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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
Good Sale for Harbour.

The sale of seats for the eighth num-
Der Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Star Course entertainments,
which takes place Friday night, March
18th, commenced yesterday morning, and
already a large number have been taken.
Mr. Livingston Barbour will appear in
David Copperfield" Mr.. Barbour APP
peared on the course here last year,
and his presentation of "a Christmas
CAROL was 50 very acceptable that he
was secured again for this year All
lovers of Charles Dickens's writings
viii be glad of an opportunity to hear
such a distinguished mpersonator in
this ever popular selection. He Is pos
sessed OF wonderful dramatic powers,
everything he says is admirable, and the
humor Of his voice and manner is inimit-
able. Those desiring single admission
tickets. and the members who have not
selected their seats, can do so to-day,
and also on the night Of the entertain
ment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
THURSDAYS SPECIAL BARGAINS
PINK AND WHITE WEDDING.
Miss Susie Elizabeth Anderson Mhr-
ries Mr. jacob Lee Woodson.

one of the prettiest early spring mar
riages witnessed in Richmond In years
was that solemuized in Asbury church
last evening at $3.50 o'clock, when Miss
Susie Elizabeth Anderson, daughter OF
Mr.. George Il. Anderson, became the
bride of Mr.. Jacob Lee Woodson, also oil
this city.
THE handsome audience-room of the
church had been decorated with terhs
and palms. and about in cosey hooks
beamed the lights of pink-shaded lamps.
The costumes OF the brides attendants
were in pink and white. The maid OF
honor. Miss Kate Renhardt, wore a
dainty CONNECTION of pink organdie ana
carried La France roses. The brides
maids-Misses Lottie Anderson, sister OF
the bride, and Pauline Kessnick-wore
white organdie over pink Little Misses
Maria Anderson and Gussie Reinhardt,
who bore the floral trophies were attired
In white, while the pretty little ribbon
misses. Katie and Lucy Messerschmidt,
were attired in pink organdie. The ush-
ers we're DR.. Willie Nichols (best man,
DR.. r. A Nichols, Messrs. Luther Martin
John Reinhardt Wilson Wood, Charles
Hara, and William Boschen.
ENTRANCE OF BRIDAL PARTY.
Promptly at the marriage hour, 10 the
strains Of Mendelssohn's wedding march,
PLAYED by Professor Jacob Reinhardt,
the bridal party entered the church.
Then every eye turned toward the door
saw the bride enter, leaning on the arm
Of her father. They walked slowly down
the aisle. which had been transformed
into an avenue of flowers. to the altar.
where Miss Anderson was met by Mr..
Woodson and his best man.
The pastor of the church, Rev. Benja-
min Beckham, stood before the altar
waiting their approach. and there. IN the
presence Of the great concourse OF
friends, with an exquisite diamond ring,
and according to the impressive ritual or
the Methodist Church, the two young
people were made man and wife.
The bride was attired most becomingly
IN white organdie over white satin. AS
Miss Anderson she has, by her accom-
plishments and her lovely character
drawn about her a great circle of admir-
ing friends, who extend to her in the
new life that lies before their sincerest
wishes for her best happiness The
groom is a clever young man. and is a
partner with the brides father i'm mer-
camille business.
RECEPTION TO THEIR FRIENDS.
Immediately after the ceremony MT.
and Mrs. Woodson and attendants en-
tered carriages in waiting and were
driven to the home Of the brides father,
no. 1919 west Cary street, where an ele-
CANT reception was rendered their friends.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Reinhardt, Mr.. and Mrs. Judge
Waddill, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Anderson,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peasants. Mrs.
Woodson. Mr.. and Mrs Guide. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T.. Anderson, Jr.. DR.. and Mrs.
Lee W. station. Mrs. Clara Lyon, Mr..
]. W. Anderson. Rev. Mr.. b. Beckham,
Miss Fl. Beckham. Miss Alice Newell.
Miss Mamie Newell. Miss Yetta Herold.
Mr.. Jones Lyon, Mr.. and Mrs. j. W..
Ardnrson and Miss Hottie I.eadbetter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
A Prayer-nook Concordance.

Rev. j. Courtney Jones, OF Wildwood,
Va, for several years assistant in
charge Of tho Church OF the Atonement,
in Baltimore has. says the Baltimore
sun, issued the prospectus OF con-
ccrdance to the Episcopal Prayer-Book.
Mr.. Jones explains that his aim In
writing the book Is TO furnish II salts
factory collocation OF the uses in the
Prayer Book OF all the important words
that occur In that ''well OF English un-
defled" The book is constructed al
most exactly after the model OF the
most complete concordance OF the Bible
now In use. Mr.. Jones has testimonials
from many Of the bishops Of the Church.
among them Bishop Paret, who, after
the examination OF the sampie-page Oh
the concordance Endorses the pubiica-
ton as valuable. Bishop Satteriee ex-
presses the opinion that II Will be OF
service TO many when completed. and
Bishop Randolph says he Is sure the
work VIII be done faithfully and intelh-
gently
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
Card from DIR. White.
Richmond. Va, March II. 1891.
rrltt.~ 90 tba nfcr,tob.

hlCuUOuug Ndss AAiNA IL io3fs
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The report in this mornings issue OF
what befel me yesterday in the collision
of my buggy with a car OF the Rich
mond Railway and Electric Company Is
so at variance with what actually hap
pened that 1 deem It expedient TO give
the facts.
While driving In my top buggy on the
south side OF Main street. going east.
wishing 10 cross over TO the post-ofice.
/ directed my servant TO look 10 the
side 10 see IL car was near He re-
ported that there was none near enough
TO interfere with crossing, which / pro-
ceeded to do.
1 had so much the right OF way that
my horse had crossed the track, when
Car No. Y, going east, struck my buggy,
upsetting. and utterly demolishlng IL.
There had been no admonition, by bell
or other signal, Of the approach OF a car.
/ only refer to what subsequently, hap
pened, to express my thanks TO those
who came TO my rescue in my imminent
peril, and especially Mr.. Thomas White
Brander and Andrew Jackson for their
aid In controlling my horse, which was
making frantic efforts 10 escape.
Later In the day / was visited by
Motorman Griffin, who came to apologize
for the collision, and 10 ask for a letter
generating him. as he said he had been
suspended from duty
| regretted his misfortune and appre-
ciated his personal courtesy, but stated
| would do nothing 10 relieve the COM
pany OF liability for the injury had sus-
tanned.
] did not then, or at any other time,
declare that the motOrman was not 10
blame" ISAIAH n. WHITE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
DIR. FAIR MAY ACCEPT.
lie Has Intimated To an Elder That
lie VIII Go to Savannah.

Rev. Or. James Y. Fair, the pastor Of
has been rendered the pastorate Of the
Independent Presbyterian church in Sa
vannah, and who expected to preach for
the Georgia congregation next Sunday,
has been forced, on account Of the death
Of his mother, 10 postpone that engage
ment. and he has wired the elders OF
the Savannah church that he will not
visit them until Sunday, the 18th. The
death of Mrs Fair was a sad blow TO
her son, and, naturally. the matter OF
his CAN has been temporarily dropped by
his congregation here. They do noA
however, propose TO let him 80 without
entering their protest. and great pressure
will be brought to bear on him TO get
him to remain here.
one of the elders of the Grace-Street
church said yesterday that he felt sure
that DR.. Fair would 90 TO Savannah,
Notwithstanding the pressure that Will
be brought 10 bear upon him. as the
reverend gentleman had practically in
timated as much in a conversation with
him the day after the call was received.
The Independent church, while having
the title of Presbyterian, is not the Pres
byterian church, having withdrawn from
nresbvtery many years ago. IL is real
iv Congregational. While the congrega-
ton of the church prefers 10 have
PRESBYTERIAN minister for its pastor, IL
has had a pastor OF the Congregational
Church. There has been a great desire
among the members of the General As
sembiy to get the Independent church
hack into the Presbyterian fold And
Richmond minister said yesterday that
he believed that, IL DR.. Fair thought, by
taking the pastorate, he could induce the
CONGREGATION TO unite the Old church
with the presbytery he would not hest
tate for a moment. Another reason why
DR. Fair might be induced 10 accept the
caII Is that Georgias mild, winter climate
would be agreeable and beneficial to his
he8lth.
The Independent church IL very
wealthy. IL owns the most valuable
nroperty Of any Protestant church in
The South. II has an endowment OF
about $4,000. The famous DIR. Park
hurst of New York. came very near ac-
cepting the call 10 the Independent
some years ago. Should DIR. Fair ac-
cent. he would still be allowed to keep
his membership in the Presbyterian
Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
SHIPMENTS FROM NEWPORT NEWS
Grain for Export Can lie Bought
There Cheaper Than i'm New York.


A New York special says: During the
hearing before the Interstate Commerce
Commission on the alleged discrimination
in grain rates against the port Of New
York. S. +. Engs, manager Of the ex-
port department of AIlmine, Bodman &
Co.. testified to grain shipped for export
to Newport News costing cents bushel
less than at New York.
How do you explain the difference|'
he was asked.
Il presume it is owing to the rail
rates." was the reply.
He also said that the difference in price
at present was cents IN favor of New
port News, although the ocean rates were
higher.
What is the greatest difference in
price between Newport News and New
York that you remember asked Chair
man Knapp.
81 recollect," replied the witness. zone
shipment. which l could have bought
41-2 cents a bushel cheaper at Newport
News than in New York.
+. +. Pfarius said that last February
he chartered the steamer Reguus IN
New York. and sent her to Newport
News to get a cargo Of corn for Europe.
Il paid the steamer for going to New
port News" said he, for although the
freight was lower i'm New York l bought
the corn at Newport News cheaper than
/ could at New York"
.'How much did you save by sending
this steamer to Newport News?'
81 saved IA cent on a bushel.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18

particularly with ministrations to the ne
cessities OF the poor.
This evening the Jefferson Club VIII
give ball at the Masonic Temple. IL
Is the greatest event OF the year III
Hebrew social circles. and Is invariaoiy
a most brilliant affair. The arrange
ments this year indicate that the pan
will be no less successful or attractive
than formerly. The number OF invited
guests IS larger than ever before, the
rooms have been beautifully decorated
and the supper will be provided by I'm
hermann. the caterer
The Sir Moses Montefiore congregation
will give masaue bail at Sanger Hail.
-Four handsome prizes will be given as
follows First lady's prize, solid gold
watch; second lady's prize, beautiful
toilet-case; first gentleman's prize. fne'
solid silver watch: second gentleman
prize. a silk umbrella. The judges VIII be
Mayor Richard Taylor. Captain Frank
Cunningham, and c. II. Epps. Mr.. VIII
liam It. Meanly will be the fioor-mana-
ger. The music will be furnished by the
First Virginia Regiment Band. Mr.. Ire
mer leader
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
MIR. YOUNG is COMPACT MANAGER.
Appointment Oficialiy Announced
by Southeastern Tariff Assn.

Mr. T.. Aubrey Young has, as anticipated
by the Dispatch, been appointed compact
manager here for the Southeastern Tariff
Association. The official notice was re-
ceived yesterday from headquarters i'm At
lanta Mr.. Young succeeds Mr. w. A.
Wtherspoon, who, after filling the post
ton acceptably for several years. recently
resigned to accept an agency. The new
official is quite young, but is practical
insurance man, and has been twice en-
dorsed by the local board for the place.
He is a son of the late Colonel John -.
Young. and has been with the London and
Liverpool and Globe for seven years.
The official notification comes from Sec
rotary Charles G. Fleming. Of the South
eastern Tariff Association, and is as fol-
lows:
ITO the Underwriters Insurance Blu
reau of Richmond. Va:
Announcement is made with much
regret. OF the resignation of Mr.. W. A.
Witherspoon, as manager of the above
bureau, I'm order to accept another posi-
ton.
"The local agents Of Richmond were
requested by the association to nomi-
nate a successor to Mr.. Witherspoon.
At a meeting. held on February Is. 1897,
a special committee, appointed to recon-
mend a successor, presented the name
OF Mr.. f. Aubrey Young. which was duly
confirmed by the board. At "A subsequent
meeting of the board, on March 5, 1897,
the action OF the previous meeting was
reaffirmed unanimously.
AT a meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee. held on the 4th instant, the secre-
tary was instructed to visit Richmond
and ascertain by conference with each
agency individually what action is de-
sired of the association I'm this matter
The result Of the secretary's conference
is that there IS practically an unanimous
approval Of the selection Of Mr. Il. Au-
brey Young as successor to Mr.. Wither-
spoon; therefore, in conformity with the
action of the Executive Committee. Mr..
Young is appointed manager of the I'm
derwriters' Insurance Bureau, of Rich
mond, Va. Mr.. Young WIFI assume the
duties of the office at once.
Companies and agents are requested
to take due notice of this appointment"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
stolen and Was Found.

Mr. II. f. Patchen, Of Syracuse, n. Y,
who is visiting the city, had his overcoat
stolen from him Tuesday morning, but
was fortunate enough later TO recover IT,
About 10 O'Clock that morning, while he
was sitting in the back parlor of his
clearinghouse. No. ~ east Grace street
talking 10 a friend. some tip-toeing fel-
low entered the front door and took the
overcoat from the hat-rack in the hall
When Mr.. Patchen went to get his coat
he was astounded to find it gone, and pro
ceeded at once 10 police headquarters,
where he made complaint Of his loss.
In less than two hours Detective Han
had secured the overcoat from down
town pawnbroker. who had received II
from a negro. The thief is known, and
will undoubtedly be arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
Magic City Notes.

ROANOKE. VA. March 17.-(Special)-
The case Of Josiah Friends Administra-
trix VS. the Norfolk and Western Ran
road Company's Receivers SUIT Tor
s. 600 damages, came up IN lne ms
Court This afternoon. Friend was Killed
~ me cars on the 9th Of last April.
e. patrick s-Day was largely cele-
hrotd1 here by American citizens or
Ir,sb birth or descent, and green was
NorfoIk and Western officials say the
reduction in the number OF employees
If that road has nothing to do win any
contemplated extension; that IL Is 10
lessen the expenses, ana may Oe only
temporary. ,.o. Of ,bo
Norfolk and Western, and Miss Hattie
snead. were married here to-day by rev
J. G. Dinwiddie. and left on the afternoon
train for Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18

OF the Ways and Means Committee at
their meeting to-day.
The only other matter OF Importance
agreed upon was In transferring all
asphalt and bitumen 10 the dutiable list.
Some crude forms OF these articles are
now on three lists. The rate was placed
at $l.J0 ton on asphalt not dried and
not advanced I'm any way. a duty Of 50
ton was placed on asphalt In its more
advanced stages. The purpose Of placing
asphalt on the dutiable list was principal
ly because more revenue was needed, and
for the further reason that all the inn
portations are controlled by one COM
pany, which the committee understands
IS receiving a large figure from the sale
Of the commodity.
Several hours were spent In making
verbal amendments to the bill and cor
rectlng the phrase0logy.
There will be a meeting OF the full
committee tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
Court of Inquiry Ordered.

WASHINGTON, March IA court Of
inquiry. consisting OF Captains Watson
and Mccormick and Chief-Engineer j. A.
y. Smith, has been ordered to meet at
the New York navy-yard Friday at
o'clock TO investigate the recent cruise Of
the Puritan. and the causes which led 20
that vessels disablement off Cape Hat
teras. 1t is expected that the result may
be the ordering of a court-martial The
information which reaches the department
indicates that the vessel rode out the
gales remarkably we'll and that she should
have reached port without accident. At
least one of the boilers 1t is said. was
burned out at sea, due 10 low water. The
slight arrangement Of the machinery. it
Is claimed. might have been remedied at
sea by competent mechanics
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
AN AMERICAN RELEASED.
But Has to Promise That lie VIII
Leave Cuba.

WASHINGTON, d. C., March IL
Secretary Sherman has received cable
gram from Consul-General Lee dated
late yesterday. saying: oscar Cespedes,
a native Of Key West, IS released from
Cabanas, on condition he leaves the
island"
Oscar Cespedes Is No. 20 on the State
list of Americans in prison. and the
following information regarding him is
I'm that list. Twenty years; native OF
Key West; captured without arms in
insurgent hospital. near Zapata about
September 8, 1896: imprisoned at San Sc
verino Fort, Matanzas; question Of COM
potency between military and civil juris-
diction decided in favor Of military; case
pending"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
A Missouri Roy Arrested.

Yesterday morning Detective Charles A.
Gibson arrested a small boy named j. o.
oder and locked him up To await action
bv the lads relatives. The little fellow
was found about ten days ago at the
Industrial Home by the officer. oder had
run away from his home, I'm Onley. Clay
county. Mo-, and wanted to return.
The detective wrote TO the lads mother.
Mrs Lizzie oder, who answered, thank
ing Mr.. Gibson for his interest, and say
ing she would send ticket for the boy.
He was discharged from the home yester-
day morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
Julius Meyers Sons, COL, COB, sos Broad St.

of March. at half-past O'Clock, at Lee
Camp Hail. Delegates are to be elected
for the convention to be held in Alex
andrla April 22d.
There are now 325 members. The dues
for the year are only So cents. and there
are no other assessments, and the blanks
are filled up I'm memory OF Confederate
soldiers. filed in book, placed i'm the Con-
federate Museum, there TO remain as
reference for all time Of gallant men and
gallant deeds.
Last year SiS5 was given to the Solid
South Room at the Confederate Museum;
this year the funds will go 20 help other
Confederate work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
Rev. Mr.. Powell Closes Here To-
Night

The rain last night did not have much
effect on the crowd that has taxed the
Seventh Street Christian church from
night TO night to hear Rev. Il. l.. Powell
Mr.. Powell took his text from Acts XVI.
2S-"Almost Christian" and 1t may be
said that this was the best effort Of the
series.
He will close his work here Tonight
as ne will have TO leave for his own field
OF labors in Louisville, KY, where he has
a church Of more than a thousand mem
bers. Preaching will begin tonight at
o'clock. and after the sermon the ordi-
nance of baptism will be administered to
a number of persons who have made the
confession during these meetings. The
subject will be What, Then, Shall / Do
With Jesus?"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
knights Rank Conferred.

There was a very large attendance at
Marshall Lodge. No. y, Knights OF
Pythias. Tuesday night The leading
feature of the convention was the con-
ferring OF the Knights rank on an appli-
cant. The work was done, on invitation,
by the Amplifed Council Of Damon Lodge,
No. :. consisting of the following knights:
r. p. Lord, c. IL. Lester. w. j. Sufsey,
Wortley Dickie, George Hiltgardner, G.
w. Woodward, II. w. Davies. w. Ii.
Dean. A. X. Vest, w. =. Woodson. j. n.
Armstrong, r. V. Rudd William Gayle,
r.. A. Hughes, c. S. Atkinson, Eddie
Smith. Charles Weston, and Micajah
Mangum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
distinguished People Pass Through
the City.

Mrs. Lamont. wife OF ex-Secretary-oI-
war Lamont. reached Richmond yesterday
rnorning I'm private Puilman-car Mas
colt" coming from Old Point by the Ches-
aneake and Ohio Old Point and Washing
ron special. Mrs. Lamont 'eft Richmond
last evening for Florida
Mr. Edwin Gould and party, In private
cor "AtIanta." are now at Ola Point,
having passed through Richmond on the
washington and ola Point special Tues
dav night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
THE FEAST OF PuRM.
How the Anniversary VIII be Oh
served Here-Two Balls Tonight.

To-day is the Feast Of Purim, one
Of the most joyous OF all the minor
festivals In the Jewish calendar. II
commentaries the confusion of Humans
plans for the persecution of the
Israelites. through the heroism OF Mordi-
cal and the influence OF Queen Esther
over King Ahasuerus. II derives its
name from the Persian word. which sig
nifes lots" and Is so called because
Hannah cast lots TO determine the day
upon which the massacre should COM
mence.
The feature Of the religious observance
of the day is the reading OF the Book
of Esther The day Is otherwise marked
by a happy interchange OF gifts, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
CiviI-seryice Examination.

4 general departmental examination
was held at the custom-house yesterday
conducted by Special-Examiner w. w.
Ricketts,, Of the United States Civil-Sor-
vice Commission. Washington, ID. c., and
Messrs. w. S. Archer. T.. j. Levy, and
John G.. Fitzgerald. members of the Rich
mond Board of Examiners.
Applicants presenting cards of admis-
sion were as follows: Clerk copyist, 2;
modern languages P'rench, German, and
Italian. /. Railway-mail service, l6;
tagger, 1; elevator conductor, /; compost
tor. 2; pressman, !.
These papers will be forwarded under
seal to the commission. at Washington,
where they are graded by the Central
Board Of Examiners
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
-
Ground Hog Discounted.
Waltlnore sun.

The reputation Of the ground hog as .
weather prophet has been forever oiaStsd,
On Candlemas-Day, February 20, ne uit
not see his shadow. According TO me an
Client tradition, this foreDoded pleasant
weather =,
The forty days have just been COM
pleted. and the apparently veracious ami
mails sagaclty ~ more than DOUBTED py
this summary from the local wea'her pu-
rcau: s,....~
sFor the month OF February. beginniss
on the 2d. there were twenty-one CLOUDY
or partly cloudy days. On nfteen or those
sc,ns m them snow and rain fell alter
n mattel There we're but six clear days.
I'm the month OF March there were oas
dive clear days. counting up 20 yesterday,
and the rest were either downright CLOUDY
or partially gloomy. On FIVE days rain fell,
and on the 18th OF the month the day WA
onened with fall OF sleet. which, happily
was OF short duration
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-18
napvilIe.s Mayor Knocked Them
Ont

DANVILLE. VA, March 17.-(SpeciaL)-
DanviIle had a boxing bout of great local
interest scheduled for tonight but rev
hours before the time set for 1t Mayor
Wooding issued knockout order me
interested contestants were George Risoh'
a local negro boxer Of some note and an
unknown New York negro. The sports
were much disappointed by the Mayor >
action.
crowds listened to the bulletins on the
carson city event to-day. and excitement
was intense. The winner was favorite
here from the first.