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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-30

DIED
100000
EVANS-In this city, Nov. 30, 1895, Lydia A .
Evans beloved wife of George W. Evans,
aged 43 years.
Funeral from the residence, 423 College st. +,
at 10 Il. N. Sunday, Dec. 1st All friends are
invited.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-30

81 this country has
reduced. Prof. Ed
ward T.. Phelps, NJ. D.,
LII. D.. OF Dartmouth
college, first prescribed
what is now known
the world over as
Paiae's celery COM
pound, a positive cure
for dyspepsia, bilious
ness, liver complaint,
neuralgia, rheumat
ism and kidney trou-
bles. For the latter
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-30
MAKES PEOPLE WELL
Most Remarkable REM
edy in the World
Ono True Medicine for Lost
Nervous Strength
Cures Effected by Paine's
Celery Compound
What Scientific Research Has
Accomplished
Proved by Success Where All Else
Has Failed
Proved by Success Where All Else
Has Failed

There is one true specific for diseases
arisingl from q depilitated nervous sys-
m, aud Tat is Paines celery COM
pound, 30 generally prescribed py ply
sicians. 1t is probably the ost remark
able -emrdv that the scientific research
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-30

What is the in fallihle modern help to
finest cookery? Prices Baking Powder.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-30

Kregelo Il Bresee, funeral directors,
Broadway and Sixth street.. Eel. 243
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-30

Paine compound has succeeded
again and again where everything else
has failed.
Washington correspondents have re-
Gently given it a great deal Of attention
since the most wonderful cure effected
in the case of Commodore Howell
The medical journals of the country
have given more space in the last few
years to the many remarkable cases
where the use of Paina's celery CON-
pound has made people we'll than to any
other one subject.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-30
THE CAHUENGA VALLEY

Cp.to-date housekeepers use only the
best bak ing powder, DR.. Prices.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-30

Morris g. Lee, real estate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
MIR. CANNON IS DEAD.
THE POPULAR PRESBYTERIAN
PASTOR PASSES AWAY.
He Lingcrs Through the Night. But
Breathes His Last In the Fore-
uoon-FuneruI Tomorrow Morn
iug-Bricf sketch of His Life.

Rev. James Polk Cannon passed TO
his reward at II a. VI. yesterday.
The feeble life-hame fiickered again and
again. and was only extinguished finally
after a struggle that was marked by pa
tience. fortitude, and resignation, aided
with the most advanced medical skin.
At 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon Mr..
Cannon suffered a serious relapse, and
II became evident that the end was very
near at hand. Members Of his family and
a few OF his most intimate friends were
summoned to his bedside. and remained
with him almost without intermlssion I'M
Ill the end. His physicians were at his
bedside constantly and everything posi-
Ne was done to ease his last moments.
MIR. Cannon never regained conscious
ness. and died quite calmly within few
seconds Of II O'Clock. Severals times du-
ring the night watches his pulse was al
most imperceptlble, but his wonderful VI
tality came to his aid, and be ranled
again and again.
CAUSED WIDESPREAD REGRET.
The announcement in the Dispatch of
yesterday that Mr.. Gammon's death was
merely a question OF minutes caused pro-
found and widespread regret In the city,
for despite the fact that all hope Of re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
KEYSTONE STATE DEMOCRACY.
Platform of PrincipIcs-Frcc silver
Coinage OppOaed-NOmtnntio

WILLIAMSPORT, PA, September IL
The State Democratic Convention was
called TO order at lllO O'Clock by State
Chairman Robert L. Wright. Ex-State-
Chairman J. A. Stranahan was selected
as temporary chairman. The usual COM
mittees were announced, and the conven-
ton took a recess. When the convention
reassemblcd. John NJ. German. eX-District
Attorney OF Luzerne county, was made
perman mt chairman, and the two other
officers Of the convention were made per-
manent.
The platform adopted renews its allegi-
ance 10. and declares It's faith In the
principles Of Democracy, as formulated
hy Jefferson and illustrated by Cleveland.
II COngratulates the American people
upon the first fruits OF the Democratic
administration. which inherited from its
Republican predecessor bankrupt Urea
sury and unwise financial legislation. inn
paired public credit, and widespread disas-
ter, and which, under the sagacious,
courageous, and patriotic leadership OF
our great President Grover Cleveland.
has led the people out of the slough of
DespOnd TO the high ground Of prosperity.
LAS vindlcating the principles of tariff
reform, TO which the Democracy Is UNI
attention 10 the fact that such prosperity,
and the consequent material increase OF
wages. has been most pronounced in the
Industries whose existence our opponents
claimed were dependent on high tariH
duties
I'VE invite the attention OF wage-earn-
ers TO the fact that such a thing IS the
recent voluntary increases Of the wages
Of those employed in manufacturing in
dustries. which amount TO not less than
Sl&000O0O. was absolutely unknown under
the Mckinley tariff act.
I'VE especially reafrm so much Of the
platform of The last Democratic National
Convention as calls for the use Of both
gold and silver as the standard money Of
tho country, but the coinage value of each
metal must be OF equal intrinsic or inter
cbangcable value. or be adjusted Ivy inter
national agreement, or by such safe
guards Of legislation as viii insure the
maintenance Of the parity Of the two
metals and the equal power OF every dol
lar at all times in the payment Of debts.
we believe that such parity could not
be maintained by the free coinage Of sill
yer AT the ratio ~ lG 60 l. and we are
therefore opposed 10 any legislation look
ing 90 that cnd."
The resolutions also arraign the Re
publican State administration for action
not in accord with the public welfare,
and especially for legislation favorng
mOnOpOlies.
The following ticket was nominated:
X-Cougressman Benjamin F. VI aycrs. Of
Harrisburg. was nominated for state
Treasurer by reclamation: James :.
Noorehcad, Judge Hartman Ycarkcs
Charles S. Moves. Christopher Magce. ana
Judge o. L. Brecktel were nominated for
judges Of the Superior Court and at S.22
Il. ". the convention adjourned sine die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
OXFORD MENTION.
Marriage Announcemcnt-Ihc To-
I,ucro Tarl,ct-Ney bank.

OXFORD. y. c.. September ll-(Spe-
cial)-The marriage Of Mr.. Robert G.
Strong. Of Raleigh and Miss Daisy Hor-
ner. of oxford. IS announced TO take
place in the Episcopal church in oxford
on September 18th at y NJ.
Mr.. Strong Is the son Of Judge George
V. Strong, and a prominent member Of
the Raleigh Bar Miss Horner Is the
Youngest daughter of the late James II.
Homer. and one Of Oxford's most nc-
complshed young ladies.
The oxford tobacco market Is in a
most healthy condition. on Friday OF
this week another warehouse will OPEN
which will give us six warehouses. This
exceeds the number IN any other tobacco
market I'm North Carolina. Our market
win sell between eight and ten million
hounds of tobacco during the next year.
The clearinghouse Of J. c. Cooper ~
SONS and the Bank Of Granville, which
decided several weeks ago TO unite, viii
consolidate on or about october LIST. The
consolidated bank viii take the name
Of the Bank OF Granville, and Will occupy
the Cooper Bank building. The new
officers will be f.. Il. White president
i NJ. Curon. ce-president; ii. G.
Cooper, cashier; J. d. Roller. assistant
cashier. and c. ]. Cooper teller.
our schools have opened with very hat
tering attendance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12

\ telegram from Washington states
that q negro has been arrested in that
city, vino Answers he description Of VIII
liam Kemp, who shot another negro.
named Boyd, on the 18th Of last month
in this city.
The telegram says: According 70 the
statement OF the hangers on about the
peighborhood the prisoner made his APP
pearance here on Water street with no
means. lie lived from hand TO mouth
and slept In a wheclbarrow at night. To
the police he told such contradictory sto-
RES that they arrested him on suspi-
cion. He said his name was Williams,
again, John Williams and, finally. Dob
SON. He answers 80 well the descrip-
ton Of the William Kemp wanted that
he will be held. The boy says he was
loanng about here waiting for the COM
ing into town Of Captain Spawn, who
owes him money for work. He claims
that he lives in Cumberland
The police here have not been com
rnunlcated with as yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
DISASTROUS TOBACCO FIRE.
Two Warehouses, With Their Com
tents, DcstrOycd--LOss, Si1G.OO0.

tents, DcstrOYcd-LOss, Si1G.OOo.
LANCASTER, PA, September 1.-THE
most disastrous leaf-tobacco fire in the
history Of Lancaster started at O'Clock
this morning I'm the warehouse Of John
". Brimmor, and communicated to the
warehouse owned by II. H. Brubaker,
both of which We're entirely destroyed,
with their contents. In the Brimmer
Warehouse were 1850 cases Of leaf tobac-
co. owned by John +. trimmer. the loss
on which is estimated at $4,000. with
SEQ loss on the building. Insurance,
$4,000.
In the Brubaker warehouse We're 1,l32
cases OF leaf tobacco. owned by the
trustee Of the preferred creditors OF Amos
b. Hostetter the Philadelphia and Ian
caster dealer, who made a very disas-
trous failure some months ago This to-
baccO was also entirely destroyed. en-
failing a loss Of over $4,000. Insurance
not yet ascertained. but ii will not cover
the loss The loss on the warehouse
will reach 5000.
The tobacco warehouses on either side
were occupied by J. Bunzel & Sons, OF
New York, and are filled with leaf to-
bacco. which was badly damaged by
water and smoke. but the loss cannot
be estimated at present, no member OF
the firm being In town.
The fire was undoubtedly Of incendiary
origin.
Later.-John T.. Brimmer's Insurance Is
$1,000. and the insurance on the Hos
letter tobacco is $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
TRYING TO SAVE THEIR LIVES.
Petitions I'm the Lunenburg 'ases
I'm Re Presented This Morning.

4 speclal received by the Dispatch
last night from Amelia Courthouse says;
"Hon. George ID. Wise, Judge Henry
W. Flournoy. and Captain a. Il. Guigon.
counsel for Mary Alternately, Pokey ana
Mary Barnes, the three negro women
convicted with Solomon Mar0ble OF the
murder Of Mrs. Lucy Jane Pollard, at
her home in Lunenburg, arrived mere
tonight. and had a conference with judge
Samuel +. Coleman. Of the Thlrd JUDI
cial Circuit, to whom they VIII submit
the petition for n writ of error IN the
cases. Ii was originally intended 10 SUD
nit the petition tonight but though the
case Is strictly an OK parte one, IL was
decided TO await the arrival OF Common
wealth's-AttOrney Neblett, OF lsunenburg,
who will be here tomorrow in order that
he may interpose any objections ne may
see fit 70 make TO the granting or the
writ Judge Coleman will convene court
at . O'Clock in the morning TO hear the
petition"
Counsel for the women. before leaving
the city yesterday afternoon. had long
interview with Solomon Marable in tAs
presence of Mary Alternately and Pokey
Rarnes The confessed murderer made
what he declared TO be his final and true
statement. and II was. taken down Dy
John Mitchell, Jr. The statement Is
practically the same that Marable mas
adhered TO since a few days after ne was
brought here to await execution, ana
declares that the women were not IN
any way whatever implicated in the
murder Of Mrs. Pollard.
ASKS THEIR FORGIVENESS.
M1rable requested the Jail officials yes
terday 70 allow him to speak with the
two women, and when they were taken
into his cell he said. Il want 70 asS you
10 forgive me for what / nave d9he
against you"
Mary Alternately acted as spokesman
aud quickly replied with the inquiry
Has God forgiven your
Yes" replied Marable, without hesita-
ton.
you are sure about that. are you
Mary pressed with persistence.
Yes" was the reply again.
We'll" said Mary. 'if God has FOR
given you, III forgive YOU, too Pokey
seemed to acqulesce In this sentiment
and the interview ended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12

At meeting held by the Richmond
Athletic club pt the Blues ArmOry last
evening a football team was organized.
with Mr.. Sikh, formerly of the Penn
sylyania State College. as captain, and
Mr.. II. c. walden as manager. There
was quite a large attendance. composed
of old college men. all OF whom are
veterans OF the game. The team viii
consist Of the best material In the
city. and Will 90 into active training at
island Park Saturday afternoon.
Games will be gotten at an early date
with Richmond College and Randolph
Macon. During the season games win
be- played with University Of Virginia,
Virginia Military Institute, Blacksburs.
Uampden-Sydney Norfolk and Ports
mouth. and other teams throughout the
state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
Old Dominion Club Meeting.

The Old Dominion Democratic Club met
NJ Thon's Hail last night There was
large muster Of members. and the candi-
dates for the Legislature We're present.
The meeting was presided over by Air.
W. T.. Joyner and Mr.. Marshall Ramos
acted as secretary. The committee APP
pointed by the president at the last meet
iug 10 confer yS,h committee from the
Thurman club and wait on the City
Democratic Committee relative 10
change OF their plan Tor the Democratic
urinary reported favorable action on
the part Of the CITY Committee, who
adopted the clubs plan by large ma
jority.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Thon. the names
of candidates present were called alpha
betically, and the gentlemen were invited
TO address the meeting. Messrs Aston
Cabeli. Richard T.. Frayser, John S. Har-
wood. Thomas b. Murphy VIII
liam F. Rcldy, and J. Taylor STRAIT
ton addressed the meeting, and each one
declared himself In favor Of changing
the city charter. Mr.. Marion j.. Dawson.
chairman 81 Democratic Committee. spoke
in favor Of the Epps resolution, and the
meeting adjourned shortly before 10
o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
:,DIOsjou Of a CaiSSOn In The Heart
Of Louisville.
,y MEN BLOWN no ATOMS.
x,n,bcr of Others InJurcd-saH
Thor. of battery 4, LouisNiiie
,oclon, on the Way 10 Fire s"-
iutc,

,1trsvII.IE, KY, September IL
r,,.,bers Of the louisville Legion
instantly Killed this morning by the
.,...,p a. ammunition In the caisson
.-,p. which was being driven TO
,,,,.r.x HIN for service in connection
-, me Grand Army Of the Republic
dc. The victims were:
CORPORAL \. J.. ROBINSON. 2-55
crysoD street.
PRIVATE c. WOODS, 1881 Vine;
rryATE 4. MBRIDE, US west Chest
Ut. ,-,.o.
,r,, soldiers killed were members OF
,.rr-y A. and belonged TO section OF
=. mon IN charge Of one gun. Captain
-,.-,4 Ca-tlemsn was IN command. The
....r,pf,runatcs were seated on the Gals
sor.
scream, Fred. Conn and Private L. y.
.,.,ls were injured. though not very
,.-.oyslv. Conns left hand was lace
,.tal and his LIFT eye and face powder
,.,,.1. Hobbs's back was sprained. his
,,.,rows were burned. and one eye was
SLIGHTLY injured. Both men are suffer
.g from the shock.
Another member OF the battery, whose
rsme has not been learned, is reported
missing.
raotain David Castleman, who was In
,earrc. was riding al the side Of the de-
ell He escaped injury.
The calsson contained sixty pounds Of
,avlcr. enough TO fire forty rounds.
Tn. cause Of the accident IS inexpli-
.,ne. a report that one Of the men
,.s smoking IS denied by Captain Castle
man. The Captain says it was one OF
those unfortunate accidents that cannot
D. guarded against.
Ts. accident happened about $50 o'clock.
Tho battery section was proceeding TO
prr.rx HW to fire Foreground sa-
,,t. IN honor Of the Grand Army of the
rcprllic. and had reached point be-
tween the Avery and Hall residences, on
nroqdway between Third and Fourth
.rscts. when the accident occurred. The
srion Hospital Corps was notified at
.ce. and fastened to the scene.
Governor John Young Brown. who was
.applrE with Major George b. Easton'
.i- asleep I'm bed The explosion stunned
mn. and It was some time before he
vived. Mrs Easton was In a bath
room al the time She saw the fash.
and was Knocked from her feet by the
explosion. She was badly stunned. but
as soon as she was brought around, be
gan ministering 10 Governor Brown.
Sheets were taken from neighboring
houses and spread over the dead bodies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
D.pcpdent Upon the Camp.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
A wrong impression was conveyed By
me In a little notice In Wednesdays Dis
patch. which said that THE funds of
the Woman's Auxiliary. Il. L. Lee Camp,
have been very much reduced by the
building of Lee Camp Hall" 1t has been
repeatedly stated that We are entirely de-
nendent on Lee Camp for our charity
fund. The camp generously supplies us
with the means TO carry on this work:
and. after building this hall, hope TO have
a revenue by which TO continue our la
bors. In the mean time the camp has
not been able to give us as usual. There
fore. we have had to curtail our chari-
ties. Mrs. ~ v. hANDOLPH'
Treasurer Il. L. Lee Camp Auxiliary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12

not necessary, and the report was adopt
ed. All matter in the record In regard
TO the oath was ordered stricken out.
A long fight took place In regard to in
creasing the per diem of the members
from s. (as fixed by tho Legislature in
the act calling the convention) to ST. Tho
effort TO increase failed
Numerous new ordinances were intro
duced, one providing n suffrage plan con-
tanning the main features of the Missis-
sippi plan. with alternative property and
other qualifications; another providing
5000 property qualification in cities and
towns another providing for divorces for
adultery upon conviction by a jury; an
other for a reduction OF the area Of coun-
ties TO 200 square miles: making the terms
OF county officials four years; establish
ing county courts providing for the cleo
tons Of county Judges.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
"TRILBY" STILL THE FANORITE.
Excursion 10 Norfolk. Virginia
Reach, md Ocean View.

Sunday. September 18th, and every Sun
day thereafter until recalled, we VIII run
our select seashoro excursions via Nor
folk and Western railroad 10 Norfolk
Virginia Beach. and ocean View. Train
leaves Byrd-Street CUniom Station az $50
o'clock a NJ, sharp. Returning, leaves
Virginia Beach At $40 +. NJ, Ocean view
at 6 p. NJ. and Norfolk at +. NJ. stop
ping only at Petersburg and Suffolk. Fare
for the round-trip: Richmond 10 Norfolk,
81: 10 Virginia Beach. $50, and to ocean
View Sl.l5. Specill vestibule coaches
for ladies' and their escorts. Reduced
rates for meals AZ Princess Anne and
ocean View hotels for our people.
Through 10 Ocean View without change
OF cars. and special train leaves for Nir-
zinia Beach on arrival OF this train VIII
leave promptly on time. a good dinner
and a nice dlu N the ocean, all by going
on the Trilby excursions. Tickets for
sale nj the train. Chair-cars on the Vir-
giuia-Beach train.
Captain j. X. NICHE,
II. T. ADAMS,
Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
The Guild Always Prompt.

RICHMOND. VA, September 7, 1925.
Progressive Endowment Guild Of America,
Richmond. Va:
Dear sirs.-I hereby acknowledge receipt
or check OF S474lf. which. with the sick
benefits advanced equals 5000, the
amount OF Benefit Certificate held by my
late husband. Mr.. Richard T.rAlvey, in
the Guild.
His death having occurred scarcely
three weeks ago. from the bursting Of a
hlood-vesgel. your promptness Of settle
ment IS both to be commended and APP
preciatel by me.
Wishing continued success 10 the Guild,
which il 50 richly merits, l am re-
specially ,,. ,,,,>.>,,., Ar ,,,,v
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
THE OPENING OF COLLEGE.
Prof. Mason and DIR. Taylor 20 speak.
LAW and Biblical Lectures.

The approaching session OF Richmond
College will be opened with public ex-
ercises OF highly interesting character.
These will probably be held In the coll
lege chapel on the night OF the 18th. and
ii is expected that DR.. Curry. president
OF the Board OF Trustees. viii preside.
There will be good music, addresses will
be delivered by Professor Otis +. Mason.
OF the Smithsonian Institution. and Presi-
dent Charles +. Taylor. Of Wake-Forest
College. and President Boatwright Will
probably make u snort talk. Hon. II. r.
Pollard and Drs. Pitt and Hatcher con-
stitute the Committee Of Arrangements.
President Boatwright Is greatly en-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
.rrnnrIpg for the Artillery.

Arrangements are being perfected to
give the Ancient and Honorable Artillery,
If Boston. a big time during its stay in
Richmond next week. General \. l..
Phillips has invited all the military Off
GERS OF the city. the Mayor. and presi-
dent Of each branch Of the city Council,
and such other citizens as may feel an
interest in the matter 10 meet him az the
rooms Of the Chamber OF commerce To-
ntgbt 10 arrange for the reception and
entertainment 81 the visitors. The Gene
raj will call the meeting TO order, and
Mavor Taylor, probably, will be asked to
preslde. The Bostonians will one plight
during their stay here give their own
Iaucuet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12
ASKS THEIR FORGIVENESS.
Locking over the Field.

Mr.. g. X. Mckee. Of New Albany Ind,
who has been recommended 10 the Rich-
mOnd Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton to fill the vacant secretaryship' ar
rived In the city yesterday afternoon.
lie will probably remain here seVerai
davs. looking over the field. and will. very
likely. b. asked to consider a call Mr..
II. O. williams, late State Secretary, re-
commends Mr.. Mckee Ia the highest
terms. He has a splendid reputation,
and is regarded as an excellent man for
the Richmond position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-12

couraged at the bright outlook for
large attendance the coming session. A
letter Just received says that Charles
Martinez. OF Saltillo. Mexico, has started
for Richmond to enter the institution.
and gratifying news comes from all parts
OF the South. Mr.. Boatwright and Judge
Gregory Will tonight prepare the bulletin
for the law lectures. Judge keith presi-
dent OF the Supreme Court, wiz denver
one OF the courses, and Il is expected
that another member OF the same bench
will deliver the other.
The Committee on Instruction VIII meet
Friday afternoon 10 arrange for the IN
PRODUCTION Of the study OF the Bible ana
FOR having a course OF Biblical lectures;
These will be delivered by distinguishes
Bible scholars.