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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
EDMUND BURKE
IS DELIGHTFUL
MIR. Cllaunccy Olcott Received
With Rare Enthusiasm at
the Academy.
AN EXCELLENT IL: COMPANY
The Audience Left the Theatre
Humming the Irish Song
Mary"
AN EXCELLENT l! COMPANY

Mr.. Chaunccy olcott came, played. sang
and conquered the hearts of tho audi
cnces which filled the Academy to over
flowing at both matinee and night per-
formanccs. r..
AS Edmund Burke. the brilliant, whole
souled, devll-may-care 1rishman. Mr.. Oh
colt found n role that was as natural as
were the songs he sang and the delightful
touch OF the broguc that marks him from
the Emerald Isle. s.ss.al rf Hsr
That the audience was pleased was
shown by the royal reception that was
accorded the star from the moment lie
appeared, an unknown lad astride tho
rose-covered walls Of Lord Nugcnt's gar
den, until the curtain fell on the states
man and popular favorlte In the last act
Curtain calls followed fast, and followed
faster. while the insistcncc OF the audi
ence for moro songs was little short OF
,,vtt ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
LETTER 10 MAYOR MCCARTHY.
Richmond. Va

Dear Sir: You are. 80 we'll known that
The people lave put you in office. They
knew what they We're about: They didn't
do 1t by accident.
Wouldn't 1t be II handsome thing to do
TO paint Your house? IT is a nice house,
has Il good substantial commodious look,
and isn't rusty at ALL you know; hut u
fresh coat OF paint would make it 50
bright! it's a pity not to,
DeVoe is beautiful paint. but the beauty
of it is: 1t lasts so long. and does so
much more than ;idorn an already in
tcresting aud attractive edlfice, House
out buildings and fencas, There isu't n
man or Il woman in town, who wouldn't
see them and make some PLEASANT remark.
or course. you will paint the town pro-
perty; nothing would mark your admin
istration more, In the eyes Of the people;
and, having done the same thing at home,
II is the most natural thing In the world
to do IL for them Yours truly
f. w. ToEVOE, * co
~ s,-Harrlsi Hardware 60 sell our
paint
7 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
READY FOR INSPECTION.
Seventeen Regiment Has Fifteen
Enlistnents Added to It's Rolls.

Company B. OF, the SEVENTEEN Virginia
Regiment held its regular drill under
Major Bossieux last night. and received
five new enlistments, making fifteen alto
gether which the regiment has received
lately. The five newly enlisted men were
examined last night and accepted.
The regiment has received It's general
orders for the annual inspection from
the adjutant-generals Office. stating the
time and place for the various inspections.
The inspection of the adjutant- generals
office and the inspector-general's Office
will take place March 18th at their Of
fees; that of the regimental Headquarters.
headquarters of the First Battalion and
Companies A and;B SEVENTEEN Regiment,
Richmond. March 18th: Companies C.. F
and III. Richmond, March 14th: Battery
A. First Battalion. Richmond. March 18th:
headauarters and Companies and B,
Richmond Light Infantry. Blues Bat
TALON, Richmond. March 18th.
The. organizations will appear in in
spection as II ready for the field. dressed
In all their regalia and with their mu-
nitions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
A MILLION A MONTH.

Few people Will have any quick concep-
ton Of the enormous Significance of the
word Million" IT is we'll known that
Cascarets Candy catllnrtic, undoubtedly
the most popular laxative medicine In the
world. have sale OF million boxes a
month. These million boxes contain
100000 Cascarnt tablets. which II laid
side by side would make "a row Il hundred
miles in length. The tablets used In 1,
year would reach from Chicago to New
York. On the average, over 10000 people
take a Cascaret tablet daily. surely Il
wonderful testimonial TO a meritorious
article. well advertised.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
OVER SEA HABIT.
Difference on this Side the W,t.r

ahe persistent effect upon the heart OF
esfreine in coffee cannot but result In tho
k,afest conditions. In time.
Each attack OF the drug Cand that
means each cup OF Coffee weakens the
oIRail little more, and the end Is almost
matter OF mathematical demonstration.
LADY writes from n Western State:
am OF German descent, and II was
NATURAL that I should learn nj a very earlv
age TO drink coffee. Until was TWENTY
three years old drank scarcely ANYTHING
else at my meals.
- few years ago ! began TO be af
fsctcd by a steadily increasing nervous
ness. which eventually developed into a
distressing heart trouble that made me
very weak and miserable. Then some
three Years ago. was added asthma in
its worst form. My sufrerings from these
Things can be better imagined than de-
scribed.
During all this time my husband real
ICED moro fully than j did that coffee
vas injurious To me, and made every
effort TO make me stop
Finally II was decided a few months
ago to quit the use of coffee absolutely.
and 10 adopt Postum Food Coffee as our
hot table drink. had hut little idea tnat
81 would help me. but consented to try it
To please my husband ! prepared 1t very
carefully, exactly according to directions
end WAS delighted with Its delicious favor
md refreshing qualities
Just 30 room as the poison from the
roffee had time to get out Of my system
tie nutritiva properties, OF the Postum
began 70 build me up. and ann now fully
recovered from all my nervousness, heart
t,'oubIe and asthma, gladl$ acknowledge
that uow, for the first time In years, /
a,l,oy perfect health. and that owe It
all to Postum Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Creek. Aiici. .,
There's 81 reason. Read the little book,
r1'he Road to WfS,yillc," In pkgs,
Postum Food Coffee contails no drugs
" any description whatsoever.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01

evenings ago by quite number OF her
young friends. The guests wore mask,
ana much amusement was occasioncd
Brittle WAS taken connleteiy Nv snr.
prise. but nevertheless gave her guests a
hearty welcome and the evening Will long
ne remembered az Il reminder OF Miss
Brittle's hospitality.
Among. those who composed the PARTY
were Misses Blanche Carter, Gertrude
Jacob, Gertie Fraysier. Hermie Simpson.
Lottie Clayton. Mary Jacob, BertIe
Wood, Elsie Jacob. Irma Brittle, Mabel
Wood and Messrs. Lewis Moody. Robert
Graves, Norman Carter, Willie Hankins.
Campbell Carter, Herbert Brittle. Ernest
Moody, Boykin Brittle. Samuel Martin.
iierpcrt FRANKLIN. John Jacob. Dectuter
Dalton and others
evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
Irish or Nothing.

bernian, Mr.. Olcott thanked tho public
for the reception that had been accord
ed his company. Said hc:e"Rn Irish and
If you couldn't be an Irishman, what
would you be-? I replied, tide be asham-
cd of myself"
Mr.. Olcott has no reason to be asham-
man could have won so warm place
in the esteem OF the Richmond play
going public. in SO short a while.
In the, excellent company which sir
mirable actors WHO arc given an ample
Daniel Jarrett as "oiiver Goldsmith,
Mr. Mr. Merne Ha garss IS T ors
that could be, desired. while Miss Edna
,,.,iiiius as MARY Nugent,a Miss Elizabeth
Vashburne as Mrs. O'Grady," and Miss
Browning as Gabrielle" were excellent.
Miss Phillips was especially pleasing.
playing with rare charm and fitting the
part as prettily as a ladys glove.
Miss Washbune's comedy was delight
full. and perhaps the most delightful bit
when Burke, Mary, Lord NusA>t and
she enacted the laughable scene In Oliver
Goldsmith's dilapidated sitting room.
In a word. praise is due every one of
for one could not we'll throw.,a conaSli
ment without striking a deserving player.
Not the least clever work was done
by two children, Edna Smith, as ''Phyl-
lis and Lotte Millbourne, as Archie
and later as Mickey Murphy"
Mr.. Oicott's song. You Can Sail in
MY Boat with the two children as his
crew, was encored again and again, but
the song to Mary caught the fancy and
touched the hearts Of pit. and gallery
alike. and as the crowd left the theatre
many were softly humming the refrain.
Not since the days of Joseph Jefferson
has an actor received in Richmond such
a hearty ovation as was given Mr.. Olcott
on yesterday. 1t was not only token of
personal liking, but a sincere admission
that the actor had undoubtedly attained
a high place among the artists OF his
profession.
Little -Jonny Jones.
When Little Johnny Jones' is presented
theatre going public OF this city will have an
opportunity OF witnessing what Is unQuestion-
able the biggest musical hit and the greatest
several seasons past. Little Johnny Jones"
is in every sense OF the word metropolitan
attraction, with distinguished cast and a
chorus of forty people. in all numbering over
sixty persona one of the very largest orEaniza-
tons on tour this season.; Tho same production
lighted New York for twenty-five weeks last
season. and which scored run Of over three
months In Chicago. In the latter city Mr..
McArdle. the dramatic critic OF the Chicago
Chronicle thought so well OF Little Johnny
Jones' that no took occasion in his paper OF
in which he remarked that IN person would
have TO possess "a mean disposition not to
relish the genuine American humor which pre-
vades George NJ. cohan's musical melodrama."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
ANNOUNCEMENT

Having become a member OF the firm of
Peers & Ovens Co.. have found 1t neces-
sary to resign my position as manager or
the Boys and Chlldrens Department OF
o. fl. sBerryil.S Co. that I might give my
entire attention to the business of this
firm.
! wlsh5to thank my Kind friends ard
patrons for their liberal support and pa
,tronage in the field ] am just leaving, ana
10 solicit q continuance OF the same In
my new, line of smart things for ladies
wear.
Very respectfully.
T:lOS. B. FLOYD.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
DR.. Ellyson in the CITY.

Rev. I. Ellyson, d. D.. OF Washington,
double purpose Of attending the iilaugu-
ration of his longtime friend, Hon. Claude
A. Swanson, and the dedication of the
new Second Baptist Church. of which he
was for many years member
While here he will be the guest alter
nately OF his brother-in-law, DIR. Geo .eB.
Steel, and his nephews, Hon. j.. Taylor
and Mr.. VIM. Ellyson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
Goes to Brothers Bedside

Rev. L. p. Bransford who has been
conducting a revival meeting in Laurel
Street Methodist Church FOR two weeks,
was hastily called yesterday to the bed
side OF his brother In buckingham county.
His brother had suffered a fall from his
horse. though is not thought to be Sc
rlously injured. @s,55
Rev ]. A. Thomas, the pastor. will
hold services during the absence of Mr..
Bransford.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
Transfer Of Collectors Office

K. Lowry has been in Office several
months there VIII have to be another
transfer of the office to-day.
The appointment OF the collector has
Just been confirmed by the United States
senateo and the transfer of the Office to :
day will be from NJ. X. Lowry, appolntee,
to NJ. Is. Lowry, collector. confirmed.
The transfer will be made under the
supervision of Revenue Agent Chapman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
mn. i. III. Pace ELECTED.

IA called meeting OF the BOARD Of Sink
ing Fund Commissioners was held in the
nuditoHs Office last evening, Mayor Nc
Carthy in tho chair. The meeting was
called to elect a member OF the Purclas-
ing Committee to I'LL the vaehr.:r caused
by the dcHth'pf The late Treasurer fi,ii-
lips. Mr. James 2, Pace was ,nnnf-
lnously elected. Some other business or
d 1nutirn cllnrnctcr was ,trnnSnc;cd l-.-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
Cost Them Little

Expenses of recent candidates for
so far as the returns have
been made. are as follows:
n. W, Harrison. Seventeenth circuits -,
G.. RI. Ilundley. Fifth circuit........ IL 40
W. N. Portlock. First circuit. IS
D. A. Grimsley, Ninth circuit. ~. 10
4 Mr.. Davis Bottom. recently elected
Public Printer. Yesterday filed his cleo
tion expense statement, which was s23
postage, paper, otc. I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
Customs Collections.

The books of tho collSctor OF customs
for Richmond show the collections ia
have been STA, 1855 during the month OF
january This is nm increase over the
month of last year ~
s9,170A3. All of the imports upon ,x:S
customs We're cStyicctcd We're consisne,, 10
Richmond merchants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
Find Lady's,Watch and Chain.

Chief, of Policeg Werner has at head
quarters lady's watch and chain, which
was found near the Academy on yestcr-
day. The owner can recover her property
by calling on tho chief.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
NEWS GATHERED
F ROM S0UTH5|DE
The Citizens Petition City Coun-
s Gil to Submit Annexation
to the People.
MEETING IN LEADER HALL
Over Three Hundred Men Ask
Council for Voice On An
nexation Matter.
Manchester Bureau. Times Dispatch. I
No HOP Hull Street,

Manchester Bureau. Times Dispatch,
No. hoo Hull Street
VITO the Honorable Board Of Aldermen
and the CITY Assembly Of the City Of
1--WE the Undersigned voters and prop
crty owners In this city. nE,st respectfully
request your honorable BODIES to pass such
suitable and proper resolution or ordl-
nance that will at an early date allow the
people OF this city to vote on the sub Jeet
Of annexation OF this city to the city OF
Richmond
Three hundre and .fifty-two citizens
signed this petition which will be pro-
sented to the Manchester city Council
by q committee OF five appointed By the
Citizens Association at a meeting held
fl Leader Hall last night.
More than three hundred citizens We're
at the meeting which was the most en-
thusiastic one ever held in the city. II
was representative gathering Of BUSH
ness men and workingmen. Mr.. II. G..
Reattie called the meeting to order and
stated its objects. Addresses were made
Toy many present and not one exposed
himself as being opposed to annexation.
But IL was not the annexation question
under discussion so much as 1t was the
question of the city Council allowing
the people a right to cast their vote on
the matter All were agreed that it was
ISSUE SO Nllul IIlut Inc people should
be allowed to vote on it.
There were calls for Assemby,ran c.
J.. Petit, an avowed anti-annexationist,
bui he did not respond.
Meeting in Detail
II was shortly after s O'Clock when
Mill. C. Beattie president of the asso-
citation. raped for order. The hall was
fairly we'll filled with citizens. represent
'nE every class of people In Manchester.
Taxpayers and property owners. with
r Goodly number; OF workingmen were
iBStlie hall.
Mr.. Beattie explained tho object of the
meeting. and Secretary Charles Burkert
read the minutes of the meeting last
week, and this brought the question
clearly before all.
The petitions which had been circulated
throughout the. City.
Mr.. Gallagher Heard.
Alt a. j, Gallagher said that the an.
hsNation question had been so thoroughly
aired that ii was, or should be, familiar
rofaff. The agreement between Richmond
aud Manchester,s Council committees was
fair, he said. and there was no good
argument 10 be made against the propo-
srlon- II was question that every one
was interested in. I'VE are now living
next uoor 10 Richmond, with her great
banking system. the Erehtcst in tho
south; her real%estate exchange and her
pther improvements =
The speaker declared that Manchester
PEOPLE would not be injured any way by
nonsolidatior
IT had been argued. he said, that the
Manchester banks would go from the city
mere was annexation. This was alb
sFlrd. FOR fhc banks here, he declared to
hrond,
believe the American people ought
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
BANKRUPT NOTICE.


NOTICE. o n FIRST MEETING OH
la CREDITORS.
In THE l0lSTRlCE aCOUlST@5O or frIllH
Z UNITED STATES FOR Tile EAST
BERN DISTRICT Oh VIRGINIA.
In the Matter of No. Ga.
JAMES II. @SPICER, In
Bankrupt. Bnnkruptcy
TO tho creditors OF JAMES II, SPItTR,
81 Rlel,mond, in the 4, county =, y. hi lIentco.
Notice la hereby given that on the 10TH
dy Of Jaa. n,; /, g. lo 1902 the said.
n bankrupt; and thist the first meeting
q his creditors VIII bS held pny onlcs:
Real ESTATE Building Richmond, Va,
on tic isths DAY Or .lNEl;;RRllARY. a. H.,
1906, ut 10 O'clock In the forenoon, ut
.whieh time tho said creditors may at.
tend; prove their Pr s "a appont q truss
such other 5buslncssi rs may properly coIlls
-!r etl THOS. b. tSNIAD,
ftfcrec,in Bunlsrnptry,
bankrupt. y 8i't -i1ss \ \ " = 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
1t Will Be Interesting.

"Nr Cloves dpes not fear an inyestlga-
ton" said one dc the leaders in the fight
Tor him last night, two are ready togo So
before the committee and Through the
inquiry is limltedsto his particular ease;
YOU may expect some interesting ,tlevclor,-
ments, This will be tho opening wedge.
have no idea that the nomination OF MI.
Cloves will be rejected unloss a partisan
fight against him prevail w
The manner in which an executive sos
sion MAS secured yesterday was distinct
ly interesting, Mr.. Sadler had served nos
t;cc that he intended to force the issue
He began the fight Monday. was DELAYED
until Tuesday, secured an executive SEES
sion then, hut accomplished netting, and
Yesterday after ansnphill tlght, scored q
distinct victory at last sg III.
Fl Al ! p, ~, after tho Senate had been
In session an hour and 4 half he,calicd
for an executive session. lie wasfaskcd
to yield until tho floor leader, who,was
Temporarily absent, should return TO the
room,
'Who is. the floor leader. incurred tina
powllatan senators lAltcly. ..si IS Z.
y MAS peiAtcl put W Alel' maj ths
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
nounced Judge Mann putting an end to
the matter.
May Investigate All.

= "
Inquiries made last night in "a number
of different directions developed a strong
belief on the part of certain senator's
that the investigation will result before
it is ended into an official inquiry into
the affair of theyf hospital generally and
may, In fact, eyentunte in sweeping
review OF the management Of all the
public institutionsaof the State Such an
inquiry is freely predicted. and number
of members have been heard to express
desire for more thorough knowledge
Of the extent and character of the work
being done by qthese institutions The
demands almost every one Of them Is
making for largely increased appropria-
lions stimulates this inquisitive, attitude.
The st. Clair bill now pending in the
Senate. providing for an official inspec-
ton, is an indication along the game
general lire. k;i
The committee appointed under the
resolution adopted yesterday will meet
on the day fixed and will proceed with
it's work The hour for tho meeting has
not vet been agreed upon. Mr.. Thomas
said last night that the committee would
summon no witnesses. but would hear
statements from the persons Interested
and such witnesses as they desired to
introduce. The session will be behind
closed doors. in accordance with the
terms OF the resolution. 2 Mr.. Gloves, it
is understood. will appear and will be
represented also BY counsel. It is furth-
cr understood that Mr.. Gloves in de-
Tending himself will repeat to the CONF
mittee the charges he has publicly made
against the superintendent OF the hos
pital, Predictions are freely made that
additional matter of sufficient Serious
ness to demand ia further. Inquiry will
crop out in the course Of the hearing.
Sensational storiesso OF the nature of this
expected testimony are now going the
rounds. 10y Sl3e ste
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Sale. OF
Norfolk. offered a series of amendments
to- the Code, designed to regulate the life
insurance business in the State These
amendments are identical with those pro
posed In the House OF Delegates recently
by Mr.. Gaines, of Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01

10 vote on every question and that the
citizens of Manchester should be allowed
a voice on this important question, con-
cludcd the speaker, amid applause.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
MAY BE SWEEPING
Investigation
Continued from First PaRe.)

Continued from First Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01

In a speech that was charmingly Hi
bernian, Mr.. Olcott thanked tho public
for the reception that had been accord
ed his company. Said hc:l"Pnl Irish and
I'm proud of 1t. A little boy ono asked.
If you couldn't be an Irishman, what
would you be?' replied, tide be asham-
cd of myself, -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01
Given a Delightful Party.
Miss llule tBrltle Nus tllr replpIni,t Of
. most cnjuYahle surprise party q fen

-. Us " .l B Ell "A ll l
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-05-23
Her "eermanu Understood.

Her stock of German was canty.
The day after her arrival in Berlin
she went to make a purchase. After
she had made known her wishes in
hating German the old woman who
waited upon her exclaimed; "Is the
fraulein an American" The fraulein
was. and do they all speak like
you?" continued the old German. On
receiving an affirmative answer she
lifted her hands 10 heaven with the
words Thank God! My boy went
to America to escape the CONSUMPTION.
He does not speak word of English,
but if they all speak like you, my
poor boy will understand every word"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-05-23
An Alarming Blur der.

ly visited her sisters family and left
them in perfect health The next day
letter arrived from the Bichat Hos.
pital announcing her death at that in.
stitution, and caused deep grief among
her relative, who thought she had
met with fatal accident, That even.
ing, however, the supposed deceased
appeared at the house safe and sound.
1t appears that she had been under
treatment at the hospital some time
ago, and her name through an error,
was given to another patient, who
subsequently died.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-05-23
Loganites in New York
A. L. Farrell and Prof w. 0. Robinson
Both Give Good Account of Themselves.

The following items from the New
York column Of the Deseret News,
will be of interest to local people: Mr..
A. L. Farrell, who has been devoting
his time since arriving in New York, "a
year and a half ago, to the study of
voice culture, and who has been stu
dent of Dudley Buck Jr., has made
wonderful strides in his work. Last
week he accepted the position of bass
in a quartette singing at the Baptist
church on East Sixteenth street. Mr..
Farrell's voice being of so fine a quail.
ty, most of the solo singing will also
be done by him The tine practice in
sight singing that a church Quartette
affords, was what induced him to take
the position and to sign a years con-
tract. Mr. Farrell has been singing
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-05-23
Children Before the Church.

f. l.. Haubrlch of Claremont, N. H.,
who is well known in the clothing
trade, was house-hunting last fall. As
he has a family of hearty children,
the business became quite task. He
tried to hire parsonage and the
agent said he would like first rate
to let him in, but the church ha
voted not to rent the house to anyo
with children.
well, Mr.. Agent" retorted \ q.
Haubrich, II wouldn't kill one of my
children for the whole church"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-05-23
Mour ns a Lost Friend.

A writer in an eastern paper mourns
the passing of the old red damask
tablecloth. TIE old red tablecloth al
ways gave impression of comfort
and good cheer, while the white cloth
stands for GOODNESS and lormality and
is suggestive Of the clothesline waving
stifly over snowdrift, Come again,
old red table covering, with grandma
pouring the tea and seeing that us
young ones tot an extra large wedge
OF the kind OF pie that melted In your
Minneapolis Journal,