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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
CONGRESSIONAL VACANCIES.
Have the Laws of Virginia Fixed the Time
for Holding such Elections?

HARRISBURG. VA, Sept H. 1893.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Touching the power OF the Governor to
order the election to I'll vacancies occur
ring in our congressional representation,
beg to suggest, Is not debatable ques-
ton. For as the law now IL, the Gov
ernor Is powerless to order the holding OF
an election to I'll any vacancy, whether
absolute, or TO take effect in the future.
Nv ground Is, the Legislature alone has
the power to but has not fixed the time
for holding such election. The Constitu-
ton of the United States having dele
gated that power to the Legislature II has
no right to re-delegate It to the Governor.
The Constitution OF the United States,
Art. l. sec. 4. says 1.-THE times, places
and manner OF holding elections for rep
sentatives shall be prescribed In eaen
State by the Legislature thereof, but the
Congress may at any time by law MAKE
or alter such regulations"
Until 1872 this power has been left en-
tlrely 10 the States. They fixed the times.
places, etc, but In 1872 the Congress oy
virtue OF the above section assumed
authority and fixed an uniform time
throughout the United States, sec. ~
page 5, Revised btatutes " ., io'0'
lowing is the 26th section. which provides
for vacancies 1.-The times for holding cleo
tons in any State to nj vacancies whether
such vacancy Is caused by failure 10
elect at the time prescribed by law, or by
death. resignation or incapacity OF per
son elected, may be prescribed by the
laws of the several States and Territories
respectively"
While Congress by authority OF the Con-
st,tution fxed the time for holding the
general election OF representatives. yet In
obedience TO that instrument and in con-
| ,ormity Herewith, RENTED the time FOR
| eIing vacancies 20 the legislatures or the
several States.
The question now recurs, have the laws
| Of virginia fixed any time for holding
| elections TO All vacancies In the House OF
Representatives7 The authority and mode
| for filing all vacancies In the offices OF
| the State county. etc, are ample and
clear. but l can find none for fiiiing va
| cancies In the House OF Representatives.
sec IS, Code OF Virginia. 1881 Recognize
| ing the language OF the Federal consti-
tuition. says: "Writs Of election 10 I'LL va
| eancies In the representation Of this State
In the House OF Representatives Of the
United States shall be issued by tho Gov
ernor."
MINISTERIAL DUTY.
| II cannot be claimed that the Governor
has any other than a ministerial duty IN
| lssulng this writ--that IN an election shall
he held in conformity with law lie can-
| not make laws IN his writ; he can onu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
PIc-N,c by the italian Band.

The newly organized Christoforo Co
Jumbo Italian brass band will give their
first annual picnic AT Blandon Park next
Wednesday. The festivities, which viii
embrace dancing and other amusements'
will last from 1880 \. NJ. until II O'Clock
at night. There viii be n street parade
Mt 10 4. NJ, starting from Tenth and
Broad streets. This will be the first
public appearance OF this band, and the
italian colony are expected to turn out
on masse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
Governor Mckinney and Party Leave Cor
Chicago Monday.

The Governor will leave for his visit
10 the Worlds Fair Monday. He Kill
he accompanied by Mrs. Mckinney and
frankie Mir. Branch Mckinney Colo
mel w. Miles Cary. chief of star. Mrs
Cary. Miss Cary, the Misses Talcott.
Colonies Atkins. Harkins. Wacker ana
Day Of his stan. Mrs. Day, Miss Lulu ly-
ons. and Master Wacker.
Tho party will travel in the Titania
ono Of the handsomest Of the Pullman
eleapers. which will be attached to the
. u. ". train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
THE BLACK SHEEP.
An Old Farmer Robs Guest ofAii pesASs
To Tell Who He Was.

ION one occasion" said storytelling
congressman 70 group OF newspaper
men. .I was in the mountains OF Ken
lucky. and stayed all night with an Ga
farmer. who was considerably above tae
average for that section. AFTER supper
we talked politics and religion for awhile.
and finally worked around to personal
subjects. He didn't know who VS. but
7 was going to spring IL on him. just TO
SEQ how AZ would affect him whea he
found that he was entertaining con-
gresham unawares.
asHox many sons have your asked.
when ne had been talking family . little
ssys the Detroit Free FresA
SIX
".Ah. that's a fine lot OF boya'
yea and they are fine boys
:. Have they all turned out wellr
..All but one. and the old mans volsa
saddened somewhat.
;. AIR I said. not wtnhiHo TO ask Hun
sbout the black sheep directly.
Eyes: John y the one; he went % The
Legislature.
soa. laughed; ne might have done
worxe.
s'pose be might TAGv uontod Nm y
Esn for eonsrsA ~ - ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
AIEGIsLATIYE PRIMARY.
Candidates for the Circuit-Judgeship OF
the NorfoIk District.

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
NORFOLK. VA. September l6.-The
Democratic primary election in Norfolk
for the nomination Of candidates for The
General Assembly will take place next
Thursday week, the 2Sth inst. mass
meeting of the Democrats OF the city rec
commended primary TO the Executive
Committee.
learn now that Judge c. w. Hill VIII
not be the only candidate before the Leg
islature for the Circuit Judgship or TINS
District, but that fXnn. j. Wilbur hlIpy'
Of Nansemond, and Judge j. NJ. Keeling
of Princess Anne, will also be I'm he field.
Judge Hill thought at one time OF enter
ing the contest for the Court OF Appeals,
but has abandoned the idea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
THE STATECAMPAIGN
AN ANIMATED CONTEST FOR NUM-
CIPAL OFFICES IN PETERSBURG.
Another Batch OF Nominations for the
Senate ana House OF Deiegates-
Some Csnd idntes.
(correepondence of the D,snatch)

Correspondence of the Dispatch)
PETERSBURG. VA, September TO-
The Democratic voters OF Petersburg.
under official call. will meet in their re-
spective wards Monday night TO elect n
new City Executive Committee. which
committee Will choose city chairman
and manage the party affairs for the
next two years. In view of the animated
contest for the municipal offices 10 be
filed next spring, and for which, II re-
ports be true, the canvass I'm some In
stances he's already commenced, much In
tercst Is manifested In the Monday night
meetings
1t is generally anticipated that there
will be two or more candidates for every
municipal Office to be filled by election by
the people. with probably one or two ex-
ceptions. and even this vote-over eigat
months in advance OF the election-candi-
dates for the several positions are enter
ing the field.
CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGIsLA-
TURE.
The names mentioned for the State SEN
ate from this district are Mr.. William H.
McElwaine, a prominent lawyer OF this
city, anu tlfUlUfT VI lIt ihrN AACN'N -
Delegates, and Mr.. ]. G. Smith, OF Din
widdie county. the manager Of the DIS
trict Alliance store here, an active Demo-
crat and o most popular man.
For the House Of Delegates. Mr. John
y. Evans, member Of the Common Coun,
ell from the First Ward, an influential
Democrat and universally popular ctl-
zen. is being pressed by his friends with
such n viPor IA almost 10 III
sure his nomination and eiection'
He is gentleman OF great moi
esty, but would make a valuable WORKING
member Of the House. Mr. charles l.
Tassiter and Mr.. William i. Mchas, Two
rising young lawyers, who are Du,'uIIs
for themselves q fine reputation at the
bar are also prominently mentioned for
the House. In any event, Petersburg VIII
be ably and well represented In the next
Aa..L..ll.-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
GUARANTEED.
The Old Man Had Prepared for Probable

Tears of joy streamed down the fathers
cheek, says the Detroit Tribune.
No wonder he was glad. He was Civ
ing his daughter to a worthy young man.
She had been eating three meals day
right along and not earning cent.
Again, no wonder he was glad
Take her, my son." he exclaimed
ecstatically.
There was rustic of garments and
the thing was done.
"And here"
The proud parent produced document.
lis the abstract OF title. You will
find Il all right, / am sure. Each mar
rIage In followed by divorce. The record
Is without flaw.
And when the happy youth essayed to
thank him he begged him not to mention
~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
C.vo Them no Trouble.

The railroad people reported yesterday
that they suffered no inconvenience from
the heavy rain-storm OF Friday night;
The water in the James was falling all
day, and will probably be down to its us-
ual height to-day. but 1t Is still very
muddy.
All Of the breaks and washouts on the
-ailroads that have interferred with trafhc
during the past week have been repaired
and an trains are now running on regu-
lar time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
Pensacola Urges Repeal.

By telegraph to the Dispatch)
PENSACOLA, FLA, September 10
Telegrams were sent Senators Call ana
Pasco to-day urging their support OF un-
conditional repeal Of the sherman ull''
signed By every prominent business ma.
In tho citv who was seen. The Chamber
OF Commerce has endorsed unconditional
repeal OF the law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
'.i'o TAVORs A CONVENTION.

'h" Primary II Funds Are Fur
~ ''a'd Speaking Monday.
.'..3 County Democratic County
o, .'I on adjourned meeting az
'''o-ae at noon yesterday 70
... pan Tor nominating candi-
a.. ' pe State Senate. The county
r.. 'i convention, but owing 20
..r.. lt2t it Is in the same senatorial
49, b. Pc Richmond and the lattcr
Isa' ....' 10 nominate by the primary
.. i,. very likely that the county win
tl,.. . ,.h't The primary plan will GER
I'm N. the county esa raise the
o-r.., " 1e''ey the expenses OF such an
as.,'.' a. r. Courtney stated TO the
lta,e q. mat he had seen Mr. plsasants.
I.ll' ''a.i a.an Of The City Central Con-
"a I. ~ TIE absence Of Mr. Patteson.
" !, !. al thsI the guarantee OF expen-
- s.' ..e city primary ala not include
H. 20 81 primary in the county.
AD'S tod Major Courtney that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
Wants a Liquor license.

The Henrleo County Court was engaged
Yesterday IN hearing the application OF
Jesse Casey for a liquor license to con-
duct business at the corner or Winder and
washington streets, near the Male Orphan
Asylum.
Objection was made by Mr.. j. b. Blair
ON account OF the near proximity to the
Asylum. The case was continued until
Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17

It's common saying that newspapers ne.
but when an editor writes thing ana puts
his name 20 IL you may be sure ne ~ TEL
ling the truth. Read this: :" We have never
before said one word in favor OF any pat
ept medicine advertisement IN our columns
but having gwen simmons Liver keguis-
tor fair trial. we do not heaitate 70 say.
that for Dyspepsia and genera dsnln.y ~
cannot be eseelied. n-Fayp u. CiiLps'
editor News" Ksntop. Ohio.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
----~
a Dr.teriona Nnrder.
a myHterlous Hu'""''
nv ,aleoranh TO the Dispatch.)

(By Telegraph 10 tHt DIspHtC'V
AUGUSTA. GA. September ia spec
ial to the Chronicle from Bath, ). u,
says: a very mysterious murder was
committed half mile west OF here TINS
evening. about 1870 o'clock, on the south
Carolina Railroad track. Charles Garter,
a well-known white man, was skliieu
about one hundred yards from his nome
A negro Is suspected of the crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
o,..,.a a, the coupty-sest,'

The Benrico County Court was ensageu
FRIDAY IN the trial OF Thomas fal'hea
md Willie Smith. two negroes, ena,s S
with rloting on train OF the Hi s,i1'sa"S
Fredericksburg and Potomac f.si'loa ah
Company. They were We're ilhsu ~ vow
and sent 10 jail for three mon'ns' .,oa
lsagts,rste q. G. Vincent has erected
n ho,.e ri seven Pines and viii take UP
hts residence at that pla,e some time next
week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17

capital. President Peixottto has apan,
doned the coast of the Bay or RIO anu
the capital. and retired to santa ana
with thai norton OF the army which re-
mains Ioyal. Here he viii await attack
from the landing party which VIII be
sent from the rebel ships. The bombaru-
ment OF Rio has been suspended, put
prompt interference on the part OF tne
foreign war-shlps in the harbor Is neeess-
airy 10 protect property IN the city.
Word has been received that the reVo.
luton ia spreading. II Is reported Una.
the states OF Bahia and PernaInDuco
have declared in favor OF the revolution
ists
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
Cnnxicta brought 10.

The following convicts were received
at the penitentiary yesterday: From Al
bemarie county. William Davis, three
wears for DEMONSTRATING; George Pleas
ants, Ave years for burglary; David w.
Thornton. two years for larceny. From
Augusta county, Henry Martin. two years
for house-breakins and larceny; Solomon
Colston. seven years for house-hreaking
and larceny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
Nnw Cnsea of Fever.

CBv telegraph to the Dispatch)
SAVANNAH. GA. September 10. NJ
brunswick, this morning, Two new cases
Of fever. were reported. Il Is thought
now mat the fever will assume an cpl
demic form.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
MIR. Howard Found Dead in His Bed'

FLOYD COURTHOUSE, VA, September
1G.--Mr. y. l.. Howard. respected citizen
and leading merchant Of the town, was
found dead in his bed this morning. The
funeral services VIII take place tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
Col. catictt Gibson Reuom'na.ed.

CI-LPEPER. VA. September 16.-The
Democratic convention which met here
to-day nominated Colonel J. c. Gibson
for the House OF Delegates to succeed him
self. The session of the convention was
short and harmonious
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
CIanranceain Gold.
By telegraph to the Dispatch

O3y telegraph 70 INC DIspdVVH1I
NEW YORK, September 16-Clearlng
House certificates TO the amount or w.
600 were cancelled to-day.
over 100000 in gold was paid into
the Clearing House to-day In settlement
OF the balances. which IS equal to Sixty
Der cent Of the total.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
AIabama Bank Resumes.

Ry telegraph to the Dispatch)
WARRINGTON. ID. c.. September Ia
Among the banks permitted to-day 70 re-
sume business Is the First National Bank.
Of Decatur, Ala. ...-------..-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
A Substitute.

Diner ITO waiter)-Have you any canvas
lack duckr
waiter-No. sir; but we have canvas
back ham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
BnAziL's SITUATION SERIOUS.
R,o piscs,csiiy In the Hands Of the Rev
oiatiopists.

NEW YORK. September ls-rhe Her
a,a,s Buenos Ayres correspondent cables
that news received from Rio Jane'ro, In
d,oates that the situation there II very
ssrious. /. Is believed that the Navy
rcyoitsrs have gained foothold Ia tne
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
SPEAKS TO FARMERS.
.,.,l OTrrrall Addresses the Democrats Of
New kral County,
SryE2 AND THE TARIFF.
.soblcc,. and state Issues Discussed
,,.ropuIi,ts ESposod-Io Local
roIitical circles.

...,. ar.-mll made a splendid i'm
.. providence Forge yesterday.
.. fram Newport News on the
ami addressed quite a gather
.... whom were a number OF
.... colonel spoke from the Office
..net3u Hotel, and his speech.
.. account 81 his departure
...t 20 $40 T.. NJ. was delivered
-.rsIc carncs'ness.
.,- WAS was called 20 order by
. Df.l. the county chairman
...t Who explained that the ar
.t.l not boon SO perfected as
...t crowd. but that this was
Ip tho recent uncertain
..r.. Isaac H. Christian in a
..t. and beautiful address
...ra O'Fcrran to the audi
christian made touching ref
-f.I OFcrralls political
-r...l. God had saved him
t- virginia Npplause) lie
...-.-.t ana We had right
..... ae va would The Judge
....l O'Fcrrau would be the
~ Virginia. lie needed no
. tH.s audience.
..erHENII'S SPEECH.
., ....,,.1,4o ,yos In
. .iI was generously re
ITrrrau thanked Judge
.. handsome Introduction.
r.. no m1crraID did not
...r % tribute. lie feared
,..,i,l expect too much Of
.,,.,Imcnts az had been
So. traced the history OF
..-t,. from its foundation.
,.,+..n Of the colorcd
g, no fact that they
- AN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
Proven.
Ruck.)

Observation-Disclosures are fools!
Thinkhard-Indeed! That's your the
DRY. eh3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-17
MINISTERIAL DUTY.

II cannot be claimed that the Governor
has any other than a ministerial duty In
lsaulng this wrlt-~that In an election shall
he held in conformity With law. lie can
not make laws IN his writ; hs can only
The evening world., 1893-11-01
NOT Alone FOR HER OWN LIFE.
1t Is More for Her Children and Family that
She Is So Grateful.
Pain of Death for Her Was Reading the Homeless
Anxiety and Sympathy in Their Eyes

That which the writer, In reproducing
these statements Of recovery from Bron-
chial Ca, arrh or lncipient Consumption,
has avoided, aud has found no little dtm-
Guilty In avoiding, has been the tendency
to the wonderful or the miraculous.
The instructions of Drs. Copeland and
Gardner are implicit on this potnt-that
no element OF the marvellous shalt be
allowed to appear in these statements;
that by no possible inference or con-
struction shall they be placed before the
pubiic in such n way ns TO bs confused
with the stories of uiraclc-woriSinH or
descriptions Of strange and startlinR
restorations ringing with humbug, de-
signed to catch the creduious, which to.
day have frequent place in newspaper
publications.
Time and again have statements been
excluded from these columns for the
reason that the sim pie, strait Ehtforwnrd
narrative of the patient has been so
wonderful In its description Of recovery
that Il was not deemed consistent with
the policy OF this publication.
Yet To-day every one of the testinon-
iais before the writer describes n cure
where the condition had been reported
by tue doctors who had previously treated
the case as absolutely hopeless.
The evening world., 1893-11-01

So he hid his trouble and brooded over
1t. He spent evenings at the Paines'
vowing to decide before he went home;
he came home more deeply In love with
Dora than ever, to ind a letter from
AGEes had still all its old power over
him. He was growing thin. Where was
this matter to end?
One night at the Club he said to a
brother member: Hal. what do you
do when you can't decide between two
apparently equally good courses OF ac-
tion?'
Toss up. Settles things every time,
feeble brain over decisions that won't
decide. Here you are Gus, heads or
tails?"
Heads" For Agnes, he said to him
self.
Hal threw up the coin. He watched
the result eagerly.
Tails" exclaimed Hal. and tails II
was.
Thank you, I'll follow the coin. Good
night, have an engr cement"
He started for the Paines' cur5ing
himself all the way for his treatment
Of Agnes yet happy beyond measure
in the thought that the matter was
finally settled, lie would write to Agnes
tomorrow and tell her OF his engage
ment to Dora, but no one else must
know 1t for the present except Jose
phine,
No one was at home at the Paines'.
Stupid OF him TO forget that they left
town that day to attend a wedding and
were not to be home till Thursday, lie
went around to Josephlnes and spent
The evening world., 1893-11-01

the rest of the evening. She PLAYED
for him as she only could play, and
chatted of books, his work, the theatre,
all with her matchless charm. Dora
must be intimate with Josephine when
they were married; he could not give up
his friend even for the dearest little wife
in the world, he thought.
The next morning came n letter from
Agnes. and JOY of joys! She wrote him
that she was engaged to be married
Bless that cent" he exclaimed &c
statically, this makes all clear sailing.
Dora will be home tomorrow, and III
be an engaged man before another
week. Thursday night is the Beldon
ball; I'll settle matters there"
Thursday night came. Dora was be-
witchingly attired in floating mass OF
pale yellow GauZe which made her look
like an escaped sunbeam. Towards the
close of the evening he managed to get
her away from the circle OF admirers
into the conservatory, that paradise OF
lovers, where he poured out his passion.
What was his astonishment and indlgna-
tion to meet with "A decided refusal. She
was engaged already, she assured him;
her lover was poor and she was young
and it had been thought best not to an
nounce it et present He reproached her
with unfair conduct to himself. and she
replied: II am sure l never dreamed of
your meaning anythi?~ by your little at
tentions to me. Every one thinks you
are engaged To Miss Ferrars. and Mrs,
Grytan told mamma months ago that
she was sure there was an understanding
between you and AGnes Moulton."
The evening world., 1893-11-01

| Mr.. Middleton was in love, hopelessly,
lrretrievably in love; and he felt sure
that his passion was returned. That
being the case, and his financial condi-
Jon warrantng him marrying whenever
Ind wherever he pleased, one might eX-
lect him to be a very happy man, in
eed; instead of which, he was plunged
lto the Lowest depths of despair.
lThe trouble was this: Mr.. Middleton
US in love with two women, instead OF
DE, and he positively could not decide
Which of the two he wanted TO marry.
II loved them both with all his heart
all he was certain that each OF them
Nss only waiting for him to make his
declaration in due form,to tell him how
mlrh she loved him In return.
Tie first young woman at whose shrine
~ worshipped was Dora Paine, q
slightly little brunette, with charming
MINERS, 4 beautiful face and unusual
The evening world., 1893-11-01
MARRIED in HASTE.
Mr.. AiddIeto,1s LOVe AfairS Witch
Ended DiS0strOMsLy.

intellectual gifts. He had known her
only a year, but they wee On terms OF
tho most friendly intimacy. He was a
constant visitor at her fathers house
and her ready attendant at places OF
social amusement. He felt lat he must
become either less or more at once;
his manly instincts demanded that he
should delay the matter no longer. But
there was Agnes Moulton. During the
preceding Winter an old friend of his
mother had visiting her u young Or
phan girl by that name. Agnes was in
great sorrow. and Stunned all gay So
ciety. Mrs. Grytan begged him to come
often to help her cheer her -'isltor, and
this cheering process had led to his sec
ond infatuation. He had corresponded
with Agnes ever since she went back
TO her brothers home: and he was sure
from the tone of her letters that she
returned his affection. ..-...-..