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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

In the interview with Ex-Governor Lee,
published in these columns yesterday. that
gentleman expressed himself strongly IN
favor OF all the States Of the Union adopting
the Michigan plan of electing presidential
electors by congressional districts Just ms
congressman are now chosen. Certainly
there nrs great many reasons why such
plan should meet with general approval
Under the present system the minority
party in any State, no matter how large that
minority may be. is denied ali representa-
ton in the Electoral College. Take New YORK.
for instance. in tie last presidential election.
That is really n Democratic State, and on the
State ticket gave a Democratic majority. On
the presidential ticket, however. which the
Republicans made special efforts TO carry
and spent money like water for that pur-
pose. the Democrats lost by a small ma
jority. And yet that large minority
Of honest. non-purchasable Democrats
in the Empire State Of the Union were denied
all voice in the Electoral College. and the
whole thrty-six votes OF New York were cast
for Harrison. as il they represented the SEN
timent o. the people Of the Commonwealth.
IL is well known also that Cleveland received
a decided majority OF the general vote OF the
country. although his less popular opponent
became President. and it ia notorious that
nearly every Republican President who has
been elected has been minority candidate.
So common indeed has this become that it
has led TO the question of abolishlng the Elec-
toral College altogether, and choosing the
President direct by the people at large being
considerably agitated.
Under the Michigan plan minority repre-
sentation in the Electoral College would be
secured. and the election of that paradox a
minority President. would be almost entirely
prevented Neither would the main argument
advanced against that plan, that 1t would
interfere with the sovereignty Of the States
in preventing them from voting as States for
the President. be maintained, since the States
would still! not only vote as States, but the
true sentiment of the people Of every State
would be expressed.
President Harrison. in his recent message
TO Congress. advocated a constitutional
amendment prohibiting any State from choos-
ing its presidential electors by congressional
districts, bat his recommendation Is not at all
likely ever to be adopted. Tho States wisely
reserved TO themselves in the Constitution
the right to select their electors by any method
their respective legislatures might deem best
and it 10 scarcely probable that any Congress
will by a two-thirds vote pass any law de-
priying them of such right; or, even If it
did. that three-fourths of the States would
ever consent to yield up such an
important part Of their sovereignty to
the government which they had created
II is far more likely that the AIichi-
gan plan will grow in favor in the country.
especially as under it the chances Of another
Republican Presidents being elected would
be reduced 10 a minimum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
Tho Police Court.

Justice John yesterday disposed OF the
following cases: g., :. e.
Virginia Cook (colored) was fined 20 fot
ASSEMBLING and abusing and threatening 70
kill William Coleman.
Nary Jane Strange paid $3.50 for being
drunk and dIsorderly.
William Parker, for being drunk, was hned
W. ]. Jones was charged with assauiting
his wife. Ellen T.. Jones. After an explanation
and forgiveness the case was dismissed.
Warner Evans was fined c2.5Ofor disoruef'Y
conduct.
Lewis pfaf paid q for being drunk anc
disordery in the saloon Of John onesty-
j. NJ Alantilo and ee Blunt were hheu
$3.50 each for fighting 10 the street
Willis Pryor (colored PAID % for creating
Martin.
Nelson Hams (colored). charged with as
saultng Charles l.. Johnson. was fined ..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

TBE article in the current number Of the
Atlantic Monthly by that distinguished
scholar, Professor Basil J.. Gndersleeve. is
one of tbs most admirable contributions 10
the history Of the influences that controlled
the South in the movement of secession
which has ever appeared This article has
all the indefnable charm and the peculiar
value of personal reminiscence. 10 say that
it is written in an attractive and polished
style and contains matter of great historical
importance - but a narrow statement of its
merits. The loyalty TO the South which it
displays without eQuiyocation and without
the deprecatory reservations which dis
tingulsh some articles Of the sane
character in Northern magazines by
Southern writer's, the beautiful touches
Of southern sentiment and feeling which
are disclosed on every page of it as
the enforced expression of the writer's mind
and heart. all unite to give it an interest
which will not be soon forgotten by the
reader. This is the tone which IS adopted
and this the attitude which is assumed by ali
the true sons OF the South when they appear
al the bar OF the North.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

Mr. J. Wcinsten Yesterday made an assign
meut ior the benefit Of his creditors 90 SIR.
Sol J.. Bloomlerg trustee. The property
conveyed consists D. the contents s the watch
and eweiry store 40 1903 east Man street
The proceeds f the sale Of the stock are 10
be used 70 satisfy tie following preferred
creditors after payment Of the usual legal ex-
penses A. NJ. Myer d Brother, city 1876.
s. arfer * Co. New York, Sl6.5s. j. j. Levy.
New FORK s23l.52.
IF any funds remain after these claims have
been paid the following creditors shall be
paid pro rata.
r. A. Cowan. Boston, sl9220. A. Grant.
city. Sl7ls0; Il. a f.. fr.ediaender, New
York, el0387: S. G. Powell, New ork. .sIJ2,
j. Rosenstock d Co.. Baltimore. Si0Ll2;
New Haven Clock COMPANY New Haven.
Conn. 5000 i. Cooper. Baltimore. ST..
II. Folkart, New ork; ~. Jul. Wodiska.
New York. SCI; George +. Gridley. Jr. &
Co.. Providence, X. l., s52.75. c. T.. Ander-
son. Reading. Pa. siAg5 r. i. Smith.
Baltimore. $3.50; Waterbury Watch Com
pany. Waterbury. Conn. $40. d. A. BaO-
cock a. Co.. New YORK., .oJl5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

The Committee on Third Market Of the
City Council held q meeting at tho Council
chamber lat evening a petition was pre-
scented by Mr. Carter from "a ma orIty OF the
holders Of stalls In the market building. who
ask that the stall rent be reduced one-helf for
the first twelve months in order that the
lessees might be enabled 30 build up trade.
Considerable discussion ensued and the mat
ter was turned over 90 subcommittee con-
sisting of Messrs. Houston. Carter and Davis.
The subcommittee will meet at the market
building at o'clock this afternoon t0reassess
the stalls.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
MiGdlesex 1Ia;tera.

SA1upA. Va. Dec 30.-lSpecial. Mr.
Thomas Gresham died on Monday at the
residence Of his mother in Baltimore, Nd.
Mr. Gresham was formerly resident of Sa
luda. Tie Was very popular and highly re-
spected by all who knew him. The remains
will be inferred on Wednesday in the family
burning ground here.
. ing sIip - sun raging m our community,
the sick list being much larger than il has
been before for many years.
Messrs. W: +. Galues and John s. Shackei
ford, OF Norfolk Va. are visiting friends and
relatives in this place.
Richard Parks, who shot and killed Camp.
oeil Ssdler, was tried and acquitted on the
ground Of self-detense.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
null Christmas IA Madison.

MADISON Courthouse. Va, Dec. 29.-With-
in the memory of the oldest nhRbitant there
mas never been such duh Christmas here as
the present one. The old 'egg-nogn custom
has departed, and even the ubiquitous urchin
has lost his taste for fre-cracAers, sky-rockets
and candy.
Not single arrest has been made during
the holidays, and our new and beautiful Jail is
without an occupant save one poor uniortu-
nate who has been incarcerated for selling
liquor contrary TO law
The grip still prevails but not 20 an alarm
IN extent
Judge McMullan's health has been suf-
iicieutly restored to enable him 20 take trip
10 North Carolina on q visit % relatives,
accompanied by his wife. son and daughter
Mrs MCMILLAN and Miss Aunie Will spend
about two months in the Old North State.
but the Judge will be absent only about
eight OF ten days.
Mr. John c. Utz is improving and will be
able 10 return t. Richmond at the meeting
of the House Of Delegates in January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

Richmond-Jackson Brandt 30 Sallie X
Parker. 49s( feet on south side Of Cary street
near jefferson. $4,000.
Louisa Burruss 70 A. c. and Caroline z.
Jackson. ~ feet on north side of Duyal street
near st. James, 0JO
William 4. Dudley TO Milton Dudley, l6 feet
on north side # Moore street between Norton
and Kinney. S52j.
Sarah II. Kearuey 20 Samuel II. Pulliam, ~
feet on east side OF First street, $3.50.
GEORGE r. and r. ID. Newell 20 Mrs. ". }.
Richardson. ~ feet on west side Of Twenty
first street between Broad and Grace, ~. $50
Heu5c0-Highlan1 Park Company 10 l.. IL.
Rawlings. lOt in square 3. 500.
Frank ID. Hill to Albert b. Brandt, 81 feet
on north side Of Hsryie street near Carter
5000.
Charles K. Willis b Charles NJ Cassell, p
feet On kensington avenue, $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
Painfully Wounded Whlle PLAYING.

RoNoKE. Va. Dec 3D. Especial. Thomas
Peyton youth. was accidentally cut in the
leg by a companion with whom he was play
ing The wound is deep and painful one.
but is not deemed serious.
Professor William 1t. Peasants grand mas
ter OF tina Nasons OF irginia. was presented
last night With mn elegant silk hat by the
members of Peasants Lodge. No c. 4. b..
and a. II. Mr.. g.. Graham Anderson made the
presentation address
The residence of Captain X. b. Norman.
about one mile from the city, caught FIRE last
evening lie teiephoned to the fire depart
ment and the company responded immed-
lately. and the flames were exunguished. The
damage 10 the furniture and building was
estimated to be about 500, but IL isfully COW
cred by INSURANCE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

George Henderson. Mr.. md A..
Gallaher. iir. and Mrs. J. b. lev Wvhs'ls
Mrs. Daniel ~ Dir. ana
James X. Spaulding. n passenee. 49,,
OF tadford. and Miss Nettie Craw'orl7 y, ne,
city. were married last evening 4, a ~ lns
Baptist church by Rev. Dr. q. r p s.e rms.
the presence OF large number Of frien.Pfpo "a
Miss Mary Santer and j. German ne,s
ried tonight at the residence Of the b,5l.f-
parents 6y Rev }. w. Lynch. The lriJas
the daughter OF 4. Santer one Of The fa.9s
officials OF the Roanoke Machine Works ls
Mr.. German - an ernpiOyo " the Ama,i,..l
Bridge and Iron Company "a
work has commenced on tho ertensio. ~.
Tho street railroad on south Jefferson sf-se.
There is but little change IN tho condo
Oh officer Nabry. who was hit by left III
whla making an arrest December ttb ~
case \ regarded a. hopeless and his dea4b
expected mt any hour.
brodie the Roanoke base ball playerof o..
boston Champion nine. has been assigned =
81. LOUIS tor next season under the 49,, -
twelYe-cluo sague scheme.
p Inc Comu,rcial Association Of Roa,,t.
mas forwarded y petition TO Senator DsrP
ASKING that the public building appr0pr.,,..-
be increased and. hat q sitting of the FeI.-4
Court be establislhd here. 'A
representative lhomas OF this d.,-i..
VIII ftlnlu ~ lslthAyIl next AiOnlav and 10
Will probably carry With him the nrorl..33
new charter for koanke This charter III.
provide for q common nd select council ...
large the executive pOwes OF the rnaro- '
tablsh police court VITA polio, mos.
redlstrict the city, makifS five instes5 I,
three wards. and practicable ve0rcantzs ~.
city government. The question 1f qr,.ts
court has been agitated for soue tina "a
the result IS that a majority of %, bar fay..
creating a new circuit Of Roanoke cifv az
Bedford county with four s.ttings van, ~,
each place Another element fay0rstle diy'
son of the hastings court and esta5'sb..,.
criminal court. This matter will be- f.en,t9
o. the attention Of the Legislature soon e,.e-
itreassembles. The court matter VIII uo, "a
embodied in the new charter but Will berf..
seated ~ an independent measure Fla. "a
done because the court question will give
rise 20 the discussion OF constitute lua oues.
tons that might delay the charter
The Norfolk and Western officials here leny
the ruror that the Norfolk and Western h,s
purchasN the Lynchburg and Durham rag.
road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

TIE American people have no just concep-
ton Of the enormous drain upon the Treasury
arising in the Pension Bureau. At the end of
the fiscal year of is9i--that is. July there
were GIG, pensioners on the rolls. an in
crease Of 1920 "a compared with the same
time in the previous year II is impossible
ss yet to ascertain accurately the number of
additions which have been made to the pen.
sion rolls in the course of the last six months.
The issue of pension certificates is thought TO
average 1000 a day, or 10000 a month. and if
this is correct. the additions since the begin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

The Committee on Fire Department Of the
City Council met yesterday evening and
transacted the usual amount Of routine busi-
ness.
A number Of bills were ordered 10 be paid.
At recent meeting Of the Fire Commits
sioners the resignation Of Mr.. s. Blunt. hose
man OF steamer No. 4. was accepted. and e..
ii. Merryden. who had been d substitute. APP
pointed IN his place.
X. 4. Miller was appointed substitute vice
Merrydeu. promoted. q. A. Rawsou aud ".
men OF truck company No. 3. A. c. Arm
strong, substitute in truck company
No. 3. rendered his resignation 20 go
into some other business. The petition
for oyercoats FOX the hremen. which had hA@n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
ncnth From Grlp-.A Eond.lde Mcddinc.

OSANcocE. VA. Dec. 9-lSpecial. Mr..
John +. Colbourne died last Friday and was
buried Sunday morning from the Methodist
member more than forty years His widow
remains critically i'll with the grip.
Mr George l.. Hickman. of Bayleys Neck.
who was al judged insane several weeks ago
and who was permitted TO rem sn at home.
his family giving bond against damages done
llamsburg to-day.
A clergyman Of Onancock is requested 10
meet Mr. Lon Cobbs and Miss Susie Savage
at a notable pine tree on tho pongoteague
road on Wedneday at =. NJ 10 mite them
IL marriage. It IS quite fashionable here
to be married on the road. the bridal party
remaining seated IN q car.Iage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
Colonel Coleman for Circuit Judge.

CUMBERLAND COURTHOUSE. Dec 3O.-fSpe-
cial. A most enthusiastic mass meeting Of
the citizens OF Cumberland county was held
at the courthouse on December 2sth court
day. with Mr. j. 5. Adams presiding and
DR.. William tuquaas secretary A committee.
consisting of James +. Clarke. John Is. Phil
lips and L. b. Reynolds. was appointed
which soon reported the following resolution:
That Colonel samuel +. Coleman is the
choice OF the voters OF this county for tie
position Of circuit nudge for the Third Judi
clal district and would respectfully ask our
Senator. the Ill Il. d. w. Southall. 4 use his
influence FOR Colonel Coleman for said posi-
ton. This resolution was adopted by q
unanimous vote.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

PAIMh. Va, Dec. 29-fSpecml. TO-.
day was Cpunty court and q large crowd was
present. nany expecting Lee Logan On -
tried butsuch strong fears were entertained
that he would be lynched that the author.
ties thought best not % bring him from
Charlottesville. where no had boon sent Tor
safe keepiIg
Quite a number of our people are very SICK
with grip, sut no deaths have occurred
Mr. Leonard Petit of Bristol. Tenn. is
visiting his father Colonel W. q. Petit. of
this town
Chrstmls so lar has been pleasantly spent
in this section The merchants report good
trade IN their line. The thermometer s
falling very fast. and indications poIn, % a
good Ice harvest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
City Contracts.

The Committee on Streets held a short
session in the City Engineers Office yester-
dav afternoon. and awarded the contracts
for the following works during the next
wear TO the lowest responsible bidders New
brick work. A. T.. Phillips. old brick work
A. o. Billings paving the alley between
Grace and Franklin and Harrison and Shafer
streets and doing the I'D stone paving.
Thomas AIRY. The contract for the fur
nishing OF iced for the city stables for the
next three months was awarded m the fol-
lowing manner. Hay. corn. oats and salt,
j. T. Anderson e Co.: straw. Savage bey-
eridge; shipstuG and browDstud. Alvey
Bros.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

A service appropriate 20 the close of the
year will be held at Trinity Methodist church
to night. lasting from 30 $3.50 o'clock and
conducted by the pastor, Rev. p. A. Peterson.
The public are invited.
The old Methodist custom of holding
watch-night services viii bo observed At
Broad-street church tonight. The services
will commence at o'clock. The first half
hour will be devoted D. a song service aud the
balance of the time will be appropriately
spent in short talks song and prayer.
\ similar service will be held at Laurel
street Methodist church.
st Centenary the services viii commence at
10 O'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

Bank teller. well. sir.'
Tramp.at the window "Saay. ] picked
up part It paper called the Bankers Buge
to-day. law queertling IN .. Tn paper
is reliable eh.'
Teller, Perfectly It's financial news may
always berehed on.
Tramp. Jimmy I'm glad % that Say.
that papersays MONEY is $50 easy that tho
bank viii Don be seeking borrowers. and
merely wis., % remlrk that when Oh hunt
begins you ind neon seat No. 236. Wash
ingt0n SquTe. Cool News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
Mr. I-n,vtnn seronnded.

Mr.. William p. Iawton the popular and
efficient clerk Of the hu,tings court on tho
last German day took the band of tho Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues TO the residence
OF Captain Charles Euker. of the Stuart
Horse Guard, in Hennco county. To serenade
that officer. On Monday evening the Blues
band endeayored % reciprocate the compli-
meut. and appeared in full force at tho resi-
deuce of Mr.. Lawton on west Grace sire t.
Mr.. Iawton threw open his house and enter
tanned the serenalers with the best that Gel
Jar and kitchen could furnish.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

The congregation ut ST. Marks will hold It's
annual reunion tomorrow night at o'clock.
There is but one sociabie OF this congregati0 n
ia the year. and that is during the Christmas
holidays ON Friday afternoon Mt O'clock
next the classes taught by Misses Ienns Wey-
mouth Lille Smith. Mary Denzier and Alice
Meredith will assemble 20 receive their
rlrlaart.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

Messrs. Elbridge Mcfarland. b. Brooke
Adams and Henry A. Schweyer. Of Norris
town. Pa. are IN the city
Alr f. H. Bedford with Captain Sheppard
and Mr.. August Hoseue. entertained the gen
tlemen yesterday with cursory glance Of
the city and to-day viii take them through
the portions marked by absolute interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

referred to tho commissioners by the City
Council. has been considered and will he re-
turned TO the Council with the recommenda-
made The old Silsby steamer. which has
been replaced by new Ia france steamer.
will be taken ont OF engine house No. 8. re-
painted aud put in thorough order. IL will
then be stationed ut the quarters If Engine
COmpany No X
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

Editor Times

Editor Times
Please accept thanks for the article in your
to-day's paper under the caption "Nui-
sance." concerning the vicious dogs that
make night hideOus at the corner Of Eighth
and Marshall streets. Last night they were
out again in all their fury. The question is.
now that attention has been publicly called
to this nuisance whose duty is IT to abate
il, Az AGGRIEyED NEIoHBoE.
December 90 1871.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

The Governor Yesterday received q petition
from lIr. Enoch Pratt. of Baltimore, request
ing that the fuii value OF the bonds held by
the Peabody fund be paid in the settlement.
The Governor decided 10 allow the commu-
nication to 60 10 the Legislature upon It's re-
assembling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

In the United States Circuit Court yester-
day Judge Hughes refused 90 order new
trial IN the case Of Clark against the Rich
mond and Dauyillo railroad in which the
plaintiff recovered DANA yes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

IixAs cowboys expelled a drummer from
railroad train in that State because he had on
a req necktie. So It seems that Haunting q
red RAJ Ia the face Of bull driver has exactly
tue same eject upon him tina, IL does upon
'he ANIMAL he drives. Probably this is
caused by such constant association between
Tie biped and the quadruped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31
Tmenfr pennie Killed.

PARIS &c. 30.-A St. Petersburg dispatch
says thai IN express train on the railroad bee
tween Ainsk and Molnsk yesterday ran into
the rearof a train carrying troops and tlat
twenty PEOPLE were killed and one bundled
iniure1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

PROFESSOR BRYCE. the author of the Ameri-
can Commonwealth. book which is con-
sidered by many to have superseded De
Tocquevilles Democracy has become involved
In law suit with A. Oakley Hall. Hall has
brought an action for $685. 600 damages against
Professor Bryce on the ground that the
chapter in the American Commonwealth on
the Tweed Ring. a chapter which now turns
ont 20 have been written by another man. Pro-
lessor Gooduow, is grossly lbelous The bur
den of proof under the English law is thrown
on Professor Bryce. and IT is estimated that
the expense of defending himself, including the
costs of taking testimony in New York and
She fees of lawyers, will amount to $50 600. a
very large sum for literary man 10 he called
upon 10 pay But for the principle involved.
1t would have been moro iudicious in Pro-
fessor Bryce 10 have paid the damages laid by
Hall $4,000. without opposition. but he has
preferred to sacrifice 100000 to show what
the world is already convinced o.. namely. that
A. Oakley Hall was involved il the guilt Of the
Tweed ring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

The following suit was instituted Yesterday.
Tie stanton Development Company against
A. y. Atkinson. Case. Damages, g3. 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-31

ASSISTANCE is t. be sent to Russia in the
old Constellation, the same ship that took
food 10 Ireland during the famine there in
ls47. II is stated that she has still many Of
her old timbers in her. and that during her
late cruise she showed herself to be perfectly
seaworthy. although nearly century old
The Constellation was built in good old Dem
ocratic days, when robber protective tariffs
aud absurd navigation laws were unknown.
Tar Baltimore American wants tho whip
ping post established in Maryland for the
punishment of persons who treat children
with brutality. 1t saws that in Baltimore
children are more helpless than wives. and it
thinks whipping is the only punishment
which can reach maltreaters Of weak little
onas and women