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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25

sembly Of the beauty and chivalry Of the
community augmented by distinguished
guests from afar. drawn hither by the
great popularity of the contracting
parties. Mr.. Clarence ID. Freeman, OF
Rocky Mount. N. c., formerly OF Rich
mond, and Miss Matte Ruth Robertson,
oldest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II.
Robertson. Of this place.
Promptly at s o'clock. as the sweet
notes OF Tannhauser's wedding march,
under the magic touch Of Professor Reese,
OF Richmond, were waited on the sweet
scented air. the bridal party entered the
chapel, when the Rev. ]. Il. Hutson,
pastor of Pine-Street Baptist church,
Richmond, impressively performed the
service that made Mr.. Freeman and Miss
Robertson man and wife.
The bride looked exquisite In a hand
some suit OF brown broadcloth, elabo-
rately and tastefully trimmed with ele-
CANT heavy mink fur, with appropriate
hat and gloves. and carrying a lovely
bouquet of brides roses. Her maid OF
honor, Miss Cammie j. Robertson, a
sister of the bride, was quite charming
in an elegant costume OF llght-gray
cloth. heavily braided, with hat and
gloves TO match, and carrying Il magni-
ficent bouquet OF American Beauty roses.
The bridesmaids were Misses Myrtle
Carter and Emma Bransford, of Rich
mond, both OF whom were very charm
ing in rich costumes Of light-gray and
fashionable large and deliberately trim
med black hats. Each carried yellow
chrysanthemums.
The best man was the groom's brother,
Mr.. Wilkie G.. Freeman, OF Richmond,
and the groomsmen were Mr.. Kilmartin,
Of
Price, OF Richmond. each being attlred In
the conventional wedding suit.
Prior to the marriage the bridal party
and few invited guests were given
handsome reception by the brides pa
rents at the hospitable Robertson home.
When, therefore, the newly-wedded couple
emerged from the chapel, they were at
once driven to the railway station, where
they embarked on the Chesapeake and
Ohio fast express for an extended tour,
going from Richmond via the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad TO
Washington, New York, Philadelphia,
&c. Very many useful and ornamental
presents were received by the happy
couple. and the many hearty congratua-
tions so lavishly showered upon them be-
spoke the great popularity of both bride
and groom.
Inc bride was Tor several years the
popular and efficient station agent and
telegraph operator at this place, which re-
sponsible position she held with credit
to herself and honor to the company,
which was, indeed, 10th to lose her valu-
able services. Her many and varied
charms OF superb order caused her to
be held in the highest esteem by all who
knew her, and she carries with her to
her new home the sincerest good wishes
Of a host of friends.
The groom is popular and estimable
gentleman of Rocky Mount, N. c., and
is n native of Richmond. He has large
circle of warm friends and acquaintances,
who heartily congratulate him, and be-
speak for him and his fair bride a long
life of welded bliss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman will make Rocky
Mount, n. c., their home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Cora j. Phillips is at home from
her school, at Ewell, to spend Thanks
giving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grayson Burruss, OF Bal
timore. will be with Mrs. S. T. Martin,
1OS west Grace street, for few days.
Miss Matte Bowle9, of Hanover, is
spending a few days with her cousin,
Miss Blanche Hawkes., of Church Hill.
Mrs. f. F. Adams, of Washington. u.
c.. is in the city, visiting her daughter
Mrs. Thomas A. Ewers, 1902 west Main
street.
Miss Bessie Gwathmey, of King and
Queen county, and Miss Fanny Denny,
of Washington, are visiting Miss Lucy
Moseley, on Park avenue.
A musical entertainment and oyster
simmer will be given by the King
Daughters of Christ church at O'CLOCK
this evening in the lecture-room Of the
church.
A rehearsal Of the Elks' memorial
chorus will be held under the direction
Of Professor II. Il. Rees and professor
Moses stein at the Academy Sunday al
ternoon.
Colonel John Cussons, of Glen Allen,
was I'm the city yesterday, and stopped
at Murphy's. He declined to discuss tue
nronosed Investigation of members OF the
Veterans History Committee.
MIR. A. NJ. Strickland. of Providence,
Y l. Is in the city to fulfil his contract
for heating the penitentiary by steam.
AIR. strickland, who is a skilled me-
chanic, is accompanied by two assistants
All the ladies and gentlemen who TOOK
mart In the presentation OF "Lutner
reformation" last year are requesten u
meet at the Womans Christian Associa-
ton. No. III east Franklin street, on
Eyidav night, November 26th, at o'clock.
anA all others who have promised to as
sist IN presenting 1.-The Scottish Refor-
nnat,on" are requested to attend at the
same hour.
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DURHAM WEDDINGS.
CIaud l.. johnson and Miss Carlton
w. NJ. Jones and Mrs. Henrtt.

W. VI. Jones anu MIS- fienrtts
DURHAM, N. c., November 2i.-(Spe-
cial)-A large crowd assembled at the
First Baptist church this afternoon to
witness the ceremony which made Claude
L. Johnson and Miss Mittie Carlton man
and wife. The ceremony took place at
o'clock, and was performed by Rev. w.
c. Tyree, pastor of the church. The
ushers were Messrs. Joe Eubanks, Il.
w. Hobgood, Charles Piper, and Thomas
Christian. The grooms best man was Mr..
Luther Oldham, and the maid of honor
was Miss Eva Carlton, sister OF the
bride. Mrs. j. NJ. Whitfield presided at the
organ. and played in her usual brilliant
manner the march from Lohengrin as the
bridal party entered the church, and in
soft and mellow tones "Juanita' while the
ceremony was being performed. and Men,
delssohn's march as they retired from
the house.
The groom Is one of our prominent to-
bacconists, and Miss Carlton is the daugh-
ter of ex-Mayor Carlton, tobacconst,
who is now operating on the Nashville
market. 1t is quite coincidence hat
the groom is a nephew of Rev. Dr.
Mathew T. Yates the celebrated Baptist
missionary, and the bride Is niece OF
Mrs Mathew Il. Yates. The couple left
on the Southern train at 2:3S. and VIII
spend several days with relatives in RAJ
leigh and vicinity.
At the Presbyterian church at O'Clock
this afternoon another marriage occurred,
in which Mr. William Nj. Jones, OF
Spartanburg, s. c., and Mrs. Dora f.
Heartt, of this city, were the principals.
The groom is a prominent lawyer In
Spartanburg, and the bride was until re-
Gently a popular teacher in our graded
school. The ushers were Messrs. VIII
liam Morgan, II. l.. Patterson, j. IL.
Southgate, and L. C. Murray. Mr. An
drew Moore, OF Wexford. s. c., was the
best man, and Mrs. f.. c. Murray, sister
of the bride, the maid of honor. Rev
Mr.. l.. b. Turnbull, the pastor of the
church. performed the ceremony In a
highly impressive manner. The bride was
becomingly dressed in a going-away gown
of navy blue, and carried a bouquet or
lilies of the valley in her hand, and the
maid of honor carried a bouquet of Wo-
lets. Mrs. T. ]. Simmons, OF Eufaula,
Ala. well known as an exceptionally line
musician, presided at the organ. The
grand professional march by Wagner was
played faultlessly. and as retroces-
sional Massive Chords" by the same
COMPOSER was rendered. The bridal party
left on the 4:3S train for an extended trip
North
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Close of the Carnival.

The Carnival Of Nations closed last
night. 1t was stated to a Dispatch man
at the Armory that the bazaar had made
money. but Miss Greenhow said she was
unable TO say what the result would
be. 1t will be several weeks before a
settlement can be made and the result
known.
Quite a number of people were pre-
Sent, and enjoyed themselves. They
danced to the excellent music of a man
doln and violin, and enjoyed bid
ding for The pretty, fancy articles and
bits of bric-a-brac that Mr.. S. Stern,
acting as auctioneer, offered Most of
the booths have been removed, and only
few are left to be taken away to-day.
The decorations, which were the hand
soonest seen for some time, will be taken
down tomorrow.
Mr.. j. =. Watson won the chocolate
set at the French booth, and other
awards will be given out later.
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James-HarwOOd.

PAMPLIN CITY, VA, November "a
Especial. )-There was beautiful cere-
mony at the Baptist church at this place
to-day. the occasion being the marriage
of Miss Nellie Harwood, the sweet and
attractive daughter of Mr.. John w. Har-
wood. TO Rev. b. c. James, of King VIII
liam county. The church was tastefully
decorated with chrysanthemums, and
Professor w. b. Cridlin, of Burkeville,
presided at the organ.
At 4:30 o'clock +. NJ the bride, leaning
upon the arm OF her father entered the
church, preceded by her maid of honor,
Miss Katie Franklin. The groom and his
best man, Mr.. V. Walden, came in at the
same time by another door The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. II. Couch.
Messrs. Leslie Bradshaw and Leslie
Lyon acted as ushers. The happy couple
left on the afternoon train for Richmond.
from which place they will go to their
future home, in King William county.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Death of Lady-Conference Rumor.
Personal Notes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, November
2l-(Special)-Mrs. Minta Wood. wife OF
Nlr. John Wood, died last evening at heI
home I'm the southern part Of the city,
in the 10Th year Of her age. She had
been sick only one week. She leaves a
husband and four chldren-Mr Willard
Wood. of Clifton Forge; Mrs. u. Thurs
ton. Of Crozet; Mrs. Alice Fletcher, and
Mr.. John Wood. Jr. of this city.
Mr. James Goodman, a highly respect
cd farmer OF Albemarle, died yes
terday morning at his home. near Hy-
draulic Mills. after an Illness of four
years from inhammatory rheumatism, in
the 65th year of his age. His funeral took
place this morning at IL o'clock from the
residence. and his body was laid TO rest
I'm the old family burying-ground.
A rumOr was current on the streets
to-day that Or. w. +. Edwards, Of
Petersburg, would succeed DIR. j. Wiley
Bledsoe in the pastorate Of the Char
l0ttesyille Methodist church.
There will be almost a general sus-
pension OF business here tomorrow, and
nearly all of the business-hOuses will be
closed. quite number Of clerks VIII
take in the Virginia Carolina game
Alr. and Mrs. Israel T. Black, of Phila-
delphia. are on a visit 10 their nephew,
who is a student at Pantops Academy
Mr. Black is prominently Identified with
the Sunday-school work in America.
Nearly all the delegates have returned
from the meeting of the Baptist Associa-
ton in Roanoke.
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Dickinson-Brown.

MARTINSVILLE, VA, November "a
Special. MIR. L. NJ. Dickinson and Mrs
Pattie Smith Brown were united in mar
rage here this morning at 7:l5 O'Clock al
the residence of the bride, on Moss street
The wedding was quiet but pretty one
Only the members of the families and q
few intimate friends OF the contracting
parties were present. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Jerome p. Robert
son, the pastor Of the Presbyterian church
here.
The groom is one Of Martinsyille's fore
most merchants. The bride is the daugh'
ter of DR.. James Nj. Smith, one OF oui
most prominent physicians, and is widely
known for her rare personal beauty
many accomplishments. and lovable char
acter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickinson left on the
east bound train at O'Clock for Newport
News, Baltimore. and other cities.
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REV. MIR. swEENY's MEETING.
A Fine Sermon on the Conversion
and Life of Paul.

How a Great Jew Became Great
Christian" was the subject of the dis
course Of Mr.. Sweeny at the Seventh
Street Christian church. The life OF a
great man doing a great work In great
period OF the worlds history cannot but
be interesting. Taking Saul as the sub
ject, the speaker cited him as typical
sinner, his conversion as n typical con-
version, and in after life the typical
Christian.
First the great prosecutor. breathing
out threatenings and slaughter asking
for and securing authority to go TO Da-
mascus for the purpose of destroying all
who have confessed Christ. Mr.. Swse-
ney's description OF Sauls trio from
Jerusalem to Damascus was most inte-
resting, because OF his familiarity with
the topography OF the country traversed.
Next the interview between Jesus and
Saul--Saui convinced and asking What
must l do?" 1t was the proposition, II
am Jesus of Nazareth" that overwhelmed
Saul, and caused him TO make that IN
quiry. Now comes the answer. Saul had
repented; had asked what he must do IN
following Jesus and he received the an
swer. The Lord sent him TO tho preacher.
and he was told TO "arise and be bap-
tiled" Then comes Paurs life. Begin
ming a life Of service. After little time
he meets with persecution and fees, but.
nothing daunted, he makes his way back
to Jerusalem, expresses regret at his
former action. and now proclaims that
Jesus Is the Christ, the Son OF the
living God" Was his faith firm? We
know that for this confession did he
suffer stripes and bear chains; but ever
-. Ii. ~ sstt a. l. ts.a
prosecuted, but not forsaken." He
knew that henceforth a crown was laid
up for him in glory. At the conclusion
OF the sermon four persons professed con-
version.
Mr. Sweeny will preach Thanksgiving
sermon this morning at IL o'clock. and
this evening at O'Clock he will preach
again, taking for his subject What Shall
l Do With Jesus?
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MCLUNG-KINNEAR.
A Beautiful Home Wedding I'm Rock
bridge County.

LEXINGTON, VA, November 2i.-(spe-
ciaL)-A beautiful home wedding was
solemnized at "Rose Lawn" the lovely
place of Mrs. Elizabeth Lyle Knnear,
near Timber Ridge, some six miles from
here, at high noon to-day, at which time
Miss Susie Withrow Kinnear became the
bride Of Mr.. Francis Lee McClung, a
prominent young merchant Of Timber
Ridge. Rev. j. II. Davis, Jr., assisted by
Rev. j. p. Neel, performed the ceremony.
To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march, played by Mr.. DeHale Wilson,
the bridal party entered the handsomely
decorated parlors, which were trimmed
with evergreens and chrysanthemums,
the full effect being brought out by pot
ted plants.
The BRIDE attired I'm a lovely costume
of tailor-made blue broadcloth and carry
ing white chrysanthemums, entered the
room leaning upon the arm OF her bro
Their, Mr. j. j. l.. Kinnear, and the groom
came in with his best man, Mr.. James A.
Walker, Of Lexington. Miss Nellie Nc
Chung was maid of honor. She wore a
lovely costume of white organdie over
pink silk and pink chrysanthemums. Inc
other attendants were Miss julia Lackey
with Mr.. +. A. Thomson.
Immediately after the ceremony an eie-
CANT dinner was served, which was
heartily enjoyed by large number OF the
friends and relatives of the happy couple.
The newly-married couple. accompanied
by a large number of friends, drove 10
the Norfolk and Western railroad sta
ton. a few miles distant, where they
took the north bound train for q visit or
some days to northern cities.
They will make their future home at
"sunnyside," near Timber Ridge, va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25

chase. Mr.. Atkinson caught seven last
year in one week, and it is TO be hoped
that he may be as successful this year,
Tor If there was ever a county in which
the foxes needed thinning out it is this
county. 1t is nothing unusual TO hear
four or five foxes barking any night.
Your correspondent heard five barking
at one time last night. and the fields are
fun of their tracks. The worthless dogs
which are allowed to run at large and
the foxes have nearly cleaned this coun-
ty of sheep, and If the Legislature does
not do something in the way Of fixing a
.dog-tax sheep in this section will be IKE
the buffalo, who could not stand up be-
fore the marksmen of the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
PETER sBURG.
Deaths-PoIiticnI-A Slight Accident
Personal Points.

PETERSBURG. VA, November "a
Especially mir. Thomas c. Wright, a we'll
known citizen Of the western portion OF
the city. died this morning of consump-
ton. after lingering illness. He leaves
q widow and one child.
Mrs. c. a. Winfrey, wife of Mr.. Charles
Winfrey. died last night at the residence
Of her husband, on Union street. Mr..
Winfrey is engaged in the insurance bust
ness and had only recently removed here
from Norfolk
IL is believed that the members-elect of
the General Assembly from this city and
section will almost unanimously support
Hon. John +. Ryan for Speaker of the
House Of Delegates, while they are di-
y.ded in their preference for Superintend-
,ut Of Public instruction as between DR..
S0uthall and Mr.. Massey.
There was a slight accident this morn
ing on the Norfolk and Western rail-
way IN this city, caused by the breaking
Of an axle of a freight car. Only one
car was damaged. and the track was
cleared in the space Of an hour.
Engineers are busy at work on the
line of the Richmond, Petersburg and
Carolina railroad, some contracts having
been given out. and it looks as If the
work Of construction will soon be COM
menced.
The venerable Rev. James A. Riddick,
OF this city, the oldest member of the
Virginia Conference. was unable, by rea-
son Of the infirmities of age, TO attend
the session of conference at Danville
this year.
At several Of the churches in this city
tomorrow the Thanksgiving offerings
viii be for the benefit Of the poor. These
offerings will be not only in money, but
in orders for provisions, fuel. dry-goods,
&c.
The receipts Of tobacco this week have
been light, with prices for good grades
YrfIfr1r HIGH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Marriage I'm DanvilIe.

DANvILLE, VA, November H-(Spe-
cial)-At the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Patterson.
in this city. at o'clock this afternoon,
Miss Lucy Allen Patterson was married
10 Mr.. Rufus A. Houston. Of Jackson
Vile. Fla. The marriage was witnessed
by only a small company. The attend
ants were Miss Emma Patterson. sister
of the bride, maid Of honor and Mr.. III.
o. Houston, the groom's brother, best
man. After the ceremony, which the
Rev. r. N. Sledd, d. D., performed. the
couple left by the 6 O'clock train for
their future home, In Jacksonville. The
bride is a charming young woman, and
a large circle OF devoted friends regret
her departure from Virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
SHOT AT HIS PARTNER.
The Penalty for Giving Advice
Amusing Testimony.

sTORMONT, VA. November 2.--tspe-
cial)-County Court has been in session
an day, and will continue to hold several
days longer. The regular grand jury was
In session a few hours and brought in
true bill against James Morris for shoot
ing AT John Merriwether on the 2ith OF
October last. with intent 10 Kill. A jury
was soon impanelled. and Common
wealth's-Attorney r.. G.. Jones placed
Merriwether on the stand, but before ne
finished his testimony Judge Garnett au-
journed the court until tomorrow at ~
o'clock. IL seems that the trouble grew
out Of Morris's having been accused OF
stealing A horse He asked his partner
Merriwether. what he must do under the
circumstances. The latter very promptiy
advised Morris 20 pay for the horse at
once Morris soon sought an OCCASION
and shot at Merriwether twice while In
conversation with him and once WINE
Merriwether was running from hiIh'
Merriwether's testimony was quite anu
sing. Both the parties are colored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
10 Honor to II. NJ. Manly.

Memorial services were held last night
at the First African church In honor
Of Ralza Morse Manly. who died Sep
tember 18th last. The colored people or
the city took this way OF expressing
their appreciation of the man ans the
work done by him for their race. The
exercises, held under the auspices OF the
graduates and undergraduates OF the
High and Normal School. consisted OF
addresses by Revs. J. II. Holiness ID.
Webster Davis, and w. N. Mitchell.
special musical programme, not without
merit. was also rendered. An address
eulogistic of DR.. Manly was also de-
llyered by James III. Hayes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Charged With Malicious killing.

DWALE, DICKINSON COUNTY, VA,
November 24.-(Special)-It has now de-
yeloped that the shooting Of Dave Adams
by James Adams at Sergent, as noticed
in this correspondence last week, was
not accidental, as claimed at the time,
and the latter is charged with wilful and
malicious killing. James Adams had his
examination at Whitesburg yesterday,
and was bound over in a bond of $3.50
to appear at court for trial next week.
The 1-year-old child of Joseph Pendle-
ton, of Sergent, was fatally burned Mon
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
gIartin-Martiu.

BOWLING GREEN, VA, November "a.
Especial DIR. Arthur l.. Martin and Miss
sallie Martin were united In marriage to-
day at the home OF the bride, near Upper
zion. In this county. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Frank Beale. Of Essex
county. In the presence of a few friends
of the contracting parties. The bride Is
the daughter of one of Cardinals most
prominent citizens. Rev. John III. Martin.
and Is one Of the most deseryediY popu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
DrcLARED HIM SANE.
che Case of Clifton HilI-PrObable
Fatal Cutting.

NORFOLK, VA. November A-(spe-
clal) plea OF insanity set up by the
counsel for Clifton I'M, the white man
charged with a criminal assault on Mary
Culpeper. was effectually disposed Of by
The jury in the County Court to-day.
After hearing evidence the jury declared
him sane His trial has been postponed
TN December LIST.
probably fatal cutting ARRAY occurred
IN Lncolnwlle, suburb OF Portsmouth,
al $3.50 O'clock this morning, James Ma
gette had beaten his wife because she
protested against his coming home drunk.
Her brother. John Joseph. intertered'
whereupon Magette turned upon him with
razor I'm hand and inflicted fiye bad
wounds in Joseph's face, neck, and body.
lie Their made his escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
COrcoran Hall Safe.

Corcoran Hail. on Twenty-fifth street.
between Broad and Marshall, which some
weeks ago was reported unsafe and con-
demned by the City Engineer, has been
thoroughly repaired since. Yesterday the
ban was removed by Justice Crutchfleld.
The hall has been much improved, and is
considered thoroughly safe. The pro-
perty is owned by Messrs. j. A. REYNOLDS
and Brother.
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APo.t-Omce BurgIarized.

WINSTON, N. c., November A.-tspe-
cial 1.-The post-office at Leaksville, Rock
ingham county, was robbed last night.
The office safe was blown open and rined
of all the money and stamps in 1t, when
amounted to several hundred dollars.
-Four strange men who were in the town
yesterday are suspected Of being the
guilty parties. ..'
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EOund "Not GuiItY.v

NORFOLK, VA. November 2i-(Spe-
cial)-J. j. Morris. who has previously
been tried and acquitted on five charges
OF embezzlement preferred by his en-
ployer, G.. p. Hancock, of Atlanta, was
again arraigned to-day on a charge of
forgery and embezzlement. The jury was
out only a few minutes. and brought in
a verdict Of not guilty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25

NORFOLK, VA, November 2.-(Spe-
cial)-To-day, at noon, the city paid
over to the Atlantic City Bridge Com
pany the $4,000 agreed upon as the pur-
chase price for the Atlantic City bridge,
the connecting artery between the city
proper and the Sixth Ward, and that
property was at once thrown open as a
free bridge