The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24
MIR. JOHN T. ALLEN DEAD.
FOUNDER OF THE GREAT W
BACCO HOUSE.
Calm and Conscious TO the Last-An NC
coup, Of His Lifc--His rondness for Art
..a mu.,c--Arrange,nent fee the
Euucral To-Day.

and Mu.ic--Arrangements fer the
Funeral TODAY
In modest little brick house on Cary
street. near Fourth, lie the mortal remains
Of John =. Allen. founder Of the world
known tobacco house Of Allen Ginter'
The end, which came yesterday morning "
few minutes before o'clock, was not uneN-
pcc,ed. for MIR. Allen had been hopelessH
in for several days. lie was calm ana con
scious TO the last, and died in the hope OF
the life beyond the grave.
Mr.. Allen was in his soveniy-hi'n year,
He was born nj wexford, 'rclanu, anu
,,hen alout five years cid came 10 this coln-
rev and direct 10 Richmond with his father
and mother and three sisters. The parents
ami one sister are now buried IN Shockoe
cemetery: the only son and brothef VIII ne
buried beside them this afternoon.
Mr.. Allen had been In feeble health ior
some time. About six weeks ago he went
20 Anon intending 10 spend The summer
but his condition became so thhi ne re-
turned in "A few days. Just oeiere hls
death ne called on the sister OF his partner
Mrs Arenis. and that was the last time he
was out Of the house. Death was caused
IN an liberation of the bowels ana some
kidney complications.
nLAMELEss LIfE.
For man TO live in one place lifetime
which runs throughout seNenty.hNe Se"Is'
and such wears rs came in and went on
from 1915 10 1891. and during all the events
and yicissitudcs that surged about MN
hear himself blamelcsgly, and passing 10
tho GREAT beyond leave an example That eN-
ci,es emulation. speaks volumes. Yet TINS
can he said. and truly said, OF John r.
Allen. III.
merits, maniling them with nOdesty ana
leaving the world 10 Judge HIM by MS deeus;
His friends knew his worth, appreciated
The generous impulses that moved him, ana
learned 10 love him. The eXactness oil his
mind was perfect, and his great success III
The business matters OF life was In great
measure due 10 this rarely possessed ana
wonderful gift. He scanned events closer!
and measured his movements ny honest
conservative ideas, and when periectl!
assured that he had the cause OF justice
and equity on his side. proceeded 10 us
charge the obligations OF life Win courage
and impartiality. by such course he
made an enViable name. more lasting IMAM
that which might have been his, had ne
have striven for empty honOrs win dlere'
gard for higher motives.
LAST MOMENTS.
In his last moments there were evident
indications that the strong mental schooling
of life sustained him in his moments OF SUI
fering. The presence OF those nearest ana
dearest did much 10 sOothe the ebbing life,
and kind friends and acquaintance stood
near watching the struggle with death'
ready but powerless 10 aid.
4 short while before death Mr.. Allen
asked 10 sit up. Mr.. Catlett and two Other
friends who were with him raised the dying
man. and when they laid him back again
ne murmured "thank you In a
few moments he raised his hand'
and grasping a ring on ms
finger as if he wanted TO take 1t of, said
one word, palmer" Those present knew
of the strong attachment Mr.. Allen had for
Dr. William L. Palmer, and nj once OWNED
his wish that the ring should be gwen hun.
When the end was near he called for his
sister. who came and spoke TO him. ana
then he closed his eyes and the spirit lett
the body.
DEVOTION TO SISTERS.
Mr.. Allen was devoted to his sisters, Mrs
Jennie Allen and Mrs. Annie Howe, ana
during his whole life he has studied their
happiness and well being. During his
early years he had hard struggle Win
poverty, but 10y indOmitable energy he sue
ceeded in business, and in small way be-
gan the manufacture of cigarettes long
before machinery had been invented
for the purpose. After some years
Mr.. Lewis Ginier became his partner, and
the firm grew rapidly in importance under
the name of Allen 4 Ginter. Several years
ago Mr.. Allen sold his interest 10 Mr.. Gin
ter and retired. and has since led an easy
life free from business.
EsTHETIC TENDENCIES.
Mr.. Allen was fond of art and artists, and
in way he was quite an artist himself.
When Pinafore was produced here several
wears ago by amateurs Mr. Allen painted
all the scenery. He loved music. and was
an active member of the Mozart Associa-
ton, and at one time served on the
Board of Governors. His home was
ALWAYS open to people OF merit and educa-
ton and his engaging manners made him
quick friends. He was Kind To all and
especially 10 young men, in whom he took
great interest. As an employer he had no
superiority in his conduct toward those UNI
der his charge.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral services will be held this
afternoon at O'Clock in II. James Episco-
pal church, and Rev. DR.. Peterkin will Of
iiciate. The pall-bearers will be:
Honorary George Gibson, Will
liam u. Gibson. DIR. Charles :. Mills, John
ii. Montague, John l.. Williams, David y.
Walker, DIR. William =. Palmer, \. Barga-
min. Dr. W. Leigh Burton. Leigh X. Page,
j. W. Lockwood. Maxwell f. Clarke, Joseph
johnson, Julian BintOrd. James y. Boyd.
Milton Cayce, George l.. Bidgood, James T.
Gray, Thomas +. Jeflress, Robert h. Mum
ford, Marion J. Dimmock.