The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06

Otey won great popularity in every coun-
ty and city in his district, and when. in
1886. he again presented himself for the
office, he was nominated without oppo-
sition and was elected by a majority that
spoke eloauently OF the. positions which
De had won in the estimation of the peo-
pie He was reelected in 1895 and In
1900 and If he had lived he would GER
tainly have been returned 70 Congress
In 1862. In both private and public life
Major Otey was noted for a genial,
courtesy of manner and fine, manly
bearing, and his integrity, honesty and
uprightness won him the confidence and
esteem of all who came within the
sphere of his influence.
AS a member OF the Council of Lynch
burg. anC. particularly as chairman Of
the Finance Committee. he gave the
city an Invaluable service and won the
highest encomiums. While in Congress
Major Otey made q. number of notable
speeches, which were characterized By
much wit and humor. and won applause
from both sides of the House. He was
the author of several important bills,
among them being the measure for the
establishment of an army dental depart
ment. He was q member Of the Dem
ocratic National Committee.
Major Otey was married on April 18th,
1SbSb, 10 NIFTY NOME flOyu, OduSHleEss OF
benjamin Rush Floyd, of Wytheville. and
granddaughter OF Governor John Floyd.
Besides his wife. he is survived by three
children, Mrs. w. Norwood Mitchell. of
Atlanta, Ga; Mrs. John NJ. Miller. Of
Richmond, and Mrs. a. Lynch Ward. OF
Campbell county. Major Otey's six broth
ers. all of whom are dead. were: Dex-
ter Otey, Van r. Otey, Colonel Kirk
wood Otey. George CASTOR Otey, w.
Hays Otey and John NJ. Otey. Ho
leaves one sister, Mrs. Lucy w. Walker.
Although he did not look an invalid. it
was we'll known that Mr. Otey was not
man of robust health. Some two years
ago he left Congress in the midst Of a
session for a prolonged stay in the far
South, from which he received much
benefit Last autumn during the guber-
material campaign he went through a
railroad wreck, in which he had one
hand badly cut. He had a narrow escape
from serious injury.
In the House. Mr.. Otey enjoyed some-
thing Of a reputation as q humorist
During the last Congress he threw the
House into fits of laughter one day by n
speech in which he mimicked "Uncle
Joe" Cannon. On several occasions he
essayed similar role, recounting quaint
Southern stories, and speaking in a Wig
orous style that assured him an atten-
tive audience.
Mr.. Otey was widely beloved in Vir-
glnia and by the delegation in Congress.
One of his closest friends on the uelega-
ton was Senator Daniel, also his fellow
townsman. He was thoroughly identified
with Lynchburg, knew all its business
and Industrial interests and worked I'M
ceasingly to accomplish what his con-
stituents wanted. He generally came up
TO Washington every few weeks during
the recess Of Congress and spent a day
or two here looking after business be-
fore the departments. For some years
he was a member Of the Democratic
national committee for Virginia.
Outdoor life haG strong attra ctions for
him. lie was an active member of the
Lynchburg Gun Club, and was accus-
toned to go on its annual hunt. lasting
for week. In the political campaign
he was an in2cterate worker, and went
over his district carefully, speaking in
every county, besides giving some time
to other parts Of the State. His death
will be sincerely regretted in Washington
and a III over VIRGINIA.