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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02

An apprcoiative audience witnessed the
New Nab0hs" at the Academy of Music.
The production was smoothly rendered.
and proved an altogether attractive per-
formancc. There ls considerable clean
and clever comedy in 10. and enough
music 90 brighten mp the performance.
The members OF the cast were equal 90
their roles. and their work is credtahic.
Frequent and hearty applause from the
audience left no doubt that they We're
pleased with the production.
There viii be a matinee this afternoon
and another performance tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
Mr.. Rovall's Lecture.

The objections to the old lecture by
Mr.. William l.. Royal. on Iettysours'
were the criticisms Of Davis ana Long
street. The criticisms OF DAVIS nave
been dropped as not permanent 10 Inc
subject though Mr.. Royail holGs on 10 an
his views in that behalf. Criticisms OF
General Longstroct's part in the battle
remain and much new and additional
matter upon that head is added. But
Mr.. Royan makes no wholesale condem-
nation OF Longstreet. He criticises his
part In the battle intelligently. He has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
THE T1MrS-R1CHMOND VA " EDNESDAY DECEMBER 2 1885,

some OF the highest praise Tor Longstreet
that can be given 20 soldier. The lee
ture is said 10 be most valuable con-
tributlon to the literature Of the late war
and treats OF the famous battle OF Getiys-
burg and The chief actors In that terrible
tragedy in an interesting and graphic
manner
The Academy box office IS now open
f.. tho sal. OF seats and there will ioVrt-
less be a large and representative audi
ence to hear Mr. Royal tomorrow night.
The lecture is FOR the benefit OF the j. L.
Il. Stuart Monument fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02

The Baptist State Mission Board held
two sessions Yesterday afternoon and
. evening Boo the Second Baptist church A
good deal of business was disposed of and
the discussion was kept mp until rather
iate hour The question as 20 whether
appropriations should be- made 10 cor-
tain weak churches was considered ion de-
taii and it was finally decided TO grant
certain amounts in such instances
Miss Bette Eilvson and several other
ladies very Kindly furnished an elegant
lunch 20 The attendants during fhe recess
between the afternoon and evening ses-
sion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02

& four-vear-oid co.orcl child named
Clara Cross. whose parents reside ~
NO IS Orange street, was very seriously
burned yo'tcrday afternoon lv her cloth
ing taking fire while playing ucar an
oron fire place. Tho ambulance was sum-
monca with Drs. Lancnhcre and LINE I'm
charge and tho sufferers injuries at-
tended TO- She is expected 90 recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
The Nnlenflne Dnmage Snit.

In the case Of 4. l.. Valentine against
the Virginia State Insurance Company.
Agricultural Insurance Company. Pleas
ants q Crenshaw and K. Woodai in thc
Law and Equity Court OF this city, the
jury yesterday returned a verdict for the
defendants The case was argued by
Waddnl and Allen for the planun and
hy b. y. Nunford. L. b. Thomson and
H. r. Pollard for the defendants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
follows: IL will be pleased to see Cen.
Clarkson and staff in Canton on Wednes-
day."
Reduction In Hours.

GALESBURG. ILLS. Dec. 1.-Noticc
was posted in Chicago in the Burlington
and Quincy shops here last night reduc-
ing the hours OF large force working
men. 10 thirty-two a week. This Is but
part Of a general order that has been
applied over the system and supplements
of one made a month ago.
There were also laid of some men In
each department. A number OF train
crews were also laid Off. The company's
officers here say that the cut results from
the extreme dullness OF business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02

Judgment was ertered in the Law and
Equity Court Yesterday boo the case
of Albert Eiscnhardt vs.. j.. -. Chest
man I'm the sum of $loolN.
In the case of Valentine against the
state Insurance Company go ads. % YER
diet for the defendant was given.
suit was entered hv Fletcher Powell
AGAINST the Atlantic Coast line and the
Richmond and Petersburg Railway Com
uanics Damages $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02

The Ladies Aid Society OF the FIRST
Presbyterian church will have DOH sale
on Friday December 4th. IN the lee
ture-room OF the church. from - ociock
noom until 10 i. NJ There VIII also
DE on sale many Christmas noVeiiies
and useful articles for Christmas-slit.
In the evening. from until 10 O'CLOCK.
most delicious supper viii be served TO
an who wish 10 have sun1tuous
feast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
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On Saturday November 18th. tho
SOUTHERN RAILWAY viii commence
from hingtcn TO California via At
lanta. New orleans and over the SUNSET
LIMITED ROUTE. This Is something
entirely new and they have spared no
means 10 n axe the trip a most delightful
one. The train Will be composed Of Pull
mans handsomcst Nestibuled Sleeping
and Dining Cars.
Parties frcm Richmond can take tho
1855 L. VI. train here. making close con-
nection at DaEyille. Va, with this elegant
train.
For rates, timetables and other infor-
nation call on or address ]. G. Horton.
Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
The "Printer's Bible .

The Printers Bible" IL so called be-
cause it contains a curious typographical
error in the l5lst verse Of Psalm cxix,
which is made TO read. printers have
persccuted me without cause" instead
Of Prince
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
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Newport News on the Rising Tide
on the Sth day OF December beginning
at 10 O'Clock \. NJ, there will be a great
sale of 800 lots. They will be- sold cheap
for one fourth cash. six. twelve. and
eighteen months. II there was ever a
chance for one TO double his money In a
month or two. you have II now. Write
10 Powell Brothers x King. AT Newport
News. about il. AND Do 1T QUICK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
Millinery.
MRS. +. w. C0SBV,
3O7 East Broad Street.
SPECIAL SALE.
MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNES-
DAY, NOVEMBER 30TH AND
DECEMBERlST AND I'd
Trimmed Millinery .

S Bonnets for.................."S5 so
$40 Bonnets or................... $50
s.. 50 Bonnets for.........-...~ 500
The latest in the Gainsborough
Hats in black velvet and felt at
special prices. We have one lot OF
Walking Hats and Turbans for 25c.
each. Not more than enough to
last one day. One to a customer.
We have just received another lot
of Coque and Feather Boas, to so
on sale at special prices. The Ia
test effects in Shaded Ribbons and
Flowers. no2e-2t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
School Tickets

now on sale 40 General Offices OF the Com.
pany. No. ill2 east Main street.
school Tickets good between A. VI. and
4P.M. Sold In any amounts AZ HALF OF
REG CLAR FARE.
Sold upon presentation of school certih-
cate properly signed 10y Superintendent or
Principal. Blank certificates Tor signature
of School Superintendent furnished At Gem
eral Offices OF the Company. 20 l'-u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02

The King OF Pills is Beecham's'-
BEECHAMS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02

HOODS PILLS act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick head
ache.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-02
Richmond Traction Go.

FULL LENGTH BROAD STREET.
CHIMBORAIO PARK TO EXPOSITION
GROUNDS.
Also branches to
RESERVOIR PARK FROM EXPOSITION
GROUNDS. and from
EIGHTEENTH AND BROAD STREETS
TO OAkWOOD CEMETERY.
Best Constructed Electric Line Ia tho
United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01
Transfer of Real Estate.

Richmond: August and Courtney, spe-
cial commissioners, and +. Sitterding
and wife to Gehard Ross. "a IA feet on
Clay street. southwest corner Sixth, $3.50.
hannah Smither TO Eva l., WIFE OF f..
J.. Smither, - II feet on north side
Franklin street between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth, $500.
John Wilds and wife to W. J. Anderson,
81 2-S feet on west side Second street
81 IL feet south of Hin. $l,lOO.
Maggie NJ. and John j. Williams TO
John j. Williams, 43 feet on north side
Cedar street, 81 feet east of Seventeenth,
5000.
Henrico: H. L. and William H. Bever-
idge TO John Wilds, 1l6 IL acres near
terminus of Central turnpike, $500
c. r. Sands, special commissioner, TO
X. r. Childress. go acres near Darby
town road. eight miles below Richmond.
SI200.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01
I,ail-Goodwin.

Tuesday afternoon, October Z.th' AT ."
o'clock. at the residence OF the bride S
parents, Dir. and Mrs. J. W. fnSe',
sll west Clay. quiet but very pre',y
wedding took Ilace. IN the presence OF
the immediate relatives and few ff1enos
from West Point and Lynchburg. Ine
contracting parties were Mr.. bo"aIa ~
BAH. a popular engineer OF the soutnerh
railway. who has hosts Of friends 10 TINS
region, and Mrs. Anna l.. Goodwin Mr.;
III w Boughan. OF West Point acted
"a hest man. The commodious rarsors
o. orc artificiaily lighted. The bride. O
vivacious ana charming young lady, wore
a handsome gray travelling suit with hat
and gloves to match. The ceremony
vas performed by Rev. c. l.. Morrison,
os West Point, after which iuncheon
Vas served to the assembled guests, VINO
devoted themse to merry-making un-
III the bridal party drove 10 inc ua'''
and started on tour TO northern eiu,''
near ring the best wishes OF many ir'enos'
on their return. they will reside here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01

Richmond People Who Love nich-Giad
Music Are Offered "A Enr.. Lunnrfuuft,

Richmond People Who Love nich-Giadc
Music Are offered "A Rare Opportunity.
The series Of concerts 20 be given IN
Richmond this winter by the Metropoli-
tan Concert Company. beginning with
The Nordica-Linde concert on the 10th
instant. viii be OF inCa,cuiable bench. u
teachers and students OF music as Illus
trations Of the best methods and The
best efforts 20 &c obtained in several
bra inches OF the art. The five concerts
will cover n pretty extensive Held in
piano and violin virtuosity. as well as
In vocal music. and each artist IS. in his
Or her department, the very best that
the season affords. Their work taken al
together. Will be fully equal 20 anything
that could lie listened 20 anywhere.
One Of the chief dialculties that teach
ers ana students have heretofore iabored
under In the South is the very limited
opportunity for hearing the higher order
Of music performed by the best artists:
and every teacher and student knows that
more can be learned from one really adj
mirable performance than from weeks
of explanation. be the teacher ever 80
capable II Is one thing TO be told how
= piece Of music should be played or
suns, and quite another thing 10 hear
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01
JACKSON WARD.
THE STREET COMlfTTTEE.
Allegations Heard Yesterday Afternoon for
the Lnving of CmlNerts.


A called meeting of the Committee on
Streets was held at o'clock yesterday
afternoon in room of the City Hall,
with sub-Chairman Bioomberg presiding.
and the following members present.
Messrs. Woody, John j. King John NJ
King, MoUntcastle, Pollock, and Foster.
The meeting was called FOR the purpose
of hearing allegations concerning the
construction of culyerts In different sec
tions of the city. A number of property
owners appeared before the committee,
and either favored or opposed the CON
structon of tie said culverts. The con-
struction Of a culvert on ST. Peter street
was decided TO be recommended TO the
Council.
In regard TO the construction Of q
oulvert on Judah street. the committee
decided TO visit the place Monday after
noon at o'clock before deciding the
matter. The committee also recommend
ed TO the Council the construction Of a
culvert on north Tenth street.
letter was read from Mr.. George =.
Fisher, treasurer Of the Richmond Rail-
WAY and Electric Company, in regard 10
4 ten-minute schedule on the ear line
from Seventh and Broad TO Fifth and
Raker. The letter stated that Mr.. Sell
den. superintendent of the Railway Conn
many. would appear before he commit
tee in regard 10 the matter.
Mr.. Pollock moved that the commit
tee notify the company that they must
within ten days comply with an ordi-
nance requiring them TO give such a
schedule between those points as shail
be indicated by the committee.
Ma, I NJ. Fourourean and others. re-
,rasenting the Northsido Railway Com
nanv. appeared before tho committee.
and asked that the matter be postponed
Sor two weeks. on motion OF Mr.. Foster,
this was agreed to.
ON motion of Mr.. Woody several i'm
rrcments were recommended in differ
emit portions Of his ward. The COM
r,fttee then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01

Il PLAYED or sung by Rosenthal or
Nordica. and teacher may he eminentiy
capable as an instructor. and yei h.t
possess that degree OF vir,uosity ncces-
sary TO illustrate fully the meaning o.
given passage. The opportunity "nen
has been so long lacking here VIII DE
afforded by the concerts TO be siveh '"'S
winter.
1t is an unhappy circumstance, now
ever. that the efforts OF Mcssrs' "di'oi
ID. Moses & Co., TO secure TINS series;
have not been properly appreciated anu
the substitution list presents ~
meagro appearance when compared WIN
that Of other cities Even Lyhchou,
has produced almost twice as many su'-
scribcrs as Richmond.
The box-shcct viii be open 10 the puD
lie tomorrow morning az O'CLOCK. "' ,,,
single seats for the Nordica concert VI"
he placed on sale. The prices LOT sea0'
are graded from So for box seats 70 q.
A telegram received here yesterday an,
nopnced the fact that both Noralca anu
poscnthai had sailed for this contlnen,
to 0il their engagement, and are eN''c'ou
- ar,,,e in New York on the eth'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01
WHERE TO GET RETURNS.
the TIMES UILL SNOW THEN on
A CAMS TUESDAY NIGHT.
The Academy OF Music. the Y. VI. c. A., the
Clubs and Hotels, and the Political
Headquarters VIII 80 Prepared.

About 1000 citizens will want to know
the election returns next Tuesday night.
a great majority Of these people will be
gathered in front Of The Times Office,
where the most accurate returns Will be
given on an immease canvas, that will
be stretched from the front Of the build
ing. on Tenth street. The returns, as fast
as they are received, will be thrown by
a stereoptican onto the canvas. and Will
be seen plainly across the street. There
will hardly be room in the street 10 ac-
commodate the crowd. however. so there
will be other places from which the re-
turns can be received.
AT THE ACADEMY.
The Academy OF Music will keep open
until an early hour Wednesday morning
to accommodate the patrons OF that place
OF amusement. After the performance
all who desire 10 90 In and occupy 4
comfortable seat FOR two or three hours
and hear the returns as they come in
can do so for a small fee. Doubtless
many ladies' will take advantage OF this
opportunity.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Hail will also remain open Tuesday night
after the concert which is TO take place
on that date. and those who attend the
concert will be allowed 10 remain, while
others who may wish 10 go after the
concert, in order to get the returns, will
be required to purchase ticket.
Besides these places, the various clubs
will arrange TO give their members the
returns at stated intervals. and the Re-
publican and Silver Headquarters will be
open 10 a late hour for the reception OF
private dispatches from points through
out the country. The hotels will also pro-
vide their patrons with the returns as
fast as possible.
READ THE TIMES.
II will be seen. therefore, that no one
who is the least interested In the result
OF the great battle of ballots need worry
about not knowing 10 a reasonable GER
tainty how the country has gone, and IL
he is not convinced on Tuesday night.
The Times Wednesday morning viii give
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01
THE NEV UfNTER CARS.
They Will Re Gradually Pat in Service by
the Traction COMPANY.


the Traction Company.
The first new closed car of the Rich
mond Traction Company started on a
trial trip over the Broad-street route yes
terday afternoon about $3.50 o'clock. IL
ran along smoothly and without a hitch.
a number OF the new ears nave arrived IN
the city. and are now AT the big barn
on Robinson street, where the trucks OF
the open cars are being transferred 10
the winter cars.
The new cars are specimens OF elegance
which will do credit 10 any city. Inc
exterior painting IS somewhat similar 10
that on the open cars. The bottom paucis
are in white and the upper ones IN blue.
In large gold letters in the centre OF the
blue panel are the words CITY Han: IN
smaller letters are "ChimDorazo Parh,
&C. d o. Depot and r., f. & T.,
Depot"
The body Of the car is 10 feet long and
the length over all IS - feet. There are
three chandeliers placed In the interior.
ana each one Is provided with three lights
OF sixteen candle-pOwer. BESIDES, tnefe
are other chandeliers at each END over
the platforms. Iney are the most COM
plete cars ever brought South, aud are
built by John Stephenson AZ Co., IN Ne"
York. They are provided with all mOderh
electric appliances, and electric buttons
for stopping the cars can be found De-
tween the window frames.
The cars contains spring seats, covered
with rea, plush. and the entire interior II
finished in mahogany. including the door
and window frames. The glass In the
doors and windows is French plate glass
with beveed edges. and the ceiling Is nm
Ished in bird's-eye maple. with light scroll
work around the edges.
The new cars will be put in service
gradually. Quite number OF them have
already arrived. while the others are on
the way. There will be stu handsomef
cars hero shortly with centre aislss,
which are built in ST. Louis. ana they
will also be put on Immediately after
their arrival. The car that was tried last
evening remained in service for the re-
mainder OF the day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01

To All who Attempt to Take tho La" In
i'm Their Own Hands.

To All who Attempt to Take tho Law in
in Their Own Hands.
Tba following circular letter has been
ISSUED by the Republican Campaign |oih-
mittee. and sent 10 each county ana pre-
,,rct chairman and tally-keeper In the
state. The letter explains itselt;
Richmond. Va. October 81 lssS'
ITO Countv and Precinct Chairmen and
Tally keepers;
The Virginia statute which authorizes
Judges of election 10 arrest citizens @i-"
coniine them in Jail for twenty-iour hOui
IS repugnant 10 the Constitution oil the
United states and void, Tor the following
reasons
IL deprives a person Of his liberty with
out due process Of law; 1t Furnishes the
citizen without any warrant Tor his ar
rest and without trial 10y jury
Any judge OF election who orders an
arrest, any constable or any other officer
who arrests and confines a citizen under
this statute, is liable to be sued for
damages IA the United States Court by
the party so arrested and confined. al
though both parties are citizens OF Viz
ginia.
The authority for this statement is con
tained In the case OF Smith Us. Green
how, los L. 5. Rep. p. 6sl; and White VS.
Ereenhow. ia L. 5. Rep. p. 3lS
Many citizens OF Virginia have recovered
damages from other citizens Of Virginia
In me United States Court under those
decisions during the past ten years.
II any such arrest should be rnade n,
pursuance Of State law referred to Won
will have protest made and notify the
party offending that suit will be iosti-
futed in the United States Courts Renort
the full particulars OF an such arrests
with names and addresses OF yitnessse
promptly TO me, in order that counsel
may take proper action.
J. w. ID. BRADY. sec'v
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01

Tomorrow night there will be a spe-
cial meeting Of the Smithdeal College
Literary Society. The programme Will
be in keeping with the times. The
causes OF the five political parties of
the present campaign-the gold and the
silver Democrats the Republicans, the
Populists. and the Prohibitionists-will be
advocated by the speakers. Short eH-
temporaneous speeches by members OF
the society and others will add TO the
interest Of the occasion. Appropriate
music and recitations will be rendered.
All are welcome TO this meeting. The
society meets at o'clock in the Smith
deal Collcee hills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01

Stree. is on visit to Mrs. W. w.
Michaux. in Powhatan.
Miss Mary T.. Coz, who has been visit
Ing at Howardsvile and CnarlottesVille'
has returned to her home in this city.
Dr. William y. Bronaush, after spend
ing several weeks in and around Char
lottesyille, has returned 10 his home
on Porter street much improved In
health, and accompanied by Miss Nal.
Minor, OF Charlottesville.
Miss Ellen Wcisisor, who has been
detained at tho home Of her aunt, Mrs.
Il. NJ. Mills in Powhatan, for some
weeks by a severe spell OF sickness.
was brought 20 the home Of her father,
in Manchester. Friday evening.
4 good programme has been arranged
for the penny sociable to be held at
Cowardin-Avenue Christian church at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon.
meeting OF the Hndeavor Society Of
c.oyardln-Avenue church was held Fri
day night.
Friday at II o'clock, and will not resume
work until Monday morning. Ii Is said
mat this is on account of the small
amount OF money appropriated TO the
navment OF employees this month.
DR.. Lawrence Ingram, who on Friday
evening suffered some painful injuries
by being thrown out OF his buggy on
Hopkins road while returning from a
visit to a patient was much improved
Yesterday. While still very sore. he was
able to be out and attend to his pa
tents.
The Council Committee on the City
Almshouse met yesterday afternoon at
40 o'clock I'm the Council chamber. and
from there visited the institution. where
everything was found to be ia good con-
dition. The usual amount or routine bust
ness was disposed Of
Mr. John Turpin, Of Hallsboro, was in
the city yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01
An ORDER ENTFPFD
an" the shumaker's Case VIII Go To tbe
supreme Court of AppeaIs.


The Shumaker's precinct registration
case which resulted Friday night in Re
sistrar Pettis being acquitted bv a iurv
VIII De taken TO the Supreme Court OF
Appeals with view TO having substan-
tial amendments made in the election
laws which make such fraud possible
Messrs. Royal, Guigon, and Allan. who
conducted the case for the petitioners
appeared before Judge Wexford, in the
Honrico Circuit Court, and had an order
entered noting their exceptions to the
ruling Of the judge in refusing TO set
aside the verdict found by the jury.
As reported in yesterdays Times Judge
Wexford did not agree with the jury in
the verdict reached, and 50 stated. He
further said that the defective election
laws were responsible for the failure to
punish election frauds and heartily en-
dorsed Mr. Royals intention of taking
an appeal from his ruling. 1t is hoped
that the Supreme Court may see its way
clear TO a thorough reconstruction of the
election laws.