The news & observer., 1897-01-28

tendent of the Golden Belt Knitting
Mill
Durham. \. c.. Jan. 21.--(Special)-e-
There has been considerable excitement
during the week growing out of trouble
between the superintendent of the Gold
en- Belt Knitting Mill and some OF the
operatives. Monday, Robert Smith. the
SUPERINTENDENT was arraigned before
Mayor Peay charged with assaulting a
16-Tear old boy with pistol. The exam
nation was waived and Smith bound
over to court in a 5000 bond. Ii is said
Smith abused the lads sister, a NEST
esti;nable young lady, till he was forced
to IL terfere A Miss Ruth, whose father
lives in Randolph county. felt so indig-
nam at the treatment she received at the
hands of this man, that her father was
written to and he came to look into the
matter She awore out Il warrant against
him and the matter was heard before JUS
tice Gunter He Yves discharged, though
it was evident that his conduct towards
this young lady had been very unbecom-
ing. The young lady operatives in these
mills are OF the very best families, and
the treatment received by them has
greatly incensed the people. Smith has
been severely criticised. Southern ehiv
airy will not tolerate or permit such
wanton disregard for the respect due
all good women.
A beautiful marriage was solemnized
this morning at st. Phillips church; The
contracting parties were Rev. A. A. Pru-
den and Miss Minnie Hoffer. The hour
was 10 o'clock, and a very large crowd
was there attesting the popularity of the
happy couple. The church was fastily
and appropriately decorated, and for the
first time the music was furnished by the
elegant new pipe organ, Mrs. DIR. j. NJ.
Manning presiding. George Hoffer and
Albert Floyd were the ribbon boys, and
little Misses Placide Kramer and Poca-
hontas Hoffer were the flower girls. The
ushers were J. III. Mailer, Richar Hoffer
and Howard A. Foushee The beauti-
full bride came into the church leaning
upon the arm of her uncle, Mr.. J. NJ.
Marshall of Norfolk, Va, who gave
her away. Rev J. d. Miller, of Green's
boro, was best man. The marriage rite
was solemnized by Bishop j. B. Cheshire.
D. d., assisted by Rev. Mr.. Winecoff. OF
Chapel Hill, and Rev. G. o. Pruden, of
Chatham, Va, brother Of the groom
1t was one of the prettiest marriages
the happy couple start on life's journey
followed by the best wishes of host of
friends. The bridal presents were nu.
merous and very costly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pruden left on the Dur
ham and Northern train for Norfolk,
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York
Mr.. J. NJ Marshall is here from Nor
folk, Va. He came to attend the mar
riage of his niece, Miss Minnie Hoffer.
1t is learned that Mr.. James South
gate, who has been on the sick list for
some days, is improving.
Mr.. T. FL. Scoggins was in Raleigh yes
terday
Misses Josie Taylor and Daisy Cox
returned yesterday from Hillsboro. where
they had been visiting several days.
Rev. w. p. Fife was in the city a
short while yesterday and last night. He
has just closed a meeting at Franklinton,
where a large humber Of persons were
converted.
Mr.. Edwin Holloway has been to Ok
ford on business
Mr.. L. J. Weaver was here yesterday
from Chapel Hill.
Mr.. e. V. Webb has been here on
visit Of several days, and On yesterday
went back to Roxboro
Mrs. W. J. Clary is here from Greens
boro, to attend the marriage of her niece,
Miss Minnie Hoffer.
Mr.. V. r. Lambe has gone to Chase
City, where he will spend some time hop
ing to benefit his health.
Mr.. John w. Umstead continues to inn
prove, and hopes some time this week
to go to his home on Flat river. II this
weather continues it will be several days
before he is able to go back to Raleigh.
Major Leo ID. Heartt, Mrs. Heartt
and Miss Matilda went down to Raleigh
this afternoon to attend the marriage of
Miss Fannie Heart.
Miss Matilda Heartt entertained
party Of her friends at her home last
night.