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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
IMPORTANT LEGAL CASE.
Judge Simonton's Decision Bearing on
the Postal Company.

Yesterday morning Judge Charles IL.
SimOnton, United States Circuit Judge for
the Fifth Circuit. handed down an opinion
in the case of the Postal Telegraphic
Gable Company Us. the southern Railway
Company, denying the right of the rail-
way company 10 an appeal from the
former order Of his appointing commits
sioners 10 assess the damages 10 which
the railway company IS entitled against
the telegraph company for the right 10
construct, maintain and operate its line
along that road through the State Of
North Carolina.
A condemnation proceeding was insti-
tuted last June IN the State OF North
Carolina by the telegraph company
against the railway company for that
right. and upon application Of the rail-
way compny was removed TO the Circuit
Court Of the United States for the West
ern District of North Carolina Colonel
]. r. Mcintosh. general counsel for the
Southern Division of the Postal Tele.
graph-Cable Company. representing IL.
and Messrs. Stiles and Holiday, OF this
city. with AIr. ]. H. rusbee. of Raleigh.
" c.. representing the railway company.
The proceeding has been stubbornly
fought inch by inch and step by step until
finally Judge Simonton at Chambers sus-
tanned q demurrer tl AAAN <lt'-A1Du thill-
pany 10 the answer Of the railway COM
pany. and entered an order for the ap-
pointment Of commissioners TO assess the
damages under the practice OF the North
Carolina Code I'm such matters. The rail-
way company thereupon applied for an
appeal from that judgment and the cause
was set for hearing in this city at Cham
bers before Judge Smonton on the It'll
inst. when Il was fully argued By the
counsel for both sides. Judge Slmonton
reserving his opinion. handed 1t down in
writing this morning. holding that the
order appointing the commissioners was
not a dnal order but an interlocutory
one. from which an appeal could not be
taken. The cause will now proceed IN
North Carolina without further delay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

nant against Mary and Joseph Heppert
for $ls7.A
In the Chanccry Court George W.
Lewis qualified as executor OF the estate
of Mickio Taylor.
Nellie Blunt qualified as executrix OF
Eliza Fox.
Marriage licenses were issued ~ the
clerk OF the Hastings Court to the fol-
lowing parties.
Robert Melton Powers and Bessie lIar-
ris Luck.
Albert Sidney Briggs and nary Sutton
CrenshaW.
St George Mason Anderson and Pene-
lope Wright Anderson.
James n. Williamson and Mary Archer
Saunders.
r. Samuel Lumpkin and Ruby c.
Walker.
The period Of four months required by
law between the serving of notices or
delinquent taxpayers and the sale o.
their property win expire now very short
ly. a majority OF the proDerty-owners
have paid their back taxes, as well as The
s. penalty. but some Of the land Will be
forfeited.
in very many Instances the owners CT
property have not been found, and in
few days orders Of politicians will be en-
tered against them. This will greatly IA
crease the costs 10 De met by The prop
erty-owner, If he wishes 10 save mis- lands
from falling into the hands Of the syndi-
Gates. Every precaution is being taken by
Clerk Christian Of the Hastings Codrt.
and his assistants TO keep the persons
whose property is in jeopardy ac iuaintcd
with every move. and 10 their efforts par
ticuiarly is due the fact that 50 many
have reclaimed their lands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
Morrison To-Night.

To all lovers Of the pure and unadul-
tcratcd classic drama the farewell pro-
duction OF Goethc's Faust at the AcaI-
envy Of Music this afternoon and to-
night by the eminent actOr-dramatist,
Lewis Morrison, and his excellent COM
pany viii be treat.
This will be the last opportunity local
playgocrs viii have 20 witness this Won
derful dramatizatio~ with Morrison in his
original creation on "Mephsto." a char
acter which has made him famous and
one which stands pre-eminently alone
in the world Of dramatic art. as the actor
has chosen another play for next season.
Tomorrow night and Saturday matt
nee and night the Hoyt's Theatre (New
York; success. "A Bachelors Honey
moon" is the attraction ar the Academy.
1t IS one of Stapleton's funniest farces.
and the piece will be presented here by
q splendid company of comedians. under
the management Of Ward & Sackett,
and headed by Walter Walker, one Of
the most promising young comedians Of
The American stage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
THE ELECTION
AS VIEWED HERE.
Democrats JubiIant Over Their Victory
in Virginia.
GLORY ENOUGH FOR RUSSELL.
He PolIcd More Votes Than Wcisiger
and He and Ills Followers are
Happy-NIr. Treats View
Oh the Situation.
GLORY ENOUGH FOR RUSSELL.

In political circles yesterday the results
of the election were discussed by Demo
Gratis. Republicans and POpulists. Nearly
everybody found something ia the returns
TO please them.
The Democrats are Growing over their
Victories in Virginia and North Carolina
and the gains MADE in the House OF Rep
resentatiycs Republicans are jubilant
over the election of Roosevelt and the
general result in the Western and Middle
states. Even Mr.. Otis H. Russell and his
followers can yen ana shout. because he
pollcd more votes than Mr. Weisiscr.
Friends of the latter doubt that Mr.
Russell has proven the stronger candi-
date.
MIR. TREATS VIEWS.
"The vote between Messrs. Weislger
and Russell does not amount 10 a row OF
pins as far as any political significance
is concerned" said Dir. Morgan Treat. Of
the Republican state Committee. NO of-
fort was made 10 get out the vote for
Wesiger on the other hand, Mr.. Russell
canvassed the district and was backed
by the Central Republican League Con-
sidering the work done 20 rally the Re
publican votes TO him he has made a
very poor showing Down in my county
Of King William Wcisiger ran ahead, not
wiihstandng he did not visit the county,
nor was q speech made there in his be-
half"
IL has been six years since the Demo-
Gratis elected a solid delegation to Con-
gress lion. James w. Marshall was the
last Democrat TO represent the Ninth
district. He was defeated Of rcnomina-
ton By Judge II. S. X. Morrison In 1884.
Morrison was beaten by Gen. walker.
who also defeated Judge Sam ". VIII
liams IN 1896.
Judge Rhea made a brilliant canvass.
He is one of the ablest stumpers I'm Vir-
ginia and IS. perhaps, the only man in the
Ninth district who could have defeated
General Walker.
There was comparatively little money
spent in the campaign in Virginia this
year. More Of It was used IN the Nlnth
district than elsewhere. General Walker
did not have anything like so large
campaign fund as ne ala in 1896.
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
There was great joy In Richmond over
the victory for white supremacy In North
Carolina. Many congratulatory kilograms
were sent to the people OF that state.
Mr.. II. VI. Emerson. general passenger
agent Of the Atlantic Coast Line
wired The Times representative, who
spent week in North Carolina, as fol-
lows. "Come and see us again, living
under a white mans government"
II is understood that the North state
victory will be celebrated by a great dem
onstratiOn at Raleigh or Charlotte.
FIFTH DISTRICT POLITICS.
Hon. +. W. Saunders, Of Franklin
a. f~ Ia oft So
phvs Hotel lie came down 10 argue
case before the Court of Appeals. Mr.
Saunders thinks Claude Swansons ma
iority i'm the Fifth District will be about
5000. lie says tho hot fight over In North
Carolina helped Swanson. His district
borders on North Carolina. ami the Nir-
einians caught the enthusiasm that had
taken possession OF their North state
neighbors.
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LAID TO REST.
Captain Fitz Buried with Masonic
UunOrs-Othcr Funerals.


The funeral of Capt. James Z. Fit
took place yesterday afternoon at
o'clock from ST. Johns Episcopal church,
and the interment was made in lakewood.
The members Of the Masonic Lodge
were in charge OF the funeral and with
these impressive rites he was buried
The pail bearers were:
Active-John +. Mayer, Gilmer Minor
Henry Tyler, Charles w. Affirm, w. r..
Harvey. Jr. John ). HarWOOd, W. II.
Read W. Il. Quarles.
HOnorary-C. &. Walker. w. II. Tyler,
Dr. c. w. L. Brook, H. Il. Parrot. O..
OBJ. CowaTdin, George w. Taylor John
NJ. Higgins, r. Edgar Shine
The funeral Of Mrs. Ella NJ Wright
who died Sunday afternoon. took place
from the residence near Seven Pines at
1 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The funeral OF Mr. Lee j.. Butler. who
died last Sunday morning at Kenova, W.
Va. from injuries received while coup
ling cars on Friday. took place at 10
o'clock yesterday morning from Sacred
Heart church. and the intcrment was
made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
The remains Of Miss May a. J..
Woody, who died Tuesday afternoon.
will be taken to Hanover county this
morning The funeral viii take place
from Beulah Presbyterian church, near
Cold Harbor. at o'clock this afternoon.
The funeral Of Dir. c. A. Johnson was
held yesterday afternoon from the resi-
dence Of his son in the Hotel Madison.
The remains were taken overland 20
Goochand county. where they We're in-
TERED at the cemetery near Manatoin.
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Southern r. CO.. VS.. Franklin and Pitts
yN-uia H. Co.: Board OF Supervisors Of
Montgomery County rs. Tallant: Com
monWeauh VS. Johnson; Commonwealth
N5. Davis, y. d W r. h. Co. vs.. Board
OF Public Works: same rs. same: Trim
Die SIS. Commonwealth, Carter vs.. Com
monwealth, passed 10 the January term.
Cannon vs.. Commonwealth, argued by
Judge w. ii. Burroughs and h. Carter
Scott for plainuh, ana Attorney General
for Commonwealth; Hite Us. Common
wealth, submitted on briefs; Lohr VS..
State Board OF Veterinary Examiners,
submitted on briefs; Commonwealth for
etc. vs.. Ryland dismissed for failure TO
print
The next cases TO be called are Day VS.
Natural Mutual Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION and Rogers vs.. Pattie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
INTERVIEW WITH EPES.
His Election Was Foregone Conclu-
sion-No Contest.

PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. Especial
Hon. Sydney u. Epes. Democratic Con-
gressman-e elect from the Fourth district,
was seen tonight by your correspondent
and interviewed as TO the result CT the
election In the district yesterday. He
caid:
The result was no surprise 10 ME or
any one at all cognizant with the situa-
ton. MI Thorps defeat was a foregone
conclusion from the start. With the ter
rible defections In the Republican party
I'm the district and the indignation of the
Democrats az their disfranchisement by
the last Congress. there could never have
been the slightest doubt as to the result
After the negro candidate Jones had been
gotten out Of the race, the negroes could
not be induced TO support Mr.. Thorp as
was manifest from their refusal 10 at
tend the polls on the day OF election.
The situation in Petersburg where, as
you know, not more than 80 negroes out
OF a vote OF 2. 500 could be induced to vote.
illustrates the condition throughout the
district The majority Of negroes who
did vote. voted the Democratic ticket.
and boldly and openly announced to the
by-standers their Intention so 10 do as
they approached the polls.
Almost every negro leader OF prominence
In the district actively eanvassed the dis
frict In opposition TO Mr.. Thorp. and 1t
q q notable TACT that not QnaI white kea
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
THE BOSTONlA SEXTETTE CLUB,
The Y. VI. c. 4. star Course Opens Next
Monday Night.

The Star Course reserved seat sale on
Monday night was a great success, and
every estimate made by most sangUine
friends Of the Course will be fulfilled.
Crowded houses Will greet al Of the en-
tcrtainers.
The Bostonia Soxtette Clug. a string or
ganzation. assisted by Miss Alicia Burns,
soprano solost. viii be the first number
OF the Course. appearing next Monda-
night I'm the Association hall The Sex
tette are all considered leaders how
ever, the presence I'm the ci- of Mr.. G.
l.. Stats the leading clarinetist Of
America. VIII be no ordinary event, os-
pcciany when il IS understood on this
occasion Mr. Wulf Fries, a 'cellist known
throughout the entire country. will also
appear. Mr.. Fries is now sevonty-two
years Of age, is the Remeyi Of his pro-
fession, and has appeared in over 1000
concerts during the fifty years Of his
famous career.
Single seats can be secured for this
entertainment az tla Association build
ing. only about thirty season tickets
remain unsold.
Parties desiring same should make
prompt application as an will undoubtedly
DE sold long before Monday.
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STATISTICS OF LABOR.
Commissioner Montague Sends a Cir
Cular Letter to Various Unions.

Labor Commissioner A. =. Montague is
now engaged Ia sending circular letters 10
the various labor organizations In this
State There is much valuable informa-
ton he desires TO secure ana the success
of his department depends largely upon
tho accuracy and care exercised in max
ing up these reports.
Following Is copy Of the letter he Is
sending out:
This Bureau is now engaged In COM
piling a wage table. amount Of earnings
and duration of employment OF the diff
ferent organized wOrkmen in this state;
ana also investigating into the Dement'S 10
be derived from the formation Of labor
organizations
''rhe Commissioner need hardly remind
you that it is only by such cooperation on
the part Of workingmen. and the hearty
support of the labor organizations of the
State. that he can obtain reliable stats
tics for compilation in the annual report
of the condition OF the wage earners; and
without such information no correct UNI
derstandlng OF the needs and conditions
of the labOring classes can be formed. It
Is therefore, earnestly requested that
your organization will assist this Bureau
IN it's work Of placing the working people
I'm their proper light before the entire
community.
Lest there should be any apprehen-
sion on the part OF organizations that an
swering Of the questions in this blank
form may be preiudicial to their personal
or business interests the Commissioner
desires It TO be distinctly understood that
this Bureau win preserve the strictest
confidence with all correspondents and in
fOrmants. The information and data col
lected by the investigations of this de-
partment will be classified and grouped
I'm totals, and no names of persons or
unions. except by express permission. viii
appear IN the report, or be otherwise
given TO the public"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
HENRlC0 RETURNS.
Official Canvass To- BE Made To-Day
Eleven Precincts Hoard Prom.

The official canvass win be required 10
determine exactly the vote in Henrico
bounty. The canvass will be made to-
day.
The following is the vote in ten pre-
cincts:
Seven Pines-Iamb g. Russell 3, Weis-
iger 30. Quantz !. billiard l.
Barton Heights-Lamb Ci, Russell T.
Weisiger ].
shoemakers-Lamb $50, Russell A..
Weisiger 3.
Chestnut Hnl-Lamb a. Russell ].
Weisiger 1.
Jones-Lamb &c. Russell 8. Weisiger IS,
Quantz !.
Hungary-Lamb A.. Weislger T.
Bruins-Lamb g. Russell 30.
Hardin's Shop-Lamb ILL., Russell Is.
Weisiger g. Quantz ?.
Bakers-Lamb III. Russell D. Weis-
iger 8, Quantz 3.
Town Hall-Lamb So. Russell s. Wcis-
iger II, Quantz 1. Dillard l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
MANLY Is. RAMOS G.
Remember
THE GREAT
New York Horse Show

at Madison Square Garden, New
York, November I4th to 10Th. The
Old Dominion Steamship Company
will conduct its fifth annual person.
ally conducted excursion to New
York on account OF the Horse Show.
Party will leave Richmond Satur-
day, November 18th. at 3:4S p. NJ.
via Chesapeake and Ohio railway
or Norfolk and Western railway al
9 A. NJ, connecting with Old Do
minion steamer at Norfolk. Special
hotel rates have been secured. Fare
for the round trip, including meals
and stateroom berth on steamer.
only SII.oo. Tickets good for ten
days.
As the party is limited, and New
York will be crowded with visitors
at that time, early application
should be made that good steamer
and hotel reservation may be SEE
cured. For full information apply
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

publican spoke in his behalf during the
entire campaign
Many prominent white Repubi leans of
Petersburg and the counties openly aVow-
ed their purpose to support me, and they
not only voted for me, but some OF them
expressed a willingness 10 subscribe
money If necessary to Mr.. Thorp's defeat.
My majority in the district IS over three
thousand / believe most or the profnl-
nent Republicans. white and colored, IN
the district are willing TO testlty 20 the
absolute fairness of the election. Under
the circumstances, | have no fear OF a
contest and have no idea that Mr.. Thorp
will entertain a thought Of contesting.
because ne Is thoroughly informed Of the
condition OF affairs as have Just de-
scribed"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
Delightful Entertainment.

The beautiful rooms Of st. Patrick
Beneficial and Social Society We're wei
filled last evening by the members an'
their friends Rev. Father Mckeefry de
livered a most interesting account or M
trip through Ireland Father Mcheetrl
was listened TO with marked attention
and. besides affording much information
also caused much amusement by his willy
sayings. &c..
Niessrs Charles Humphrey, Georg'
Parater. John McGinnis, John Ryan an'
j Louis Sullivan rendered several selec
lions.
RI-ssrs Oliver Lynch and Victor Meme
fairiv captivated their listeners by theil
violin and piano duets.
This was the first Of a series OF enter
tainments mapped out by MI. D. Loul'
Sullivan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
TRIED TO BUNC0 HIM.
Young Man Attempts 10 work Game
on Dr. Nelson.


Rev. DR.. James Nelson, president OF
the Woman's College, came near being
buncoed recently.
a very nice looking young fellow went
10 the college and to all appearance
tried TO defraud DR.. Nelson. The
young man said no wanted 10 enter his
sister as a pupil at the college A note
Of Introduction was presented from Rev
DR.. William Il. Hatcher. pastor of the
Grace-Street Baptist Church, to whom
had been presented testimonials from
the pastor of a Baptist church in Hart
ford. Conn. from which city ne said he
came
The young man offered 20 pay tho fun
sessions tuition for his sister. and offered
a tempting looking check for S25 more
than the required amount, incidentally
rcmarkng that he would take the sur
plus in cash. The check purported TO
have been endorsed by Mr.. Geo T.. Fisher
manager of the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company. DR.. Nelson did not
have the change convenient and conse-
quently escaped being buncoed.
Subsequently when DR.. NelsOn.referred
to the matter in the presence OF Mr.
Fisher that gentleman stated that he had
never endorsed a check for tho man
named.
The prepossessing young man has not
been seen by Or. Nelson since.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
What | Know
About Pianos?

The average customer would am
swer such query by saying every
little The person that can play
would advise with some dealer i'll
standard Pianos who does a repu-
table business. By all means pur-
chase for durability and true quail
ity. Try RAMOS. Avoid the
fve-dollars-a-month stores. Price
counts and quality counts. Do
not agree to pay $500 for 5000
piano because the time OF final set
Element is strung out for FIVE or ten
years. We are frank. We can
sell better PIANOS than any store
in Richmond and at lower prices.
Our terms are easy. We do sell
ION time" but not on an "eterni-
ty plan" Cash buyers always call
on us first. and nine times out of
ten they come back to us. Re-
member our store is on Broad street
between First and Second streets.
MANLY Is. RAMOS co
40 East Broad Street.
ROGANIZED 1892.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
To Visit Savannah.

Gov. Tyler ana Gen. Lee vii leave for
Savannah tonight.
Mrs. Tyler and the Misses Tyler and
several members of the Governors stan
Will be members OF the party.
The Governor has letters from about
two hundred members or the Fourth Vir-
einia Regiment asking him to secure their
discharges. He will take these letters with
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

tomorrow afternoon at the First Bap-
list church In Lynchburg TO consider
this question, is composed of Rev. DR..
w f. Hatcher, of this city; Rev. DR.. III.
". Battle, OF Petersburg: Rev. -.Dr. j.
r. James. OF Danyille; Rev. DR.. +. w.
Dunnaway, OF Middleton; Rev r.. Is.
Hatcher. OF Norfolk; Rev. @. b. Taylor.
OF North Appomattox; Rev. r. j. Ship
man. OF Roanoke. and Rev. Julian Broad
dus, OF Berryvilie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
ACCEPT THANKS.
Captains Whitlock, Angle and Huice
Did Good Work Election Day.

Much credit IS due Captains Whitlock,
Angle and Hulce for their splendid work
in securing the accurate returns from
each precinct in the city on election day
for the papers.
These gentlemen and their officers ac-
complshed the feat Of obtaining the com
plete returns from every precinct in the
city before $50 o'clock and the Times
table had been made up and sent to the
composing rooms by o'clock This could
not have been done but for the genuine
assistance given by the police.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

been undoubtedly drunk and disorderly
on the street and he was fined Size.
James Tempo and William Burwell,
Ccored we're shown to have been drunk
aud disordcrly on the street. and they
fell back on default OF the sum OF $50
each.
Wm. Marshall and Mrs. VIM. Mar
shall were placed under 500 bonds each
for twelve months because OF certain
di8agreeable ncighborhood disturbances
regarding the children I'm the vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were specifically
charged with assauliing and choking the
little son OF l.. L. Herbert.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
Transfcrsof Real Estate.

Richmonl: Rosa WEIGH to William c.
Arnitage. 10 feet on south side Will
llamsburg avenue 10 7-l2 feet east Of Elm
street. so.
Henrlco: Peter Dickinson and wife TO
Anderson Robertson. acres on ola
Mountain road. so.
Annie. Josephine and William Eddy TO
John william Woodcock, - acres on
Charles City road. Sl,loO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The Grand Commandery Meets To-Day
at 10 A. NJ.

The Grand Commandery, knights
Templar. will meet at the Masonic Tenn
pie in annual session at 10 o'clock this
morning.
The session will be occupied in receiving
reports from the officers detailed 10 in
spect the various commands. which viii
give the fun and complete condition Of
the twenty active communicates in The
State.
Reports will also be received from the
officers who attended the tri-ennial Con-
olave at Pit,sburg. and will be acted upon
and the usual legislation incident TO the
Grand Commandery will follow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
THE TRIAL OF H0BS0N.
He will Answer, November 22nd, for
Assembling MIR. Fisher.

Judge witt in the Hustings Court. yes
terday fixed the trial Of s. l.. Hobson for
Tuesday. November I'D.
Willie Hayes small colored boy, was
tried In the Hastings Court yesterday
morning on the charge of stealing q pair
OF shoes, and given sixty days in jail.
Two suits for divorce were Instituted
in the Law and Equity Court. Edward
Owen asks 10 be separated from Mary
owen, alleging desertion and infidelity.
James G.. Rayner asks a divorce from
Ella V. Rayner. The bill! IN this case
has not been filed.
Suie-syas An ad, ,by W. Rry4ion Ten
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

A negro named John Tyler was before
Squire J. II. Lewis Of Henrico county,
Tuesday afternoon charged with the
larceny Of suit Of clothes from Walter
Hamilton. colored. Special Policeman J.
l.. Branch made the arrest.
The evidence proved overwhelming
against Tyler and he was sentenced 10
six months in Jail