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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Welded IN LOWER MIDDLEsEx.
The Pretty Marriage of Mr.. Nicholson
and Miss Hart

REGENT, VA, April Especial. )-Onc
of the most beautiful marriages which
have occurred for some time in lower
MiddleseX took place at Harmony-Groye
Baptist church at 1880 o'clock this eve
ming. when Miss Eva Hart became the
bride of Mr.. Arthur f. Nicholson. OF Lau-
rel, Md. The shades of twilight mingling
with the beautiful church decorations
winch were so handsomely displayed by
loving friends Of the bride, made old Har-
mony thing OF beauty rarely witnessed
in this section. The short intervals of
expectancy and waiting were soon hush
ed when Miss Nellie Lawson, I'm sweet
ana tender tones. pealed forth an appro.
pirate wedding march. which announced
the arrival OF the wedding party. Leading
the way were little Miss Lucy Segar as
power-girl. accompanied by Master God
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
Farmer William sicFaII Has n Most
Periious Adventure.

DWALE, DICKINSON COUNTY. VA.
April G.-(Special.) Your correspondent
learns that William McFall. a prominent
farmer Of Freezing, had a narrow escape
from drowning a night or two since. He
had been 10 Coeburn, and on his return
reached the Pound river after nightfall
1t was somewhat swollen, and he rode
into it. when his horse went beyond
his depth by getting below the ford. Mr.
McFall chung TO the horse while he swan
down the stream. The banks of the
river below the ford are very steep and
oversrown with thick brush. so that the
horse could not get out till he had made
the distance of a quarter OF a mile
where he gained terra hrma once more.
McFall's avoirdupois is about 200 pounds
and being rather corpulent. he is some
what clumsy.
A great deal of the fruit i'm this section
has been killed by the late freezes. while
it still continues cold and disagreeable.
Mr.. Henry J.. Howell. one Of Dicken-
son countys most progressive teachers.
has gone 10 White Head. y. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
MORGAN LINE SHIPS BOUGHT.
Our Government Purchases Vessels
for Use as Auxiliary Cruisers


NORFOLK, VA. April G.-(Special)-
| The Merritts had four divers at work
cleaning the bottom of the battleship
Massachusetts at Newport News till yes
terday, when one of them had TO knock
off on account Of the hard work. The
other three are still at work, as also are
government divers.
Admiral Farquahar. commandant of
the Norfolk navy-yard, has been notified
that the government has purchased from
the Morgan Line the ships FL Norte, FL
Rio, FL Sol, and FL Sud. two Of which
vessels will be sent to New York and the
other two TO this navy-yard, and the
Commandant is ordered TO appoint a
board Of survey as soon as the ships ar
rive TO examine and report what Bate
res they are best suited 10 carry the
amount Of ammunition they require. and
the protection needed for their service
as auxiliary cruisers. They are to be
completed and iitted out with all possible
dispatch
The lighthouse tender Maple was the
only arrival at the yard to-day.
Captain julius Bentling, commander of
the tug Alice, recently purchased by the
government, has been made a mate In the
navy and arrived here to-day to go on
the tug.
The forces in the various departments
are being increased daily, and overtime
is being made by all of the construction
and steam engineering departments.
None of the vessels at the yard will be
completed for at least a week.
The Merritt Wrecking Company's
steamer j. ID. Jones has gone to the as
sistance Of the four-masted schooner
Sarah Il. Palmer, ashore at Dawson's
Shoals, near Wachaprague. The Palmer
Is Of Bath, Me, and bound to Norfolk in
ballast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
TO AID THE CUBAys.
Relief Work I'm james City and
Adjoining COuntIes-PersonaIs

| WILLIAMSBURG. VA, April 6.-(Spe'
| cial.) 1.-THE central Cuban relief work
| which has been conducted In this section
has resulted I'm some very substantial
receipts. Including Hampton. Newport
News. and this town, several hundreds
| OF dollars have been raised and sent to
| headquarters at New York. 10 be trans
! mitted in the way OF supplies to the re-
| lief OF the suffering Cubans. The work
| Is still going on under the management
of Mr.. Robert Il. Armistead. the MEM
Der OF the committee appointed by Gov
ernor Tyler. Mr.. Armstead called 10
his aid I'm this undertaking the different
pastors on the Peninsula. who cheerfully
responded and interested their congrega-
tons in the good cause. the ladies, as in
every good work Of this kind. taking the
lead.
The people of York will extend an old
Virginia welcome to the members OF the
Geographical and Historical Society OF
Richmond College who will make an eX-
cursion to their capital on the 18th or the
present month. The places of interest
in and around Yorktown which are visit
ed almost daily by tourists are the
monument which stands i'm commemora-
ton Of the victory over the English,
Cornwallis's Cave, the National Gene
terry. and the Nelson House. 1t is stated
that n short stop will be made by the
students at Gloucester Point. where Corn
wallis landed after the surrender. 1t Is
hoped that some day the society will
visit Williamsburg. as 1t is learned that
the organization each year makes ex-
cursions to places linked with various
incidents I'm our history.
Mr.. Randolph Harrison leaves in a few |
days to visit Judge and Mrs. Hagner in |
Washington.
Miss Mary Waller Mercer and Miss |
Kittie Morecock. two Of our most at
tractive girls, will spend Easter in Hamp- |
ton with Mrs. u. G.. Durfey, where they |
will be Joined by Miss Susan Webb who
has been spending some time in Nor
folk. Miss Webb will return home next
week.
The regular meeting of the Hospital
Executive Committee has been called for
next Monday at II o'clock. The MEM
bers now constituting the board are
Colonel Walter II. Taylor. president of
the Marine Bank. Norfolk; DR.. j. r.
Lewis, Richmond. and Captain Terrence
Fredericksburg.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

steam through II and attack the Con-
federate fleet, the United States naval
officers began TO fear that the ironclads
from Richmond and Drewry's Blum would
rush into the canal first, and put tho
Union gunboats at disadvantage.
Hence the canal was left unfinished un-
Ill the war was over: its bulkhead stand
ing between the hostile fleets. As for the
rivers stream Il had been INSTRUCTED at
Osborne's. and besides. the heavy Con-
federate batteries az the Hewlett house
forbade any hope on the part OF the
enemy that their boats might pass that
way.
We have referred to the fact that two
vessels were blown up on the James In
the vicinity Of Richmond. The enemy's
shipping at City Point was also dealt
destructive blow by means Of n clock
work torpedo introduced into one Of the
vessels there by Captain Maxwell, Of this
city. And i'm other parts of the Con-
federacy this new weapon of war was
used also with good effect. Whilst Gem
eral Dabney II. Maury was commanding
at Mobile (and making n defence which
won him great dstinction), torpedoes
were successfully used in his department.
We have seen 1t stated that. first and
last. the Confederates destroyed moro
than forty Of the vessels of the enemy by
means or torpedoes or submarine mines
or boats Whether these figures are ac-
curate or not we do not know; but it is
certain the ConfeGerates were the first in
the field-or rather, in the water-with
ironclad vessels Of war as we'll as tor
pedoes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
NEWS FROM THE TOWN OF SALEM
Many Divorces Granted-SaIe of the
Duval Hotel.

SALEM VA, April 6.-(Special) THE
Circuit Court is in session here. \ great
many chancery causes have been
docketed. but no business Of much i'm
portance has yet been transacted. The
other day five divorces were granted
within the space of ten minutes-quite
an achievement for Virginia. 1t IS al
most equal to the record of the Chicago
and other western divorce markets.
w ID. +. Duval owner Of the hand
some Duval Hotel property. on Main
street. has received a letter from J. y.
Taughran, of st. Louis. stating that the
terms upon which the property was Of
fered for sale had been accepted. and
that he would arrive before long TO take
charge Of the hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

Where Love is Lord of Aprirs SKY,
When April woods afar and nigh
are fragrant with Young buds that blow
In Nolets gold and trillium's snow.
would one dear youth his books put br
by
10 dream a space. while up on high
through tuneful boughs the soft winds
sigh.
A sweeter lore he'd learn. I trow,
Where Love Is Lord.
But he because the worlds awry,
In close seclusion ponders why.
or that with reason he may show
How from the earth sweet lilies crow
While loyeless mid the leaves SID
Where Love is Lord
-GDrfrldo Rgrffrft.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
A YOUTH INSTANTLY KILLED.
He Was n Nephew Of Mr.. II. y. Breed
en- Of Rockbridge.

NATURAL BRIDGE, VA, April C.
Special)-While Mr.. B. y. Breeder was
moving his saw-mill from the upper end
Of this county yesterday to jennings
creek, Botetourt county. the engine turn
ed over and instantly killed a lad by the
name Of Clnbell, nephew of Mr.. Bree-
den.
Mrs H. c. Parsons has sold the Red
Mills to Mr.. J. c. Paxton. OF Indian Rock.
The price paid was 81 POO.
w. f. L. Stark has sold one of his
farms on the plank-road, containing 325
acres. to J. w. Shafer. of Glenwood. The
terms are not mentioned.
Negotiations are in progress for the
sale of the bridge, but as yet the bar
gain has not been closed by the Natural
Bridge Forest Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Two New Words.

The two newest and most appropr ne
words In the language are 'remorgauize.
which means 10 get a million dollars for
calling I'm and redistributing. where th.y
VIII do the most good. the bonds ar4
stock of railroad that has been CON
slstentiy pillaged for five years. an'
'reedconcentrados." or the suppress.
element in Congress. The former come,
from DR. }. Pierpont Morgan; the latter
from Tom Reed. Weyler. and Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
WILLIAM BRYANT ROBBED.
Held Up on Cumberland Mountain
ana Roughly Handled

WEIGH, W. VA, April 6-(SpeciaIJ-
William Bryant, Of Osborne's Gap. Buch-
aran county, Va, started to cross Cum
berland mountain last night, and when
he reached the top was held up by two
masked men and robbed Of all his money
and valuables, aggregating In value 10
nearly 500. He was then told 10 ride
away. and the bandits forced obedience
at the point Of their rsvolvcrs. While he
was going the robbers fired ten shots nj
him, two hitting his horse and one pass
ing through his arm near the shoulder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
\ silver Lining.
OHarlem IIfe)

Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper do not get along
well together She is not 10 blame. Tor Dor
is always saying spiteful things. For in-
stance. when she happened 10 say thut
a murderer had been sentenced 10 twenty
years in Sing Sing. he remarked: "Neu
he Is In good luck How SOP" "Hc
viii have a quiet time OF II until be gets
out. and then he Will be too old 10
marry"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
FIFTEEN YEARS HIS PUNISHMENT.
Jim Davenport Convicted in the
County of Charlotte.

BRAKES BRANCH, VA. April c.
(SpeciaL)-Jim Davenport (coloreO was
sentenced to-day to fifteen years impri-
sonment for attempting an assault on a
Mrs. NaD-el, from the lower end Of Char
lotte. When arrested he was carried to
Danyille, but was brought down yester-
day for trial. He was carried from here
under heavy guard armed with mus
kets, shotguns. and rifles. Twelve of the
guards went only as far as Keysville. The
trial was conducted I'm an orderly manner.
and was devoid Of excitement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
THEIR ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Mr.. Swami. Of Baltimore, 10 We'd
Miss Edith Deford.

BALTIMORE. MD. April 6.-lSpecall
The engagement was announced to-day
of Miss Edith Deford youngest daughter
OF Thomas Deford, head Of the leather
firm Of Deford & Co., 10 Mr.. Sherlock
Swami, stepson OF ex-Mayor +. g.. Ll-
trobe and grandson of the late Governor
Swami, Of Maryland
Miss Deford made her debu. the latter
part OF the winter, and has been much
admired IN society. She IS sister OF
Mrs. w. 5. q. Williams, of this city.
and one Of her brothers. b. Frank Dee
sord, was married in Richmond iu Feb
ruary to Miss Ellen Swami Drcwry, az
virginia
Mr. Swami is president Of the Baltic
more Club. and is a member OF the
Bachelors CotillOn and the Elkrijge Fox
Hunting Club. He was appointed by
Governor Brown "colone" on his stae
and is at present a member OF the Ba.u-
more City Council
The wedding will take place In the fan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
FIVE CONVICTED or FELONY.
The Washington County Court Has n
Busy Term.

ABINGDON. VA, April 6-(SpeciaiD-
The County Court is In session now. with
Judge Cumming presiding. Already five
men -four Of them white have been con-
victed and sentenced to the penitentiarv
at this term. Eleven prisoners now In
our jail arc awaiting orders TO go TO the
State prison. This large number Is unpre-
cedented IN the history of Washington
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Bright Roy,

Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Jane reading): The wearied sentinel
leaned on mis- gun and stole a few mo-
ments' sleep.
Little Robbie: l know where he stole
it from.
Jane: Where, Robbie?
Robbie: From his napsack.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

MANASSAS, VA. April 6-(Speciall-
Addison Brown (colored) was sent To the
penitentiary to-day for shooting Luther
Blackwell.
Joseph Roy was again tried for crlmi.
nal assault. but the jury disagreed. and
there will be 4 new trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
An Odd Tombstone.

v % N''~''''~ "e'' wa
An odd tombstone has been placed in a
cemetery in Lincoln, Neb. 1t marks the
grave of James Jacobs a butcher. who
died in 1891. He was of rowing DISPOSE
ton, so his father had a valise modelled
in marble and placed on the grave. The
inscription. in addition to name. date Of
birth, and death, is: Here IS where he
stopped last"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

the bridal party and q host of friends
left To attend a reception at Mr.. and
Mrs +. ID. Joyners, where an elegant
supper was spread. The occasion was
very enjoyable one, to say the least Of
1t. and the party dispersed about .
o'clock A. NJ. wishing the newly-weddsd
couple much happiness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
Lafayette College Defeated

CHAPEL HILL, n. c., April 6.-(Spe-
eiaL)-The University Of North Carolina
ueteated Lafayette College on the dia-
mond to-day by score of . to 7. Bate
ries for North Carolina. Lawson ana
Gwaltney; for Lafayette. Nevins and
keichner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
TALK OF LYNCHIyG HIM
william II. Snow Brought to Lynch
burg for safekeeping.

LYNCHBURG, VA. April 6.-(speciaI)
Owing to threats Of lynchlng. William II
Snow, Jr.. who shot and killed Harry Mo
Weigh on Sunday last in Campbell coun-
~. was brought here to-day for safe
keeping. He has been in Jail at Rustburr
the county seat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
THE PRIMARY IN FARNIVILLE.
w. II. Blnnton Wins the Nomination
for Mayor.

for Mayor.
FARMNILLE, April 6.-Cpecal)-The
Democratic primary election for munich
pal officers held here yesterday resulted
i'm the nomination Of Mr.. W. r. Bautl
for Mayor Against Mr.. Blantou was ST..
II. l.. Barrow. and the fight was warmly
contested. Mr.. Blantons majority was
siXty-iiye. The following gentlemen vere
nominated for couucilmcn: ". II. Gle
liam. w. r. Davidson, III. T.. Wall. ID. Or.
Elan. a. +. Cralle, Charles Bugg. j.. D.
Erambert, Dr.. w. T.. Anderson. and j.
y. Farrar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

our newly-acquired warship. the Do
genes, has nothing Of the tub about her.
She is a fine specimen of the ocean war
rior. She is to be renamed the Topeka.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

The Democrats Of Petersburg made a
good and a safe choice when in their
primary election of Tuesday they nomi-
mated DR.. j. VI. Peasants for Mayor OF
their city. Than DR.. Peasants no man
in the Cockade City is imbued with more
civic pride or is better equipped by rea-
son of intelligence and experience for
the position to which the voters will call
him at the ensuing municipal election.
DR.. Peasants has had long training in
newspaper life, and for a number of
years has been the Petersburg CORE
spondent of the Dispatch. He has served
mis- district in the State Senate and filed
important positions in the United States
internal-revenue service under Demo
cratic administrations Whatever SER
vice he has been called upon to render he
has rendered well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
An Ancctation.
(Washlngton starl

II believe" said Willie Washington.
that you don't like classical music" II
don't mind telling you" replied Miss
Cayenne. that that is a polite nction. |
have 20 say that sometimes In order TO
avoid hearing IL murdered"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

The Transatlantic steamer Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse has again broken the
record from Southampton 20 New York,
making the trip in five days and twenty
hours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

1t may have been observed that Lee
looms up so large in the present crisis
as to overshadow Woodford and even
Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
WILL INVITE GOVERNOR TYLER.
Rappahannock valley Agricultural.
and Mechanical society Moot

FREDERICKSBURG VA. Apr1 o.
(SpeciaL)-The Board OF Directors re Obj.
Rappahannock Valley Agricultural anil
Mechanical Society met to-day and d..
cided 10 invite Governor Tyler and st.4
10 attend the next annual fair. TIL. rr.
lowing committee was appointed t9 ax-
tend the invitation and urge the Goyorr.-
to accept: r. McCracken. +. ID. Col. N
B. Rowe ST. George r. Fizhugh. ~ r.
Crlsmond and \. T. Embrcy. It WAS lI..
decided 20 offer better race purses than
heretofore, and 10 make "a number ~
important improvements 40 the nI-.
grounds.
The Fredericksburg College HAVING f-.-
sold TO Dr. T. =. Ramsay of Blrim.r.
the faculty has published "a paper bearf-
strong testimony 10 the high es.oom 4.
which the president Rev. a. u. Sauur.r.
who is 10 retire 40 the close VI This s..-
sion, is held, and expressing regret trar
the ties that bind them together ar. .,
soon TO be severed.
AGLOW WITH PATRIOTISM
Fredericksburg is aglow with patriot.
ism, and the Washington Guards under
command Of Captain N. b. Rowe. are
ready 10 obey their country's call at
moments notice. Numbers OF other young
men. and even old veterans, signify
willingness 10 enlist as soon as war .
declared. General Seth NJ Barton
graduate at West Point and gallant
Confederate officer who was chosen u
command Armsteads Brigade, Of Pick
etts Division. when General Armet.I
was killed at the battle ~ Gettysburg.
wrote a letter 20 the Secretary OF War
to-day. Offering his services I'm case OFF
war with Spain.
Mr.. Walter O. Reeves and Miss Annie
J. Snellings were married here last night,
Rev. Decatur Edwards officiating
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

win Elastic Starch any woman can
easily polish shirt-bosom I'm the most
approved manner Try II and see Plat.
iron trademark. Ask your grocer for II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

In point Of fact. Cuba is now very un-
healthy-for citizens of the United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

All letters recommending candidates
FOR office must be paid for to insure their
publication This is a long standing rule
of ouTc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

Resolutions of respect 10 deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tons, associations. or other organiza-
tons will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

ONCE.
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UPTOWN OFFICE, BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, BIS EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.