The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-04
WILL YYaaS R0AD 81 SOLD!
xaU PROPOsfrI0N 70 DISPOSE or
r1E "v<. AND CIROLIrl."
II 10 Thought the Present Ohsr Fura'shss
as Opportunity for the Completion Of
the Llne-A Morning wedding.

PETERSBURG, VA. April ESPECIAL
The ordinance for the sale OF the Rich
mond. Petersburg and Carolina railroad.
as stated in The Times Will be acted upon
by the Council at meeting TO be held
at o'clock on next Ihursday h'sh,'
when Mr.. James n. Wcrth. OF Richmond,
SUPERINTENDENT OF the FarmvilIe ana row.
hatan Railroad Company, and Major n.
v. Randolph also OF Richmond, who
Is large stakeholder and bondhoIder
OF the road. viii be present. learn
that some OF the members OF the CITY
Finance Committee approve OF the ordi-
nance. while others do not. ! asked Mr..
George Mason the CITY Attorney, this
afternoon for his opinion on the matter,
and his reply was: We have been look
ing for a chance to build this virginia
and Carolina road for some time. and
as this Is the best opportunity that has
been offered. l think the city had better
make the best OF IT,
.rhe County Court OF Nottoway VIII
open on Thursday next. Among the
cases 10 be heard at this term are those
OF John Orange and John Davenport
two negroes. charged with entering the
dwelling house OF Mr.. Thomas cam.
about one mile from Crewe. on the night
OF the 18th of February. and stealing
fherefrom eighty-five dollars and Soid
watch. Mr.. Cam. on hearing noise.
got up TO investigate the cause, When
he was fired a. three times with pistol
in the hands OF one OF the burglars one
shot passed nearly through mis- neck,
lodging In his shoulder The two prls-
oners were brought here ana lodged IN
tail shortly after their arrest 10 prevent
jynchlng The offence with which they
are charged is capital one. and they
will be tried for their lives. Judge w. r.
Mann of Nottoway. Will assist in the
prosecution Of the accused.
The Watson Hobson Wedding.
very quiet but beautiful marriage
was solemn.zcd this morning att O'Clock
al the residence of the brides mother,
Mrs NJ r. Marable. on the corner OF
MARSHALL and jefferson streets. The
contracting parties were MIR. Robert l..
Watson and Miss Mary i. Hobson. Rev
& n. Hams -. D., rector Of ST. PauTs
Episcopal church. was the officiating min
ister. The popularity Of both bride
and groom was attested by the large
assembage Of friends present. the par
Tors being well hlled. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with growing plants
and flowers Among the decorations
was an orange tree i'm fun bloom. The
bride looked very pretty la brown cloth
travelling costume. she was gwen away
hy her uncle. Mr. William r.. Morrison.
the port warden OF this city. Mr.. and
Mrs Watson left on the 100 vestibuled
train for New York. The presents were
numerous and handsome. The groom is
a prominent tobacconist mere. ana the
bride is a most popular and cultured lady.
Mr.. H. T.. Smith. well-known young
man Of this city, has stood very credit
able examination In law before Judge
Wexford Of Richmond Mr.. Smith
expects to begii the practice of law
here after the lst of May.
The Wholesale Grocers' Association OF
Petersburg have elected Mr.. Bartlett
Roper delegate 10 the Wholesale Grocers'
Convention. - be held at New Orleans
on April 9Th. Mr.. r. $. Gill is the al
fernate.
The City Primary.
The Democratic City Central Committee
met tonight and elected judges and
clerks to conduct the primary election on
April 18th. The committee also instructed
that the ballot boxes shall be kept In full
view OF the people at all times during the
day OF election.