The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-24
USED HIS KN|F|
ON HIS THROAT
Young Man Attempts Suicide in
Henrico.
A SON OF WEALTHY PARENTS.
Timberlake Case Sent to Grand Jury.
Tax to Be Raised for Better Roads.
Precinct May Be Abol-
ished.
j Attempts Suicide in
A SON OF WEALTHY PARENTS.

Crazed wit drink and utterly tired of
existence highly respected young white
man OF Henrico, attempted to end his
life Tuesday by slashing his throat with
a. pocket knife. He succeeded in IN
flctins a terrible wound, but was happfr
ly rescued in time, and carried to the
county JAIL where he was treated and
where in an improved condition, he now
lies, charged with lunacy.
The young fellow, whose name is with
held by special request, is said to be the
son of wealthy and much esteemed
parents, who are not. however, residents
OF this State. He has been in Henrico
only a few days, having come there
very short while ago from a Virginia
city, where he held a responsible public
position. He had been drinking freely.
and on Tuesday was absolutely crazed
with the drink, so much SO, that he
declares he has no knowledge of what he
did.
On Tuesday Afternoon the young man
was in the neghborhood of Short Pump,
and it was then that he made the at
tempt to take his own life. With
pocket knife, which he carried. he hacked
at his throat until he had made deep
and ugly wound, wich finally exhausted
him, and made him desist from his
efforts. He was picked UP by one OF
where he was locked up. A warrant
was sworn out before Squire Jackson.
charging him with lunacy.
While the injuries to the young man
are exceedingly painful his condition is
not necessarily serious. He was treated
by DR.. Lorimer James, county coroner.
who took four stitches in the cash.
1t is thought that the wound will heal
readily, and the young man will recover.
,~Jo, n "a
man charged with attempting to commit
a criminal assault upon an old negro
woman, was examined yesterday after
noon before Squire George W. Thomas
and was sent on to the grand jury. which
will take up the ma tier at the September
term.
The case is one of the most sensational
which Henrico has known for years.
The examination yesterday was conduct
ed behind closed doors and none save
witnesses and court officers were admit
ted. II is stated by all that the matter
is an exceedingly grave one and that in
teresting developments before the grand
jury may be expected.
Young Undertake is being represent
ed by Mr.. II. NJ. Smith.
The Board OF Supervisors of Henrico
will meet Monday to lay the annual
county levy for Schools roads and other
purposes.
II is highly probable that the levy,
which is now 81 cents on the 800, and
which has been decreased for several
years, will be made larger this time.
Heretofore only 10 cents has been asked
for roads, but at the last Legislature the
Board was empowered to go as high as
Is cents. It is probable that this power
will he ta l>an a1y Of no
amount increased from 10 cents to 1919
cents. or something like that. It is not
thought that they will go in for the
whole additional cents at this time.
The condition of the roads in Henr1co
is ordinarily. very good. Recently, how
everr heavy rains have caused several
washouts. and immediate attention must
be given to certain Of the highways
Several bridges in Fairfield district
will have to be restored.
The County Court yesterday issued an
order inquirng for cause why Clayton
precinct should not be abolished
Clayton is in the upper end of Tucka-
hoe District, and was at one time
flourishing mining town. The mines
have all gone to pieces. and the great
majority OF the former population of
the section, have moved elsewhere. There
is practically nobody left. and recently
the public. school there was closed up
for good. It is now proposed to abolish
the precinct.
The matter will be decided at the Sep
TENDER term of the court.
Sam Turner. charged with carrying,
concealed weapons, was tried in the
County Court, and was given twenty-five
days in Jail and fined $50.
The case of Samuel Yost. charged with
trespassing on the property of flames
Corners heirs, was nolle prosecuted.
The decision Of the court was with
held in the case Of Eliza Reed, charged
with assault and battery.