Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-16
A NOVEL WEDDING.
HyMEN THROWS DEFIANCE AT THE
JuTE-ekGolNG TRUST.
Costumes Of Cotton-Ragging-The Gov
ernor Of North Carolina
Takes Part.


Ru.Y-on. n. c.. October 15.-~There was
on absolutely unique marriage az the State
FAIRGROUNDS to-day shortly after noon, in
the presence Of Thousands Of spectators
and Of the Governor and other State OH
GERS. For weeks tits public wedding had
been the talk OF the people all over the
State aud was the public expression of the
popular hatred of the Jute-Bageing 1rust.
which the Farmers Alliance has made such
bitter fight against and conquered.
The bridegroom Is named William Nc
Dowcil Ba.cman, and is tweNty-ninc years
old. The bride was Josephine Knowles.
Just turned sixten. Several weeks ago the
bridegroom wrote here that he want
ed material for wedding garment
al cotton baggiug which was en-
dorsed by the alliance OF the State; that
he wished to be publicly married in this at
his home in Washington county, 50 rs 10
do his utmost 20 show IN this way his hate
OF the Jute Trust. The officers of the State
Alliance urged him to come here. where
thousands of people at the state Far could
see the ceremony.
Upon Bateman's consent, general and of
fclal notice was given OF the wedding, and
the all;ance-mcn from everywhere came
here. Presents in large numbers were sent
10 the bride and groom. To-day Bateman
and his bride were escorted 70 the FAIR
Grounds by a large procession. and on his
arrival there went with the attendants to
the judges STAND, facing the Grand
Stand. so that every one had a perfect view
Of the marriage.
TIE CRoOMs COSTUME.
His costume was Of white cotton-bag-
cling with velvet collar. The bagging was
the kind officially adopted by the alliance,
and was made al the mills at Leaksville,
n G. His hat was wreathed with fully
open cottOn-bolls. His four grOomsmen-R.
A. Baugh, X. l.. l.. Yates, G. II. Stevenson,
and Joseph j. Dupre. all members of Wake
County Alliance-were dressed IN the
same way.
THE BRmE's DREss.
The bride. who is plump and pretty, was
dressed IN q costume OF white bagglng,
with trimmings of buff satin. The effect
was novel and very pleasing. She wore a
set Of gold iewclrv presented by the state
Alliance. Her bat was of black velvet and
white bagging. and It's ornaments were
cotton-blOSsoms ana bOlls green and ripe.
Her attendants were Misses Florence Ste
vens0n, Fila SanderfOrd, Maud Steven
son, and Nellie Parten. all farmers daugh-
tiers from this county. They all wore
sashes Of white baggIng. The effect OF all
these costumes was novel but pleasing.
The marriage ceremony was performed by
Chaplain j. J. Scott. of the State Alliance,
who is blind.
THE GOVERNOR CONCRATULATTs.
Governor Fowle then congratulated Mr..
and Mrs BatemaD and presented them with
their wedding CUTS, saying: " The pleasant
duty is assigned me of presenting these
numerous gifts. which are sent for the pur.
pose OF showing Interpretation which the
people have Tor vOu ana your great spirit
in taking this method of showing the peO-
pie Of your state TODAY that jutc-bagging
l. 4. !, ia
this there was much applause. The Cover
nor assured the bride that she was held rs
queen OF the twcnty-ninth annual state Far.
He congratulated both in the name Of all
the good people in North Carolina upon
their welded life so auspiciously begun.
At this moment the sun. which had been
obscure all day, shOne ont and there was
great cheering.
State-Auditor Sandcrlin returned thanks
for the presents on behalf of the bride and
groom and said that the people had COM
mended thi, marriage bv gifts, their at
tendance. and their enthusiasm.
little girl from the Oxford Orphan
Asylum then stepped forward and present
I'd the bride with a new broom, making
neat speech IN 50 doing.
The alliance people are enthusiastic over
the ceremony and say they Will send a
strong delegation 60 -. LOUIS pledged %
defeat the new iutecombine known as the
American Association.
REWARD INCRTAsRD.
The Governor to-day increased the re-
ward for Steve jacobs. the RobesOn-c
" outlaw, from 500 TO $500. II Is believed
that he j. IN hiding in the swalnps along
the South Carolina border.
The State Superintendent Of Public In
structiOn to-day fixed the dates for hold
ing the teachers institutes IN the follow
ing counties To be conducted bv Profee-
sOr McIver-Caswell. October 2lst; Per-
son, October 2Sth: Granville, November
4th; Durham, November 18th: Moore. No
vember 25th: Chatham December 9Th: to
be conducted by Professor Alderman-Al2-
nance. October 2lst; Orange, October
2sth; Cumberland. November 1th; Robe
sou. November nth; Richmond, NOyem-
Der 25th.
The second day of the State Fair show
ed that the expectations of large attend
ance were justified. More people were
present than ever before on the second
day of the fair The exhibits have con-
stantly increased and are now second only
to the State Exposition.
INDUSTRIAL DISPLAY.
Raleigh made a highly cred;able indus
trial display to-day. which after passing
through the principal streets, went out TO
the Grounds IT was in charge Of Joseph
Il. POgue. as chief marshal, and was highly
successful.
The weather continues very bleak and
threatening. hut the people are pouring in