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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
For Years He Lived in lynchburg
and Was Very Popular.
CAUSED BY FINANCIAL LOSSES
He was the Son Of the Late John c
Taylor and Inherited a Large and
Valuable Estate, but had Lost 1t.
Had Been in the Best of
Spirits for Several Days
in Lynchburg.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


LYNCHBURG, VA, December l5.-J.
Eoothroyd Taylor, foctDlany years we'll
known resident of Lyncnburs, committed
suicide las, night in the writing-roum OF
Hotel Carroll. ALI OF yesterday he seemed
to be blight and che=tfui aud apparently
Il. the best OF spirits, and, even up to the
last moment he siapl,ed a friends shoul-
ctr and in his Wen known genial man
ne1 expressed thanks for kindly re-
mark AT lalf-pas seven o'clock he en-
tered the writinS-room and took a seat
on q big leather chair in the corner.
Leaning Slightly forward, he placed the
pistol to his right teTnpie and sent the
tal OF a. thirty-eight c2libre revolver
clashing through his sAhead. He fell back
in the chair unconscious. and in a few
moments was dead
For several years past Taylor has been
connected with the iron mines at Pitts
vile. in Pittsylvania county will. his
friend, j. Risque Ifutter He came to
Lynchburg on last Wednesday and spent
mis- holiday with friends. He was one of
the most popular young man that ever
resided in Lynchhurg. Three letters were
found on his person, one addressed to
F'clice Sergeant John NJ Seal-. Mr.. Joseph
Shafer. secretary and treasurer of Pied
n1ont Club. and Mr.. Hutter. In the let
ter to Sergeant Seay Taylor directed the
Sergeant to take charge of the remains.
arl 10 see that they We're inferred in a
riain and simple manner. His letter to
Mr.. Shafer had reference to a business
matter. The contents of the letter to Mr.
Eutter are not known.
Taylor was a son nt4st:e late John c..
Taylor, and was a 3ass=orother OF Mr.
Leonard II. Lyme. uo4y of New York city.
From his father he Inherited a large and
valuable estate, all of which he had lost.
I:espondency over financial matters is as
signed as tha cause of the deed. For
many years Mr.. Taylor was q leader in
L!rchburS society. and was well known
in society circles throughout the State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16

The report comes from New York that
Edward Langdon. president or the Mer-
chants Trust Company. which financed
the deal by which all the street flu"aE
and electric properties OF Richmond were
consolidated some months ago. has. with
those interested with him. Withdrawn
from the syndicate. which has such extern
sivc property houdingS here.
1t was impossible TO confirm this report
last night. either in Richmond or New
York, but color is given to IT by the
presence in New York at this time OF Mr.
Fritz Stterding, president OF the Virginia
Passenger and Power Company. and Mr.
Miles NJ. Martin leading counsel here for
the corporation. These gentlemen nave
been in New York for several days, and
their visit may have been occasioned by
such an unexpected turn in affairs. as
special advices from the metropolis lndi-
cate may have taken place.
Major James D Patton. the highest otii-
cia! here of tile consolidated concern.
when seen late last night, seemed very
much puzzled by the telegram from New
York. He said If the Lansdon interests
had withdrawn he had not heen advised
of the fact. He admitted. however. thar
a meeting of the local Board! OF Directors.
which was to have been held YESTERDAY
morning. had to be deferred because OF
the unexplained absence or Messrs. SitteT-
ding and Martin.
Mr Spencer. auditor of the company and
recognized as the personal representative
il, this city OF Mr.. George f. Fisher. spent
a part of last week in New York. bnt.
whether his visit had anything to do with
changes in the financial affairs or the
corporation is not known. Mr.. Langdon
is cne of the New York tinanciers through
whom the negotiations for the consollda-
ton of the Richmond Passenger and Pow
or Company and the Richmond Traction
Company. with all the allied enterprises
or both were conducted. He was sup
posed to represent the Goulds and other
mel, Of wealth who have been thought to
be the associates of Alr. Fisher and DR..
Mum in their extensive dealings In street
railway and electric properties IN Fir-
Sinia-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
CANE TO RESCUE
OF MONEY MARKET
Morgan and Others Prepared to
Lend $50, 600, 0o0 and Will
Charge Low Interest Rate
Ry Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec. IA number of
banks in tins city and j. P. Morgan and
Company have formed pool of $oo.000-
00O to lend in the money market in the
event of actual emergency.
The pool was organized by Geoge F.
Baker, president OF the First Ma
tional Bank, J. P. Morgan
and Company. the National City Bank,
the Chase City Bank the National Bank
of Commerce, the Hanover National
Bank, the Fourth National Bank and
the Western National Bank have pledged
themselves for S5.ooo.0O each.
The Corn Exchange Bank agrees to
subscribe S2,aN.OO0. and the Chemical
National Band, and the Bank of New
York s1,o0o0oO each. This measure is
really a protective one. and it is not
apprehended that any of the money will
be actually needed. 1t will be put out,
however. should the occasion arise.
The following vii! manage the pool
money: J. P. Morgan. George f. Baker,
president of the First National Bank,
and James Stillman. president of the
National City Bank.
Following the precedent established
by the late F. D. Tappen. who managed
such pools in similar cases. the money
will be put out "at the market. in an
limited amount. In this way the interest
rate will be kept down 20 the legal rate,
or lower. if it is considered necessary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
VENEZUELAN MATTER i'm
HOUSE OF COMMONS
(Ey AsSnciasrd Press

LONDON. December 1J-The ITo,ise
OF Commons was crowded cris evening
to hear the debate OH the Venezuelan
matter Lord Cranborne. Under Secre-
tary for the Foreign Office. in repIy TO
Liberal criticism SAID that Great Britain
had to perform police duty among the
nations and had to prevent Venezuela
from breaking the law of nations The
United States took the sensible u!ew that
Venezuela should meet her engagements
Great Britian's course was no infractiou
of the Monroe DGc,Fif,.. 40 .utinecv has
been more anxious than Great Brttiaa....
said Lord Cranborne. ITO ASSIST tho
American Government in maintaining
that doctrine
This remark was greeted with eneers
Lord Cranborne said also that tile
blockade would be carried OUT with
every regard for the interests OF neli-
tralist. The Liberal leader. Sir Henry
Campbell Bannernan. then voiced his
strong dissatisfaction with Lord crun-
horae.s speech. He complained of the
lack of information about the German
and British claims. which he said SEEM
ed to he on q different footing The
speaker said he was an advocate of the
best possible feeling between the two
countries but that in this matter Great
Britain seemed to be bound hand and
to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
SENATOR lie CATO WORSE
AND LEAVES UNEXPECTEDLY

Senator George W. lie Cato Of Acco-
mac. who defied Illness and came to Rich
mend last week to attend to his duties
in the Legislature. suddenly decided to
return home last night. A change for
the worse IS feared to have occurred in
his sickness.
DIR. LIE Cato IS skilled physician him
self and long practitioner. He under
stapds his condition thoroushly-bette-
thar any one else. he says-and he is
cutie uneasy. 1t is not return of paral-
ys,s that he fears SO much. 1t is under
stood. hut complication.
Mrs. LIE Cato came to Richmond with
,,.,., and they were quartercd at the New
Tord,s. She came 10 the Senate chamber
every day with him and sat next to him
They left on the Old Dominion steamer at
, o'clock, and this morning Will be trans
Scrred to the Accomac boat The all-water
,outc was chosen for greater ease.
1or. LIE Cato is one Of the highest men
.n the State His faithfuiness to his peo-
ME his uui.npeachab!e integrity. his high
sense OF justice and right. ali make him
m exceedingly valuable representative.
NO. is regarded more highly on the
noss OF the Senate by his colleagues.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
FAST TRAIN WRECKED
Chesapeakeand Ohio Express Runs Into
Landslide Near Whitconnh. ~. Va.


Especial Dispatch to The T1mes.)
CLIFTON FORGE. VA. Dec 15.-The
east-hound express on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway was derailed at Gas Sat
rrday night at Whitcon,h, w. Va.
The engineer. +. N. Kirby. OF Hinton.
was SO badly injured that he died and
the fireman. S. N. keyser. was killed
outright None OF the passengers were
hurt.
The accident was caused by a landslide
due to tba long and continued rains,
The engine. postal car and baggage car
were deraied.
The engine was complete wreck. and
lay across both tracks. The mail ca.
was thrown down the hank. and the com
bination car thrown over the engine.
All traffic was temporarily, suspended.
Mr. Keyser. who was killed. was a
resident Of Healing Springs. and was
buried there yesterday.
Mr. Kirby, who was also killed was;
formerly of Richmond and was
brother Of Mr.. George Kirby. of lIan7
chester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
Appeals to London to Settle the
Dispute Without War.
COMMANDMENT OF PUERTO
Guns Were Simply Aimed at Forts and
No Attempt was Made to Destroy
Buildings in the Town-lsaiY
Unites in Demanding a
Settlement of Her
Claims.
Gable by Associated Press,

ROME, December LIN the Chamber.
OF Deputies Foreign Minister Prinett re-
viewed the causes leading up To German-
Anglo action, and said: Italy on her
side claims damages for her citizens who
sustained losses during the ir,surrectIon
which has disturbed the Republic since
AEril. the Italian Minister at Caracas
t:vinS exhausted all efforts 10 uring
abo ut a friendly adjustment, presented
list of Claims. reduced to a minimum OF
Sln.2o6 holivars.''
Continuing, the foreign minister said
as soon as he was informed OF ,he Anglo
German action he addressed London and
Eeriln, proposing to participate In the
measures those countries wer. about to
undertake to collect similar Claims and
f:S proposition was favorably received
Ihe prime minister was followed by
Leputy Santini. who expressed confidence
IN the governments policy. and urged
accord with Germany and GrsaL Eri,ain.
Ine deputy warned the Italian Go, srr1-s
rneut to watch the United States. whose
Imperialism is a political and commercial
tue1dc- 10 Europe. but especially To Italy.
tn, weakest OF the great Powers
Eepusy Santini declared that the ener-
Setic attitude of Germany and Great
Er1tain had sent the Monroe doctrine
shy-nish. as the United States UNDER
st'od 1t was not dealing with poor SPAIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
Use THE X-RAYS
TO find The coin
The Mikado of Japan Places
a Big Order for 1aese
Mach mes.
(special Dispatch TO The Times.)

Especial Dispatch 70 The Times.)
PHILADELPHIA, PENN. December
15.-Messrs. Queen & Co.. of this city.
have just received an order from the
Japenese Government for a number OF
xlay machines. which are to be applied
to d novel purpose.
The firm sold some time ago. to repre-
sentative Of the Mikado. an X-ray ma
chine, which. the Japs were told was to
be used IN the governmental mints in
Japan Tor the detection of dishonest en-
ployes. who practiced the trick of swal-
lowing gold coin. and carrying them
away.
The machines was used to examine sus-
poets as they left the mint daily. and OF
course. 1t revealed the presence OF any
coins that have been consigned FOR safe
keeping, to the mans internal vault The
test vas so satisfactory In It's results
that the Mikado mas ordered several ma
chimes, and with their aid. hopes to pre-
vent the form Of theft referred tx
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
CAY OLD TIMES
At NEW ORL LEANS
People of Crescent City Enter
tain Their Memphis Neigh
bors at Dog Eight.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)


NEW ORLEANS. LA. December 15.-
IcDonoughville, suburb Of New Orleans.
has started a series of big fights as n
Means of diversion during the winter sea-
son. A pit has been constructed and elab-
orate arrangements made to pull off sew
E: =, notable events in the way OF sport.
The contesting sports hail from Mem
phis and the local suburb. In the first
fight the Memphisians put UP an easy
cur. and the AJcDonoughville dog made
nirce meat of him in a jffy.
THIS was premeditated The next fight
carght the local suckers ''rowdy:" flying
the Tennessee co!ors. they faced Leo.
# the suckers. In exactly tifty-fve min
nies the latter was put out Of business
and the local crowd was separated from
their coin.
One New Orleans sport was on the
.'fnow.' and he was the only one outside
OF the Memphis gang who made any
money on the fight. He pulled out SIS to
the good,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
A REQUEST FOR PEAcFyL
SETTLEMENT is RECEIVED.
tEy Associated Press.l

LONDON. December l5.-.An expression
OF q desire for Il peaceful settlement OF
Tie difficulties has been received 10 Lon
don from, the Ve:ezueiar, Government
1t was learned this .eseni,:E, that The pro
pcsais now before che Gritssh GosernmeEt'
orc the Jrlsinai proposais forwarded by
A.iLister Buwen. bur which now haze .re-
cel,ed s,sotiss support from the United
States Government
The under tore!sn secretary LorI Gran
borne denied IN the House OF Commons
to-Gay that the British commander vas res
sronsibe fer the sinking of the enezue-
Ian ships
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
NARROW ESCAPE
Two Men Almost Blown to Pieces with
Dynamite.
IcnacIal nisna tch to The Tir,asA

TARMVILLD. VA. December 10
Captain w D. Stultz. OF work train No
% and Richard Edmonds (coloredl bare
ly escaped being blown into atoms this
morning In the Norfolk and Western cut
in the west end of the town. caused by
a dynamite explosion Captain Stuit7
was blown about ten feet In the air and
his pants were torn into shreds and face
and body terribly burnt The hands in
his watch were also blown off.
The negro was also horribly burnt and one
of his legs broken The men We're sitting
around a fire in the cut where dynamite
was spread in order to get II dry. There
is nothing to indicate what caused the
explosion. At this writing arrangement
are being made for the removal of Cap
tain Stultz to his home in Nlartsnsville
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
TO CANVASS CITY
AND WHOLE STATE.
stuart's Followers to Solicit Aid
for Monument Everywhere.
CLEVER ARTISTS TO COMPETE
tits Expected that coup.r, ST. Gaudens
D.mmock and Others viii Of-r De-
signs, but Matter has Been Dis
cussed Only Informally.

While the question has not been before
the committee of the Stuart Monument
Association. from talks with individuals
the design for the Stuart monument will
be awarded after a competitive trial. It
is expected that Couper, who designed the
Mcclure monument, will contest: it is
learned that St. Gaudens will also, and
it would not be very surprising if Cap
tain Di1nmock, who is an artist of excel
lent attainments and who has the advan-
tase that the others have not of having
known Stuart well and seen him often
on the battlefield, seated on his horse,
will submit model.
If the decision to permit competition is
reached the result will be far-rea ching.
The association has received an offer os
$1,000 from a gentleman who wishes to
select the artist. Many. too, have wished
Nr. Z. V. Valentine of this city, to make
the model. But if the competitive method
S selected he will not do SO. as he has
made it a rule not to enter into compe-
t:tions.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS.
The committee held a most important
ilieetiIiS dt Lee camp I1.til ldSC night,
spending two hours in mapping out plans
lcr raising money for the erection OF
the monument.
Captain NJ. J. Dimnlock, chairman. who
returned Saturday night from Washing
ton where he attended the convention of
the American Institute of Architects. pre-
sided. Among those present were Secre-
tary w. Ben Palmer, Treasurer E. a. Cat
lin, Messrs Joseph ". Thomas. L. B.
Vaughan. Major James r. Werth and
Judge f. C. Minor.
One of the first matters to be attended
TO was the election OF members of the
committees to fill vacancies cause by
death. Mcssrs. p. II. Mayo, OF Rich
mond; James Vass. of Warrenton, a
| and Colonel Charles 7. O'Ferrali, were
| elected and Mr.. effry, Montague was
| chosen assistant secretary.
COMMITTEES TO CANVASS.
! The manner of collecting money was
| discussed and strong opposition was
| found in the committee to getting an
outside agency, at least for the present.
After some discussion it was decided to
| name committees to make a thorough
| canvass of the business men of every
| line OF occupation in the city. While the
! names OF these gentlemen were not an
| nounced. it is probable that Mr.. joseph
| Bryan Will be asked to see the banks
| and bank officials: AR. Catlin. the in
surance and real estate men; Ju9ge
| Minor. the lawyers and judges: Mr..
| Pallner the commission merchants ,. Mr.
| Vaughan, the tobacconists. and so on
Another means adopted was the send
| ing of q representative to eve.y one Of
he one hundred and ten veteran camps
| OF the State to solicit contributions
| The ladies will also take a hand in this
cause. suggestions were received from
| several that they organize and do all
| IN theif power as an auxiliary to the
| executive committed
The committee lore adiourri,r do
rlued to meet every Monda- night until
al the money or the monument had
! been raised
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
TO PAY FOR KILLING OF
TWO ITALIAN CITIZENS
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, December l0.-The
Presid snt today transmitted to the Sen
ate a report from the Secretary of State
in regard to the killing by a mob, on July
H. 1901, of two Italians at Erwin. Mass.
J,f,a President recommends that 'as an
ACT of grace, and without reference to the
question of the liability of the United
States. Congress make suitable provision
.or the heirs of the two Italian subjects
killed and for the survivor, who was in
iu, ed. the proceeds to be distributed by
the italian Government in such manner
as IL may deem proper.
The two men killed were named, respec-
t,> ely. Giovanni and Serio, and the
wounded man Liberato.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
CLAIMS BIG FORTUNE
OVER In ENGLAND
fsnecial Dispatch to The Time

(SDeCIHI- -DiSPsttNt3 70 It. I IlIltS.
BALTIMORE, MD. December 15-Wil-
lam Marshall Young, who until week
AGO was private secretary. to William Ran
iaIl of the old Bay Line, left last eve
ring to lay claim to fortune Of s3i5. 900
lsf. to him by an uncle in England.
Mr. young heard Immediately after the
death of his uncle. whose namesake he
Is. that he was heir to a fortune, but
mid little attention to the matter unit!
Monday, when he received letter from
his brother. Thomas Young. OF Toronto.
ontario confirming the news Mr.. Young
resigned his Office, and with Dr.. Percy
.slansbury left yesterday for Toronto.
Thence they will go to London. Mr..
Young has been notified through his Lon
don solicitors that he has only to ask
for the fortune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
WOULD STOP HIS PUPILS
FROM SMOKING CIGARETTES
tsnncisl Dispatch to The Times. /,

CHESTER. PA. December I5.-Superin-
fendent A Duncan Yocurn. of the public
schoois. mas begun a vigorous campaign
'safnst the smoking of cigarettes.
The school solicitor has been instructed
70 gather evidence and prosecute all deal
ars found selling cigarettes to hoys under
'lSteen Years old, ard a manifesto has
Heen issued to all the teachers calling
ercn them to assist in the crusade.
Professor Yocum says that unless the
tohacco habit is checked at once the school
system will be seriously impaired.
al punils found smoking. either going
to or from school, will hereafter be pun
ished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
EQUATOR SYMPATHIZES
WITH VENEZUELA#
1Rr ssoc:n.sh z,

GUAYAQUIL. ECUADOR. Bacerahcr
ia patriotic demonst alton took place
hero tonight. y large number OF paonle
who had attended a meeting, went to the
Venezuelan and toaalI the South Amertcn
consui!ases shouting: Long live castEo.'
Long live Venezuela. and Long live
the South American countries" The par
ticipants in the demonstration before dis
nersins adopted resolution asking Presi-
dent Plaza to protest officially against The
action of the aIliet! powers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
lANCD0l out OF SYNDICATE,
SAYS 4 NEW YORK R()M0R
Report that the Head Of the Merchants Trust Company
Has Withdrawn His Interest in the Street
Railway Properties Of Richmond.

through Manager F. J. Cox. the schedule
for the coming season. In the list are
March Goth University of Virginia. at
Charlottesville: March 31st. Washington
and Lee University. at Lexington: March
27th. University OF North Carolina at
Chapel Hill; March cSth. University of
North Carolina at Greensboro.
Brown has a strong team this season.
and the southerners will have to put up
strong play.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
.HAMP TON HOGE
IN WASHINGTON.
He is Trying to. Get Through a
Bill for Roanoke.
ENLARGE FEDERAL BUILDING
Senator Daniel Introduces Two Meas
ure-Lynchburg Wants More
Space in its Federal
Building.
ENLARGE FEDERAL BUILDING
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

WASHINGTON. D. c., December Is
J. Hampton Hoge was a visitor at the
Capitol to-day, he having come to Wash
ngton to represent the bar Of Roanoke
in an effort to have another term of the
Circuit and District Courts at Roanoke.
Major Otey introduced bill last year
to provide for two terms OF these courts
at Roanoke and Charlottesville, and also
for the appointment Of a, clerk for each.
The bill was favorably reported by the
House Committee on the judiciary. of
which Major Otey was member. and
passed the House. Senator Daniel took
it up in the Senate, but in the committee
it SO that d deputy clerk was provided
for instead of a clerk, and only one term
Of court was allowed each year. The
bill became a law with the Hoar amend
ment.
BILL INTRODUCED.
At a meeting Of the Roanoke Bar AS
scciation held recently a committee was
appointed to take up the matter with
Congress, and Mr. Hoge was made chair
man Of the committee. He has come to
washington, and this morning conferred
With Representative Glass and Senator
Martin, whom he asked to introduce a
bill in the House and Senate providing
fer two terms of the courts annually. and
for a clerk instead Of deputy clerk. MI
Glass introduced the bill into the House
to-day and Senator Martin will take 1t
up in the Senate at once
It is thought that Senator Hoars S
change in the bill was due to the custom
which prevails in Massachusetts. Of haE-
ing q deputy clerk for such terms or
court Instead OF a clerk. and that when
he understands that the custom IS DIT
ferent in Virginia he will allow clerk
to be appointed.
LYNCHBURG PUBLIC BUILDING.
Senator Daniel introduced to-day a bill
for the enlargement Of the public nulid-
ing at Lynchburg. The building con-
1sirs the court room. clerks office. postof-
fee and Internal revenue Office. The public
business has doubled since the erection
of the building and the offices are now
exceedingly cramped
Senator Daniel asSes an appropriation
of $4,000 ..,,
senator Daniel also introduced bill
TO pension Mrs. E. N. Horner. widow OF
Ass,stant-surgeon Frederick H. Horner.
Of Fauquier. county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
A VENEZUELAN VESSEL
NOW FLIES GERnAH FLAG.
lEI Assoc,nteh Iress.l

EERLIN. December 15.-Lieutcnant-z
Commander-Tuerls. the first officer OF the
German cruiser Gazeile. has taken COM
r.Iand u the captured Venezuelan gun
boat Restaurador. which is now flying tha
German tias So soon as the Res.aurador
mas completed her equipment at Port of
Srain. Island nt Trinidad. che viii be
utilized in the German opera tions against