New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
FREDERIC TAYLOR DEAD.
HE EXPIRES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME
APPARENTLY IL GOOD HEALTH At DINNER LAST
NICHT-wELI. KNOWN AS BUSINESS
MAN AND AS A WITTY AND
FORCEFUL SPEAKER


Frederic Taylor. the we-known banker and
broker, died suddenly from heart disease at his
home. No. Al West Seventy -thlrd-st. last even
ing. Mr. Taylor appeared to be enjoying perfect
health yesterday, and was in the best Of spirits
when he sat down to dinner with Mrs Taylor
at the usual hour last evening Soon after leav-
ing the table he complained Of a pain in his
back. The pain increased TO such an alarming
extent that physician was hastily summoned.
and every effort was made to relieve Mr.. Taylor
or his suffering, but TO avail for he died
within an hour
Mr. Taylors death will come as a great shock
to host Of friends not only In this city. but
In many parts of the United States. where he
known as a speaker of unusual ability.
brlliancy ana power
Frederic Taylor was born I'm this city Septem-
Der -. 1887. He received his early education at
the academy at Flushing, l.. !. Upon gradua-
ton from this institution he entered jefferson
Medical College. Philadelphia, from which he re-
ceived degree. Mr.. Taylors inclinations how
ever led him into mercantile pursuits, and he
returned to this city and later became partner
i'm the well-known importing firm Of Frederick
Butterield e. Co. In the early '70s he became
interested In the Burlington Cedar Rapids and
Northern Railroad, and took active part in
It's reorganization, afterward becoming its presi-
dent
For many years Mr.. Taylor was cashier Of the
Continental National Bank afterward being
elected a director OF that institution. position
which he held TO the time Of his death. The
brokerage firm OF Frederic Taylor & Co.. No ~
Broadway, was formed many years ago and has
for many years occupied a prominent position
in financial circles In this city. 1t is a mem
~, To,
lor's partner William Evans representing the
firm on the 1ooor Of the Exchange.
Mr.. Taylor has been a frequent contributor to
newspapers and magazines. writing on rail-
roads and finance. He always stanch and
loyal Republican. and in the late campaign took
an active part, making addresses at Poughkeep-
Sic Rochester, Stamford. Conn; Hudson. Will
mngton. Dell and many other cities His
speeches filed with wit and humor and he
always delighted his audiences
Like the Southern orator, Henry w. Grady,
whose address before the New England Society
In this city made him famous. Mr. Taylor gained
for himself wide reputation as an after-dnner
speaker at the Steel banquet. held in Chatta-
nooga Tenn. March -. 1891. The Times" of
that city pronounced 1t the most notable of its
kind In the history of the South. 1t said: mot
only was the flower OF Southern citizenship rep
resented at the banquet, but men of National
fame from all parts Of the country and from the
ranks Of both political parties Joined in the oc-
casion' Mr.. Taylors toast that evening was
Our Country-One Heart, One Hand One Flag
One Land, one Nation Evermore."
Senator Henderson, who followed, said: Il
do not think any man ever occupied more
unenvable position than l do at this moment
/ stand upon the brilliant mosaic laid by the
orator who has just closed his lips and l am at
q loss for words. Never have / heard, never
have you heard. a more eloquent response to
toast" In it's account Of the banquet the next
day The Chattanooga Times said: The scene
that followed the speech will long be remem-
bered by all who witnessed 1t. Battled SCARED
veterans OF the Northern and Southern armies
rose together and cheercd Justify the patriotic
sentiments Of the speech, and together waved
the Stars and Stripes with which the room
and tables were decorated"
Mr. Taylor much sought as a speaker at
dinners in this city
He was a member of the Union League, City,
Players, Racquet. Tennis and Co
lonial clubs, and Sons of the American Revolu-
ton. New England Society and Dunlap Society.
He married in 1863 Miss Lille Taylor, of Phila-
dephia who. with two brothers. Edward Taylor.
of Seattle, Wash and Henry Taylor, Of Connec-
ticut survives him. Notice Of the funeral will
be made at a later date.