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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
Nrdlcnl nlrcrlnr, Mrei

The Association OF Life Insurance Medl-
cal Directors OF America met IN annuai
convention in the committee-roof OF the
Hotel jefferson at Il O'Clock YESTERDAY
Tho convention was called TO order by
Or. Edgar Holden. Pm. D., OF Newark,
\. ]. The other officers present We're
DR. II Cahcu Tabb. OF Richmond. first
l-ice.president: Or. T. W chopin. Of
Springfield. Mass. second vice-president;
Br. 0. h. Rogers. Of New York secre-
tary. and Dr. j. W. BrannOn, OF New
York. treasurer. it,.
score of States and an Of the prominent
life insurance ORGANIZATIONS OF the coun-
try. answered TO the roll-cah.
Yesterdays session was consumer by tle
reading of the annual reports submitted.
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year win probably take place to-day. The
medical directors will be in session until
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
MINIS or MLNCHESTtR.
Mr.. Jefferson Baker Weds Mrs..Adeie w.
burnett other Sew-.

The home of Mrs. l.. J. Liysie, 522 west
Eleventh street. was the scene of n pretty
but quiet marriage Wednesday AFTERNOON
at o'clock. when Mrs. Adele .. Burnett
became the wife Of Mr.. Jefferson Baker.
OF Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Baker VIII
reside at the home OF the Groom, on
Church HILL after they roturn from tneif
The parlOrs were beautifully decorated
u,Itb shaded lamps and cut flowers. The
ceremony was performed by , hey; l Dr;
j. b. Huts0n, pastor OF the fIHc-StEee'
BAPTIST church, OF Richmond.
Promptly Mt o'clock the bride entered S,li
on the arm OF the groom. follow"l ~ ms
best man. Mr.. John Baker, bsot,sr OF
the groom. and Mr.. Thomas LlNSle'
brother of the bride. The bride Was De
comingly dressed tn green troadclotn
ana carried huge bouquet % BTU IlIe !. ;
roses. Immediately after the Ger 'iho. y
the bride and groom left on We I'''
Chesapeake and Ohio train. a..
Major FRED 4. Scott. president OF 'ne
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad ON.
pany: Major 1t. NJ. Suily, division su n.y..
intendent of the Atlantic Coast Llhej
Major j. r. Kenly. general manager Vi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
DrNAuIrE ~ wErLnR's PALACE.
Heavy Fighting in Progress-Garcia wins
u Battle ard Gomez Moving.

HAVANA. April GA dynamite bomb
caused the explosion in CaptAn-Generas
Weycr's palace yesterday and not a
gas engine as reported. The noise was
tremendous ana caused intense excite
ment in the place and vicinity. The
generals and officers rushed about giving
order, Even Weyler left the room
greatly excited. Only one person was
hurt slightly. The others escaped mir
aculously The whole palace shook by
the force Of the explosion.
Clouds and dust Blinded all persons In
side and many glass windows were brok-
en- The bomb destroyed the partition
wall of the principal cOunting-rOom and
broke two safes The bomb was placed
I'm the water closet at the southeast cor
ncr Of the palace on Mercaderes ana
ObisDo streets. The occurrence Is the
general topic of conversation. IL Is be-
ieved 10 be the work Of laborers. The
government SAYS anarchists did u. The
poice are making dilgent search, but
no arrests has been made yet. Strong
measures, it is said. will be adopted to
prevent a repetition OF similar acts.
This happened at II a. NJ.
Come advance is confirmed Il Is
now reported ne has entered Matanz4s
province with a strong force Of lOooo or
l2.0oJ men. five pieces OF artillery ana
plenty of ammunition.
II IS presumed an attack on the Trochia
ON both sides IN combination with Maceo
will follow, and hot fighting is expected.
News OF a bloody battle near Zanja,
province of Santiago de Cuba. has been
received General Munoz tried 10 prevent
General Calixto Garcia from crossing the
CantO river.
Munoz organized n strong land column,
and ordering gunboats 10 proceed up the
river 10 cooperate. LETT Manzanl!io 20 IN
tercept Garcia. The latter, with Rabfs
column made a juncture with the forces
of Maia Rodriguez from Camaguey The
combined insurgent forces attacked Mum
o.. as he was advancing and defeated him.
NIunoz lost over two hundred killed and
four hundred wounded. But for the gun
boats AIunoz's column would have been
DESTROYED. Munoz retrcated to Manzanil-
10 and Garcia is now operating without
oupOsltiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
hILLLU By 4 BJSE-BALL.t
sad End of 1eu-Year-Old Valentine
Nolfiug.

What appeared to be trivial accident
et the time proved fatal, aud as a result
Valentine Noting. lad ten years or
age. whose parents reside at l0l north
Lombardy street, died yesterday morning
about ! o'clock.
Inc accident took place Monday after
noon on the campus at Richmond Col
lego. At that time game OF baseball
was being played between the 'Dominiona
and the Orioles" two amateur teams.
composed OF boys who reside IN the West
End. Young Noting was sitting on 10
one side watching the game. some one
either batted a ball or threw II toWarus
the boy Tho ball struck him on the head
near tile temple and for "a short time the
child complained OF some pain, but ala
not cry, and apparently soon forgot al
about IL. The game continued, and no
one thought anything further OF the acct
dent. Young Noting went homo in the
evening. and made no complaint Of pain,
either that night or the next morning.
ON TUESDAY evening he complained TO
his mother that he had headache. She
put him 10 sleep, but he grew worse, ana
soon became so SD that IL became neces-
sary TO summon physician. Drs.
Clements and Bagby wer called In, and
later IN the evening the boy became I'M
conscious and despite the efforts OF the
physicians continued SO until ! o'clock
yesterIay morning when be died. The
doctors stated that conclusion Of the brain
was the cause OF death. Little Valentine
was bright boy and very popular among
mis- playmates. Ills unt!mely death was
the source Of the keenest grief 60 his
parents. and was great surprise 10 the
neighbOrs lie was the son OF Mr.. Harri-
son Noting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
10 ACr ~ ESCORT.
The Blucs will Participate in the Parade
on Oakwoud Mem rial bay.

on Oak wopd Mem rial Day.
The Blues Association held fits annual
meeting on Tuesday night and elected the
foaowing officers for the ensuing year:
Major y. y. Richardson. president;
Colonel John Fell Bigger. yice-president;
Captain h. +. Vaughan. treasurer, Mr..
y. A. Richie. secretary.
il was decided TO tender the services
Of the Blues Battalion 20 the ladies Of
the Oakward Memorial Association, 20 act
as escort on Saturday, May 9Th, lakewood
Memorial Day.
on Sunday. May 10th, being the an
niversary o.! the Blues Battalion it was
decided that the members OF the
Blues Association together with
the Blues Battalion should attend
church services that night, and a
committee was appointed TO make the ne
cessary arrangements. in view OF the
fact that a good many military organi-
cations will visit the city of Richmond
during the Confederate reunion, some OF
whom will no doubt have 10 be entertain
Cd by the Blues It was agreed 70 relin-
euish this year any distinct celebration
OF the anniversary day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

The famous Fifth Regiment. Of Balti-
more. Md, is coming TO the Confederate
reunion. captain Thomas Elicit, score
tarv of the Executive Committee has
been formally notified by the officers o..
tho regiment that the Baltimore n'ea MI
arrive here July ID. The - 2iinere VIII
IN all probability, DE accompanied ~ us
fgmcus silver cornet band.
The Gibson McCready Camp on cen
fcdcrate Veterans will also come 10 the
reunion. This organization has H. head
quarters at Marion, Smyth county.
Another veteran organization, men
has announced its purpose O. coming TO
Richmond on the occasion with ltl men,
is l.. A. Armistead Camp o. Boydic On.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
rErEE>BURG AND LrNcHBURG.
ouarles Knocked Out of the Box-Heavy
Bntting.

PETERSBURG Va. April 30.-Specal.
The Petersburg ami Lyncnburg teams be
gan series OF three games here this az
ttru0On. lu the second inning Quaries
was knocked ont of tine box, and Kitson
was substituted In hls place.
AIcFaTldn was also nit hard. and was
taken out OF the box. and Wilson twirled
the sphere. Inc features of the game for
Petersburg were heavy batting. Brecns
nu- paying at third. Mccain pretty
catch 900 right nei1 and home runs by
Slauuo.c, sane, and hltsOu.
For the visitors tine features were their
heavy stick work. fielding and home runs
Dy smith and Mcfarland. About four
hundred people witnessed The game. The
score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
roRrsMOUrH ND ROANOKE.
A Close Contest In which the Interes
was Intense

NORFOLK. VA, April SO.-Speciai.-
The Weather was rather damp this after
noon. nevertheless. a large crowd Wit
messed The frat game OF the season be-
tween Roanoke ami Portsmouth on the
Portsmouth, grounds.
liz was one OF the pretticst games, ana
Nheu the ninth inning was reached ana
Koauoke tied the score the excitement
was OF FEVER heat. which continued 10 the
ClI.
Both teams were ia good shape, ana
PLAYED carefully and with all necessary
snap. Portsmouth was heavier with the
stick and bad slightly the advantage IN
the box, but Roanoke outpiayed IN the
field. There were 10 special features.
4he scOrc:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
THE ORIOLEs' DEFEIT.
superb Base Running Of the B'an Eaters
Overcnmc BaltImoTe's stick Work

BOSTON. April 3O.-Thc Bostons were
outbatted nearly two 10 one by the bai-
timorcs. but their superb base-runninS
and perfect fielding pulled them out
Nichols won his fifth straight game Az
'' score. '''''' II. II. L.
Boston .........O 10000 - I o
Baltimore ......2 / 5000 IA ~
Batteries: Nichols and CANCEL; McMa-
hon and Clarke - .,.- 90
PHILADELPHIA. April m.-Phlladel-
phia again defeated New YORK TO-DAY Dy
batting out six runs IN the sixth inning
10 10 this time Flynn. the New YORK
nitchcr. who took part in his first league
game did fairly well, barring witness,
and the visitors were In the lead. At
tendance, 1850. " 7,
Score. X. - T..
New York 40 32001 10 II 4
philadelphia o o / 600 XII 10 4
Batteries: Flynn and Farrell; Taylor
anu SC!HI1ICAGO. 8: ST. LOUIS. 3.
CHICAGO. April 30.-AnsOns men won
an easy victory from St. Louis to-day as
an opener for the home season, Despl,e
the threatening weather fully S,Np per,
sons saw the locals for the FIRST time, ana
gave each man a hearty reception. inc
game was devoid Of sensational or unusual
features.
Score: H. ~, T.;
Chicago .......1 3 0 1 0O3 Ks 10 !
st. Louis .....O1O O0OO2 0-3 3
Batteries. Friend and Kittrldgc; Hart
and Mcfarland. -.l,..
BROOKLYN, 7; WASHINGTON :.
BROOKLYN. April 3O.-P.tcher PAYNE
made his debut at Eastern Park to-day;
and after the game the three thousand
spectators voted him great twirler. An
derson muffcd Selbach's long drive in tho
second inning. This was the only error
made by the home team, and enabled
the Washingtons TO tally two runs. >,
Score: X. H. T.,
Brooklyn 80 l OO02O 4x-7 10 1
Batteries. McJames and Mcclure; Payne
and BTurlll. -
PITTSBURG. 0: LOUISVILLE, D..
LOUISVILLE. KY. April 30 -Hili 8
vildness and good base-runnng by me
Pittsburgs gave the latter the game. Fore
man was very wild also. and rs the Louis
vlles hit him hard IN the fourth. HaWley
TOOK his place in the fifth. Attendance
1 500.
Score: Il. y r..
Pittsburg 30 o o. > o o 80
Batteries. Hill and Warner; Foreman,
Hawley. Mack. and Merritt.
40 GAME AT CLEVELAND.
CLEVELAND. o.. April 30.-Cleveland-
Cincinnati game postponed-rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

Holman. Wrigley. Three-base hits.Heil-
man and Grove Stolen bases-Heilman,
man c0. Mari. Reiman ~. Hail. Double
plays-fieiiman. Mari. and Magee; heil-
man. MCGEE. and Jones. Base on balls
BY Glenn, 6: by Chesbro. 3. HIT by pitch
ed balls-E. Tate. Reiman; Burke s'f" Ss.
Chcsbro, 5. Passed ball-williamss, ]. Wild
piiches,-Chcsbro. 2: Glenn, !. Time of
game, two hours and forty-nve minutes
t'mpirp Wood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01


ACTON VA. April 3O.-Speeial The
remains OF Robert G.. Rodes. who died at
Los Vegas. New MeXico, last Thursday,
OF general nervous proeliatloh rom oFe
work reached Alton Iucsday, Inc lu-
neral which took place az Hebron zap
tisr church. was very largely attended.
The services were conducted by KEY. II.
X. Hawthorn. assisted BY Rev. ) l..
Sherrard. The churcn WIS app, opIIdt'ly
decorated with floral offerings. lnterment
Mr. Rode Was native Of this county;
v-gs reared here, and his death caused
profound sorrow THROUGHOUT thla tntiIe
neighborhOOd. His lie was beautiiuIIy
skcfched by the Minister, ana ms death
as a Christian. quoting his uylns "oIus'
touched many hearts. 49,,
The active pall-bearers were Colonel
John Driscoll, +. L. staley, X. l.. Love
l 3S,;, on William WGn6S1srHf Mccue, Ed. Massic
smith William II. Turner, Jr., and Ed.
AicCue. Of Albemarle county. ,..
Honorary pall-bearers-Dr. William /.
Williams. Benton IL. Goodloe. Captain
Timberlake. Captain anderson y; II.
Among other visiting friends and rela-
tives were Hon. G. y. Smltn, or hohce-
verte: Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery, OF
DSeertieldi Va. and Mr. and Mrs. Newton
Dickson. OF Organ Cave. ". Va.
Mr Rodes leaves one brother and sis
ter Mr. William kOdes, OF BfoohsFllle,
near Alton. and Mrs. Alice Montgomery,
OF West Virginia.
Warren Fisher.
ROsTON. MASS. April 3O.-Warren
Fisher. who was involved IN the famous
Mulligan letters with James =. kiaine,
died M his home, in RoXbury, this iaoIn-
ing al the age OF setenty-one ysdIs.
Hamilton DiSsson.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 30.-IIam-
utou Disston. the head OF the extensive
Ssvc works OF Henry Disston & Sons, OF
his citv was found dead in bed al his
re>ldeuce Broad and Jefferson streets,
his morning. Hoart-iiseasc was the sup
posed cause Of his death.
Rev. S Is. bouiIaFd.
SAN ANTONIO. TEX, April SO.-Very
REV. stephen NJ Bouifard, Vicar-General
~ the diocese OF san Antonio and chap
lain OF the Ursuline Convent this city,
died here last night Of rheumatic troubles.
.lamr, hitcheii
NEW YORK. April So.-7Jnnes Mitchell,
chairman OF the New York Stock Ex-
change died suddenly this morning from
heart failure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
RayDoLPH macon Field DAY.
A Passenger on the Wyanohe from Ssh
land il Missing.

ASHLAND, VA, April SO.-special.-
Professor r. b. Smithey. or Randolph
Neon College. has been chosen 10y the
fsculty to represent that institution AZ
the celebration OF the one hundred and
dftieth anniversary Of the founding OF
Princeton College, which will occur IN
October next.
The, neld-day at Randolph-hacon Col
lege viii b held on Saturday. May "a.
contestants for the various prizes are
in good trim. ana much record-breagins
is anticipated.
AT a recent meeting OF the Hanover
County Democatic Committee Mr.. wv.
p. Shelton was reelected chairman.
II is reported that Emma Braxton (col-
ored). who left here for New York. was on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
AN EXCITING CONTEST.
KfGEy PITCHED a BRILLIANf
GAME ron RICHMOND.
lie struck Out Nine Men and only Allowed
Norfolk Three Iiits-cood WORN ~
Woodruff and Wcnt1-othcr Games

But for an error by Rerte, Nor,oik
weuld nave been shut out yesterday;
Kngcy was ia the box Tor Rchmoha, anu
DO pitched a bcauuiu SAM VIZ 49,, 80 a.,
pfsnmncr also pitched pretty gene.
Tnc WORK OF " oo0run ana Neh'% was
brilliant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
GBITI iRY


Mr.. p. J.. l.. Dickinso,, formerly Of
Williamsburg, who has been resident
OF Richmond for little over two years,
died yesterday morning az 40 o'clock al
after am illness OF only four days. Mr..
Dickinson. who has been trusted en-
ploye Of VI. Milhiser d Co., mas only
been married a little over year. AID
leaves q wife and child. 80.
The remaini will bee taken 20 W illl'i 9 81
O'clock train, where the funeral will take
Mace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
Ilnvic-rhnmllerinNnr.

STAUNTON, VA, April So.-Special.-
Yesterday morning, at the second Pres
bvterian church, Miss Sallie Chamber
lavne and Mr.. $. Walter Davis were
married. Rev. William Cumfnins., The pas
tor OF the church, officiating. Miss
Cbnmberlayne has many relatives IN
Richmond and throughout the state she
is the daughter Of Professor II. NJ.
Charnberlayne. Of the Deaf-Nute Depart
rnent of the Deaf Dumb and BIND IN
s.itution. and niece Of Mrs. Parke Bagoy.
She Is also niece Of the distinguished
founder of the Richmond state news
paper. Ham Chamberiayne.
Mr.. r. Walter Davis is the foreman or
the composing Of the Daily News
and is highly esteemed by all who know
him
Mr.. Harry N. Lewis, the young assist
mt al the passenger ticket Office Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway acted as
best man. The bride and groom lett on
a visit 70 Washington, j. c.. and to MISS
Chamberlayne's friends. in Eastern Nir-
ginia. Mr.. and Mrs Davis will reside IN
Stanton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

ALEXANDRIA,. VA, April Especial.
I am unable 10 learn anything more
as TO ST. Asaph's except that the pool
rooms are sure to open shortly. The
matter was not discussed by Mr.. Hill
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
PERSON And GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Gil.
zens and other Matters.

Master Kendall Welsiger. one OF Rich
mond's rising young electricians. left yes
terday morning for New York 10 visit
relatives and attend the Electrical Ex-
position. which will open fhArs May 4fb-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

the Inflated wyaoke. and was drowned
She was accompanied by another woman,
Who made her escape ana Is no" !"
Ashland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

Games Scheduled for To-Day.
Cincinnati at Cleveland.
Piusburg at Louisville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
Games To-Day.

Games To-Day.
AT Richmond:
Norfolk vs. Richmond.
At Portsmouth.
Roanoke VS.. Portsmouth.
AT Petersburg.
Lynchburg IS. Petersburg.
Notes.
Richmond and Norfolk will play this af-
teruoon al 44j o'clock. Malarkey Will
pitch for the locals
sweeney was released by Wells yester-
dsv.
kagoy struck ont nine men and gave
ali of his bases ON balls in the last inning
Richmond is now in third place. while
Petersburg and Norfolk are tie for fourth
place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

summary. Earned runs-Richmond, :.
Tyo-baso hts-Woodrud. Three base
hns-BOand. stolen bases-kain, ran
n.6fu Ionrsford. Double plays Kain.
Prndcr. and Wells. Base on balls-By
Ka.-cv. g. hy Pfanmiller. ]. Struck out
Bv Kacoy @: by Pfanmiller, 9. VIA
pitches -Pianmiller. Time Of game, one
tour aud iorty-fve minutes. Umpire,
I.Dffs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

PURE BLOOD is the safeguard OF
health. Keep your blood pure, rich, and
palls: ana . e. WIN psi Psed to fear the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
Eeazley-tich0ls

At o'clock yesterday, at the home Of
her parents. on College Hill, Miss Flor
ence T. Nichols was married TO Mr..
Robert c. Beazley, a popular young busi-
ness-man. Rev. G Thompson. pastor
OF College Hill Baptist church, assisted
by Rev. $. j. Liggan, ofiiciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

MARTINSVILIE VA, April 20.-Spe-
cial.-Mr. Walter Burch was married at
$50 =. NJ. on the Goth 10 Miss julia Kirby,
Of Halifax. The marriage took place al
Mr.. s. W. Shefiields, IN this place Rev.
r. w. Arson officiating. Fir. Il. w.
Sempie was the only attendant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01

FORK UNION. VA, April 3O.-Spe-
cial "A quiet but interesting marriage
took place az the residence Of Captain
G. G. snead yesterday afternoon at .
o'clock. when his popular and attractive
daughter, Miss Sallie Broadus Snead
was united in marriage 10 MT. 4. Sydney
Allen. formerly of Weldon, y. c., now a
popular young businessman of Norfolk
Va. DR.. George II. Snead. uncle Of the
bride performed the ceremony Miss
Mamie y. Snead. sister Of the bride. was
maid of honor. Mendelssohn's wedding
march was splenlidly performed by a
quartctte Of different instruments, played
bv Misses George Blanche, and Carrie
srcad. and Mr.. 70. n. Sncad, all irsF
cousins Of the bride. AR Henry Allen.
brother Of the groom, and Mr.. W. NJ.
Cohen. OF Weldon. y. c., were interested
participants in the interesting occasion.
An elegant lunch was spread, after par
taking Of which the newly-wedded par
left on the 4 o'clock train for Norfolk.
their future home. followed 10y the good
wished Of a large circle Of friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
Rutler-Hrigltwell.

LYNCHBURG. VA, April 3o.-Spe-
cial.-"Spring Valley" the suburban
home OF Mrs. John Kelley. in South
Lynchburg. was the scene at 1880 yester-
day Of another pretty marriage. The
contracting parties were Mr.. Percy G.
Butler. popular young businessman
Of Norfolk, and Miss Marie Christiana
Brightwell, the charming niece Of Mrs.
Kelley. Rev. Mr.. McMurray. pastor Of
the West-End Presbyterian church. Off
ciatedl Mr.. Butler brother OF thu
groom, waJ best man. and Miss Annie
Wren. maid OF honor There were no other
attendants The couple left on the after
noon train for their future home. in
Norfolk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-01
Observation-Disclosures.

LYNCHBURG. VA, April 3O.-Spe-
cial.-The Christian church was the
scene az 1880 o'clock to-day Of an inter
esting ceremony. IT was the marriage OF
Miss May Roberts the pretty daughter OF
the late John Roberts. and Mr.. John +.
Johnston, Of Gauley Bridge, West Viz
ginia.
Promptly at l:30 o'clock. 20 the strains
OF a wedding-march rendered on the
organ by Professor Poythress. the bridal
party entered the church. the bride with
her maid Of honor and sister, Miss Mag
gle Robots, and the groom with his best
man, Mr.. william Parker.
The other Attendants were Miss Susie
Roberts and Mr.. K. III. Hall
The ushers were Messrs. w d. Camp
bell, John Roberts. r. W. Roberts, and
Robert Roberts.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
]. W. =. Smith. the pastor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-16
FE'S GREAT PLAN
To Run a Line of Big Ocean
Steamers to Japan.
President Ripley Interested In
the Oriental Trade.
Santa Fe to Reach Out for the Worlds
Commerce-This VIII Favorably
Affect Topeka

A gigantic business project, at the
head of which are President z. P Rip
ley and Third Vice President Paul Nor
ton of the Santa F'e, mas been sprung on
the business world, and is now attract
ing the greatest interest in New York,
Philadelphia and Chicago in the east.
and san Diego and san Francisco in
the west. The project is the establish
ment of a superior line of steamers to
ply between the United States and ia
pan, which are to connect with the San
Ia F'e system lines at either san Diego
or san Francisco. The project IS orig
inal with President Ripley and has been
urged by him since his election as pres
ident of the Santa F7e system
The following information concerning
the new steamship line has been sent
out from san Francisco;
"One of the greatest projected enter
prises now attracting attention in both
the east and west is the heavily backed
proposition Of a number OF American
capitalists to establish on the Pacific
magnificent steamer line, with such
railway arrangements in the United
States and such connection with the
new trans-Sfberian line, as viii make
it vital and effective part of a great
round-the-wOrld system of communica-
ton.
This new proposition which has long
since passed the stage of preliminary
discussion, bids fair TO be in full opera
ton before any Pacific port mas well
coined the first of the much talked of
Pacific liners. The project had its in