The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
WILL THEY RAISE BETS
MIR. LAPHAM MUST NAVE RAW MA
TERIdL FOR HIS FACTORY.
The Farmers VIII welcome the Oppor-
tunity to Raise New Crop--A Morn
ing Wedding Death Of Young Man

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. oct. ls.-Spe-
ciaL-'fhe announcement which was made
several days ago TO the effect that Mr.
.. X. Lapham. Of stanton. would In an
probability, erect a beet sugar factory ana
refinery In this section OF Virginia al
an early date has caused considerable
stir IN among the farmers. In his olisl-
nal statement Mr.. Lapham stated that
he had looked the ground over thOrousn,
ly and had made up his mind that, OF al
others. this city was the ideal location
for the plant. One obstacle. however, pre-
scented itself. lie must have bcets with
which 10 run his factory after the plant
b. erected. These, OF course. must come
from the farmers. He was not certain thal
these gentlemen could ar would furnish a
sufficiently large supply.
WILL RAISE THEM
The farmers, on the other hand. rccciy-
ed Mr. I,aphams announcement Win
great glee and have actually tumnled over
each other in their haste 70 assure
him that they are ready to plant th,.t
entire farms 10 bcetS N necessary. lh
fact. for a long time they have been look
ing for some more profitable crop 10 raise
than the old time cereals. Inc BUSINESS
Mems Association Will, at an cary date;
call "a mass-mecting or convention OF
farmers. who will bee asked in regard To
the beet-grOwing industry, anu Just NO"
large "A quantity can be furnished py the
surrounding country.
MIR. W $. West. a prominent Red Man,
died yesterday morning az the nome OF
Mrs. 4. G.. Nebette an the East End, ne
had been ill for three weeks with tLpnola
fever. Mr. West was born IN sussex
county and spent the early years OF MS
life Ia Baltimore. For the last I'VE years
he has resided In this city.
Commander George W. Nelms ana AZ
iutant r. y. Eubank. of Magruder camp.
Confederate Veterans, together Win a.
number OF other delegates, left Tor kich-
mOnd this morning 90 attend the annual
Grand Camp OF the Confederate NetetanH
and Sons OF Confederate Veterans. MIS-
George w. helms. wife Of the commune iiii.i .l
Of Magruder Camp. has been selected 10
represent the command as sponsor ana
Miss Mary f. Turpin will act in The ca
pacity of her maid OF honor.
MORNING WEDDING.
Miss Rosa Regain. daughter OF Mrs.
George ScabroOkc. and Mr. John Z.
kenney. formerly OF Baltimore. but Tor
the past few months resident OF tnls
city. were married this evening at St.
Vincent's Catholic church at $3.50 0clocAl
The ceremony was performed oy Rev. q.
h. DonOhue. pastor of the church. As
the bridal party entered the church tho
wedding march from LOhengrcn was play
ed by Miss Desmond. the organist. The
bride was charmingly attired IN a gown
OF brown cashmere. trimmed with white
satin and mouseline de SOLE Her hat
and gloves matched Che color OF her gown,
and she carried "a large bouquet OF bride
roses. 4 large number of the friends or
Mr.. and Mrs kenney were present 10
witness the ceremony. and they accom-
panied them 90 the evening boat Whlch
was taken for Baltimore and other
Northern cit 1853. Mr. James b. Flynn was
best man and MISS Dora Regain, SIS
ter Of the bride was bridesmaid