davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
National Republican., 1884-04-18
A PLEASANT WEDDING.
MIR. Fred. Gheen Leads Miss Louise Cog
gins TO the Altar.

Mr.. Fred. Gbeen Leads Miss Louise Cog
gins TO the Altar.
Mr.. Fred. Gheen and Miss Louise, the
daughter of Mr.. Samuel s. Coggins, were mar
ried last evening at All Saints chapel, Ben
nings, by the Rev. John b. Williams. The
chapel was filled to its utmost capacity, and
the altar was handsomely decorated with
choice flowers. The bride was attired in a
handsome white satin dress. The brides
maids were Miss Lille Coggins, Miss Bessie
Rock, and the Misses Allie and Mamie Draney.
The groomsmen were Mr.. Dillaplain Hoff-
man, of West Philadelphia Mr.. Frank
Brightwell, Mr.. Glenn Sheriff. and Mr.. Geo.
A. Gheen.
A reception was held at the residence of the
brides parents at Bennings, attended by q
large number friends. Many handsome and
costly presents were received. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Gheen,
Miss Susie NJ. Gheen, Mr.. and Mrs b. w.
Gheen. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. N. Devereux, the
Misses Susie Il. and Mary G. Devereux, Mr.. and
Mrs. John K. Kelly, Mrs. VIM. s. Hoffman, of
West Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. +. M. Dra-
ney Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Rock, Mr., and Mrs
w. +. Hay Mrs. and Miss Vail, Of Philadel.
phia; Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Lyman, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Alexander, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Light.
foot, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ii. Hoover, Mr. and
Mrs. II. II. Twombley, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Craig, Messrs. Brightwell. Sheriff, Morrow
Tom Draney, Lacy, DIR. Naylor, Mrs. Wheeler
Mrs Fowler, Misses Lightfoot, Welpby
Brightwell, Glascoe, Belle andLulu Twombley
Fannie, Jennie, and Minnie Lacy.
National Republican., 1884-04-18

At the meeting of the National Academy
of Sciences yesterderday several interesting
papers were read. The meeting at 2 p. M.
adjourned until p. m.
At the business meeting the following new
active members W ere elected: Prof. Edward
s. Dana, New Haven; Con. G. b. Comstock,
U. S. A.; Prof Sidney j. Smith, New Haven;
Capt. c. i. Dutton. U. 5. A.; Prof. w. X.
Brooks, Baltimore.
AtSp. amemorial meeting was held, when
biographical sketches Of deceased members of
the National Academy of Sciences were read
as follows Upon Gen. q. X. Warren, U. s..
A., by Gen. Henry l., Abbott, Z. $. A.; upon
Prof. Stephen Alexander Of Princeton, n. D.,
by Prof. c, A. Young, of Princeton college;
upon Prof. j, Lawrence Smith, of Louisville,
Ky, by Prof. Benjamin Silliman, Of New
Haven, and upon Dr. John Leconte, By Dr..
Samuel Scudder, Of Cambridge, Mass.
The halls of the National museum were
illuminated for the first time last night by
the Brush electric light, and the lecture hall
by the incandescent lamps fed from storage
battery.
Other papers will bo read commencing at
noon to-day. The readings are public.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
The Robberv Record,

On the night Of tho 10th instant lot of
clothes valued at $40 were stolen from tho
yard of G. Clark, of No. 1877 street north.
west.
William Brown, colored waiter, was ar
rested yesterday for stealing a set of billiard
balls from George w, Driver. No. l3l3 Il
street northwest, and the property recovered.
James ONeale had an oysrcoSt valued o!.is at
Thirty second street northwest, on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. L. M. Davis, of 033 II street north
west, reports that she had o pair Of opera
glasses stolen Wednesday night value, $40.
j. J.. French reported stolen from his
house, No. SO / street northwest, about a
week ago u ladies' bonnet valued ut $50.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
Fears OF n Frcshet.

TACOMA, N, H., April 17.-Much excite
ment prevails here over the probability of the
Lake company's dam at Lake village giving
way the result of which would be o serious
food in Laconia The water in Lake Winni-
pisaukie is higher than since 1863 and one
abutment at Lake village has moved three
inches to-day, anG the Winnipisaukie river
is higher than for many years. II the dam
gives way at Lake village there is no doubt
that every dam and bridge on the stream to
Franklinton will be swept away.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
GEN. BADEAI.
What the Editor or the Cuban Organ in
New York Says OF Him.


New York Says OF Him.
New YoRK, April 17.--"Gen. Badeau has
proved himself unfit for his position of United
States consul general Of Cuba in more ways
than one" said Mr.. II. Rubiora, tho editor of
II Scpardtstd, tho Cuban organ. this after
noon. In the month of January tho acting
consul of Sagua de La Grande, as Mr.. Ford
the consul, was sick, asked Mir. Badoau In
Havana by telegraph what he ought to do in
the case of Emilio Nunoz who was on board
the American brig Haranahan as one of the
crew. The Spanish government asked to
have him delivered under the extradition
treaty. Con. Badcau ordered his delivery
without consulting the home government,
and he was therefore handed over to the Span.
ish government which oourt-martialed him for
political otfenscs committed before the extra
dition treaty was ratified The case having
been presented to Secretary Frelinghuysen
by Mr.. Randall, attorney-at.law Of Mr.. Nunez,
Mr.. FTeliughuysen investigated the case
thoroughly, and probably hintcd 10 Mr. Ba-
deau that tho case would bo investigated In
congress and it would look badly.fUr him.
The case will he brought before congress rs
soon as the duties of cx-Speaker Randall will
allow him, and it will DO shown that one Of
the biggest outrages has been committed with
tho consent of one of the American repre-
sontatves abroad. t.t
"With regard to collector Wickcrs, of Koy
West, II is not true that he has had illegal
connection with the Cuban revolutionary
party. In Key West the republican party is
governed by a ring which has great Influence
in Washington. This ring has been trying
TO oust Col. Wcltors for nearly year, but il
cannot do anything without the Cuban vote
which is about 5000 strong in Key West.
Col. Wickers is favoritc with tho Cubaus,
for he has done them various kindnesses, all
strictly legitimate. It was necessary there
fore to get rid of him in some other way, hence
this trumped-up charge of giving assistance to
the revolutionists"
National Republican., 1884-04-18
Grand Combination Assignee Sale

We have bought the entire stock Of Dry Goods of Samuel Ker
o3o Seventh through the assignee Mr. Job Barnard which,
junction with stock lately purchased Of John T. MITCHELL
upward Forty Thousand Dollars We SHALL therefore, sell these
bnd stocks from the lately occupied by John T. MITCHELL Penn
syana such sacrifice that will not be days before the
entire stocks Sold Having bought the goods price that will enable
give benefit to the Washington public take pride in sub
mtng them stock of goods unved for quality in connection with
standard of Low Price, that will stamp the the Greatest
before in this Having
sell must be quick hence this Suond partial
list goods be offered Magnificent Black Silks Shaw CASH
French German and American Dress Goods Wraps Table Linens
Napkins Towels shecng, Banke-n everything that usually
found in irstcass Dry Goods House.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
CONnENsED LOCALS.

The manager of Ford's opera house has
complained of tho offensive smell occasioned
by the manufacture of fertilizers in the
building adjoining the opera house.
Star of Hope lodge of Good Templars was
visited last night by George w. Salter lodge.
A musical and literary entertainment was
well carried out and enjoyed by all present.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
baltimore presbytery Delegates.

BALTIMORE April 17..-At the session of
the Baltimore Presbytory to-day the follow
ing delegates to the general assembly of the
Presbyterian church at Saratoga in May were
elected: Rows. George d. Purvos and Joseph
Nelson, delegates, aud Rows. j. NJ. Maxwoll
and X. ii. Williams, alternates; Elders G. +.
Ely and J. II. Durkees. delegates. and G. +.
Shepperd and J. b. Amidon, alternates.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
Cut with Hrask KmmcIsIes.

A fight took place about 10 o'clock last
night near tho corner of Seventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue, between James Simms
and man named Collins in which the latter
was severely cut about the face and head, as
alleged, with brass knuckles. Up to late
hour no arrests were made.
National Republican., 1884-04-18

Mr.. T. J. Biggns, and the reading of an essay
on How India Pays for England's Free
Trade" by Mr.. f. +. May. Warren NJ. White
was elected second vice president, vice NJ. b.
Johnston.s The institute decided to attend
Monday evening.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
A Cnttinp AnraI.

In the affray last night between Roger Cole
and Harriet Burns, both colored, at 35l Van
street southwest. Cole cut Harriet with a
knife in tho right arm near tho shoulder.
Cole was arrested.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
Sudden Dnnth.

Charlotte johnson, colored woman en-
ployed by Mrs, Reese, of No, 50S Thirteenth
steet northwest, was taken suddenly Ill last
night and died before assistance could be rem
dered
National Republican., 1884-04-18

At the last sitting of the charitable French
society in this city (societe Franchise do
Bienfaisance) NJ, Demongoot, the founder,
and during several years the president thereof,
gave In his Iesignation as an active member.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
Examining Butter and MIX.

Prof. De Smedt has concluded his exami-
nations of butter and presented his last report
on the subject. He will on Monday, begin
making tests of lard and milk, which will bo
a thorough one, as the health officer will
assist him.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
Carroll Institute.

An entertaining programme was rendered
at the rooms of the Carroll Institute last
evening. 1t consisted of songs by Prof. Blois
and A. S. King, selection from Bret Harte by
National Republican., 1884-04-18
the Memory OF Mrs. Abbio II.
Green,

At meeting of the ex-War Prisoners as
sociation resolutions were passed in respect
to tho memory of the late Mrs. Abbie H..
Green, wherein recognition was paid to the
valuable services she rendered union pris-
oners during the dark days of the rebellion.
National Republican., 1884-04-18

EIsFMAN BROS, corner Seventh and Streets
enlarged boys department and extensive yarirty
make IL All easy matter to make selection. IL is
an acknowledged fact that their prices are the
luWgsf
National Republican., 1884-04-18

Don't fail to hear Mr.. Cable read.

The Fair OF the Church OF the Incar-
nation.
A fair was given last night by the ladies of
tho st. Agnes ward, for the benefit of the
church of the Incarnation, at No. 923 Twelfth
street northwest. The tables which were taste
fully arranged were presided over by the fol-
lowing ladies' Misses Wells, Worthington,
Stukey, stockweather, Morton, Terry, Bos-
we'll, Finley, Bartle, Engle, and Robertson.
There were afgreat many present and the
ladies are we'll pleased with their success.
National Republican., 1884-04-18

The President 90 Attend FOrd's.
President Arthur will occupy private
BOX at FOTds tonight.
National Republican., 1884-04-18

BASE BALL CAHroL PARK.-Game called at 4lo
sharp.
National Republican., 1884-04-18
Dsmongeot,s Reslgnstlon.

Mr., Gable reads both tonight aud tomorrow
afternoon
National Republican., 1884-04-18
Academy OF Science.

you want TO spend an enjoyable evening &
and hear Mr.. Gable read to.night.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-08
A Novel Marriage at the Exchange
Hotel.

Yesterday evening there arrived at the
Exchange Hotel Mr.. T. l.. Kelly and Miss
Nora O'Garey, both OF whom were regis
tered from South Boston, Va. Separate
rooms were assigned the pair. 1t soon be-
came apparent the object OF the visit was
matrimony; for Mr.. Kelly signitied that he
required the immediate services OF priest,
a. he. as we'll as the lady, belonged to the
Catholic Church. A clergyman OF that
faith was soon found. but, much to the dis
appointment OF the couple, he refused to
tie the nuptial Knot because they came from
another parish, and did not have the requi-
site certificate from their local clergyman.
The eXpectant groom produced mar
riage-lcense, which was all he thought
should be required, and became indignant
when the priest still declined to perform
the ceremony. He then asked II some
clergyman could not be procured VINO
would unite himself and Nora In wedlock.
The obliging hotel clerk, who sympathized
with him, at once said there could,
and carriage was dispatched for Rev.
DIR. Armstrong, OF the Episcopal Church:
The Doctor soon made his appearance, and
the license being correct, the happy pair
were made one in parlor OF the Exchange
i'm the presence OF quite large number OF
ladies, legislators, and guests. Mr.. Kelly
and bride will now go TO Lynchburg'
where they will be remarked according 10
the forms OF the Catholic Church by an
orthodox clergyman OF the faith.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-08
How Two Poems Were Written.

In answer to question concerning the
origin of the " Ancient Mariner" and " We
are Seven," the Rev. Edward Whately re-
plies in the Boston Transcript: Words
worth once gave an interesting account OF
the origin OF these two poems, and some
others, the names OF which forget. He
and ColerIdge agreed to take a tour to-
gether-I think into Deyonshire-and in
order 10 pay their expenses resolved to
write some poems, which, think, were
composed during the tour. but l am not
sure. They gave each other certain
amount of assistance in their respec-
tive compositions. In the "Ancient
Mariner" it is remarkable that the
idea Of the dead men pulling the ropes.
which would seem more likely to have
emanated from the mind OF Coleridge than
that OF Wordsworth, was suggested by the
latter. The first verse Of the poem We
are Seven" was written by Coleridge.
Wordsworth composed this poem back
wards, beginning the last verse and go
ing upwards. He and Coleridge were
staying at friends house at the time of its
Wordsworth was summoned
to tea when he had finished all but the first
verse. and Coleridge told him to go into the
and he would complete 1t
for him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-08

Deatl, Of sheriff Wright.

Mr.. John william Wright, Sheriff Of
Richmond, died ut his farm, aoout mile
from Amherst Courthouse, ut ten minutes
to II night before last.
About two weeks ago, standing In a
ploughed field, Mr.. Wright picked up
clod OF earth TO throw at q colt,
and in so dong his arm fell almost
powerless bv his side. He went to the
house and told his sister that he was
paralyzed. After that his mind became
disordered and his speech very thick. It
was supposed by some that he had brdin-
fever, but that he died OF paralysis there IL
little doubt.
~ The deceased gentleman was born in
1927 In the county OF Cumberland, and
came to Richmond in the year 1S45, and
was engaged In mercantile pursuits until
1855, when he was appointed deputy sheriff
under Mr.. p. T. Winston. He was re-
appointed to the place upon the cleo.
tion OF Mr.. II. X. EllysoD, and continued
in the position until he Joined Marmaduke
Johnson's battery and went to the held.
He was lieutenant and a gallant officer,
and served throughout the war, and was
one OF the last, II not the last, to frcs gun
at Appomattox, and was OF Lees band
who surrendered there.
Returning to Richmond in 1860, Mr.
Wright offered himself a candidate for
sheriff and was elected. The military put
him out OF office and put w. b. Elderkin
in, and after three or four months that
worthy was succeeded by A. b. Thomp-
son. Mr.. Wright was out altogether for
about eleven months, and after that was
oIacfad and rerlertpd Inv tho npODle almost
without opposition.
Deceased never married.
He was a very efficient and popular OF.
ficer; was one OF the most thoroughgoing
and devoted Democrats in the State. and
yet was greatly liked by men OF the oppo'
site party. He had strong, vigorous in
tellect and fine judgment, especially In
public affairs, which makes it more to be
regretted that he has fallen in the very
prime OF life.
His funeral will take place to-day al
IL O'Clock at his farm, in Amherst.
Judge Wexford made the following or
der Yesterday:
"It being announced TO the Court thai
John w. Wright, late sheriff OF this court
departed this hie in the county OF Am
herst upon yesterday, the 9th OF February
it Is ordered that the court be now adj
journed in honor Of his memory. and as
testimonial of the tender and aflectlonat'
appreciation by the court OF his worth as
man and an officer"
Deceased was a member OF Richmonc
Randolph Lodge, No. 10, A. +. and A. NJ.
Lafayette Royal Arch Chapter, No. 43
and Richmond Commandery, No. ., X. L
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-08
Balzac's First Book.
HOW PUBLISHER DEALT WITH HIM AFTEI
SEEING HIS SURROUNDINGS.
IRrnoklNn Times

HOW PUBLISHER DEALT WITH HIM AFTER
SEEING HIS SURROUNDINGS.
brooklyn Times.l
Vhen BalZac was at the beginning OF
ais career and known only to the few who
had Glanced upon his brilliant sketches IN
the Paris newspapers, it 80 happened that
one Of these sparkling ellusions fell into
the way OF Paris bookseller and was pub
lished. The bookseller had, or thought he
had, from long experience, shrewd idea
OF what would take with the Partisan
public. He folded the paper and laid it
down with an air OF decision, saying as he
did so: II will offer that fellow three
thousand francs for novel. j may have
to pay more, but I'll try three thousand to
start with" Next morning the bookseller
started out to find Balzac. His quest took
him into an obscure street in one Of the
oldest and poorest parts OF the city. AS
he turned into the dingy thoroughfare he
said to himsefas he looked about: "Ah,
indeed, he must be plebeian l will offer
him two thousand francs-no more"
Somewhat weary the bookseller at length
found the house; it was high, dingy, and
not too clean. "Oho. | shall say fifteen
hundred" was his resolve as he crossed
the threshold. NJ. BalZac lived on the
fourth floor, and as his visitor climbed the
rickety stairs, "Aha, thousand francs (;
not sou more," was his mental determi-
nation. But when he stepped into the
shabby room and saw young man dipping
a penny roll into a glass Of water, three
hundred francs, just one tenth the sum
first intend, was the offer that sprang to
his lips, and for this amount he received
the manuscript Of what was aiterward
considered a masterpiece.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-08
Pxxmalion and s.alatea.

All who were deferred last night by the
steady down-pour OF rain and general dis
agreeableness OF the evening from going
to the Theatre missed really enjoyable
performance. Yet, despite the unpropi-
tious weather, there was tolerably fair
audience present, and Miss Josephine
Kelley may congratulate herself that she
has scored success In her dfbut
before q Richmond audience, small
though 1t was. The play OF Pyg-
malion and Galatea is new to our people,
but the popularity Of its plot, combining
as II does the sublime with the ridiculous,
will certainly rank 1t among the favored
ones. 1t affords fair scope for the display
Of emotional acting on the part OF the
principals, while the others in the cast
have good opportunities to show them
selves to advantage. The acting OF Miss
Reiley In representing the animated
marble statue was decidedly pleasing.
Innocence and utter bewilderment at
her surroundings were depicted with
an approach to reality that fairly cap
tivated the audience and placed her vt
once in high favor. This was fully eyi-
denced by the applause with which the
striking points were greeted, and which
brought up the curtain at the end OF each
act. OF MIR. Paulding 1t can be said that
he shows some improvement since his
appearance here some yearsago Us the" Boy
Tragedian." He has not, however. rs yet
gotten rid of some faults which made and
still make greatly against him. Particularly
is this noticeable in his apparently studied
attitudinizing and posing for effect. The
support, 80 far as the ladies are concerned,
is good, but OF the men not so much can
be said. The pOmpous stage strut pre-
dominates to an inordinate degree.
Tonight Miss Reiley will appear as Vi
ola in Shakespeare's comedy OF the
"Twelith Night" in which character she
has won much commendation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-08

The winter and spring seasons ~ Old
Point Comfort have become so popular
with Florida tourists on their way home
ward, and the number Of visitors from The
North has grown to such large proper
tions, that in order to accommodate The
increased travel line OF Pullman ears c'd
the Chesapeake and Ohio route has been in
augurated, and will gointo effect on feoru,
ary 10, 1884, as follows Leaving Richmond
II A. NJ. and arriving at Old Point Com
fort 2:1O z. NJ. Norfolk passengers by
this train will be carried ria old Point
Comfort and furnished with transfer from
Chesapeake and Ohio Station to oid Do
minion Steamship wharf. where ferry
leaves on Tuesday, Thursday, and satur-
day at 2:3O p. NJ, and on Monday Wednes-
day, and Friday about 4:3O 7. M.-the run
IN Norfolk being about one hour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-08
Supreme Court OF Appeals.

Norfolk Trust Company against Foster.
From the Circuit Court OF Matthews coun-
ty. Affirmed. Judge Lewis delivering the
opinion.
Peters & Reed against McWillams and
others. From the Hastings Court OF
Portsmouth. Reversed in part, Judge
Fauntleroy delivering the opinion.
Melindy and Russell against Barbour,
receiver. From the Circuit Court OF the
city OF Alexandria. Reversed, Judge
Richardson delivering the opinion.
Smiths administrator against COnkling,
Appeal allowed and S1perSededS awarded
to decree pronounced by the Circuit
Court Of Alexandria county on the 22d OF
May, 1888.
Colonel C.. III. Lee was allowed to prac.
tice rs counsel.
Montague and wife against Allan's eX.
ecutor. Argued by Judge Joseph Chris
tim for appellants.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-08
Briefs and Personals.

At meeting OF the Police Board vester.
day W. c. Cottrell resigned and Peter.
field Vest was appointed for the unexpired
term OF Cottrell. W. C. Wilkinson, whose
term had expired. was reappointed.
The McCormlck-Atkinscs registration
bill as amended in the House EXEMPT
Norfolk city from the operations OF ii, anc
provides that the members OF the Electoral
Boards shall not receive more than SJ each
per annum for their services.
The other amendments are simply 10
make the bills meaning more clear and
precise.
The Bergner & Engel Brewing Compa.
ny. Of Philadelphia, has given X. 4. Lee
Camp, No. /, Confederate Veterans. $500.
Dove Lodge, No. 81, meets tonight at
O'clock.
Mr.. Wingfeld. the Register OF the Land
Office, Yesterday appointed William II.
Lester (colored), OF Richmond, ianitor at
the Capitol, TO succeed William II. Harri.
son (colored). OF Prince George.
In the Hastings Court yesterday q case
between William II. Thompson and Annie
f. Carter was terminated by the marriage
OF the parties.