Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-29
WE'D IN MANCHESTER
MISS pEpDuE BECOMES THE BRIDE
OF MIR. II. II. WELLS.
MAYOS TRIAL COMMENCES TO-DAY.
Negroes Collect Near the jail to Pre-
vent Lynching, But There Is No
Troublc-To Hear Liquor 's'ch-
other Matters.
other Matters.

day evening In Central Metnoulst cnuiSh'
when Mr. Ernest Hansford Wells ana
Miss Elethia Wingneld Perdue were
united as husband and wife. the cere-
mony was performed In the presence OF
a vast throng of friends and relatives by
Rev. W. w. Lear, pastor OF the church
and the brides pastor.
Long before the hour At which the
wedding was announced TO take place,
the streets OF the city leading TO the
church were filed with people. They
came from every direction. and before
one realized 1t he was too late to get to
the doors of the edifce. But those VINO
were more eager never saw "Old Cen
trail" as the pile is affectionally called,
in lovelier dress. or a happier people
within her walls.
A BOWER OF LONELINESS.
The altar had been transformed from
plain stand for the Bible to a very
bower Of loveliness. Palms and ferns
were the background and peeping out
from their dark-green masses were fair
and stately Easter lilies. Outstanding
from the flowers were shaded lamps
whose light fell as soft spray upon the
verdure behind. These were encircled
with a railing. and leaning just against
this. and looking into the eager faces
Of an expectant throng, stood the walt
ing pastor.
ENTRANCE OF BRIDAL PARTY.
Promptly as the clocks OF the city
tolled the marriage hour the ushers-
Messrs. Clarence Walden, ID. l.. Brodnax.
". p. Waddey, w. IL. Washington, j.
r. Perdue, Jr.. and II. r. Wingfield-en-
tered the left aisle and proceeded slowly
towards the altar. Preceding these were
two pretty little flower girls-Misses Nir-
ginia Allen Robertson and Marguerite
Owen--attired in white organdie and real
lace moment elapsed, and every one
held his breath, and every turned face
saw the groom leaning on the arm OF
his best man and brother, Mr.. II. A.
Wells. enter the right aisle. At that in
slant the bride and her maid Of honor,
Miss Katie Cox. drew every ones atten-
ton again TO the right aisle.
The altar was reached and the bride
and groom met there, before their pastor.
The ushers had formed a semi-circle
about them. and then the binding words
were uttered, and the soft Il wills"
were spoken which were as GOD hath
joined together"
Before the attendance was broken the
bridal party had entered carriages in
waiting and being driven TO Union Depot
in Richmond. where the 'good-bys' and
good wishes" were bestowed upon Mr.
and Mrs Wells as they boarded the
northbound train, which leaves the city
at 715 o'clock for Washington. Their
trip will embrace the New England
States, and Boston, New York, Phladel-
phia. Baltimore, and Washington will be
. visited.
In two weeks they will return and re-
side in Manchester.
MR.. AND MRS. WELLS.
The bride was costumed in an ex-
ouisite creation of white satin, chiffon.
lace. and orange blossoms. and carried q
bouquet Of brides roses. She is the only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Perdue.
of this city, and is loved by all who know
her for her sterling worth and goodness
Mr.. Wells is the son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Wells. of Chesterfield Courthouse.
and is one Of Manchester's most popular
citizens. He has made rapid strides to
success In his chosen profession, the law.
The many handsome and useful pre-
sents are sufficient proof Of the great es-
TEEN in which the recipients are held by
their many friends.
MAYO'S CASE CONTINUED.
The case of Wesley Mayo, the negro
who is alleged to have attempted crim-
nal assault on Mrs. Mamie Il. Lowry
Sunday morning, was called in the Hust-
ings Court yesterday morning, and con-
tinued until this morning at 10 o'clock.
CAPTAIN George d. Wise and Mr.. w
HAY Garnett have been engaged to rep
resent the prisoner, and, in the absence
of Captain Atkinson, Judge William /.
Clopton will take care of the Common
wealths interests. AS soon as the case
was called yesterday Mr.. Garnett asked
that a continuance be granted until to-
day, as counsel had had no opportunity
to confer with their client having just
been engaged. The Court said II was due
the prisoner that this should be done,
but that II should be a speedy trial. The
witnesses and venire were then DIS
charged for the day, and court was ad-
journed.
NEGROES EXCITED.
AS a result of some tales and rumors
of lynching circulated by boys and
thoughtless white men, the negroes who
live in the neighborhood of the jail where
Mayo is confined have become much ex-
cited and Wednesday night and last night
they gathered in knots about the adj
Joining squares. They are entirely UNI
disturbing in their movements. and there
is an entire absence of loud or threaten
ing talk. They say that to prevent a
repetition of the Alexandria lynching is
ALI they want, and proper protection for
the prisoner. They gather in small
groups. and, when tired of standing, lie
down. But the report that has been cir
culated that there were Hundreds col
lected about the Jail and upon fences
and upon the housetops is vigorously de-
MED by both police officers who were
near the scene during Tuesday night
No man at all was seen upon any OF the
houses. and none were allowed TO come
within a square Of the Jail. The police
have anticipated no trouble at all, and
no additions were made to the force ias'
night. At a late hour only few strag-
elers were seen. and quiet ana sleeI
seemed masters OF the situation.
COMMITTEE HANGS FIRE.
There was a meeting of the specia
committee appointed by the Council tc
devise a compromise and agreement be-
tween the two divisions of the Council
regarding the part the Richmond Railway
and Electric Company shall play in paw
ing Hull street, but adjourned til
Friday evening, without final action
There were present Messrs. w. II. Owens
(chairman). John Il. Utz. Matthew Nor
ton. NJ. A. Campbell, and c. ii. Sims.
Mr.. Morton made motion that the
Council be recommended to accept th'
car company's proposition with the adj
dltions asked for by the Board OF Trade
A substitute was then offered by Mr.
| Campbell, that the proposition OF thu