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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
AT MARRIAGE ALTAR.
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING IN
BERRYvILLE YESTERDAY.
Daughter OF Hon. Marshall Me-
CormicIs Becomes the Wife of
Norfolk Physfcian-The Attendants.
The Decorations.
The Decorations.

BERRYVILLE. VA. February H.
Especially Miss Virginia Taylor McCGr-
nick. daughter of Hon. Marshall Nc
Cormick. of Berryvile was married
here at Z o'clock this evening TO DR..
James Jett Mccormick, OF Norfolk.
The wedding. which was a tableau one.
was celebrated in the parlors at Rose
HIM." the brides home The bridal cou-
pie stood beneath horseshoe Of white
carnations. pendant from an arch Of
smilax. ivy. and evergreens, with a<back-
ground OF palms and white carnations,
the whole scene lighted by numerous
candelabra. American Beauty roses,
carnations, and palms were used in
decorating the halls and parlors. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. p. p.
Phillips. of st. Paul's Episcopal church.
Alexandria. assisted by Rev. Edward
Wall of Grace church. Berryville.
THE ATTENDANTS.
Miss Margretta II. Mccormick, sister
Of the bride, was maid Of honor, and
Rev. Robert s. COPELAND best man.
Master Marshall Mccormick Jr.. was
page, and little Miss Halle T. Meteor
mick flower-girl Miss Mamie w. Nc
CURE presided at the piano. The brides
gown was of white brocade, trimmed
with lace, and was made EN- traine. The
veil was caught back with a spray of
lilies of the valley. held in place by a
diamond pin. the gift of the groom, and
she carried a bouquet Of lilies OF the
valley. The maid Of honor wore white
organdie over white satin. trimmed with
lace and MORE ribbons. She carried
American Beauty roses.
AN ENTERTAINMENT.
An entertainment was given the bridal
party on Tuesday night by Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall Mccormick, who also ten
dered them Immediately after the we'd
ding a large reception, at which there
were present persons from Norfolk, BAL
t'more. Annapolis. and other cities. the
presents received by the couple were
numerous and handsome. DIR. and Mrs.
Mccormick left at $50 for Washington
whence they will 20 TO Norfolk, their
future home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
THE MAGIC CITY.
important Railway Announcements
Charter Granted.

ROANOKE, VA. February 17.-(spe-
cial)-The announcement from ST. Paul
Mimi, yesterday. that ]. M. Barr had
resigned the position OF superintendent
OF the Great Northern railroad, to take
a position with The Norfolk and Western
with headquarters at Roanoke. was
SHOWN 10 officials Of the road here to-
uhy' ana II was learned that the office
10 which Mr.. Barr had been appointed
was Vice-president OF the company. and
that he was expected in this city on FRI
day. Before the recent reorganization
OF The Norfolk and Western, General
Manager Sands was vice-president, In
chaige OF the operating department. and
W Z. Bullitt vlce-president. in charge
OF the trafiic department of the road: but
since the reorganization no vice-presi-
dents mad been appointed until that Of
MT. Barr was announced. The officials
here say that Mr.. Bars duties have not
as yet been defined by the Board OF Di-
rectors.
THE DEFUNCT TRUST COMPANY.
pecial-Commissioner A. L. Payne has
just completed a lengthy report to the
Judge Of the Hastings Court as to the
condition OF the late Roanoke Trust
Ivan anu odle-ptpOSlt Company. IN
which the assessed value OF real estate
is given at 10000. most Of which is un-
encountered, except for taxes. Cash on
hand is sl4,555O8. The deposits at date
Of the failure. June IL. 1896, aggregate
S2l2 1855, and the debts upon which the
trust company Is guarantor or endorser
amount to &O9,19632. OF this amount.
about $4,000 is due A. NJ. & w. NJ. Full
Ter. of PHILADELPHIA who were stock
holders in the company. and. under the
charter. can get nothing till depositors
are paid in full. and the remainder Of
the guarantee debts are satisfied.
CHARTER GRANTED.
Judge Woods, of the Hastings Court.
granted a charter to-day to the Crystal
Spring Soap Company with maximum
capital stock of $4,000. The officers for
the first year are W. e. Stoll. of Wash
ington, president: w. j. Davis. vice
president; S. K Campbell, secretary; Ed
i. Stone. treasurer, and II. b. Loving
manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
WILLIAMSBURG.
Large Excursion Party Arrives
Stages from jamestown.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, February H.
(Special)-A large excursion party from
the Northwest arrived here this evening.
in charge of Special-Agent Bovee. The
excursionists are here for the purpose
Of looking over the Kings Mill farm, on
James river, which is being laid off into
streets and building lots, and settled
on by persons from the Northwest who
wish to escape the intense cold Of that
section. There are also persons here
from the new settlement of Fitzgerald,
c..
During the week Mr.. John Stotts, from
Ohio, viii arrive here with a large saw
and planlng-mill and locate at Kings
Mil.
A line of coaches will soon be inaugu-
rated between this point and jamestown,
Passengers coming to the island on the
James river steamers in the morning,
after a stay there of several hours, will
be driven over here i'm full time TO take
i'm the sights of the old town, and return
home on the evening trains.
The bridge between the island and
mainland. and the road leading here,
are being put in good order for the
coaches.
Mr.. Edward Eggleston and Mrs. e.
Eggleston. of New York, are among the
well-known people stopping at the Inn.
Miss Lucy Lamb, Of Norfolk, is here
on a brief visit TO her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lamb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
TAPPAHANNOCK.
Court Matfers-Acduitted-D
I'm VIII Case.


TAPPAHANNOcK, VA. February H.
Especial )-County Court convened Mon
day morning, with large crowd in at
tendance, Hon. Thomas Croxton pre-
siding. Among the attorneys present
were Messrs c. Il. Jones and j. w.
Fleet. from King and Queen; Colonel
Aylett, OF King William; Mr.. Moncure.
OF Caroline and w. w. Woodward, and
Messrs. Evans & Evans. John r. Saun-
ders, and Mr.. Ryland, of Middlesex.
The first day was devoted to several
minor cases, and that of the Common
wealth VS.. Hezekiah Hart, charged with
burglary. This resulted In a verdict of
guilty. and a sentence TO two years in
the penitentiary.
Late in the day the panel summoned
to serve In the case OF the Common
wealth VS. T. b. Key. charged with
murder. were called. notified to be on
hand at 10 o'clock yesterday. and al
lowed TO 20 for the night by the Judge.
Promptly at the hour appointed court
was opened, and all being ready. the
trial was proceeded with. resulting In a
verdict OF not guilty. Messrs Ware and
Carter of the local bar appeared for
the defence while the Commonwealth
was ably represented by Hon. Thomas
f. Blakey.
On the night Of December 18th last
Mr.. Key, who was merchandising In the
Lloyds neighborhood. shot Mr.. Edward
Martin In his Keys store. and his ex-
cuse was self-defence. Both parties had
many friends. and the case has attract
ed much attention. The verdict Is pretty
generally accepted as a just one.
CIRCUIT COURT
Hon. Thomas s.. Barton arrived on the
steamer from Fredericksburg. and will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

hear arguments in several cases with
which Judge Wright was formerly con-
nected as counsel, and which have never
been disposed Of.
During the recess OF the County Court
yesterday. Circuit Court was opened. and
Judge Wright delivered an able opinion
I'm the contest over two clauses In the
will OF William L. Waring. deciding the
last point that can ever be raised In
regard 10 what Is probably the most
famous will In the State. The decision
was favorable 10 the plaintiffs.
PERSONAL
Miss Virgie Cauthorn Is visiting friends
In Baltimore.
Mr. A. Z. Mallory. OF Warsaw, was
greeting his friends here yesterday
Mrs. George w. Garnett is quite sick.
with an attack OF grip. as Is also Mrs. G..
X. Scott.
Mr.. Ned Powers was on the street yes
terday. and says he hopes never TO cross
the Rappahannock again under such cir
cumstances as when he was last here,
during the freeze.
Mr.. william Farinholt. who has been
very sick az Montague, at the residence
OF DR. Jack" Hundley, is sitting up.
The Tidewater Democrat Is increasing
its circulation largely, and L note with
Measure that its news columns appear to
Increase in interest with each issue. The
Democrat is here TO stay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET

NEW YORK, February 17-Flour-
Meak, unsettled, and quiet; city mills
patents, SAOQ2.O0; others unchanged.
southern -four dull, weak, and unchanged.
Wheat-Spot market quiet and frner.
r. o. b., 80 l-2c.; ungraded red, 72491c.: OBJ
lions were moderately active ana finn at
81 1-lo.; March. s. 1-4c: April So 7ssc' !:
May, % l-2c.; June. 70 S-4c.; July, II csc. I;
September, "A lie.
Corn-Spots duh and firm; No. 2. % l-2c.
IN elevator ~ l-2c. ahoati options dull and
firm at l-Sc. advance; February. rs /. "a. ::
May, 70 l-4c.; July, 80 lie.
Oats-Spots dull but steady; options dull
and firmer; February. q 1-sc. May,
q l-Se.; July, q S4c.; spot prices: No. z
Ae.; No. white, Bel mixed western, A4
Is lac.
Hay-Prime steady and quiet; shipping.
55c.; good TO choice, 81 I-2Q8Jc
Hides-Firm and in fair demand; wet
salted, Habana selected. 35ll50 pourds,
7 3-4c.; Texas dry, 2O025 pounds, 13c.
Wool-Firm and unchanged
Beef-Quiet and steady; family S96si050.
extra mess, Sass.
Beef Hams-Firm at slSGNs6O.
Iiereed Beef-Steady; extra India mess.
sl34Sll
Cut Meats-Firm; picked bellies. $3.50;
shoulders, A75us5; hams, 81 25NS9
Lard-Quiet and FIRM western steam,
s.lO; city, $40; May, 1920 norninally; re.
fined dull; Continent s435: South Ameri.
can, $3.50; compound, sius425.
POrk-Steady and moderately active:
new mess, SS.25GS875.
Butter--ln moderate demand. liberal sup
ply; state dairy, lo4l9c.; do. creamery. l3g
Eggs-In moderate demand and un-
Cottonseed-oil-frifm and In moderate
demand; crude. 1Oa1 i-2c.; yellow Prime.
Rosin- Steady; strained, common to
good x1.10
Turpentine-Dull at % I-2a2sc.
Rice-Firm and In fair demand.
Molasses--About steady; New Orleans,
open kettle, good TO choice. 2l430c.
Peanuts-Moderately active; fancy
hand-picked, 1903 3-ic.
coffee-Dull; Salo points down: Febru-
RIO duh and weak: No. Z. 1852 i-2.
Sugar-Raw firm and more active: fair
refining, 2 Bile; refined more active and
unchanged.
steam, u lie. per 100 pounds: grain. by
NEW YORK DRY-GOoDs MARKET.
NEW YORK, February 1.-THE dry
goods market to-day presented no new
feature. There Is no material change In
either tone or price.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO. ILL. February 1.-THE
wheat market showed an inclination TO DO
better to-day. Quite early In the session.
in fact right at the start, shorts began 20
cover. whilst the disposition 10 hammer
the market was less in evidence than Il
has been for some time. AT noon there
was slump OF lac. on break OF a cent
AZ ST. Louis, bur the loss was quickly re-
gained and additional advances took
place. May wheat opened from a Is 10
IA l-4c., sold between 70 3-S and 73 3-fc.,
closing at u 5-sc--4-sc- highsr than yS-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKrr

" hlChmond, Va, February II, 1897.
10 auction sales on Change to-day and
private sales very light. INV
revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
ett a' 90 S46.25; tobacco, $2,sS4.SS. Total
Dark loose sales to-day. eS75O pounds
ana Is 5-4c. Cat Crenshaw'9 highest price
quality was fairly good and prices gene.
fally very firm and satisfactory.
Bright sales were unusually large and
contained a goodly proportion OF very de.
slIaDle wrappers and cutters. which
Drought full values, as did all grades al
Doth warehouses. Planters Warehouse
h hsad their largest sales to the present time
Mr. c., w. Ward Of Battleboro' N G
averaged 1850 per hundred for one hogs.
head sold al Stonewal to-day.
MI. James a. Brogdon. of Sumter. S. c..
IS here to-day He is now Soliciting for
Messrs. Brogdon & Crute. the SInter
market having closed for this season.
Planters were much pleased with prices
to-day. Receipts are good and sales will
bo large tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Death of a Suffolk Lady.

SUFFOLK. VA, February H-(Spe-
cial. ).-Mrs. Eva Primer, relict of II. p.
Primer. of Suffolk, died at 10 o'clock
this morning at the residence of Rev.
J. +. Deans, in Windsor, where she
had been living since last fall. Mrs.
plnner was stricken with severe case
of grin about two weeks ago. and at the
time she was taken she predictea that
death would result. Mrs. Primer was
native Of Suffolk, 80 years Of age, and
lived here up to a few years ago. She
was an accomplished lady OF striking
personality, and was well known
throughout this section and in Norfolk
and Roanoke, in which cities she had
spent much Of her time since leaving
suffolk The remains will be brought
to SUFFOLK tomorrow, and the funeral
will take place at 2 o'clock p. NJ. at the
Main-Street Methodist churchIs of which
she was a member.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
SUICIDE OF A WOMAN.
Sought Death I'm the Canal at Lynch
burg.

LYNCHBURG. VA, February H.
Especial. about noon to-day a white
woman, known as Ella Jameson, COM
mitted suicide by throwing herself into
the canal just below the city. a short
while previous TO that, II is claimed,
she was seen walking along the rail-
road track with young man, but he
had left her before she committed the
fatal act. As soon as her body struck
the water she screamed loudly two or
three times, thereby attracting the at
tention Of some negro boys, who went
to her assistance with long pole. But
life was extinct before they managed
TO get the body out of the water. The
police were notified. and have charge
Of the remains. awaiting the Coroner $
investigation. which will take place to-
morrow. The deceased was about Is
years OF age. and came from Appomat-
tox county about ten years ago to this
city. where she had since lived dissi-
pated life. She had a sister, who was
also without character, and who ended
her miserable life some two or three years
ago by swallowing laudanum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

Rehoboth, Va. February Is, 1897.
TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
/ see from the Dispatch that i am re-
ported as one Of the applicants for the
position OF County Treasurer OF Lunen-
burg county, to MI the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death OF the lamenred
Treasurer. I. +. Baglcy. have no doubt
your correspondent thought he was correct
IN making the statement asl was urgently
requested by citizens from different parts
Of the county on Monday last tour court
day 10 apply for the position; Dut
was Informed that Mrs. Bagley. the
widow OF the Treasurer. had written
letter 10 the County Judge, requesting
him 10 appoint her brother, MI Il. -.
Seay. who had been Mr.. Bagley's very
Efficient deputy. and who had possession
OF all the Treasurer's papers, TO oil the
position Of her deceased husband, unth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

sssrday Cash wheat was firm and ~.
Corn was quiet. Win prices ranging .
little higher at the close yesterday. fatus
!asiy the strength was aft from wheAk
May corn opened at q 1-zd3 5-5c. az
~ "a e 3-ic.. closing at p 80
q S-fc.--l-su1-fc. higher thar yesterday.
Sash corr was steady and without nate
tial chanKc In price.
vets-Ihe drift Of prices OF wheat ana
corn peing IN an upward direction. OATS
IN me absence OF anything specially bear
TT, snoHed hrnness Though sympathy.
May cats closed unchanged from yestef-
gay Cash oats were firmer and about
l-fe nlgher on light receipts.
Ir0FisIons.-This market presented .
scene OF unusual activity, with a weak
and depressed feeling predominatinR this
morning. The receipts OF hogs surpassed
IN number the most liberal estimate, In
consequence or which there was a break
IN prices at the yards. This led TO selling
OF product, weakness following. The
strength OF wheat caused q rally later In
the DAY. Nay pork closed 1-2dsc. iower.
May lard lie. lower, and May ribs un-
changed.
Hides were firm. Prices were quoted as
follows: Natives, heavy, tic: light.
5 lac; do cows, heavy. sic: light,
9 1-4c.; butt brands. heavy, si-2c.: light.
Z lie; Texas, heavy, $ i-2c.; light i-$c.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Openins shines. Losss- Closing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due TO any actual dis
ease. but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
lv removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and IS
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
II in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but If in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
ased and gives most general satisfaction.
ee 1854. Tu Thiyfr) N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Escape of n Convict.

Robert Johnson, one Of the negro con-
vIcts employed I'm Mr.. ]. r. Anderson's
cooper shop, near the State farm es-
capped yesterday Johnson is about ~
years old. and was sent 10 the peniten-
tiary from Albemarle county December
9. 1885. His term would have expired
September 8th. The escaped prisoner II
8 feet 10 inches in height, weighs l5'
pounds. is OF dark gingerbread COM
plexion, and has several scars, one over
left eyebrow, one on right side OF heao
near temple, one on left side OF oaeN'
and a vaccination scar on right arm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
THE RICHMOND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FEBRUARY IS, 1897.

a a,,s e'ose OF the unexpired term; and.
sass' receiving this information de-
1911, eas,inea not to apply for the appoint
snu was not an applicant at ali,
~. .nought under the circumstances.
ment Wv "fPV"''
/ write this TO correctly inform tho
public, as have been aavertised "a an
applicant for the Treasurer's ofice
nespectiully, GEORGE Il. SMITH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Norfolk District Democratic Com
mittee.

NORFOLK. VA, February H-(Spe-
cial 1.-The Democratic District Commit
tee met at the St. James Hotel to-day.
Joseph T. Duke, the chairman, presided
Secretary John Whitehead was in attend
ance, and the following other members
were present: E. Thompson, Jr., Captain
John Wood. Of Portsmouth; c. Fenton
Day, of Isle of Wight; DR.. j. f. Bryant;
Hon. j. C. Parker, Of southampton; w.
r. Anderson, Merritt It. Cooke, and John
4. I.awler, OF Norfolk.
Nothing was given out TO the press, the
session being held behind closed doors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
shocIsoe Councils Entertainment
Tonight.

A public entertainment will be given
at the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall tonight under the auspices Of
Shockoe Council. Royal Arcanum. The
committees in charge have spared no eff
fort or expense to make the evening for
the great crowd likely to be present one
Of passing pleasure. The exercises viii
partake Of the nature Of mock initia-
ton, and every feature will be ably sus-
tanned. The Grand Bouncer" Grand
MoguI. Back Number. yice-Mogul. Grand
Pusher, Worthy Ink Singer, Cash-Snatch-
err. Door Guard. and -- Victim" VIII
all be there. and there will be many
others, who will wish they had been there
TOO. when they realize what they have
missed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
r.. no copsu,-General TO Greece,

uITNTINGTON, ". VA, February IL
aon George A. Flooding, OF this city
received letter from Major Mckinney
to-day, assuring him OF MS nomination
as Minister and Consui-Generai 10 Greece,
aoa.,,,an,a and Servia. Mr.. Mckinley
Ia Mr.. Floding served together during
RIO late war, and during President Har-
r,son,s Administration Mr.. Mckinley
nryed the appointment Of Mr.. Flooding to
the post at Athens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Mr.. Gaee mt the Hot Springs.

hot SPRINGS, BATH COUNTY. VA,
February 1.-THE future Secretary Of
the Treasury. Lyman j. Gage, OF Chicago
arrived at the Hot Springs Hotel here
this morning by the Chesapeake and
Ohio train from the West. He is ac-
companied by Mrs. Gage, and will remain
here for some time, probably going from
this place direct to Washington about
March 1st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
WENT AGROUND.
But She Was Easily FiOated Last
Night.

NORFOLK, VA, February 17.-(Special)
The Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton Company's big passenger steamer
Berkshire, from Baltimore to Savannah
via Norfolk, went aground off Craney
Island this morning. about o'clock.
while entering the harbor. The accident
was due to passing mud-scow crowding
her, causing the Berkshire to turn her
bow into shoal water. The Boston steam
er Allegheny and tug went to her as
sistance, and she was fioated between 10
and IL o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Killed by u Train.

BRISTOL, TENN. February f.-(Spe-
ial.)-Robert f. Fillniger, who was run
over by a freight train at Bluff City,
Tenn. died at his home. in this place,
this evening. He was a native Of Giles
county, Va. and aged about 30 years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
BALTIMORE sTocK MARKET.

BALTIMORE. MD, February l7.-vir-
ginia ys. 70 l-zn73 Ii; do. century. ca
81 Ii: North Carolina. 20: Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern Us. ic0 1-2 do. Balti-
more and Ohio Southwestern. income
A. %; do. b. 6; gas stock. GO l-2q6i; gas
bonds, SIS, 1c9 Ia