The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-30
POWDER CAN EXPLODED.
LITTLE ANDREW M'TfER NARROW.
LIZ ESCAPES DEATH
Mr.. william Hugh owens WEEDS Miss
Berte Eliza Haysi In Aiabsma--isyior-
Waitbail4 Other News
MaSonEsrrn BrREau RlcanoxB TINS.
lfis HUI SrrE~r BEATfiE BLOCK.

fully wounded yesterday AFTERNOON ny '"'
exclusion OF a can cf gunpowder az MS
home. No. 1879 Everett street.
The Lao vas playing with the explosive
and had pul match TO fusc inset'c"
An ina can. II failed to ignite at the hrst
attempt ard he lit "A second match ana
touched II 10 the powdered strins' lie
>was advised by his older brother 10 thro"
tho can away. but he said II was not
lighted and refused TO do so. before nc
could ignite the third match the powder
exploded with terrible noise and wound
ed the child quite painfully, but not scri-
ousIv His face hair. eyebrows and both
wrists and hands were burned, Du'i
strange 10 say his eyes were not injured
al ali. The boy had marvellous escape
from serious injury II not death. as the
can. a baking powder tin, WAS nan hlieo
with the powder. ,,.,,
TROLLEY WHEEL STRUCK HER.
lady was ft on the shoulder yester-
dav by the tr, Hey wheel of an electric
car on Hull street In Swansboro. The
conductor had pulled the pole down, ana
as IL worked very easily IL stepped from
him and struck the lady. Those VINO
saw the accident said II was very for
tunate for her that she was not struck
on the head. for she would certainly nave
been killed from the blow. AS ii was she
went on her way without serious injury.
Henry Harris, a citizen Of African de-
scent was arrested yesterday by Oficer
Jones and bailed for his appearance untll
this morning, when ne VIII DC Iieu ny
the Mayor.
Harris. IL Is charged, abused his wife
and threatened 20 do her bodily harm.
She was afraid Of him and sought the
majesty Of the lazy ~, for P W,t6n%n
Of
ter was married TO Miss Berte Eliza
Hays Of South AvOndale. Ala. yesterday
afternoon at . O'Clock at the Methodist
Episcopal church. OF that city.
The pastor of the church was the onlcl-
ing minister. The ushers were MT. ;.
Arthur Owens ana Mr.. Oscar ;. owens,
brother and cousin OF the groom, ana
both Of this city
After the ceremony the bridal party
took the train for Atlanta where they
will make "A short stay They Will reach
this city on Friday afternoon az CLOCK.
reception will be rendered them on
their arrival AT the residence OF tLe
Yrvom's parents. az No. iivy forler 49,,
maidens and a most attractive young
lady. She is well known ana mas nOs'
Of friends i'm this city. where she has ire
ouently visited She Is daughter Oh MI
j. w. Hays. of South Avondale. -.
Mr. owens Is son OF Commisslohei VI
The Revenue, San uel X. Owens lie mas
MANY friends IN this city, where he was
born and reared. who wish MN ana ms
pretty bride all the best Joys ana sue
cesses OF this life. - 1000 o.,
They will make their future hoihe at
No. 1913 Porter street. TINS CITY.
TAYLOR-WAITHlAl
nretty home wedding was sOlemnized
Yesterday morning at 1920 o'clock al the
residence of the brides parents on Nihth
and Maury streets. when Mr.. w. }.
Taylor and Miss Lula Walthall were
united I'm holy bonds of matrimony'
Rev. George "A. Mcfadden. pastor OF
Eifth street Methodist church. was the
officiating minister, and the ushefs were
aIessrs. Henry Walthall, Drother Oh
the bride, and ROlnn Herbert.
Tho vo,,ng couple took the noon train
FOR Salisbury. ~ g.. where they VIII
make their future home. ,...
The bride is well known IN TINS clly'
where she has a host of friends. anu II
quite popular. She Is daughter Vi MI
and Mrs. &. T.. Walthall
Mr. 'Iayior is a most worthy young
man and was formerly from TINS cltN.
lie IL an employee OF the Southern ran
road, with headquarters IN SALISBURY.
RECEIVED HIS COMMISSION.
Judge Clopton has received his commits
sion as Judge OF the County Court OF
rhesterteld for the next term OF six
years This is the hfth time that Judge
Clopton has been commissioned as
Judge. The fourth time in Chesterfield,
end once as corporation or iusuhss
Court Judge for Manchester.
Judge Clopton was the first Judge Man
chester ever mad IN March, 1914. the
city was chartered with hun on the
bench. The general election Tor ci,y on
GERS would not take place uhiil May iol-
lowing. lie had then 10 assume cnarse
Of the city government and appoint an
officers 10 mi the places IN the interim
from the time the city was chartered nm.
Ill the elective officers took charge, when
was I'm july following.
AT HIS DESTINATION.
CITY Treasurer J. w Bronaueh has re-
Ceived letter from his son MI Nli-
liam y. Bronaugh. informing OF ms saie
arrival in Barbados. west indies.
He states IN his letter tnat ne IS very
much improved in health, ana likes the
country very much Ills many friends III
this community nope thdt the young man
will return TO his home ana family with
renewed health
Mr.. Harry Callaghan. who IS engaged
In business in that city. accompanied MIR.
Bronaugh on his journey
TIRE MAYORS COURT
Mayor Maurice had only one case be-
fore his court yesterday morning.
Sam Young (cOlOred). a driver for NJ.
W. Il. Holt. the butcher. ran into the
wagon Of Mr. James W. Clay of Chester
aeid. Tuesday and wrecked IT badly.
The Consequence was that Mr. Clay was
unable to pursue his journey, and his
disabled wagon is still I'm the street
Young was summoned 10 appear In
court yesterday morning where he was
charged with recyless driving. lie was
fined $3.50
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Al regular meeting OF Lnly Council.
No 3. Daughters OF Liberty, held at An
derson's Hall Tuesday night, the follow
ing officers were elected Tor the ensuing
year: ..
Councillor. j. u. Reams: Associate
Councillor. w. T.. WARMER; Nice-Ccuncil-
lor. r.. j. GOOdine. Associate Nicc-Coun-
,iilor Lucy Gooding Junior ex.Council-
Tor Lena Fisher: Junior eN-AsSoclate
councillor Lee Taylor; Recording secre-
tary. Annie Pugh. Financial Secretary
Saliie Huband. Treasurer l.. T.. Crostic;
Guide. Clara Fisher, Inside Guard. j.. \.
Meredith: outside Guard, Josephine Hub
and: Representative 10 the states Coun-
cil for two years Annie l.. Pugh.
OAK GROVE SCHOOL.
Oak Grove Baptist Sunday-School gives
d. Christnas entertainment this even
ing al O'Clock at Gibbs Hall, FIX
teenth and Hull streets. very
attractive programme of recitailohs,
music. dialogue. realistic snow storm.
etc. has been prepared. All who may at
tend are promised on enjoyable time.
After the programme Santa Claus VIII
appear on his reindeer sled, accompanied
by a squad of Esquimaux, and Will as
tribute the presents To the sunday -Schooi
children. The children OF the school ana
their parents will be admitted free.