Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-25
ON THE APP0MATT0X.
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING IN PIE.
TERsBURG YESTERDAY.
Miss Elizabeth langley and Mr..
Thomas j. O'FarreIl-NIunicipni At
ment-Arrested on Suspicion.

PETERSBURG. VA. June 2f.-(special)
In the presence Of a large assemblage Of
friends and relatives. Miss Elizabeth
Bangley and Mr. Thomas J. OFarrell,
both Of this city. were married in St.
Joseph's Catholic church at 1880 O'clock
this morning. Rev. j. r. O'Farrell off,
ciating. The altar and sanctuary were
very handsomely decorated with palms
and potted plants, In honor Of the occa-
sion.
Keeping steps to the sweet strains Of
the organ. the bridal party entered the
church and marched TO the altar in the
following order: Ushers, Mr.. Michael
OFarrell brother of the groom and Mr..
Edgar w Brooks cousin of the bride).
Maid Of honor. Miss Mary Adeline Bang
ley, sister Of the bride, handsomely at
tired and carrying a beautiful bouquet
Of brides roses. the bride. leaning on the
arm Of her father. looking very lovely
in her attire of white taffeta silk and
veil. In her hand she carried a white
prayer-book. At the sanctuary railing
the bride was met by the groom, accom-
panied by his best man. Mr.. Henry
O'Niel After the ceremony the nuptial
mass was celebrated by Father O'Farrell.
The music was beautiful-the singing be-
ing led by Mrs. Elizabeth Whyte, So
prano; Or. J. NJ. Burke, tenor, and Mr..
+. w. Brown, bass. Two Maia's were
exquisitely sung-one by Miss Mary Col
Inns and the other by Mrs. II. A. Balm.
After leaving the church, the bridal
party drove TO the residence OF Mr.. n. j.
Bangley, the brides father, where a
sumptuous wedding breakfast was served.
Subsequently. Mr.. and Mrs O'Farrell
left for the North on their bridal trip.
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
The last meeting Of the present Common
Council will be held tomorrow afternoon
to wind UP the business of the city for
the fiscal year, and 10 fix the rate OF
taxation for the ensuing year It was
expected that the special committee APP
pointed to investigate the city's finances
and enquire whether or not any .neces-
sity exists for any reduction of expenses
would make It's report 10 this meeting
OF the Council, but II was learned to-
day that the committee might not be
ready to make its report, in which
great deal of interest is felt.
GENERAL NEWS.
c. f. Bowen, a white man, said to be a
resident Of Manchester, was arrested and
failed in this city this morning on sus-
plcion Of having stolen a cow. Chief-of-
Police Lipscomb, Of Manchester, tele-
grabbed over 10 hold the accused This
morning Bowen appeared at the market
with a fine COW In his possession which
he offered for sale 10 several OF the
butchers. His conduct was such as TO
create suspicion, and he was arrested.
Work is 10 be commenced at once on
the construction OF the new electric rail-
way on Halifax street. The new rails
for this line have been received and are
being distributed.
The store Of Mr. w. A. Tren. on Syca-
more street. was robbed last night OF
quantity OF cigars ana cigarettes, and
some twenty or more baseball tickets.
IL is supposed that the robbery was
committed by boys. who had concealed
themselves in the store.
II Is understood that Mr.. James u.
Brady. who recently graduated in the
law department OF Georgetown Univer-
sity. will practice his profession in Pc
tersbur2.
The only announced Democratic candi-
date for Congress in this district, Is Mr..
". G. Southall, OF Amelia.
The Petersburg Baseball Club has
signed Mr.. n. Norceum, late OF Wash
ington, as one OF its pitchers.