(Special to The Times-Dispatch.)
ASHVILLE, N. C., November 22. Following the conclusion of arguments in the mandamus proceedings in the case of Congressman James, Jr., against the Huncombe County canvassing board, Judge W. Adams, of the Superior Court, this afternoon announced he would take the case under advisement and render his decision later.
Attorneys for the Registering of the Board of canvassers, who claimed re-election in this district, asked the court to issue a mandamus directing the board of canvassers to reconvene, and to certify the election returns as received by it on November. These returns, exclusive of the "supplementary and amended returns" brought in later from five precincts of the country, elected Mr. Britt by the majority, his attorneys declared. Its answer to the charge made yesterday that had not signed the abstract of election when forwarding the certified returns to Raleigh, N.C., was denied. This phase of the proceedings apparently dropped there.
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED
In the vicinity of the hotel, Mrs. Elizabeth, of North Main Street, was reported to be fatally burned while she was being treated for a fire. The fire was discovered by a woman who was in the room. The cause of the fire is unknown.
WOMAN IS FATALLY BURNED
In the vicinity of the hotel, Mrs. Elizabeth, of North Main Street, was reported to be fatally burned while she was being treated for a fire. The cause of the fire is unknown.  Mrs. Mary Hitter Howies is dead at Mount Sidney, Augusta County, as the result of injuries sustained in all unusual accidents. Last week, Mrs. Howies, while preparing breakfast, upset a bottle of gasoline in the kitchen. Then she struck a match in order to burn out what damage had been done. The gas soli became ignited and instantly there was a terrible explosion and flames shot up to the ceiling, completely enveloping Mrs. Howley. 