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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
DIR. and Mrs. Biting Improving.

A letter was received in this city yes
terday from a member eff Rev. DR.. VIII
liam G. Billings family. speaking most
hopefully of the speedy and complete re-
covery of the Or. and Mrs. Biting from
the injuries received in a recent runaway
accident in Philadelphia. which have
caused so much solictude among their
friends. Since the day Of the accident
hundreds of letters and kilograms have
been received from every part of the
land. making inquiry as 10 the extent OF
the injuries and the condition Of the be
loved minister and his wife. The cheer
ing answer goes out that they are both
improving every day as fast as their most
sanguine friends could hope. DR.. Biting.
while he still feels the effects of the
shock of the fall. is cheerful and his
general health is good.
The injuries Of Mrs. Biting were frac-
lures of the arm. and are of a more per
manent nature. but her friends have no
fear but that her patience will triumph
and that she, too will be wei very soon.
Their escape from still greater and even
fatal injury was a remarkable one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
A Female Stranger Ill Here.

Annie Terry. young white woman, lies
seriously i'll i'm the hospital at the city
AmshOuse. She arrived in the city early
yesterday morning in a wagon, accom-
panied by a negro named Overton Hooker
and the team was driven by another col
Ored man. The party were from GOoch-
land county and Hooker and the woman
were en- route TO Washington to be mar
ried. On the way TO Richmond the latter
was taken sick and at o'clock in the
morning the trio drove up to the Virginia
Hospital. where Hooker endeavored 10
get Abundance for the woman. The ply
stefan in charge refused TO receive the
etiont. Several hours later the party re-
turned to the hospital The woman then
had babe, only few hours old. in her
arms She was taken in and cared for.
Later i'm the day she said that she and
Hooker had worked on the same farm in
Goochland. and that he was kind to her.
She added that she was on her way TO
Washington 10 marry him. The child died
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. and the
woman was removed TO the almshouse
hospital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
PRETTY HOME WEDDINGS.
Miss Small the bride Of Mr. Eek
Several Other Marriages.

Mr. John Eek and Miss Maud Stanley
Small both of this city. were united IN
marriage at the home of the brides pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. p. ID. Small, NO. 9lo
east Leigh street, at 9 o'clock last night
Rev Thomas f. Johnson, pastor or the
Ottax-Hill Methodist church, III Bedtofd
county brother-in-law of the bride, per-
formed the ceremony.
Miss Annie Small sister OF the pride,
was bridesmaid. and Mr.. Louis Gasser
acted I'm the capacity Of best man. Inc
bride wore white organdie, trimmed with
white ribbon. and carried magnihcent
bunch Of La France roses. The brides
maid costume was also of white or
gandie. trimmed with pink ribbon. The
narlors were handsomely and profuseiy
decorated with daisies, potted plants, ana
American Beauty roses.
An informal reception was held imme-
diately after the wedding. An elegant
supper was served. and the company spent
a most enjoyable evening. The bride re-
ceived many useful and beautiful pres
ents.
were present were Miss Annie Fitzpatrick.
of Wade's Rev. Thomas f.. Johnson
wife and child, Bedford; Mr.. and Mrs.
John D.. Wood. Danville.
Mr. Eek is very popular young me-
chanc and his bride quite an attractive
young lady.
Mr. Robert f.. Jenkins and Miss Mary
p. Burnett were married at the residence
Of Mrs K. G. Timberlake. No. 7Ol north
Twenty-third street. on Tuesday evening
at o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by Kew.
J. o. Kirk. pastor of Howard-Grove Bap-
fist church.
Mr.. John c. Cheatwood officated as
best man.
on account of sickness in the family.
the wedding was very quiet affair.
WEDDING IN KING WILLIAM.
4 beautiful marriage took place at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning at Beulah
church. King William county. when Miss
Attic Alexander. of that county, became
the bride of Mr.. William G. Thompson,
of Rchr3ond. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. NJ. \. Martin. OF this
city.
Miss Lillian Alexander. sister of the
bride. acted as maid of honor. while Mr..
J. w. Freeman, cousin of the groom, was
best man. The ushers were Messrs. j. ID.
I.andrum and Whitfield Lang, of Rich
mond.
The altar was beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
The happy couple came to the city and
left Thursday morning on the II o'clock
train for Danylle, where they will spend
their honeymoon with relatives. The
couple were the recipients of many beau
tiful and useful presents. on their return
70 the city they will reside at No IS
south Cherry street.
Mr.. Melvin Il. Willard and Miss Mamie
j. Cole, both well-known young people OF
Church Hill, were married by Rev. George
c. Vandersice i'm the parlors of that
minister. on Wednesday night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Notes About the RepUbJfcn1s.

Captain Asa Rogers, of Petersburg was
i'm the city yesterday. He has been promi-
nently mentioned for the position of
United States Marshal for this district.
and IL Is probable he will either be APP
pointed to that position or to the collect
orship of customs Of Petersburg, either of
which Is a good Sne.
The Collector of Customs for this city
will probably be appointed within the next
two weeks. The term of Mr.. Wallace ex-
pires on July 1st. There is but one promi-
nent candidate for this pace Mr. John
5 Bethel, and it is thought his papers
will be sent him shortly. Mr.. Frank Muir
ply will probably be his deputy.
1t is stated that the Republican State
Committee will meet in the near future to
take action with reference to calling "A
convention. A prominent Republican said
Yesterday that II a convention was called
IL would not be held until after the Demo-
cratic convention at Roanoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11


which were number OF their friends.
They Will reside In the future at Dayton.
Henrico county.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The City Council will meet tonight at
s O'Clock
There are n number Of young men who
will try and pass the civil-service ex-
animation
Quite a number OF lawyers went out TO
Chesterfield Courthouse yesterday TO at
tend the session OF the Circuit Court.
Mr.. George .. Ely, who has been i'll
for several months, Is reported to be
worse.
Miss Mabel Eastman Is quite sick at
her home near Midlothian
There will he an ice-cream feast given
at Fourteenth and McDonough streets
tonight for the benefit OF Oak Grove
Mission church.
Mrs. J. G. Geter. accompanied by her
children Is visiting her sister, Mrs. o. L.
Webster. on Porter street.
Mr.. Robert A. Woodbridge. Of Balti-
more, a former resident of this city, who
has been visiting relatives here, has
returned home.
A meeting OF the Board of Fire Com
missioners will be held on Monday eve
ming.
AT a stated meeting Of Hobson Lodge.
No. %. of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons. held June T. 1897. the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: C. w. Sully, worshipful master;
Archer Taylor. senior warden; c. n.
Munford junior warden: n. f John
son. treasurer: w II. Hughes, secre-
tary Appointed-S II. Johnson. senior
Deacon s. W. Johnson. junior deacon;
c. w. Cunningham. chaplain; +. H. VIII
lians, senior steward; Charles Hicks,
junior steward: John Baker. tiler
There was a slight blaze on Mayos
bridge yesterday morning, but ii was
soon discovered and put out with buckets
OF water from the island before much
damage had been done.
Six young men of this city went yes
terday down the James to Falling creek
on a fishing expedition. They will be
gone until the close Of the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Personals and Briefs.

Ny II i Enright OF Fulton. is quite
sick.
senator r. e. Boykin. of Isle of Wight,
was in the city yesterday.
Miss Mary Glazebrook. of west Clay
street, is improving slowly
urs a w Hartman of Fort Myer. Is
visiting at 800 north Eleventh street.
Miss Mamie Ianghorne is the guest OF
Miss Christian, on west Franklin street
Dr s. De Lancey Hicks will spend the
month OF August at the University Oh
Vienna.
Dr n J. Moore has been called 10
Charlotte n. c., on account OF the iiiieSS
of his mother.
Rev r. p. Wise father Of Mr.. George
T. Wise, IL extremely i'll at MS resiuehce'
No. sol east Clay street.
Dr r. A. Wise. of williamsburg; was
among the visitors at the state Aioi
building yesterday.
Mr. Fred Block. Of New York city, Is
,,siting his parents Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Riock. al No. 100 west Clay street.
Harold FRANKLIN the small boy who fell
,rar, the hell tower i'm the Capitol Square
last Wednesday, sustaining serious IN
iury. is progressing favorably.
Mics Hattie Hardy, OF Chase CITY, ana
Miss Sarah Christian, OF CharieS Clty
county. are the guests OF MIS-. lnohiaS
Cunningham. 2Sl2 east Grace street
The season of night racing to open at
the I,xnosltion Track July lst Is now an
assured thing Local horsemen who VIII
enter their horses have them In training
for the event.
Little Miss Margaret. daughter or the
Rev. and Mrs j. A, Morehead, pastor OF
the First English Evangelical Lutheran
church o. rapidly recovering from her
recent serious Illness.
MIR. Oscar p. BEDFORD who was 80 pain
fully injured In the runaway accident on
clay street. as mentioned In yesterdays
DIspatch. has been pronounced out OF
danger. and viii be out in few days.
There will be a lawn party given at the
residence OF Colonel John Bell Bigger.
No 902 east Leigh street. this evening
from 10 II O'Clock for the benefit OF the
ice mission and other charitable institu-
ticns.
Several OF the Richmond alumni OF the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacks
burg will attend the commencement exer-
cises OF that institution. which VIII be
held from Sunday, June 18th. to Wednes-
day, 10th.
The condition OF Mrs. Mary J. Stratton,
who has been Ill at her home. No. al
north Seventh street. for some months.
was reported unchanged yesterday. Mrs.
ton and ]. Taylor Stratton. Esq.
Mr.. 3. Stern and family viii go to
Baltimore TO attend the marriage In that
city OF Mrs. Mary Elisabeth Gelbloom.
Mr. Stern's sister. to Mr.. II. wilkins. Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Richunoud-R uiIt ENGINES.

The Richmond LocomotiveWo rks has
lust had issued from the presses of the
J. l.. Hill Company handsome souvenir,
giving a concise and clear description OF
the two-cylinder compound locomotives
built by the Richmond works. The SOU
venir is published i'm folio form and Is
intended for distribution among the car
builders and master mechanics assembled
ar Old Point. The souvenir. which y
Illustrated in half-tone. contains among
The COMPOUND Saves Coal" What Con-
stitute= n Successful Compound" and a
fnl description of the Richmond com
mound system. 1t also tells where and
how the compound engines turned out by
the works are used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Took I'm a Worthy Young Woman.

At meeting Of the Board of Lady
Managers Of the Retreat for the Sick on
Wednesday an application was read from
a Well-known physician asking that body
10 undertake the care of a young woman
needing skilful surgical treatment. After
presenting very strongly her claims, both
by worth and necessity. as one who would
make the best use Of health. and TO whom
his petition. added: about eight years
since YOU took ga afflicted man from .uy
practice. and treated him successfully.
Far from being a burden. as before, ne
has ever since been a useful. industrious
citizen; and | hope you can do the same
for this young woman
OF course such an appeal was gladly
accepted. being one OF the many priv
leges Of this noble work.
A movement Is on foot to establish and
endow a cot FOR working girls here When
this cot Is established such cases Will
always be provided for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
News of Council Committees.

The Council Committee on Health held
a regular meeting In Room No. II OF the
amount Of routine business was trans
acted The bills ana pay-rolls of the
department were approved, and there was
some discussion as to when the first half
OF the year. as designated by the Council
I'm the appropriations ordinance expired
whether II would be with the first half
Of the calendar year or the fiscal year Of
the city
There was to have been a meeting OF
the Committee on Schools last night but
a quorum OF the members was not pres
ent.
An important meeting of the Committee
on Accounts and Printing will be he'd j.
Room No. u OF the City Hall 1t 6 O'Clock
this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
John w. Daniel Club Meets.

The John w. Daniel Democratic club
held "A regular meeting last night. Presi-
dent s Stern filed the chair, and the
attendance was quite good. The club de-
ciied to irvitc Senator Daniel TO be pres
ent and address the body upon thu occa-
sion of the clubs annual meeting and
BANQUET TO be held In the near future.
President Stern made stirring speech
upon the necessity for the city 10 have
more policemen. He referred TO the fact
robbed upon the streets, and declared
that IL WAS now dangerous for the wives
and daughters OF the citizens OF Rich
mond to 90 upon the streets after dark.
Mr.. Stern said the city needed at least
dfty additional police officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11

The lawn party given under the au.
spices OF the ladies Of st. Anthony's So
van was successfully inaugurated last
night. The grounds were made 10 present.
a fairy-like scene by means OF hundreds
OF Chinese lanterns. and other decora-
tons, tastefuily arranged. An interest-
ing musical programme was given ana
light refreshments were dispensed. The
entertainment will be repeated this eve
ming. and the proceeds will 10 towards
the fund for the liquidation OF the Ca
thedral debt. which is being raised by
ST. Anthony's Society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11

The usual weekly service was Nod at
the Soldiers Home last night. and It was
OF an interesting and helpful nature. and
well attended. Rev. w. V. Tudor, OF
the exercises and preached an excellent
and stirring sermon to the veteran SOL
diers. The singing was also very lnspir-
ing.
These exercises from week TO week are
week -aday VI these faithful mems lives.
They enjoy them very much and look
forward to them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
The Jury Could Not Agree.

The case OF +. l.. Twining against tho
city OF Richmond for $500 damages Tor
persona! injury has been on trial In tho
Law and Equity Court for three days.
IL was given to the jury yesterday eve
ming, but that body failed TO agree upon
verdict. and was adjourned over until
this morning.
This suit is the result OF an injury Mr..
Twining received by falling over pipe
on Franklin street, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets. which had been left
out Of its proper place by the carelessness
OF the city. His knee-cap was very badly
injured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Julius SyCle s. Son,
THE TOWER.
POI AND FOB EAST BROAD STREET.

junior deacon. The master. having been
installed, made the following appoint
ments: Rev. j. Calvin Stewart and
Thomas y. Potts. chaplans: Worshpful
Krause purveyor: Edwin Bates, b. j.
B0wles. stewards; and j. F. Nystron. II.
l.. Petway r. n. Carson, D. n. Reid.
and ). J. Meyer. Stewards Committee;
Worshipful J. Aston Cabell. Masonic Re
lief Board; Worshipful II. ". Carter. Ma
sonic section.
Mr.. Jacobs has been secretary OF this
lodge for thirty-three years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Excursion TO jamestown IsIrnd.

The excursion 10 be given 10 jamestown
on next Thursday. under the auspices or
the Third Presbyterian church will af-
ford the people OF Richmond a most e4-
cellent opportunity TO visit that historic
island Every provision will be made for
the comfort and pleasure of those who
20. and II Is expected that there will be
a large crowd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11

The circrs-tent Of Cooper 4 Co.'S shows
which are performing on the vacant lot
at the southwest corner OF Jefferson and
capacity last night. The show IL bright
and attractive. and pc sesses many novel
features Everything In II il done upon a
high moral plane. IL Is q typical per-
Torrance for ladies' and children, There
will be two entertainments to-day-ons
commencing at 2:so nd the other at $40
L. NJ ..I.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
A Fireman Loses Big Sum of Money

Mr.. Robert w. Grafton, driver of En-
CINE Company No. 8. of the Richmond
Fire Department has sustained a very
severe loss; or. rather has had a large
sum OF moaey stolen from him. On
Tuesday afternoon he rolled up $50 In
a newspaper. and hid the package In the
GET his money yesterday. but was dunn
Founded TO discover that II was gore. The
noIiee were at once notified of me mat
ter. and Sergeant Tomlnson Is at work
on the case While every one connected
with the case IS very retcent regarding
A. there are reasons TO believe that d
clue has been discovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Lodge. No. ~, A. r.. and

~ stated communication Of Metro
=, ,.ah Lodge, No. II. A. T.. and A NJ,
fe1Nr Masonic Temple last evening the
Hihf offlcers were elected and in
Gro ior The ensuing twelve months:
sQhn W Anderson. senior warden:
,sr.sfief a. Franck. junior warden: Wor-
~ " Henry l.. Carter. treasurer: Wor-
wplul :. Is. Jacobs. secretary: W n.
"-'hihs. Jr., senior deacon; J. NJ. Blanks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11

Captain j. Wells Lockwood, Jr., one OF
the book keepers in the National Bank
OF Virginia. is quite sick with malariaI-
fever. supsrinGuccd by too close appica-
ton 10 his desk. He was taken TO his
fathers country home, in Orange county.
Yesterday In hopes that change OF air
vii. Grove beneficial to him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11

Mr.. George :. Talley "A stenogrspher. in
the Shafer building. was injured In a
bicycle accident on Chimborazo Hi.l We'd
nesday afternoon. He narrowly averted
collision with a trolley car, and in
avoiding the electric vehicle WAS thrown
violently to the ground, sustaining pain
full INJURIES on his left leg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
M. W. STRAUSE.

Lynchburg Mr.. Stern will leave for the
Monumental City on Sunday. The other
members OF his family go to-day. Tho
nuptials will be celebrated on Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11

Detectives Tomlinson and Gibson yes
terday recovered property In the shape u
tents. benches. etc. worth about 170l
which. was stolen from NessrB. Gay =
Lorraine at Lee Pleasure Park on Nay
18th. No arrests have yet been NADIA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
THE TOWER.
FRIDAY
BARGAINS,
There has been such opportunity offered in Richmond
before you will find here to-day Some of the lots offered to-
day small just enough to last for half of day TO
these bargains early
a Ash GOODS.

" VIII t'''''
,'rre 10 bay Wash Goods at the prices
,f Won will ind here to-day.
81 as wards OF Cypress Lawn. SC.
rteNl Sc. quality cypress Lawn only &c.
,n,o wards OF Grass Linen Lawn, with
,-,eu figures. I0c. quality. 9c:
H.5n,t,-t,1 Dimitics More OF the famous
to15 NJ last week. These fresh from
-. mill l2l9C. quality. al bhc,
'.re stripe and Corded Organdies,
c nretfv The product OF one
.te hest mills. The seasons price has
BE- Here to-day at lec.
French Organizes One of the
[.- bargains been offered this season,
-. To-day for l-5c.
'rt... l,rench Lqppets. Red ground,
e~ourd Green ground: all color
nrfs With polka dot and flowers. that
t Noon sold az special sale, Tor l6 PC.
,,~i to-day FOR l9c.
s.fl color Orrandies. pretty and sheer
.r.tv mo s5c-klndi i'm all colors-Red.
1re Lavender Pink. Gree1, Black, and
INFANTS VI Wash Goods at great re-
o- ,S,o rerca,es. gsc. a yard. These Per-
c3.es a'r . ., -Finisi Ducks that sold for
Sr5 i-. d yard will be sold here to-
o4y . ,o. Linen. the lie. quality. for
-or Tf. is something new Tor skirts.
DoNESrICN.
,.r urMached Jeans will be sold to-
Gay 1e' yarl-Wiie Bleached Cotton.
...r, md soils for &C. 20 be sold to-day
irlle.chcd Cotton. &c.
Good trrrn Bingham. 2l2c.
I'D. rrs~Oh Flannel Reps exc.
e,eat.re ur1lcaChed). l0-4, the 2Jc. kind,
nss. e. sa.rurg or Calico Sc.
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WEDDINGS.

Last Sunday evening. July II. at ts,e
residence Of the brides parents. Nr and
Mrs. G. l.. Manning. 40 Republican street.
occurred tho marriage Of the daughter.
Miss Edith f. Manning, with I'rof. j. NJ.
Layhue, ex-county superintendent OF
schools. and now OF the high school fac
uliy. The front parior WAS decorated In
white and green. The prevailing flower be-
ing sweet peas. with screen OF sweet
peas between the pariors. The back
parIor was decorated In yelow.
Al s:i5. to the music OF tho
wedding march. played by Miss
Irene Campbell. Of Galeshurg. ILL.,. tho
bride and groom took their places under
meath an arch OF white and green in tho
bay window. and were made man and
wife by Rev. ]. n. Smith, of the Firat
Christian church. of which church both
the bride and groom are members. Ths
bride was atttred in adark green travelling,
dress. in which she looked charming. Ths
groom was dressed in the conventional
black. Mr. and Mrs. I.ayhue left the fol-
lowing morning ON the steamer Tmatilif,
for California. where they will spend q
months honeymoon visiting the Yosemite
valley and doing California on wheels.
Only relatives OF the family were invited.
Mrs. Layhue 10 the youngest daughter OF
G. l.. Manning an old and respected citi-
zen of North Seattle. Prof. Layhue has
for years been connected with King
county schools.
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Art, LITERARY AND MUSICAL.

Mountains only wers discussed ia the
lecture before the Seattle ARK Isaaeue and
School az Design last Tuesday evening on
"%sTogad' in sketchiag from nature.
Blackboard Illustrations were given show
Ing thai csarvsss.re ana radiation vera
characteristics ~ marked in the constr,lc-
ton and aspect of mountains as OF sols-
age The uniformed artist does not ex-
pect "a and the feathers ia "A birds wsng
The leaves and branches Of a tree the pet
ais OF Hover. the waves OF the ocean
ana the crestS az mountain well as its
NANTES Of cloud all formed upon thu
same principle, and only born gfnias e
the highest order would instiactiveiy
sketch them all correctly and with mas
terry hand. Other artists must learn what
10 look for and how best 20 represent it,
With A knowledge OF these fundamental
and universal laws the artists iahurs ara
simpiiTie3 materially and an air ~ grace
ana naturalness viii always characterize
his work. He viii never miss a vital feas-
Iure in his subject, whatever else he may
lose or ignore. Hills and Plains will he
the theme on Tuesday evening next. The
regular public reception viii be given in
the studio and art gallery of the league in
the Hinekley building on Friday next
from o'clock In the afternoon till in
the evening. Among the attractive fea-
lures Of the occasion will be a number Of
new paintings. All Interested are cordial
~ invited 10 attend; strangers visiting thu
city are always welcome. The usual
sketching party of the league visited Les
chi park yesterday afternoon. when some
good work was done by those present. On
Saturday next the city water front will po
the resort of the sketchers.