned
ACTION OF THE BANK.
At meeting Of the board Of directors
of the Citizens Bank, held yesterday
afternoon. the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
Whereas under the dispensation of God
our directory has been startled by the
sad and sudden death of Major II. b.
Taliaferro, who has been so long associa-
ted with us In our labors and RESPONSE
bilites; therefore, be II
Resolved, That in the death Of Major
Taliaferro the Citizens Bank has lost
the services of one of its oldest and most
Jealous officers and friends. BY his
active energies and intelligent apprecia-
ton Of and knowledge of the business
interests of this city his counsels were
always wise and conservative and pro-
motive of the best welfare of the bank.
His prominence as merchant attested
the esteem in which he was held by this
community.
Resolved That as a tribute to his mem
Org a committee from this directory at
tend his funeral.
Resolved. further. That a copy Of these
resolutions be spread upon our record
book. and a copy be furnished his family
and to the daily papers for publication.
John Addison,
j. II. Capers,
c. l.. Todd,
Committee.
The Tobacco Trade met yesterday morn
Ing and adopted suitable resolutions OF re-
spect and sympathy in reference TO the
deceased. who had been a member Of the
Tobacco Exchange.
Messrs. Robert c. Morton and George
A. Haynes constituted the committee.
The Trade will attend the funeral.
JOHN W. sTRANG.
Mr.. John w. Strang died suddenly yes
terday morning at $50 o'clock at the resi-
dence OF his father, Mr.. George w.
Strang. No. 2605 east Grace street. De-
ceased had been ailing for about fourteen
months and was taken sick soon after
the death of his brother William in 1891.
lie was at one time salesman for Mr..
NJ. lander but had to give up his place
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