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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
4 HAPPY CLOSING.
The Final German at the university
os Virginia.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. June IT,
(special.)-T final University german
was danced last night. The figures were
novel and well executed. Tho leader was
Mr. Charles Mcintosh. of Norfolk Inc
floor was crowded with pretty girls anu
happy graduates of the different depart
ments. An elegant supper was served Wy
Jarvis. of Washington. and the affair was
indeed "a fit closing for the week oi
pleasure. -, a.,
Among the ladies present were Miss r.
Niche. Miss Mollie Niche; Miss ROBERTA
Ainsley, Of Washington: Miss Ashmeade
of Washington; Miss Hattie Alnsley, ol
Washington: Miss Boyd. OF Richmond
Miss Bosher. of Richmond; Miss Bland
of baltimore; Miss Benbrldge, OF WASH
ington; Mrs Haxall, Miss Margaret
Bryan: Miss Charrngton, OF Nafrehtoh,
Miss Bessie Conrad, OF winchester; MISS
Virginia Cooke. of Bremo; Mrs. Phlilp
Cooke. Of New Orleans; Miss Betue
Cooke Miss Lucy Cooke, Miss Louise
Cooke. Miss Christian Miss COOK MISS
Fox. OF Alabama: Miss Esther Gordon, OF
Georgetown: Miss Bowcock; Miss GOOD
win. OF Washington; Miss Hutter. OF
Lynchburg; Miss Humphreys; Miss sue
Herbert. of Alexandria; Miss Harriet
Hurt. of Louisville; Miss Lizzie Handy.
of Annapolis Miss HaxaI, Of Baltimore;
Miss Mamie Hill. OF Richmond; MISS har-
rison of Baltimore; Miss Hanchel; MISS
Emma Hume. OF Washington; MISS Nan
ME Hume. Of Washington; Miss Mamie
Lee: Miss Mamie Langhorne. OF hich-
mond; Miss Logan. OF richmond; M a,s9
bama; Miss Parke. Miss G. Page; MISS
Martin, of New York: Miss Marshall, Oh
Texas Miss Masters; Miss tannie NC, NC.
CURE. of Richmond; Miss Lyons; MISS
Noting, of Richmond; Miss Ethel Pace,
of Richmond; Miss Porter, of Louisa
Miss Ada Page; Miss Mamie Russell, OF
Winchester Miss Mary Roscoe Randolph,
Miss Jennie Randolph; Miss Smith, OF
Pennsylvania; Miss Bessie smith; MIS-
Brown; Miss Lille Turner, of Philadel-
phia; Miss Yerte Turner. of Philadelphia
Miss Tunis. of Norfolk; MISS Kate WI.
liams. of Orange: Miss Page Williams, OF
mond; Miss Walsh, of Washington; MIS-
Woods. Miss Maude Woods Miss Mar
shall, of Waco. Tex; Miss Tilley of NOR
folk, and many others.
Among the gentlemen were Messrs. H.
Williams. Greenough, Carr, BROCK
Slaughter, Christie, Thornley,. Bowe
Goodridge. Lambert, Yaru. Taylor Tur-
ner. Cooke, Norborne. Cooke. Renshaw
Lansing Nearer. Cooke: DIR. Royster, MT
Paul Psttit. White. Wcrtenbaker. MOL
ting. Fgshburn. Williams, Gordon. Or
Page. Mr.. Venable. Watts. Parrish, sands
LYMAN. Bosher. Wilson, Brown. smith
Wertenbaker. Page, \. Baker Tunstaii
Haxall. Walker, DIR. Lovett; Tilton, Mar
shali/ Warwick, Kennedy. Langhorne, >
Hanckel, l.. Hanckel. G., Langhorne, Me-
intosh, Professor Randolph. Perry. Nj. >
Watts. Ryals. Estes. Smith. Nelson, lizard
Garnett, Nelson, Huger, Baker, &c, &c.
&c.
The chaperons were Mrs. Bosher,. OF
Richmond; Mrs. Buckmaster, Mrs. Kan
dolph, Mrs. Harmon Mrs. Smith, Mrs
Harrison. Mrs; Carter, Mrs. Perkinson
Mrs. Woods. Mrs. Walker, mrs. Long
Mrs. Charrington, Mrs. Gordon, anC
af
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
SWEET CHALYDEArE SPRINGS,

ALI1EGHANT COUNTY, VA.
These charming Springs are situated In
q lovely valley. ensconsed In the back
bone Of the Alleghanies. at an elevation
OF 200 feet. in the midst OF the Springs
Region OF Virginia. and only nine miles
from Allegheny Station-the highest point
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway The
strongest Iron Water I'm this country:
none better In the world. Elegant bath
pool. Beef and mutton supplied from the
dance, grown In the garden OF this noted
property. Rates moderate. OPEN JUNE
lST. Write to b. +. EAktE, Jr..
nv 3O-fm Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
The Final Hall of the Washington
and Lee Students.

LEXINGTON. VA. June l1.-(Special)-
The final ball OF Washington and Lee
University took place last night in the
University Gymnasium. The large haii
was beautifully decorated with various
colored bunting and flags. From the cell
ing there was suspended IA large star
from which were dropped electric-lghts,
with colorS of red. blue. green, ana oid-
gold. From the star, running to the SIDES
of the hall, were coioreu streanler ,S,' 70
match From wreathes in the corners
peeped grotesquc masks, with hand-paint-
ed silk and satin banners above. In ore
corner was well of ice-water, arouId
which were heaped rough stones. ana
overhead was canopy, from wheh
dropped colorcd electric-lights. Between
the doors was an elevated stage, on when
was stationed the orchestra. which was
from the Roanoke City Band. The deco
yations were furnished by Mr.. William
Kramer. OF Lexington. AZ l o'clock an
/. elegant supper was served In the warren
Sewcoinb Han by Lexington's we'll
known caterer, Mrs. Joseph h. Holmes.
There were large number or specta-
tors TO watch the dancers trip the llght
fantastic toe. and also many, many stays.
The chaperons were Mrs. Professor H.
G. Humphreys. of Lexington. Va, black
and white organdie, flowers; Mrs. IL. w.
Garrow ST. OF Houston, Tex" black
tuIle: Mrs Edward Dillon. Of Lexington
senmes Of Lexington. Va. black silk
and point lace Mrs Professor III. ID.
Campbell, of Lexington, Va. white SILK;
Mrs. NJ. l.. Turner. OF Lexington va
fawn-colored silk; Miss Annie X. White,
OF Lexington. Va, white satin and black
point d'espfft.
The couples who participated in the
opening figure were Miss Lulu Semmes'
Of Lexington, Va, white brocaded satin,
Madam Testout roses, pearls. with Mr.
LK, X, Cowaa. OF Virginia; Miss LILY
yrauhart. OF Richmond, Va, white or
candle. Youth and Beauty" with Mr..
j. r. smith. OF Virginia: Miss Elizabeth
Coles. OF Lexington. Va. yellow MORE.
with Mir. Il. W. Wilson. Louisville. KY;
Miss Eliza Dillon. OF Lexington, Va.
green organdie. with Mr. II. A. O'Neal, Of
klabama: Miss Rebe Glasgow. OF Rich
fnond. Va, blue silk. Irlsh-point lace. and
roses. with Mr.; T. e. Marshall. Jr., Viz
ginia; Miss Ella c. jackson. of Rich
mond va. white satin, with Mr.. J. Sam
Hlicer.. Jr, OF Bedford City. Va; Miss
Fontainc. OF Richmond. Va. white over
blue silk, La France roses. with Mr.. w.
McB: Moore, Of Kentucky; Miss Cannon.
II Norfolk, Va, white Swiss ana dia-
.nonds. with NJ, q, G. rowell OF Wash
snstan CITY: MIS- Lucy N. Pendieton. Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18

Mems Imported Worsted Pants, were "a
be sold for S.. for $3.50
Children's Wash Pants for De
Children's Waists, were TO be sold m
Csc, for DC.
Children's Knee Pants. were to D. so'I
for 35c.. for f5c.
Chldren's Knee Pants. We're 10 Doe s0I
for 65c.. for 35c.
Office Coats. were to be sold for 5oc f1r
25c
Alpaca Coats. were to be sold for 81. for
soc.
Alpaca Coats, were to be sold Tor s..
for 81.
Mems Negligec Shirts, were to De 500
for 81, for BE.
Mems White Body Shirts. with c0.0rel
bosoms and cuffs detached. were ~ bs
sold for Zoe, for J0c.
Mems French Baibriggan TnferWc1r
were 10 be sold for 50c.. for zoe.
Mems Susoenders. were 10 be sold ios
35c., for DC.
Cuffs for &c
Mems Light-Colored Stif Hats. were 10
be sold for 50. for 81 "a.
Mems Straw Hats. were to be sold ior
Toe. for 25c.
Mems Straw Hats, were to be sold Tor
ST. for soc.
Boys Straw Sailor Hats, were 20 b.
sold for 35c.. for f5c.
Boys Straw Hats. were to he sold Tor
50c.. for Zoe.
s-ot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
OTTERBURN LITHIA SPRINGS,
HOTEL AND COTTAGES,
AMELIA GnITRTHnTfS VA

AMELIA COURTHOUSE, VA.
thirty-six miles from Richmond, on the
Southern railroad, now open, under the
management and supervision OF the pro-
prietors of the Springs. Ffrst-class in
every particular. Most delightful sum-
mer resort I'm the South Table the best
the market affords Forty-hve acres OF
shady groves and walks. Litha water
for drinking, cooking, and bathing free
TO guests. Special train from Richmond
6 =. NJ. Businessmen can be with their
families at night, returning arrive Rich
mond $40 A. NJ. Monthly tickets, IS cents
a trip. For circulars and terms. address
LAFAYETTE MANN,
je l3-2ws Amelia Courthouse Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
SUMNER RESORTS.

SUMMER BOARDERS WANTED.
Rooms large and pleasant. One and one
half miles from depot. Terms moderate.
Address Misses GORDON, Louisa, Va.
ie 1885,
PLEASANT BOARD IN THE COUN-
try. half hours ride from Richmond, on
Chesapeake and Ohio road, ten minutes
walk from station; rooms large and airy;
large, shady lawn. Address
Mrs B. l.. WINSTON.
lie lS-2ts Hanover Courthouse Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
sTREET-RAILwAY CONSOLIDATION
baltimore Lines Combined-TOtal
Mileage, 1SJ.

BALTIMORE. June 1.-THE Baltimore
Consolidated Railway Company was or
ganized to-day, the stockholders OF the
Baltimore Traction Company and the
CITY and Suburban Company voting al
most unanimously W consolidate me
roads. The capital stock Is slO'OO'VO
consisting of 10000 shares at par value
of SIS a share. The new company VIII
issue 81, 100000 IL per cent. gold bonus
slO5Oo.O00 of which will be used 10 retire
the divisional mortgages as they mature,
the remainder going into the treasury Oh
,he company. The combined mileage OF
the consolidated lines Is 1s5 miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
EII.s' Hall Committee.

Nessrs. Manly II. Ramos. +. G. Kelly
and Samuel G. Parrish have been ap-,
pointed committee from Richmond
Lodge OF Elks TO purchase new hail, OF
erect a building. as home for the mem.
80 yaached in the matter by the com
mittee. though it holds daily sessions
evqrV afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
THE HILL CITY.
PoIiticaI-The Campbell Attempted
Lynching.

LYNCHBURG, VA, June H-(SpeciaL)
The Democratic Executive Committee Oh
Lynchburg to-day decided that delegates
to the State convention should be Sc
lected by a mass-meeting to be held mere
on Thursday evening, June 2ith.
John Rosser, whose trial on the charge
of participating i'm an attempt to lynch
the negro. William Clement, began at
Campbell Courthouse on last Monday. was
acquitted. He is a brother of George
Rosser. for an assault on whom by
Clement the attempt at lynching was
made.
In the case of Ben. Terrill. a negro.
who was also arrested on the charge or
being in the lynching party. nolle
prosequi was entered. Clements trial
for the assault on George kosser took
place at this term OF the court, and re-
suited in a hung jury, the members OF
the jury failing TO agree as to whether
Clement should be sent to the peniten-
tiary or to jail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18

special received by the Dispatch last
night from Washington says:
Erred. Schade. the southern CHAMPION
'cyclist. who has been on tne north rtns sol
oircnit viII leave here i'm the morning Tor
richmond. where he will compete ar the
Uowitzers' 'cycle-races on saturday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
po.tmasters for virginia.

following fourth-class postmasters have
been appointed in Virginia: Brodway, j.
J. Pennybacker; Forestville, W. ;. Green !;
Goodies. j. A. Atwood; Holland, X; IL.
Holland; Indian Valley. G, w; Dalton;
w. Peters: Somerset, n. w. Newman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
SIMMER nOARnERS.

ELEGANT RESIDENCE, III IA n D.
somely furnished. Bathroom, hot and
cold water; gas. speaking tubes, and every
modern convenience. Beautiful lawn and
Well-kept table. Three
hours ride from Richmond. References
exchanged. For terms address Post-Office
Box a. Charlottesville Va ie l3-lW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
uIILDORO' SPRINGS,

one of the most delightful family resoris
in the mountains OF Virginia,
OPEN JUNE 18th
Waters: Sulphur, Alum. Alkaline-Mineral,
and Frccstone.
Special rates TO families and lafg3
parties. Send for illustrated pamphlet
Mrs NJ. L.. DAVIDSON. Proprietress
Mllboro Springs,
Bath County. Va.
w O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18

CULPEPER. June 17.-tSpecial.)-Hon
w. J. Bryan has consented to address the
citizens of this county Saturday night on
his return from. Rappahanpock county.
He will speak In the courthouse. and ex-
tensive preparations will be made in an
ticpation OF a large crowd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
ATLANTIC HOTEL. OCEAN CITY. ND.

lime 1st Season 1891. October lsf.
perfectly equipped and weli.appoiniei
Seashore Resort, within five hours ride
of Baltimore and Washington. All mo-
dern improvements. Special rates Iof
June. For descriptive circular, &c, aI-
dress ..... .
HAMILTON b. BURNEY, Manager.
care Arlington Hotel, Washington ID. C.,
or CAL Equitable Building Baltimore, Nd
my 3D-su w &Fl3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
A PALACE IN THE MOUNTAINS.

For beauty OF architecture and ee-
gance of equipment, THE ALLEGHA-
NY" at Goshen, Va, has not rival
among the summer resort hotels OF
America. Located In the heart OF the
Alleghanies, where the climate is al
WAYS cool and inylgorating, amidst
scenery of wondrous beauty, its adyan-
tages as a summer home are unequall-
ed"
Sulphur, Alum. and Chalybeate Waters
Address ]. c. S. TIMBERI.AkE,
my 27-lm Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18

Cool and dry summer climate. Address
JONES & CHRISTIAN.
my 23-fm PrOprietors,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
ie 1911

Richmond Va, June 8. l@i
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEELiN,H
OF the STOCKHOLDERS or THE ~, IT'S
MOND PAPER MANCFACTL klNg
Inc comnany. i2l5 Main street on MON
DAY, June Yst at u o'clock Nj.
a. II. CHRISTIAN. Jr,
10 std Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company win be given prompt attention.
and the style Ct work and prices VII. be-
sure TO please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
Opens June 18th. Closes October lst.
SEASON 1891.
BUFFALO LITIiIA SPRINGS HOTEL,

COTTAGE SISTEM)
on Atlantic and Danville railroad, Neck
lenburg county, Va, IS miles east
OF Danville, Va.
Round-Trip and Excursion Tickets on
sale at reduced rates from all
Principal Points.
HOT AND COLD MINERAL. WATER
BATHS
For terms for board apply 10
A. w ARCHER Manager.
Thomas +. Goode, Proprietor.
DR.. l.. G. Laird, Resident Physician.
fmy 26-im)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18

furnishes good. comfortable board on tho
most reasonable terms.
je ii-F. su&wlot c. H. PRICE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
COLD SULPHUR SPRINGS,

OPEN JUNE 1ST TO OCTOBER lsT.
For circulars and information. address
J. s. CRAIG. Proprietor.
my I-F&TuSw Goshen Bridge, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
RAWLEY SPRINGS.

VIRGINIA.
Summer Health Resort. Two thousand
feet above sea level
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
For Nerve Tonic.

Dr. H. NJ. Harlow. Augusta. Me-. says:
II regard II as one Of the best remedies
In all cases In which the system requires
an acid and a nerve tonic"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
SUMNER RESORTS.
Blue Ridge Springs. y y

tie summer resort of tho Virginia mountains
PHILIP r. BROWN, Proprietor
GEO. w. BETTON, OF Tallahassee, fla, he,.-
dent Physcian. my .b-lm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
ROANOKE RED SULPHUR SPRINGS,

VIA SALEM VA.
OPENS JUNE 1st Elevation 400 feet;
summer climate unsurpassed. Waters re-
Iieye Hay-Fever. Asthma, Lung, Throat
and Female Troubles. Terms reasonable.
Descriptive pamphlet. containing anay-
sis of water. certificates from eminent
physicians. and others, references, etc,
mailed upon applicat ion to
j. II. CHAPMAN.
my 26-W F&Su6w Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
ALTON HOUSE.

OPENS JUNE lST.
Board at reasonable rates.
JAMES X. GOODLOE,
Alton Depot.
lie 12-2m Nelson county, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
thermometers I'm New York.

RichmOnders In New YORK.
NEW YORK, June l7.-(Special.)- P. NJ;
Fry and wife. Waldorf; l.. X. Page ana
W. ]. Lake. Hoffman; j. ID; Smith ana
wife. Grand Union; Mrs. Wyatt, VEN
dome: w. NJ. Coulling. Marlborough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18

Mountain Top $ S:! az ss sS'SPs ss
Elevation 1000 feet. dehghtful summer
resort Fine views: strong Chalybcate and
other waters. Within sight Of junction a Nof-
folk and Western ana Chesapeake aud ONO
railways. Only 100 miles from Richmond.
Reasonable rates Address
MAsSIE a. Co, Alton, Va,
nv 23.FSu&W4m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
MEETINGS..

RICHMOND LODGE, No. 10, \. a
+. and a. M-Brethren: Please at Xxx
tend a called communication OF
your lodge, at the Masonic Tem-
pie THIS friday AFTERNOON, JuN'
18th, at 4 O'clock. 10 pay the lhst, ri+
tribute OF respect To our deceased uiolD.l.
j. L. GRADY. Members OF sister loate'
and visiting brethren are fraternahy "-
vited TO unite with Us.
BY order OF the Worshipful Master
II. b. SNEAp,
je 1S-lt Sccftltlgs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18

THE TONIC WATER OF THE WORLD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
NOT B0UHD no RETAIN DEPUTIES
But Collectors Have Not tho Right Of In
dependent Selection.

WASHINGTON, November 27.-Acting-
Commissioner Wilson. OF the Internal
Revenue Bureau. has issued tho follow
ing circular 10 all collectors OF internal
revenue:
'By direction Of the Hon. Secretary or
tho Treasury. you are hereby notified
that. until otherwise ordered, existing
rules relative 10 appointments OF deputy
collectors must be complied with. You will
at once take steps necessary for compli-
ance with this order, making your requi-
sltons for certihcation for original APP
pointmonts undxy civil service rule 3, or
re-instatements under civil service RUE
O. through this Office
This rule. it is said, IS not in conflict
with the views hitherto held by the de-
partment with reference 10 the removal
or appointment of deputies by collectors.
In the case OF Collector Brady, at Rich
mond. Va, tho department held that
collector IS not bound by the law TO re-
appointment the deputies Of his prede-
cessor in Office. and that vacancies thus
made should be filled by appointments
from the eligible lists furnished by the
Civil Service Commission or by restora-
tions.
The collectors in some districts con-
tended that they had n legal right 70
make their own selections FOR filling va
caucics, but this view was not sustained
by the department EXCEPT as TO districts
where no eligible list existed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
BURNED TODEATH BY A MOB.
A Negro Chained to Two Trees ald
LightYood Piled Around Him.
The VICTIM CHARGED WITH MURDER
Was Found Wearing Some ofthe Murder
ed Mans Clothing and With Other
Property in His Possession--Mob
Raised on nksgiving Night.

WILMINGTON, n. c., Nov. q. - on
THANKSGIVING Dal Nathan Willis. a eor-
ed man living neat Town Creek. Bruins
wick county. was arrested on the charge
Of numbering a young white man by tue
name OF Stephens.
FOUND DEAD.
stephens was found in the vicinity of
Wample, n. c., with a gun shot wound
in the back.
Thursday night a mob was raised by
the farmers in the county near the Wac
camaw river. Willis was taken from
tho sheriff, carried into the woods ana
chained between two pine trees. Llsht
wood was then piled around him ana ne
WAS burned 10 death, thus suHerlhS an
awful death to pay the penalty for the
terrible crime.
HIS PROPERTY FOUND.
Suspicion at once rested on the coloIeu
man who had been seen in the neishpol
inc. communities wearing some OF steph-
ems clothing. 49, o,-
He had also been seen driving the oA
cart in which the murdered man N'S
last seen alive and 81 IN money N"'
found on his person, that IL was suP
posed. he took from his victim pochce9.
The officers carried willis TO conway
ial. Horny county, $. {.
LYNCHED FOR ASSAULT.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Nov.&.-Hicks
Price a negro charged with assault mas
bsen taken from Jail at Starks, by about
ono hundred quiet but determined men
and hanged to a limb of tree.
About nifty shots were fired into his
body.
A mob gained entrasce 10 the jail by
pretending to have another suspect 10 inn
prison. then ovorpowering the jailor. The
work was done before the town realized
the presence Of the mob. Price had al
ways been considered an inoffensive negro
before his crime. lie was fully iden-
fifod
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

Henrico county, located in Richmond
city and Miss Julia Wickham Porcher
were married here at high noon to-day
in st. Nicholas church. Rev. John Kcr-
shaw officiating
The church was flied to overfowing
with the elete Of this city and the
scene presented was brilliant and strik-
ing.
The bride entered the church accom-
panied by her brother DR.. Walter Peyre
Porcher and preceded by her sister
Miss Virginia as maid OF honor The
groom with his best man met the bride
az the chancol and the impressive cere-
mony was performed.
An elegant reception was held AT the
residence OF DR.. porcher. The presents
were rare and unusually handsome.
Judge Wickham and his bride go 10
Cote Bas. UP the Cooper river to spend
some time before going TO Their virginia
home.
Among the Virginia visitors was Mr..
Benjamin Watkins Leigh, Of Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Exciting Criminal Case.

TARBORO. n. c.. Nov. 27.-SPECIAL 80
One OF the most exciting criminal cases
ever tried I'm this court has just come To
a close. Last May Fred Keel died from
poison administered to him by Zen Field.
as Field says. at the instance Of Afford.
The states contention was that Afford
had been living with kecrs wife. and
wanted TO dispose Of him, and used Field
as a tool. The State chemist found suff-
Client strychnine In kccls stomach to
cause death.
The case was on trial ten days. About
ono hundred witnesses were examined.
Afford was acquitted and Field found
guilty of murder in tho nrst degree.
The State was represented BY tho So
iicitor W T.. Daniel, and Afford by Gil
liam a. Gillian and Colonel J l.. Bridges.
and Field by Colonel j. J. Martin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
POLTCY OF GEAR Nv 1FRTC1.
France Invades Lagos Territory and No
Protest Was Made.


LONDON. Nov. 27-The rumor Of
conflict between French and British forces
near Nikki West Africa. is authoritative
ly denied, but the general credence that
was given to the rumor shows how grave
the situation is.
Since the imitation OF the wild policy OF
sending armed bands from Dahomey and
Lagos led by hot-headed officers. TO as
sert the authority Of their respective ma
tions and grab anything in sight which
might still be unoccupied. II has been be-
lieved that collision was bound to oc-
cur sooner or later. Both governments
have repeatedly been warned 10 recall
these rowing expeditions and await the
settle ment OF the commission now sitting
at Paris.
II Is difficult 20 apportion the blame for
this state of affairs. That the French in
titiated the system Of raiding the con-
tested territory i'm West Africa is indis-
pufable but the Colonial Columbus" as
Sir William Vernon Harcourt. the Lib
eral leader has nicknamed Joseph Cham
berlain. the Secretary Of State for the
Colonies. has made n serious false sten
in following suit II a diplomatic protest
on the subject had been promptly lodged
In Paris and vigorously pushed. the whole
question would probably have been ami
cablv settled by this time. but instead OF
this ths French have been permitted 10 in
wade the admitted limits OF British Lagos
territory fight the natives and OCCUPY
towns so that they might more easily
reach and occupy the Say-Bousha Nikki
triangle. which IS the subject Of dispute.
1t IS known that the Marquis OF Sails
bury has not asked for reparation or not
even for explanations. and the whole
story appears TO be incredible.
II the Marquis of Salisbury and Nh