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The evening times., 1895-12-12
DIED A PAUPER.
Once u Noted Millionaire and Con
ceuled His Identity at Death.

Once Noted Millionaire and Con
ceuled His Identity at Death.
New York, Dec. 12.-Two men were the
only mourners at Woodlawn Cemetery yes
terday at the funeral services over the
body ofsAleXander Collie, a man who a
few years ago, was known in every Euro
ropean capital.
In the civil war he was a noted blockade
runner, and established quarters at Will
miDgton, N. C. Under the guns of Fort
Fisher this blockade king carried ON q
thriving trade in the contraband articles
OF war and exported the cotton of the
South.
The house which he established at Will
miDgton was an abode of luxury and lavish
hospitality. There the leaders of the
Southern Confederacy met to take counsel
together.
Collie, who at one time could have dra wn
his check for millions of dollars, died on
November, 10. almost destitute, and his
funeral expenses were paid by a son OF
an old friend. 4,
There is no name nn the coffin plate,
for he died under the assumed name of
George McNeiu.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
TO WELCOME DIR. WHITMAN
Columbian Graduates VIII Meet the

New President TomOrr0w Night
The members of the Alumni Association
of the Columbian University are putting
forth especial efforts to make the annual
meeting TO be held tomorrow evening the
banner one in the history of the organiza-
ton.
There are nearly 1000 graduates in all,
and about 100 of them are at present MEN,
bers of the association. Invitations have
been sent TO the others a S far as possible. and
It is believed that the attendance will far
exceed that of any previous annual meeting.
An anticipated pleasing feature OF the
eventlies in the fact that this win be the first
opportunity many of the alumni have had of
meeting the new president DIR. Whitman.
The formal part of the meeting will con-
sist in addresses by the president. the presi-
dent of the alum nj. Mr.. Jesse H. Wilson, and
Others and in the election OF Officers. An
informal reception viii be held at the close
of this part of the programme, and light re-
freshments Will be served.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
HOTEL QUARTERS pRE-EMpTED.
Republican Presidential Candidates
Take Time by the Forelock

St.. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 12.-Local enthu-
siasm over the capture of the Republican
national convention has not abated. The
deluge of outside orders for hotel accom-
modations began Immediately upon the
committees decision, and still continues
So large were some of the demands that
an informal meeting of hotel proprietors
was held and decision reached that
no one candidate will be allowed to monop-
olizc a hotel
The chief hacker and friend Of one of
the foremost candidates for Pre- sident
wired an order yesterday reserving forty of
the best rooms in a large hotel. 1t was
learned on investigation that orders in
proportion from the same source were re-
ceived at other hotels. 1t was then de-
cided by the hotel men that no individual
should he allowed to corner accOmmo-
dations for the purpose OF entertaining con-
vention shouters.
There are ample accommodations in the
principal hotels for 10000 people, while
the minor hotels and lodging houses can
comfortably house seven times that num-
Der. The rates will not be raised during
the convention. Apartments have been
secured at the Southern Hotel by Reed,
Mckinley and Alger, while Allison is
booked at the Lindell
The evening times., 1895-12-12
CHANGE OF STEAMERS.
Accident TO the Germanic Makes
ALL rnuI,d TranSfGI. NecpSSnrv

Accident to the Germanic Makes an
An-ArOund Transfer Necessary.
Queenstown. Dec! 12.-The mails which
were to have been sent To New York by
the steamer Gerrnanic, consisting of SOC
sacks, viii be sent by the steamer Umbria
on Sunday.
The steerage passengers booked for the
Germanic will go by the Teutonic, which
viii sail from Liverpool for New York De-
cember 1S, and the saloon passengers by
the Umbria.
|. LIVERPOOL. Dec i2.-The steamer Ger
manic was docked at z O'Clock this morn<
ing. Her fore hold was full of water and
her stem ia SO badly damaged that it will
be necessary to fit her with new one.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
Naomi Chapter officers.

At a meeting OF Naomi Chapter, No. 3,
o. E. S., held last night, the following
Officers were elected for the ensuing year
Mrs. +. f. Tasker, worthy matron; Dr.
Charles A. Ball, worthy patron: Mrs. l..
Cabbell Williamson, associate matron; Miss
Matte II. Gould, Secretary tre-electedJ;
Mrs. Fanny Taylor, treasurer; Miss Ida
TomliDson, conductress, and Mrs. Samuel
II. Yeatman, associate coniuctress.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
KILLED BY FALLING STONE.
Robert Brown, n ColOred LabOrei
Crushed to Death.

CruSUUu 10 DtHtn.
Robert Brown, colored laborer, en-
ployyed fn Gunne's stone quarry on the
Virginia side of the Potomac above George
town. was struck by falling stone and al
most instantly killed yesterday afternoon.
Brown, with several other workmen. had
just returned to the quarry after blast
had been set off, and lie and a man named
Samuel Woodward stepped under an over
hanging bridge Of rock to remove some loose
pieces. An immense boulder that had been
loosened by the blast toppled over and
crashed down upon them.
A corner of the stone struck Brown a
glancing blow on the head, crushing the
skull. Woodward was also struck about
the head aud face by flying pieces.
Brown was forty-five years old and
leaves a wife and several children. The
body will be held to await action of the
Virginia authorities.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
Apain ob,ains a verdict.

Jeanette E. Keys yesterday for the
second time obtained a verdict by jury
against the Baltimore and Potnmac Rail-
road Company for damages for the death
of her husband, Robert Keys. who was
killed by the cars at Benning station. The
first award was for $40. 1000. and that yes
tsrdey, on rehearing, was for 81 900.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

There are others-pleuty
of them, but We will only
mention two today, just to
give you an indication of
our prices.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
,Jonadab Epterta,nment

Hope and Pioneer Councils of the Sons OF
Jonadab will have an entertainment this
evening at Odd Fellows Hall. The coun-
ellis have combined, in their usual liberal
way, for the purpose OF securing funds 10
entirely renovate their elegant hall at No.
623 Louisiana avenue northwest.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
Their Maid en- Effort Successful

The housen nf William T. Burrows, on Grant
road, near Tenleytuwn, caught fire yes-
terday and gave the volunteer fire depart
ment, organizeda a few mnnths ago, It's first
run, The meinbess responded quickly and
succeeded in saving the house, though the
furniture was damaged to the extent of
ABOUT $780,.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

-rocker's reduction sale of surplus Shoe
Stock is attracting universal attention.
Prices are necessarily low. $50 Penn
eylyania avenue.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
'sHtlltRtD FROM COLD
shIverIns Prisoners Anxious to
Be Sent to the Workhouse.
CONFESSION OF A VETERAN

Blows in His Pension Money Every
Quarter and Then Wants to Be
Locked Up Until the Day Rolls
Around Again-Michael Tydings
Was Trusted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05

of Hole, Leipsic. and also n while In
Paris. After his return to this country
he was elected to MI the Chair of Modern
Languages. which he has done success
fully for four years. His name has been
spoken Of In connection with the place for
some time, but not until the recent meet
ing OF the Board OF Trustees has his
name been formally placed before tnat
body. We believe that the election OK a
president will be of inestlmable value 10
the college. but whether so young a man
as Professor Boatwrlght Will be equal 70
the occasion remains yet TO be seen. IL
is, notwithstanding that. a deplorable fact
that our Richmond papers have given sucn
notoriety. and misrepresented to such an
extent the real state of affairs at the
college. But. being impressed with the
words OF Cicero when he tells us tnat
we should neither dare TO say anytnlns
that is false, or fear TO say anything tnat
IL true, nor give any Just suspicion OF
favor or disaffection," we will reserve our
opinion for further Developments. ana
wish the college with It's newly-elected
president an IRA OF great success.
The Messengers hit at the daily papers
ia too general to be effective. so Tar as
the Dispatch is concerned. the real STATE
OF affairs" has not been misrepresenteu
In any particular. and 1t has deeply r.
gretted as Il now regrets. that tnefe
Should have been such "deplorable' mani
festations on the part OF some OF tnose
In the college as to make IL incumbent
upon the newspapers to take notice oi
them The college has no better lIisnu
than the Dispatch, and II joins the MIS- ~,
ssnger In wishing the institution Win ns
newly-elected president an era Oh s'ea'
success"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
The Mississippi at New Orleans.

The founder Of the Dispatch was con-
sstent supporter Of all schemes for I'M
proving the Mississippi river. Captain
Eads recognized his services in popu-
larizing the construction Of the ST. Louis
bridge, we think, as well as in showing
the merits of the Eads jetties at New Or
leans. One OF our southern exchanges re-
minds us Of these things. 1t says:
"The Improvement Of the channel at the
mouth of the Mississippi river has been n
great benefit to the Crescent City. Among
the vessels which have recently visited
New Orleans are many OF the largest
freight carriers afloat. and many of the
cargoes carried out would have been con-
sidered impossible some years ago. Yes
sells have entered and departed, although
drawing more than twenty feet Of water,
and in some instances as much as twenty
five or twenty-six feet, without detention
or accident
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
Thu ,yarrIty Boys Out West.

Mr. John d. Potts. division passenpg gI
agent OF the Chesapeake anu oLs' a.o " he
inst returned from the West, where ne
went 10 look after the comfort and conve-
nience OF the University OF virginia nles'
Ranio. and Mandolin Clubs. the %.
Louis Republic. In a lengthy notice OK the
concert given in that city, says: ,
at was the first concert or boys from
that ,niversity ever heard in this city.
and they met with n reception worthy OF
the excellent entertainment they FURNISH
ed. The audience was composed laISeY
OF Virginians and southerners, ana they
were intensely liberal In their applause
especially when the name OF old virginia
occurred I'm the songs. The concert was
the equal OF any heard In this city during
the holidays. and there were new anu
novel features about IL that took I'M
mensely. Mr.. NJ. A. Burthe's songs and
mimicry were variations from the usual
SET programme that compelled that gem
tleman to appear before the audience
again and again. His manner and ex-
preston, when he responded 10 an encore
were such as to convulse the house with
laughter and make him the favorite."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
rnnsAyrsas RlNk III RcnNoND.l

RICHMOND. VA, DeceDbef % -. o.,
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF LIE
Il STOCKHOLDERS ~ this bank VII r' TT,
az the bankiu g.house thu kSOAl, JanlH'} ~
1895. at4 oclOcx L. n. JAMES 81. fALf
- - .-t,t lasLlcr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
Don't.

Don't imagine for moment that
happiness depends upon surroundings.
It is more often the result OF disposi-
ton.
Don't deceive yourself by thinking you
can can succeed or be happy with bad
disposition. You cannot.
Don't make the mistake OF thinking
you can have an amiablc disposi-
ton If you have bad health, or if there
is anything deranged about your sys-
TEN.
Don't misunderstood the cause OF bad
feelings, irregular pains, weaknesses, and
deprcssions. They all have a common
cause.
Don't doubt what so many eminent
persons have declared. that there IL one
great cause for most Of the troubles Of
men and women-deranged kidneys.
Don't deceive yourself by allowing
these things to run along Take them
in time and by the best and most scien-
tihc manner possible.
Don't let any one deceive you. There
is only one great remedy known to the
world for the cure of kidney and liver
troubles. That remedy is Warmers Safe
Cure.
Don't hesitate TO use it promptly and
constantly, so long as you feel any OF
the troubles above described. II is GER
tain to keep you and prove "a friend in
need"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
IInited States Senators-When Elected

We take IL for granted that the West
Virginia Republican Legislature will not
elect J. Il. Floyd. Esq, to the United
States Senate to I'LL the seat now occupied
by Mr. Camden. Mr.. Floyd has good
name-John y. But he was Democrat
only a few years ago; and how any
Democrat in West Virginia can become
Republican is past comprehension.
Let us repeat here what We have often
had occasion TO say--namely, that an ac'
OF Congress, and not State law, nor ar
agreement on the part Of members OF
the Legislature. fixes the day when the
work of electing United States senators
shall begin. The second Tuesday after
the meeting and organization Of the Legis
lature Is fixed by Congress as the time FOL
beginning this work let the vacancy oc
cur Unexpectedly or under a Federal law
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
THE RICHMOND DIspATCH-sATURDAY. JANUARY 5, 1885,

-, A.. Toe xb,cb had been cleared OF the
o,o,r hv the Dukes. Mr. j. II. Blunt APP
pcared in court with his arm In a sllng'
and he was otherwise disngured. Mf.
Frank Dukes face was very badly cur,
and one side OF II was aimos{ ehtlrey
covered with court-plaster. Inc other
PARTICIPANTS in the fight were more or
less injured. ,vu,,. ~,
fcciored). charged with striking WIN
stick Andrew Harris, was called. ana ,ns
Sec,ritv in the sum OF $500 for twelve
months was also required OF him ,,.
Moses Lee (colored) was charged Win
stealing a lot OF jewelry and some wear
Ing apparel from Maggie Lee, on ne
count OF the absence OF witnesses the
case was continued until to-day.
James Price was fined $40 and costa
for leaving his horse in the street una'-
tended
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
|SLIPPED ON THE ICE.
FIREMAN POOL MEETS WITH A PAIN
FUl AND SINGULAR ACCIDENT.
Bowen Sent on to the Grand Jury-League
Prayer. Meeting Forined-Personal and
Other Manchester Items.

Thursday night, while Mr.. Samuel Pool.
a fireman on the Richmond and Peters
burg railroad. was climbing upon the
water-tank near Johnson's iron-foundry.
he fell TO tine ground. spraining his
ankle, and bruising himself considerably.
1t seems that the spout from which water
Is put into the locomotive was frozen.
and Mr.. Pool was sent to break the ice.
The ladder up the side of the tank was
covered with fee. and in his ascent the
fireman slipped on the frozen substance.
and fell with the above result. While
quite painful, his injuries are not serious,
and he will possibly be able to resume
his duties next week.
A league prayer-meeting has been or
ganized In this city by Rev. j. II. Busby,
pastor OF Asbury chapel, with the
following officers: Mrs. w. W. Lowry.
president; Miss Susie Mann. vice-presi-
dent; Miss A. G. Browder. recording Sec
Rotary; Mrs. C. ". Hague, corresponding
secretary; Miss Rosa Walthall, treasurer;
Miss Il. V. Baugh, organist.
The regular meeting OK the Finance
Committee was held in the Council cham
Der last night, and the usual routine work
was done.
The case OF Addison Bowen, charged
with shooting Palmer Barrett and Lee
TURNKEY on Chrlstmas-day, has been GER
tilted TO the County Court OF Chester
field. and the accused allowed bail In the
sum of $500.
In the Police Court yesterday Charles
Good (coloreD was fined $50 for lighting
in the street
A large number of skaters enjoyed
themselves yesterday on the lake at
Forest Hill Park.
The infant child OF Mr.. Julian c. Smell
lings Is very i'll. and the gravest fears
are entertained as 10 her recovery
Miss Florence Watkins has returned
home after a very pleasant visit to rela-
tiyes and friends in Chesterfield.
Mr.. J. II. Nichols is quite sick at his
residence, 1902 Hull street.
Mr.. j. G. Lacy has returned TO MS
home, in Lynchburg, Va.
Mr.. Robert l.. French Is quite SICK
at his residence, on Porter street.
Messrs. ". n. Bronaugh and Stanley
Robertson have returned from hunting
trip to Amelia county.
Sir. ". Logan Porter. Sr, continues
quite sick.
Misses Pattle. Annie. and Alean Lacy,
of I.ynchburg. who have been spending
the holidays with relatives here, have
returned home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
Appeals in Criminal Gases.

We are glad to hear that n case is
to be taken to our Supreme Court OF APP
peals. which will probably ensure a re-
hearing Of the constitutional point de-
cided against the Commonwealth In the
Mary Miller case.
The old court was divided In opinion on
the Mary Miller case. though the majority
OF the judges held that all such accused
persons should be sent on for indict-
ment by the grand jury. 1t may be
that the new court will reverse the old
court. If so. its decision will have the
same practical effect as the putting in
force OF the constitutional amendment
would be operative Immediately. whereas
the amendment cannot be put into effect
until the General Assembly meets next
winter.
The decision In the Mary Miller case
imposed upon the Commonwealth addi-
tional criminal expenses TO the amount
OF at least 10000 per annum, without
doing any corresponding good, since the
right of appeal from justices to juries
has always been well understood. and
was exercised in all important cases.
Our criminal expenses are entirely too
heavy. and. what is worse. our criminal
law lacks certainty and CELEBRITY. This
Is particularly true of capital cases tried
in the country. where the accused has TO
be tried In the county court. and can APP
peal thence TO the circuit court and
thence Qf necessary to the Supreme
Court. And the upshot Of this is that the
Commonwealth has made 1t exceedingly
difficult TO punish great crimes, especially
where the criminals can command money
enough to fight their way back and forth
from court to court.
The criminal has his rights. OF course
but the people should have theirs. too.
in the certain. speedy. and efficient ad-
mln!stration OF criminal justice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
& CO.,
JANUARY
Clearance Price Sale
ChiIdren'S SeaSonable Apparel.

Chld's Cloak, In serge flannel: colOrs,
tan and old blue; 70 tit children 2, 3. and
years: trimmed on collar and sleeve
with black wave mOhair braid. sold all
season for s.. so; clearance price $50.
NaVy-BlUe Serge Flannel EhilTs Cloak,
made same style as above. and trimm Il
with white braid. Reduced from $J.i5
to $50.
We have on hand about iS IN all cf
those pretty, stylish Childrens Cloaks
in sizes 10 years; color, red. tap,
brown. and navy; in cloth and basket
with fur. The prices were from 1916 TO
$3.50. You can take a pick Cf them at
s. now.
Tan. Brown, and Myrtle Fur-Trimmed
Cloth cloak. with lac covered collar;
sod nj $3.50. reduced now 10 81.
The handsome SIS Chlllren ! Cloaks
reduced 10 $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
Childfen'S White WCOlltn Wrappers.

Four sizes. wInter-welsht. silk stitched
down the front. fastened with pearl but
tons-J0c grade reduced 10 3Sc.; the G9c.
grade reduced 20 5Oc.
MITTENS GLOVES. LEGGINS,
SACQUES. BOOTEES at attractive.
clearing prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05
Hello! Hello! Hello !
TIE RICHMOND TELEPHONE EXCHANGE

THE RICHMOND TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
PROPOSES TO PRINT IN THIS COL
UMN a CLASSIFIED LIST OF
IT'S SUBSCRIBERS.
Perhaps your name .is not in It," II
so. can you afford NOT 10 have a tele-
phone at your place Of business? CAN
YOU ? And what comfort ana saIe-
guard IL IL to have one at your residence.
Rates for exchange service 30 ana up
wards, according 10 use.
Attention is called TO the I-ONG-DlS-
LANCE SYSTEM OF WIRES, by which
Communication by telephone is 10 be had
mon payment of tolls with Petersburg,
Ashland. Bon Air, and Ellersons.
Call on the Manager or send him word,
and he will call on you. We print to-day
the names Of the
BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS.
BANKERS AND BROKERS'.
BANKS. .
PFEF AND PORK PACKERS.
BOOK BINDERS,
BOOK-SELLERS,
BOOT AND SHOE DEALERS.
wholesale;
BREWING COMPANIES.
K. Il. ROOD. Manager.
c. L. MCLUER, District Superinten't.
BAKERS AND coNFEcTIoNERs.
Briggs. /: d.
BrOmm, LOUIS
GILL T. Il.
Kratz. George II.
Messerschmldt. Charles
Moesta, II. ii.
Nolde, J. y.
BANKERS AND BROKERS.
Branch & Co., c. W.
Branch & Co., Thomas
Cooper & Co., William NJ.
Hooper. T. ID. & Co.,
Lancaster & Lucke.
Maury. Richard ".
Scott & Stringfellow,
Waring. W. H., Jr,
Williams, John G.
Williams & Son. John l..
BANKS.
Citizens Bank,
City Bank,
First National.
Merchants National,
Mechanics and Merchants,
National Bank OF Virginia.
Planters Bank,
Savings Bank Grand Fountaln),
Security Savings Bank,
State Bank
BEEF AND PORK PACKERS.
Armour & Co.,
Forbes, W. S. & Co..
Hechler V. Jr. & Brother,
Kingan & Co,
Patrick. +. Il.
Swift Company.
BOOK-BINDERS.
Adkins, S. D.
Andrews * Baptist.
Jenkins * Walthall,
Simons Blank Book Company.
Waddey, Everett Company.
BOOKSELLERS.
Hunter & Co.,
Randolph. J. w. & Co.,
West Johnston G. Co.
BOOT AND SHOE DEALERS, Wholesale.
Davis Boot and Shoe Company.
Wingo, Elicit & Crump.
BOTTLERS.
Buckner, Henry.
BREWING COMPANIES.
Anheuser- Busch Brewing Association,
Bergner e. Engel Brewing Company,
Portner Brewing Company.
Richmond Brewery,
Stumpf. Peter Brewing Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-05

tory Of that conference tells ts. therefore.
that the national contest OF next year will
unquestionably be between the Demo-
Gratis and the Republicans. and that the
Popuiists would better tc looking out for
Q place In the Democratic party. seeing
that they cannot possibly affiliate with
the Republican party.
What will the Popalists dor They as
sembled In st. Louis to determine UPON
what lines and under what name their
party should continue its existence. They
did not do. however. what they met 10 do.
They did not determine upon what lines
their party should continue Its existence.
They did not take new name. They did
not adopt new platform.
The Enquirer's proposition TO organize
the Democratic party under a new and
fresh leadership Is not worthy Of mo-
ment's consideration. That party 10 not In
moribund condition. 1t will never lack
for reason for its existence 70 long
as there IL a Federal Constitution to be
construed. and States to be protected in
their rights.
Finally. let US ask what the Cincinnati
Enquirer. the leading Democratic paper
In Ohio. intends to do? Well. here is its
platform. We quote:
II the Democratic party will irscribe
on its banners: mo national-bank notes: :
mo State-bank notes.; mo more
bonds; mo paper money but United
states legal-tender notes" and mo dis
elimination between gold and silver at
the mints': mo gold payments from the
Treasury when silver is more easily OBJ
tained'; mo entangling foreign alliances
on the money question; II these ends
can be accomplished. the Democratic party
will be, as 1t was In days OF yore, the
party OF the people. and there will be no
mission for a new peoples party"
And 80 we conclude by asking. what
will the Populists do?" and. above all.
"What will the Democrats who train with
the Cincinnati Enquirer do?"