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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
HOLIDAY OPENING
Wednesday Evening, December I'd, from 5 to 10 P. NJ.
THE Observation-Disclosures co.

cited. which have been hastily scanned.
that there can be no question that the
court would compel the Commissioners OF
Election OF Buckingham county 10 certi-
~ true abstract OF the vote cast in
that county IL they had not already done
so. this respondent maintains that man
damus will not lie against said Commits
siOuers for the reason that they are not
in default. and II not in default no writ
can issue against them. II a return IS
false, and the commissioners can be COM
manded 10 correct II. cannot the commits
siOuers correct IL without being command
cd % do 10;
The Commissioners rave already by
their certificate made the correction and
certified the true result-they have fled
and Lad previous 10 the date OF the petit
ton Tor "a mandlmus uled with the Secre-
tary Of the Commonwealth a corrected
abstract, and this abstract was laid be-
fore the Board Of state Canvassers by
the Secretary a the Commonwealth and
rejected by said Board.
Ghs certificate Is in effect what the
court would require II the correction had
not been made. il may not be in form
technically correct but u Is sufficiently
explicit for the Board 10 clearly UNDER
stand u besides the statute prescribes no
49, 80 '-t.- - - NtN ~ HNetA NC NtANAADA
merely.
1t IS a wcll-settled rule that In constru-
Ing election st9tutes they Will be con.
strucd in the interes. Of the voters. and
SO as 70 reflect the popular will No
nero technicaity WIZ be allowed 70 de-
rrive the voters Of their suffrage. The
Rode and manner pres cribed for conduct.
ing elections and ascertainlng the result
Will be construed as directory as far as
possible. 70 the end that injustice may
not be done TO the voters or the public
by the .nadyertence or ignorance Of cleo
ton officials.
y STARTLING PROPOSITION.
1t IS a startling proposition that he
cause the statute provides that the Com
missloners Of Election shall meet and
canvass the returns and then forward d
certified abstract Of the result 20 the Sec
retary of the Commonwealth that they
cannot after discovering a mere clerical
mistake. legally certified that the mis-
take was made and forward corrected re-
turns. This proposition Is against poll.
teal ethics and popular right The cor.
tcnron that when officials whose only
legal function is simply to certify the
exact vote as shown by the returns. have
ether designedly. innocently. accidentally
or Intentionally made false return. that
It u beyond their power to correct it. is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Capitalists Have an Eye on Edenton-After
Postum and Got Turkey.

WELDON, n. C.. Nov. 2s-special.-
John Hooper. a young white man in the
noighborhood Of Elizabeth city. was IA
tally injured yesterday. while loading a
gun. The gun went off nearly blow ing
his head from his body.
A party Of capitalists. consisting Of the
president. vice-prcsident. and others Of
the y. y =. and y. railway, have been
prospecting around Edenton. I'm company
with the officers Of the Norfolk, Southern
railway.
4 celebrated "possum hunter" Lucian
Locke (cOlored) was out hunting a few
NIGHTS ago. near Enfield. His dog "treed.
and Locke found on reaching the tree
large wild turkey gobbler sitting on the
lower branches OF the tree. lie raised
hls axe and cut the head Of the huge
bird of and then returned home the
happlest darkey in Hahflx county.
Owing 20 illness Of Judge Robinson.
ail cases Get for trial az Halifax Superio-
Court for yesterday and to-day go over
until the March term Of court.
The Criminal Court meets the first
Monday in December. Judge Mears will
preside. There arc about fifteen or six
teen Jail cases, most Of them of a trivial
nature, however.
Owing to the unusually warm weather
for this season Of the year the flower
gardens here never looked pretiier. and n
farmer informs me that he has a pear
tree in fun bloom.
Mr. y. 4. Nicholson, an excellent young
man. Of Warren county, who had bis
hand badly torn in cotton-gin some
time I'm October. died a few days since
from blood poison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
GOV. O'FERRALL'S ANSWER.


duty by declaring the true result. In the
case under consideration the 'Ominl'-
siOncrs Of Election had fafcd equally 70
do their duty in making their ORIGINAL
return bv certifying that Jacob lOst.
instead OF J. Yost. had received Ll'3 votes.
IL was their imperative duty 20 GER
thy the result as they found 10 upon the
canvass Of the precinct returns. and un-
al this is done they must be considered
in default
In the case Of Metcalf vs.. Garesche %
No. 40, the election officers had counted
returns which had teen altered from 81
20 3l2 votes after they had been deposited
IN the clerks Office. The court compelled
them TO count the returns aS they were
received. VIII not the court compel the
Commissioners OK Election OF Buckng-
ham county 10 count the votes for tho
party for whom they were cast as shown
by the precinct returns. II not already
done?
where a Board OF Canvasscrs have
rejected returns OF the election which
they should have counted. no legal can
vass has teen made" Mandamus VIII lie.
The State of Iowa eXrel Rice ". the
County Judge OF Marshall County, Iowa,
p. Isl.
"Inasrnuch as the canvassers have re-
jectcd the returns from three OF the
townships. which they should have count
Cd. IL is legally true that the duty has
not been discharged Ibid. Pol. So in the
case Of tho Buckingham Commla sloners.
they rejected returns for J. lost and
counted them for Jacob Yost.
Blackstone calls mandamus high pre-
negative writ of the most extensive re-
medal nature. lie says II may be used
in some cases when tho injured party
has another more tedious method OF re-
dress; as IN the case OF admission or res
titctiOn TO an office. This Is the very
case now before us and although pos
slbly the injured party may have an
other remedy. / think there Is no other
so well adapted 10 the case as that OF
mandamus" Judge Tucker. IN Dew va
Judges OF Sweet Springs. 3 II. & NJ
MANDAMuS THE REMEDY.
How forcibly does this language apply
10 the case at bar. Yost can contest, but
can there be a remedy so we'll adapted
10 right the wrong done him. as man.
damus. IL necessary?
Now. assuming from tho authorities
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

~ selected, the chief interest must of a
necessity centre in Herr RosonthaL
After an absence Of eight years this
Polish pianist. the compatrlot OF FADE
rcwsN. has returned 10 us.
lie has been the subject Of much
criticism AN admit him 10 DE great
artist. but many critics say his mcthods
bavo not improved. while others maintain
that he is even greater than iaucIt"a iL
in technical work
Richmond must hear Herr Rosenthal
rext Friday night week. and judge FOR
itself how it will rate him as an artist
I'm speaking OF Miss Miners soprano,
which 1 have never heard. / give the
opinion Of her merit as held by tho De-
troit Tribune. which says.
"The most notable feature 81 IL was
the introduction Of young soprano Of
wonderful gifts. Her name is Miss
Martina Garrison Mircr. She had not
finished q dozen bars before the audience
was under tho spoil of her raNisniug
tvoice. Size executed the ford aria Wit.
case. and from the lowest 90 the highest
note her voice was vclvcty, rich. and
clear as q be1. In response 10 the tumul-
tuous applause she sang The Last Rose
Of Summer I'm this simple and time
honorcd ballad Miss Miner showed that
She could sing logato as Wei as execute
vocal pyrotcchnics-aud enunciate the
English language perfectly, as well. A
more charming soprano has not visited
Detroit since Nordica ia the same Audi
forum"
QIrINTANO. THE VIOLINIST.
Sig QuntauO. the Nioliuist. is said to be
an artist ~ great capacity. Both the
critics OF Italy and this country cOncede
the fact.
IFS temperament S. musicallv defined
in every sense. while h.s technique is
said 90 hc brilliant.
Miss Julie Lcvcy. the accompanist. is
said 10 De q player of remarkable skill.
technique and inspiration.
10 IS hoped that the public will pa
tronizo this concert more largely than the
last one. for the music is of "a high order
and the cost Of securing these concerts
IS Nary l.r.e.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
UARM WEATHER MIXES STRAW
BERRIEs MOON Nv DURHAM.
A Valuable Barn Burned-Iilness Of Capt.
w. A. Lea-Tbc New Opera House
Nearly Completed.

DURHAM. y. c.. Nov. ESPECIAL
Continued warm weather has increased
largely the tobacco sales here. made
Strawberries bloom. and the wheat and
oat fields put on the green hue Of spring.
II IS announced that on December lst
VI. W. Reed will succeed J. G. Piper as
superintendent OF the Durham Bull To-
bacco factory.
Mr.. w. X. Parrish. OF Red Mountain,
this county. los. his barn. feed. thrash
ing machine. six horses. and other things.
valued at 1850. by fire yesterday. No in
surance.
Captain w. 4. Lea. for n long time
prominently connected with the tobacco
market here, is seriously III. and his re-
cOvery Is doubtful
NEW OPERA HOUSE.
Carpenters are at work fitting up our
opera-house. which will soon be ready for
the companies already engaged 10 ap-
pear here. Having been without a theatre
since the fire Of a year ago, this is good
news for our play-going people.
Mention having been made in this cor
rcspOndence Of some trouble about a set
Element between Marshal .. J. Carroll
and some Of his deputies. it is proper 20
state that 1t has been adjusted Carroll 5
figures being accepted as correct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
UdPPI rs M.
4 North Carolina Philosopher and His
Inrnip.

n Noiin NtfOllnd anu
Turnip.
DURHAM. y. c., Nov. 2S-Special.-
There are philosophers In Durham county.
man was in town yesterday aged some
fifty odd years. who has neither shaved
or cut his hair since Johnston ended the
war by surrendering to Sherman. about
three miles from here, I'm 1868. lie
doesn't come Often-more seldom this year
than usual, because the drought ruined
his corn and cotton. and his tobacco won't
trlng enough 10 pay the interest on the
mortgage he put on his log cabin and iifty
acres Of "chnQuepn ridge fourteen years
ago. lie was dressed in a homemade
cotton suit. the weak places in which had
been reinforced ly stuff of various hues:
his three barofooted boys. the youngest Of
a family Of eleven. followed in his wake.
and stared in open wonder at the passing
train.
The old man had a turnip under his
arm. and his mission was to exhibit It to
the paper man." Stalking in the Office
and having the boss pointed out. he
said: Il fetched this turnip fer you TO
see an put i'm yer paper. an then I'm
gwine ter leave it with the pothecary man
on the corner fer show. It's bin weigh
ed an it dowrod the scales at ten
pounds"
Did you make a good crop?' we asked.
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dead Girl into tho house. and carries
her TO her own room.
The happiness and JOY Of being able
20 use her limbs has infused new rcso-
luton into the woman, and she recnts,
relcaeing the artist from his obligations
and turning him over 20 his wife. Later
the doctor calls and then IL is that
both he and the girl realize that they
love each other The whole household
grows happy over the recovery or the
Invalid. and the story has a beautiful
elimination.
Such Is the story IN outline OF the play
which Mrs Mnnict Madden Fiske pre-
scented 10 an. appreciative and sympa-
thotic audience at the Academy OF Music
last night. The company that supports
Mrs. Fiske is much better than the usual
one that surrounds a star Of the masni-
tude OF this splendid actress.
Tho stars portrayal OF Madeline. the
cripple. was most touching. The artistic
shone I'm every movement in every word.
The frctful disposition Of a spoiled and
Nl-tomporcd child clung around her IN
her moments or anguish at tho thought
that no one could love her. and the bright
flashes OF wit broke forth when she for
got for n moment her bodily innrmity.
Paihos chung TO the play from beginning
70 ending. and many moist eyes were OBJ
served at the various touching stages.
especially the scene whore Madeline drives
LILY forth into the snow Human nature
rang through every line, and every part
was sustained.
The acting Of Mr.. James VI. Calvillo. rs
Doctor Ice. was especially fine Mr. Bar
ton Hill sustained the character Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Yes. Of turnips; but mighty little OF
enything else
We suggested a failure In crop these
times was petty hard on a man with his
family.
Well" he said. "It is a little oncon-
venent about grub time, but, / guess,
Wen git along though. TO tell you the
truth 1 have eat rabbits and simmons
tn my old houn trails me wherever /
go. an when be comes 20 a tree will
smell round II an look up. The tarnal
ole fule can't make out whether ITS a
rabbit or a possum he's or trackin."
Asked If he didn't think times would
improve. now that the election was over
he considered for a moment while the
humorous expression on his face gave
place 20 saddened reconciliation. he re-
piled: Mister. ] don't know. nor keer
much about the election. I'd like TO have
paid the interest on the mortgage. but
l can't, and shan't bother. We always
has had sumpen to eat. and keep tho
house from leaking. and l reckon we
always will. ieastwi9c while I can work.
an I amt borro~in' no trouble his
ter"
We have no intention of infringing on
the patented philosophy Of Mr.. Polk Mil
ler's old Virginia darkey. but there are
many dressed ion purple and fine linen
who may well envy this son of nature.
the philosophy be practices I'm patched
clothes. and ignorance of sO-calle1 'ivili-
zation. Ills aspirations never soar above
what he has or can attain. and he rs
happy with his eleven children. No poll
tics disturbs him by day. no visions Of
gold or silver haunt his lowly coucn in
natures rest time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
THE GREAT R0SENTHAL
NE UrLLBE HrSRD NEvr FRIDAY
yKEK ar THf ACiDAMf.
In. Second Of the Metropolitan Concerts
Promises Much 10 the Music Lovers
OF Richmond.

with the memory Of the last Metropo-
Titan concert stn fresh in their minds.
4, ,s forcqone conclusion that the
music lovers Of Richmond will extend
an even warmer welcome 10 the second
.ef of artists. who arc about 90 appear
horc December thc nth viii Doe the date
unon which the second concert OF the
METROPOLITAN series Will be given at the
Academy
only four artists win make their APP
pcarancc this Time bat much may be
expected from them. ~ IS not my inton-
ton 20 shower upon them before hand
any undue amount Of praise. for ! APP
prcciato The fact that the music lovers
81 Richmond are excellent critics. able
10 Judge for thomiclvos therefore / shall
simply cnumcratc the artists. knowing
full we'll that they Will Doe given critical
attention. and judged according 20 their
merits.
The artists are Herr Moriiz Rosonthal.
Miss Martha Garrison Miner. Sig. Giaco-
BIO Quintano and Mis- julio Lcvcy
In naming these artists. ! am aware
that no matter what kind OF programme
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

They Kept Excellent order at West End
Park ON Thursday.

Park on Thursday.
Many complimentary things have been
said about the excellent order preserved
on the grounds Of the West-End Park on
Thanksgiving-Da football game.
The officers who did their duty so well
consisted of Sergeant Junius A. Cosby.
who was especially asked for by the man
agement. With him were three from each
district. and upon these few devoNed
much responsibility PRONE the First
district, OhicGs Vest. Goodman and
Krouse, from the Second district. Officers
Sutton. Redfort and SoweI, from the
Third district. officers Chcsterman Shoe
maker and Sales. Also the following
volunteers: Officers Russell. OF the FiIst.
Austin. and Griffin Of the Second; and
Fr9yscr and jenkins. Of the Third, and
about a dozen special officers who were
so methOdically arranged that nothing
occurred TO mar the pleasure OF one of
the largest crowds ever assembled on
those grounds
The Mayor and several members Of the
Board of Police Commissioners have ok.
press cd approval of Tie excellent man
agemcnt. under Sergeant Cosby. who In.
structcd his men 10 lie cool-hoadod, firm
ana respectful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
THEY RIDICULE IT.
Many People Ridicule the Idea of an Abso
Lutte Cure FOR Dyspepsia and stomach
Troubles.
Rdicule, However. l. Not Argument, and
Facts Are stubborn Things.

leiQitNits however l. not argument ana
Facts Are stubborn Things.
Stomach troubles are so common and in
many cases SO obstinate 10 cure. that
people are apt TO look with suspicion on
amy remedy claiming 90 bee a radical. per
mancnt cure Tor dyspepsia and lndigcs-
tuu. Many such pride themselves on
their acuteucss i'm never being humbug-
sea, especially ou medicines.
This fear OF being humbugged may be
carried too far, so far. Ia fact. that many
persons suffer Tor years with weak diges-
lOu rather than risk little time and
money boz faithfully testing the claims OF
% preparation so reliable and universally
used as Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets.
Now, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are
vastly different I'm one important respect
from ordinary proprietary medicines, for
the reason that they are not secret pat
emit medicine no secret Is made or their
ingredients. but analysis shows them 10
contain the natural digestive fcrments,
pure aseptic pcpsin, the digestive ACIDS,
Golden Seal. blsmuth. hydrastis. and nuN.
They are not cathartic, neither 90 they
act powerfully Oh any organ, nut they
cure Indigestion on the COmmOn-sense
plan Of digesting the food eaten thor
oughly before 10 has time 10 ferment
sour, and cause the mischief. This IS the
only secret OF their success.
Cathartic pills never have and never
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bowels, whereas. the whole trouble IS
really in the stomach.
stuart = Dyspepsia Tablets, taken after
meals. digest the food. That Is AN there
is TO 10. Food not digested or half digest
ed Is poison. as 10 creates gas. acidity.
headaches, palptatlon OF the heart, loss
of flesh and appetite. and many other
troubles which are often called by some
other name
They are sold by druggists everywhere
at 20 cents per package. Address Stuart
Company Marshall Mich, for little book
on stomach diseases. sent free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
PINE ILAT- FINE COMPANY.
Minnie Madden FislSe in "The Right {,
Happiness" "a Success.

Minnie Madden FislSe In "The Right 10
Happiness" "a Success
Picture 90 yourself a wealthy family.
born and bred in the lap Of luxury. with
everything chat money can buy at their
command. An connected with this fam
ily are happy, with one exception. Early
iu youth the elder daughter became the
victim of o. maHdy that left her Grip
pie There seemed no earthly cure for
her. All the wealth OF The fathor could
not bring back tho happiness OF one who
arises from a bed ol illness completely
cured. This daughter grows morbid, cyni-
ca frctiuL lu fact. she becomes cx-
tren. IS all. agreeable TO not only herself.
but 10 scr friends. With an this she has
the spin, oI charity. ANA spends much
of hcr time and money among The ten.
ants. helping the wrctchcd 20 enjoy this
lie. All her affection is conferred upon
the doctor. and unknown 10 either OF
them a spark Of love is klndlcd which
grows into "a flame. but even then its
true meaning is not known The dauch-
ter becomes possessed OF the false idea
that no one can love her. that she must
exist with nothing but expire sions of
pity and sympathy from an. I'm an hour
termins 20 accomplish her desire for hap
piness by buying "a husband" She
brooches the subject 10 the doctor. VINO
IS affected very much By IT, and who
tells her there is no reason why "a man
should not learn 90 love "a woman who is
lame She carries out her idea. however
and asks poor. disappointed artist whom
She had already bcfreudcd. 20 marry her.
Die consents. and the ceremony Is set
for one year hence. he 10 80 abroad I'm
The meantime and study his art at the
expense ~ DIS bencfactress. The young
artist has been married. but owing 10
bis extreme poverty his wife deserted
him.
lie returns az tho expiration OF the
year. and great reception awaits him,
for he hae won fame with his brush.
His wife also appears on the scene 40
tho same period poor. hungry and thinly
clad. She oiscloses herself TO the veal
Thy daughter. but a deaf ear Is turned
70 her. and she IS sent out into the
snow. broken-hearted creature. Remoree
comes over the naughty girl OF wealth.
and In supreme moment. not being able
TO reach her crutch. she arises and walks
across the room 10 the door. whero she
can see the young wife whom she has
thrust into the street. lying on the ground.
She goes out TO her and draes thu bale-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
GesanrNerrin Nirninin-

The GesangvoToin Virginia viii have
another dramatic entertainment and
dance at Sanger Han tomorrow night.
The programme compiled for the occa-
sion Is highly interesting. and cons sos
Of instrumental music. the presentation
OF a comic play "Fun in the Barracks. 30
taken from the army life IN Germany,
and the production Of the comic opcretfa.
1.-THE Lottery Ticket No. 4O1lO." At tho
close of the performance the members
Of the organization and their friends
will indulge in a friendly hop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
Mr.. Waltlcn'S Recital.

Mr.. Gilbert Walden gave one Of his
humorous and dramatic recitals at Park
Place church last Thursday night. The
entertainment was greatly enjoyed by
those present. MIR. Waldcn's selections
were wei rendered. especially the dia-
loct stories. lie has fine voice ana
handles himself well on the rostrum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
Mon1Tz RosENTHAL. PIANIsT.

loving father. and Miss Rebocca warren,
as Machines sister. was very pretty.
Mr. Alfred IIcpman. as the artist. did
mot excellent work, his conception Of the
part being true TO nature. I'm fact. as
stated above the entire company is wor-
thy Of the star and that is saying a good
deal, for Mrs Fiske is at the very top
nOtch of her art.
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a. Lat Might.
Choice chunks OF music and humor
were lavishly dispensed at the Y. NJ. a.
\. Hall last night by the Arion Ladies'
Quarette and Mr.. j. Edmund V. Cooke.
respectively. The former were really
superb IN their line. and were forced
70 respond TO many encores. while Mr..
Cooke. who IS well-known as poet
and humorist Of considerable reputation.
kept the audience IN good humor with
him as well as themselves His wit Is
interspersed with pathos. and his talent
was recognized and appreciated. The Han
was comfortably filled. The Arlon Quar-
tette have consented 10 sing az the mems
mass-meeting this afternoon at o'clock
at the Association.
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Tea aud Conundrum-Social.

There will be tea and conundrum So
cial on Friday evening. December Attn.
by St. Johns Circle of Kings Daughters
at the home OF the PRESIDENT Mrs. T.. j..
Craieie. 2i9l east Grace street Among
the features Cf the entertainment Will
be vocal and Instrumental music and re-
freshmcnts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
y " ianking Firm.

Messrs. G.. =. Rembert & Co.. private
bankers. will open an office Tuesday
December lst. In room 40 OF the Chamber
Of Commerce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Mr.. 8. Boyce Brady. who Is storekseper
and gauger al the bonded warehc use In
this city. Is now In Norfolk on Official
business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Collector William Ryan left yesterday
for Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
Memphis Cloths.

The latest in colored cloths. alb
solutely fast colors in red and blue,
all sizes from ~ yards long to )
yards long. Ask to see them,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Gobler Upwrieht Plano "a Baresin.
This piano has had slight use. and car
be bought at a reduction OF $50.
MANLY II. RAMOS & CO,
u9 east Broad street.