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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
4 BHfLIT4NT WTDDING
Miss Annie May Schoolfield Becomes the
Bride IF Or. Robert Bruce Jamrs

DANVILLE. VA, April H-Speciai.-
The most brilliant and beautiful wedding
in this city for many months was that Of
Miss Annie May Scheduled. eldest daugh-
ter OF Councilman John Scheduled, and
DR.. Robert Bruce James, a Well-knONn
Ddnville physician. which was sOlemniZed
az the Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal
church at L. VI. to-day. Rev. Benz T.
LipscOmb. pastor OF the church. and Rev
J. Cleveland Hall. rector of Epiphany Oiii-
ciate5
The church had been beautifully adorn-
ed for the occasion. The pulpit was a
mass OF towering palms interspersed with
Easter lilies and apple blossoms. The
sunlight had been excluded and the church
VAS lighted artiticially.
The bridesmaids were Misses Louise
Harrison Beall, OF Baltimore; Ellie Elliott
Nellie Cummings. and Helen James. OF
Danville. and Martha Pomeroy Stuart, or
Philadelphia. They wore gowns OF white
Organdie over taffeta silk. and white pic
ture hats and carried clusters OF crimson
carnations. The maid OF honor. Miss
Daisy SchoOlheld wore white mOusline de
sole over blue satin and carried carna-
Then followed the ushers. who were:
Senator Eugene Withers. DR.. J. s. r.
vine. Messrs. s. Hughes SchOOlneld
Clyde Alexander, Spencer James and
They wore rilk hats, Prince Albert
ties.
Master Slower Schoolfeld and little Miss
Katherine Bland Scheduled. dimlnutive
cousins Of the bride. as page and flower
girl preceded the bride and her maid.
The groom, with his best man, Captain
Theodore Parker. entered from the pas
tors study, meeting the bride at the
chancel
The brides gown was Of white satin
en- train. trimmed with duchesse lace, over
all flowing the bridal veil, caught up with
orange blossoms and "A diamond sun
burst She carried a shower bouquet Of
lilies OF the valley and white vioets.
4 brilliant reception and wedding din
ner at the Scheduled residence followed
the wedding. Many OF the guests were
from other cities. DR.. and Mrs. James
took the Southern Flyer, for Florida,
where they will spend the honey moon.
Miss LESSEE Williamson. daughter OF the
late DR.. Robert Williamson. and Mr.. j. +.
Lambeth. City Collector OF Reidsville,
we. . ,ru.etly married at $50 this afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. l.. G. New. the
Rev. Mr. Carson. OF the Methodist church.
officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15

The Date Could Not be Changed-It VIII
be Gwen friday Evening

Last August. when the Star Course Com
mittee Were looking about for ten clean
and helpful attractions for the course OF
lhis season. they succeeded in booking the
Royal Hand-bcu Ringers, OF. England.
d lac NoInIu4ttte We're not only ANXIOUS TO
secure tho best possible attractions. but
also decided upon rluay mgnt OF the
week as the best night 10 give the enter
tanments. and eu0eaVOred TO have the
entertainments al least TWO weeks apart
Al This early date Friday. April 10th
Msia selected Tor the Royal Hand-Bcu
Ringers entertainment and 10 nd not
occur To any of the committee that this
date so late in April would be Good Fri
day. The ASSOCIATION has always aimed,
30 iar as possible, 10 have no seeming
conuiCt with any church arrangement or
ans public movement OF a benevolent
character.
Tho dates for the ten entertainments
were published iu the papers. and more
than 200 hand books issued. and IL was
nor until -FOUR or 1--WE weeks ago that Mr..
Nhittet chairman OF the committee. and
the general secretary. discovered that the
closing concert would be on Good Fri
day. and out OF respect for the feelings
OF their Episcopal brethren. every e1ort
was made 10 secure a change OF date.
which has been found imp0esi bic. and the
entertainment must be given on the origl-
nal date. and VIII take place on Friday
evening IN the Association Han. The Star
Course has not been "a money making VEN
ture. The whole object has been 10 pro-
vide good entertainments al a reasonable
cost and there has been "a loss each year
on the course.
This year single admissions have been
sold in order that the association. which
has conducted such "a helpful and enter
tanning course. might be able 10 continue
10 do SO. and the committee is very thank
ful for the support received during this
season -Four hundred and siXty-hve sea-
son seats were sold and the entertain
ments have been not only OF high class.
hut also clean character. and in keep
ing with the aim Of the institution under
whose auspices they are given. IL IS 20
he doubted n a better entertainment has
been given in the city this wear than the
one 20 boz given FRIDAY NIGHT 10 was the
church bells that led SIR Miller TO organ
ize tho company. ana the programme IS
one o. merit.
They have appeared this season on the
Baltimore Y. VI. G. 4. course, and 50 mag
nihccnf was the reception accorded mem
that they will appear AGAIN ~ the baltl-
more Association SATURDAY afternoon ana
rvcrirr % This week. and ~ me LNnch-
hurr fNal Association Thursdov eveninT
~ this week Every EFFORT has Neen maIe
f-~ tfe -ne' forr weofs - cNqrrc -"
ra'~, but the con1narv's hoob'nrs W.
such that q was found '-7rossibls sno 'Se
concert will take piaee Friday wight. The
entertainment r. certainly worthy OF pat
ronass. Seats have already been reserved
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
EEYSVILLE 4 PHOENIX.
Insurance losses Paid aud the Merchants
Prsparing to Rebuild.

KEYSVILLE. VA. April i4-Special; =
The last OF the insurance adJusters OF inc
recent fire have come ana gone anu an
tho losses settled I'm full Many have the
checks I'm their pockets. The Insurance
companies were very liberal, and none
OF the policies scaled.
The burned district will be rebuilt az
once and contracts have been given for
several buildings and by the time the
fan trade opens. Keysville will be rebuilt
Most OF them will be substantial orick
buildings. ~ -, A..
The merchants have utilized all the
warehouses; which we're not burned and
are laying i'm their usual stock OF goods
The bank OF Chase City will soon have
a branch bank in operation here. and
efforts are on foot to start nrst-class
tobacco market in the fail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
A TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
a cOATEsr. ron THs CHAMPION.
sHTP or giRGiNTA.
The Piedmont Drug Mill. which Was 70
Have Been sold is Leased and VIII
be Continued In Operation.

LYNCHBURG, VA. April H.-SpeciaL-.
The Lynchburg Tennis Club will hold a
state tournament IN Lynchburg on July
5th and 9th. All tennis teams OF Viz
GINA will be invited 10 contest for ths
championship OF Virginia in doubles ana
singles. This Will be the FIRST tourna-
ment held FOR the entire state. ENten-
sive preparations will be made for the
occasion by local players.
A large number OF towns and cities In
the State, IT IS expected, Will be repre-
scented.
DRUG MILLS LEASED.
About two weeks ago the Piedmont Drug
MIL Company OF this city advertised
their property for sale. stating as their
reasons for SO doing. that they did not
have sufficient capital with which TO ope-
rate the plant on profitable basis. The
sale was TO have taken place tomorrow
afternoon. To-day II was announced
that the company had succeeded In leas-
ing their mill TO responsible parties. who
would take charge OF II on Friday, and
operate il thenceforth.
The mill furnishes employment 10 quito
n number OF men and gives source OF
revenue 10 country people in this section
In affordlng them a market for medical
roots and banks.
A Room LAND COMPANY.
Judge Digs and Mr.. +. w. Whitaker.
OF Lynchburg. In conjunction with Major
s. Griffin OF Bedford. have just instituted
suit against nearly a hundred stock
holders OF the otter View Land Company.
of Bedford city. 10 compel payment in
full for the capital stock OF the company.
The suit IL for the benefit OF the creditors
of the company and all OF the defendants
scattered over n greater portion OF the
State. are Joined In ono suit. Many OF
the defendants reside I'm Richmond Nor.
folk. Lynchburg. Roanoke. tho Valley "
Virginia. and other places.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
Salem Snap Shots.

SALEM. VA, April 1+.-Special.- The
Saiem Lodge. |. O. O. F., No. Toe, will
celebrate its seventy-sixth anniversary OH
Monday with a picnic.
Rev. James Armstrong. who was APP
pointed by the recent conference to tho
pastorate OF the Methodist church here,
is expected TO arrive to-day.
Mr. and Mrs j. &. Langnornc left last
night for PHILADELPHIA. where they went
to purchase furnishings for their hand
some residence, which has Just been COM
pleted. enc
cial student. completed the work required
for graduation at Roanoke College III
1896. has recently been elected to the Cnair
of Philosophy and History In Eiizapeth
College Charlotte. y. {.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15

The interest m the meetings at the First
Baptist church deepcus and widens More
people were present than have been at
any service yet. and in some respects IL
was The greatest one THE Fast Young
Man was Dr. Whites subject Ii was
an old picture. but familiar 10 every one
VINO saw 10 ~ the preachers unfolding.
Restless OF home influences. reckless I'm
the don't care spirit he soon was
ruined. But the better spirit prevailed
I'm his return repentant and glad recep-
ton. Many lfe-story is thus told. The
earnest pleas Of the preacher touched his
hearers hearts with great power.
At 4 =. NJ. to-day "A praise and consccra-
tion service will be held. Tho rro'''' p
requests that expressions Of gratitude be
written and signed with the writer name,
that they may be read. So MANY have
been helped i'm tho meetings that this VIII
be- a good opportunity for the gratitude
naturally due and felt. At j. NJ Or
White will breach again. and all will be
made welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
the FEMALE NORMAL SCHOOL
Has Made n New Departure In Aboiishing
commencement Exercise-.

commencement Exsrcise-.
FARMVILLE, VA, April H.-Special.-
The annual meeting of the Board OF
Trustees of the State Female Normal
School will be held here on April I'D,
when they will elect a teacher OF history
to supply the place of the present In
cumbent, whose resignation Will take ef-
feet at the end OF the session, the first OF
June. They will also consider taking
down a part Of the old building and re-
building il.
The school has made new departure
In abolishing formal commencement ex-
ercises. This has been done TO avoid ex-
travagant expense incident TO such clos
ing exercises.
Diplomas were presented to the class
graduating in February at informal eXer-
cises at the close OF that term. In the
same way diplomas will be given to the
June graduates at the close OF the pres
ent session. and the school will be closed
quietly without noise or display OF any
kind.
The total enrolment OF the school this
year is 252. Among this number almost
every town and county in the State is
represented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
NORFOLk'S TELEPHONE FfGHT.
Tic Select Council Driuged with Protests
Against f,snchtss.

NORFOLK. VA, April 1i.-Special--
The granting OF a franchise TO the Ameri-
can Long Distance Telephone Company
has excited great interest here. Tho
Common Council has passed the ordi-
nance, which is very rigid one. but tho
select body was delugcd with petitions
rate.
The matter Is still in allegiance. II re-
fused a charter here the Long Distance
Company Will IL is said, go TO Newport
News and connect with Norfolk by tho
Southern Bell cables lido.
War is now being made on the latter
company, however. which Is operating
here without charter.
They have been ordered TO procure one
within thirty days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15

The Richmond Blues VIII Attend the
Grant Dedicating Exercises.

The Richmond Blues Battalion will par
ticipate i'm the Grant Monument dcdica-
tory exercises I'm New York this month.
This was positively decided az the COM
pany meetings OF the battalion held last
evening I'm their armory after the drill
Captain Woon. who recently went 10 New
York has made all the necessary arrange
ments. The battalion ~ill be chartered at
the Vendome Hotel and Will have most
advantageous place in the line OF march,.
Major Cutchns said Do expected 10 take
along about Is men. The battalion will
leave Sunday week by way Of the RicIl-
mond Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
SIOhIS' SLdILK IRRISrf ID.
The Huntingdon Rifles to Give n Ba.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April 1i-Spe-
cial.-At noon to-day the coroner's jury
rendered verdict that William s. Stokes
came TO his death on April 10th from
bows inflicted on March 23d by Gordon
Robinson.
4 warrant was Immediately served upon
the young man. and hs was bailed for
500 to appear tomorrow in the Police
Court. Mr.. II. G.. Bickford went on his
bonds.
The Huntington Rifles are getting up
n bazaar to begin at the Casino on the
night Of April 10Th. The proceeds will go
towards dofraying the expenses of the
command to Nashville In June.
white MAJ living his name as Pickett
Johnson. claiming 10 be from Richmond.
was convicted in the Police Court TINS
morning OF robbing tho saloon of A. Is.
Reese OF S37 and a revolver. and was SEN
fenced to iaii for twelve months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15

on 400 season tickets. and II II evident
the entire house will be reserved before
Friday evening. Many OF the associations
give lnatluecs on the afternoon OF the en-
ferfainment and the company yesterday
asked the privilege Of dong 80 here, but
out OF respect Tor the feelings OF the
friends who have endeaVored 20 aSS.S'
a. .rranring a change OF date the natl
nee request mas been refused. season tlck-
o,-holders desiring their seats should re-
serve them at once About seNen'y-hNe
eoafa rqunfu for sale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
Ma riacr Under Difficulties.

SUFFOLK. VA. April l4.-Special.-Mr.
lanes T. Mayo. a trucker and oyster
planter from Barretts Neck. Nanse-
mond county. and Miss Florence Moody,
daughter of Captain T. ID. Moody. OF that
section were married this afternoon at
o'clock at the Commercial Hotel. this city.
bv Rev. w. w. Staley, u. ID. Captain
Moody objected to his daughter marrying.
hut being Of age Miss Moody went TO
Norfolk this morning by the steamer
rurnin. on the Nansemond river and took
the tain to Suffolk while the groom
drove to Suffolk through the country.
where a license was secured in regular
&
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
ACCIDENT Ar THL UNfVEKSITY.
A Derrick Breaks and Drops a Steel Span
weiohInr Seventeen Tons.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. April A.
Speciality heavy steel span Weighing
seventeen tons. which was to have sup
ported the main roof OF the new public
hall. fell this afternoon about 3 o'clock.
Fortunately no workmen were under II at
the time. The span was being raised by
three large derricks, when one or the
poles OF the derricks broke.
The fall was partially checked by the
series OF blocks which had been placed
upder the span. The only 1anage done
10 the building was the cutting OF a
large hole I'm the flooring. No delay VIII
result from the accident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
TT" Cured Your Cold
Now Try
40" for Dyspepsia.

Sold by druggists. or sent on receipt OF
25c. soc. or 81. Humphreys Med. Co.. cor
William and John streets. New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15

He Makes Miss Kafis Il. Freeman His
VIE.

Mr.. Percy G.. Minor and Miss Katie r.
Farmer were married at G.lj o'clock yes
terday afternoon In Parl. Place Methodist
church by the Rev. Thomas y. Potts.
The bride wore Il travelling suit OF pur-
pie. with hat and gloves 10 match. and
carried brides roses. She was accom-
panied by Miss Cody Longest. maid OF
honor, who wore white organize over pink.
The groom was attended by Mr.. Wlkie
Freeman as his best man.
The ushers were Messrs. Charles Frsch-
korn. Powell Fuller Adam Johnson. Rob
ert Bailey, Charles McCluer, and Davle
Davis.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Minor
left for a northern tour
The bride IS the accomplished daughter
Of Mrs. Jonas Farmer while Mr.. Minor.
who IS one OF the most competent public
officers in the First district is son OF
Mr. O. L. Minor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
Richmond RIne. Go-ng TO New York

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues,
one OF the Oldest and most historic or
CARNATIONS in the south. is going 70 New
York 10 attend tho dedication Of Grants
tomb.-Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
AEirebng Indicted.

NORFOLK. VA. April h-Special.-
Edward Dolman. one OF the men charged
with setting fire to Whitehursts Han IN
Portsmouth. and causing the big GONNA
grafton OF March 2Sth last, was sent on
to the grand jury to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
PhoebuS Liauor License.

HAMPTON, VA. April HASpecial.-
Judge Baker p. Lee has been kept quite
busy during this week. issuing liquor IL
ccnse 10 saloon keepers of Elizabeth City
county SO far licenses have been granted
forty-five persons most of whom are in
PhOebus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15

There will he an important called
meeting Of the Independent Cycle Club
az their club house tonight az $50
O'clock
All members are urgently requested 10
attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
Las, Hunt of the Season.

The meeting Of the Deep Run Hunt Club,
which was held Yesterday afternoon. was
the last Of the season. and the steeple-
chase which is TO occur under its auspices
on the oath Of April IS looked forward
10 with great pleasure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April H.
Special.-CoEncilman NJ. Sanford Chan
cellor purchased to-day Of +. u. Cole his
dwelling on the corner Of Prince Edwa ri
and Lewis streets for four thousand dol
lars
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15

waiting for some one to call for 1t. for
he knew there was a mistake.
Justice John gave both Wallace and
Lewis Ninety days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
Charles l.. Davis.
DR.. Nathaniel Terry.

PAMPLIN CITY. VA, April 14.-Special
Dr. Nathaniel Terry. a prominent ply
stefan Of Prince Edward county, died
Monday night with all his family around
him
he was a gentleman Of the old school,
kind. genial and respected by all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-15
OBITU' AIRY.
DC. Forney.


WASHINGTON. April 14.-D. G. Forney.
the well-known journalist. and former
editor Of the Washington Chronicle and
the Sunday Chronicle. died yesterday in
his old home. Lebanon. Pa. lie was
taken there last fall after n serious
stroke OF apopleXy from which he never
fully recovered. His wife was with him
when he died. Mr.. Forney came here
Just before the war with his cousin. Col
j. W. Forney and resided here contin-
uOusly until last fall. He was well and
favorably known and had taken an ac-
tive interest I'm public. and especially in
political affairs. For many years Mr..
and Mrs Forney resided at "A Grant
place, where i'm their beautiful home they
were noted for their hospitality. In the
last few years they had lived at the
Portland. The telegram announcing the
death gave no details in regard to the
funeral.
Mrs. f. 4. Timherlake.
Mrs. Z. A. Timberlake widow Of the
late George Undertake of this city, died
yesterday morning at the residence OF
her son-in-law. Mr.. John W Todd, Of
Staunton.
Mrs. Timberlakc was about seventy
years old. and had lived most of her life
I'm thi city. Until She went TO Staunton
last fan she resided with Mr.. James Nc
Graw. her sOn-in-law. Mrs Timber
lakes husband was for many years clerk
Of the Second Market Before the war
he was a prominent local merchant.
The funeral will take place from the
Clay-Strcct NJ J.. church. The remains
will arrive here over the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway at 1880 Z. NJ. to-day.
Charles l.. Davis
Charles l.. Davis. until January LIST a
member of the Wall-strect banking and
brokerage house Of Charles Minzeshe-
mer s, CO.. died at Durham. South Africa.
Saturday.
He was forty-two years old. and was
born in Richmond. Va. lie went 10
New York at the close Of the war. and
later entered the hankng house Of which
he became q member I'm 1856.
I'm January his health became impaired,
and On the advice of his physician, who
recommended q long ocean voyage he
set out TO visit relatives at Delagoa Bay
Africa. He left wife. who was Julia
Mlnzoshemer and a daughter about ten
years old.
Dr. Nathaniel Terry
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-23
Horsemen Have Deserted Boots.

SAN Francisco. Nov. ~22.-Thero will DO no
war between tho California Jockey Club and
the Protective Association of Horsemen. as all
horse owners who agreed to stand by Charles
Boots have deserted him. Unless he apologies
before Wednesday next his horses must leave
the track. When Boots's badge was called for
ON Saturday he was promised the support OF
more than three-auarters Of the stable owners
represented on the track; but when these men
found that other racing associations would help
the Jockey Club, and would bring horses from
the East. they decided to make Boots u scapo-
goat.
Racing will go on as before, but 1t is estimated
that better purses will be offered at the next
meeting. BOOtss plan was to force the club 10
Increase its purses at once OF withdraw all
horses from the track.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-23

LEXINGTON. Nov. 22.-For the nrst time during tho
meeting every favorite landed the money to-day. In
the third race Sir Ebary finished second. but Dupee,
who rode Hats on. claimed a foul. which tho Judges
sustained and placed Hats on second and lockwood
third. Summary
First Race-Seven furlongs.-Eton Jacket, 100
(Nutt). Q TO 8. won; Lylles, LOT Matthews). 80 to l.,
second; Albert Vale. ITO Beauchamp). 8 70 /. third.
Time, l;801.
Second RAee-Five and q half furlongs.-Cona
DOYLE, l09 Qhompson(. 10 to 10, won; Annie Taylor.
100 (McDowelD, 2 TO ]. second; Merry Glenn. 100
MATHEWS, s 70 l. third. Time. l:lola.
Third Race-One mile and an eighth.-Kitty B., los
(hatthews). ! to 8. won; Hats on. 100 tDupee). 4 70
L second kockwood; 100 (Beauchamp). Z to /. third.
Fourth Race-Purse $500; nvo urlongs.-clare
Cup. lOl RandalD. 8 to 8. won; RandazEo. OF (Du.
pee); o TO b. second; Tempo. l07 (Matthsws). 8 to /.
third. Time, l:02A.
Fifth Race-six furlongs.-Turtle Dove. lo7 MAT
thews). 2 TO 10. won; Bell Arnett. lo4 u. Hicksl 7 to
!. second; Rollins. 10Y tSutD, ga to l. third. Time,