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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
PRIDDY-PRICE.
Wedding Yesterday at Meherrin-
The Attendants.

MEHERRIN, VA, October 1l-(Spe-
cial.)-Mr. Clauder Priddy and Miss AL
venia Price were married this afternoon
at O'CLOCK in Wesleyan church. The
Rev. Hugh Henry performed the ceremony
In most solemn and impressive
manner. The bridegroom wore the con-
ventional black and the bride was at
tired In a travelling dress of blue cloth.
The bride is the accomplished daughter
OF the veteran conductor, George d..
Price, Of the Southern railway. The
groom is a successful farmer OF Prince
Edward county.
The attendants presented beautiful APP
pearance as they came in in the follow
ing order: Miss Sarah Hardy and Rev
A. l.. Franklin. Miss Fanny Newbill ard
Mr.. A. b. Shackleton, Miss L.elo Bruce ard
Mr.. T. l.. Lash, Miss Fanny Has
kins and Mr. r. ID. Davis. Miss Leila
Price and Mr.. e. w. Dickerson, Miss
Jamie Staples and Mr.. Russell Thompson,
Miss Martina Gallagher and Mr.. WIN
Redd. Miss Florence Womack and Mr..
T.. A. owen Miss Gertrude Ewing and
Mr.. r. w. Priddy. Miss Mary Priddy and
Mr.. J. III. Price, Miss Annie Sue Price
maid OF honor and Mr.. Coleman Priddy
(best mani.
The happy couple were the recipients OF
many presents, accompanied with tnou-
sand good wishes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
MIR. Peter jackson Sick.

Mr. Peter Jackson, the veteran door
keeper of the Academy Of Music, who mas
been sick at his residence, No. go north
Fourth street, for more than a week
past, was thought to be slightly improved
yesterday. Mr.. Jackson was at his ac-
customed place ION the door" at the last
performance here of "Gayest Manhat-
TAM" Saturday week, but was feeling
unwell that night He left the Academy
that evening about o'clock, and went
home, and with the exception of one
day. has since been confined to his bed
Mr.. Jackson is in his 18th year, and his
face Is familiar to every playgoer OF this
city. for no man in Richmond has been
connected with the theatrical business
as long as has this venerable gentleman.
Patrons of the Academy, particularly the
old timers, have a warm spot in their
hearts for "old Peter Jackson" as they
love TO call him, and many anxious in
quiries are made daily In regard to his
condition, and the earnest hope Is ex-
pressed that he may soon be restored to
health. and able TO again take his place
at his post Of duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
Property Transfers.

Richmond: J. 8. Bradley and wife to
Charles b. and J. IAnwood Antrim, % IL
feet on Cary street. northeast corner Of
Cherry, subject to deed of trust for 5000,
in consideration OF cancellation Of debt
Of q. $50 secured by deed Of trust thereon.
Henry C. Watkins and wife to L. C.
Jenkins. 20 feet on west side of st. Paul
street, 80 feet north Of Coutts. $225.
Mary e. Weimer 10 Louis N. Frisch-
korn. - feet on south side Of venabls
street. Ol-2 feet east of Twenty-sixth,
to correct error In former deed. IS.
Aeprico; Conway r. Sands. special
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
TRIBUTE TIC MIR. PLEAsANTs.
Mr.. Guy Presents the Testimonial of
the Bar In the Chancery Court.

Mr.. Jackson Guy yesterday presented
to the Chancery Court the resolutions
adopted by the bench and bar of Rich
mond on the death of Mr.. James Plea
SAINTS, and in so doing paid fitting tri-
butte to the memory of that distinguished
member Of the bar. Mr.. Guy said:
Mr.. James Peasants, member OF the
bar of this court died the 18th Of July
last. He had spent his life in the prac-
tice OF the law in this city, and achieved
success. Whether as citizen. soldier, or
man, he responded with fidelity to every
duty and his accomplishments and vir-
tues made his life an ornament to So
ciety and the profession. Though his dig
nifed presence was accorded respect and
esteem by all, there was no lawyer here
moro modest or gentle or courteous;
there was none more conscientious or
honest. Commencing life with liberal
education. he increased the cultivation Of
his mind by reading, observation, travel,
and intercourse with men, and while he
never made a display OF Learning, the
stores of his Information on all subjects
were a source Of unfailing pleasure and
delight to his companions and friends
His literary taste was classical and ex-
tongue or pen that was not correct or
finished In style. There was q charm In
his conversation, and through him there
came TO a younger generation many re-
minisoences of former events and men
that excited the liveliest interest and
made the deepest impression; and with
fund OF ready anecdote and quaint
dry" humor. he was the life Of an eve
ming with his friends Owning a beauti-
ful home In the city. he dispensed a
generous and graceful hospitality, and
from his means he ever gave literally to
those in want. and numbers Of people
were the recipients OF his transformations
Kindness and charity. In his professional
career, his tastes and uncombative dis
position led him to pursue tho quieter
walks opened to those who follow prac-
tice in the Chancery courts. and In that
department he exceled. Well grounded
In the science OF the law. few practition-
ers were better posted as to the decisions
OF our Court OF Appeals, and few were as
adept In the draft Of papers. AS skilled
equity pleader. he perhaps had no supe-
rior at our bar.
Mr.. Pleasants's term It the bar began
before the foundation OF this court; he
continued to practice In II till little
moro than a year before his death, when
attacked by the disease which resulted
In his death, and which. while Il lasted.
was ailsvisted by the tenderest cars and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
THE UNITED STATES COURT.
The Trial of Edward Lewis Is Post
pOned-The Lacy Case.

The case of Edward Lewis, the boy
charged with stealing letters from the
Fredericksburg post-ofiice, has been post
poned until the next term of the District
Court. Judge Waddill decided that the
prisoner could not be tried on informa-
tion," but an indictment by the grand
jury would be necessary. The grand Jury
was adjourned for the term before the
boys arrest and nothing will be done In
the case until the next grand jury term.
The motion TO set aside the verdict IN
the Lacy case will be argued at $50
o'clock this afternoon.
Other cases to be tried during this term
are: Mary Ellen Smith, charged with
counterfeiting; India Patterson, the same,
and George and Charles Cannon, viola
lions of the revenue law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
Justice Johns Game.

Call the roll, Sergeant" said Justice
John to Exchequer Thomas at the Police
Court yesterday morning. w. Il. Gath
right was the first to be called. He was
charged with assaulting and choking II.
s. Lynch. but the hearing was continued
until this morning.
Eddie Harris (colore0 threw rocks at
David Austin, though the police advised
him not TO. 1t cost him s..
Charles Poindexter (colored) assaulted
and threatened to cut John Lewis. and he,
too, was fined s..
s. Casteloroche was UP for keeping his
bar-room open on Sunday and was taxed
$50 and costs.
Adjourn the court. Sergeant" cried
Justice John again. and the next instant
the game was over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
SycIe,
1O3 East Broad Street,
NEXT CORNER FIRST.

A freight-car was standing on tho Chesa-
peake and Ohio track at the intersection
with the electric railway on the reserya-
fion, and the motorman did not zee tbs
obstruction in time 10 cut on the current
and throw down brakes. Miss and Mrs.
Mclaughlin were caught in the front Of
the car when the collision came, and ver,
painfully injured. but the Councilman es-
capped unframed. The ladies were taken
to the post hospital and attended, and
were later transferred TO this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12

devotion of his family and the sympathies
Of his friends. In presenting to your
Honor, as I have been commissioned to
do, the paper adopted at a meeting OF
the bench and bar of the city held on the
18th Of July, j have felt that certainly in
this forum, which was the scene Of so
great part of his professional life, this
testimonial Of his friends would find
congenial and permanent place.
/ now have the honor to present to the
court this paper, which contains the judg
ment of his contemporaries, and to pray
that 1t may be entered, for preservation.
along with the DEGREES and judgments of
this honorable court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
East Richmoud Notes.

Mrs. Wright was thought to be dying
last night, but has again rallied and
there is still a small hope of her recovery.
The meeting at Newbridge still con-
tinues to grow in interest. Rev. Ashby
Jones, pastor OF Leigh-Street church, viii
preach tonight.
Rev. X. B. Collier united In marriage
Yesterday Mr.. Nathaniel MCGEE and Miss
Virginia Lipscomb. both OF Hanover
county, and sent them on their bridal trip
rejoicing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
u.nrico County RreyInes.

The supervisors OF Henrico held an ad-
iourned meeting at the county court
house yesterday, and the work OF exam
ming the accounts of the County Urea
surer was continued. 1t was not. how
ever, concluded.
Mr.. J. X. Russell. Superintendent OF
schools. has returned from tour OF In
spection Of the county schools, and re-
norts them all as fiourishing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
That Joyful Feeling,

with the exhfiarating sense Of renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
ness. which follows the use of Syrup of
Figs, Is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time medi-
cinee and the cheap substitutes sometimes
offered. but never accepted by the we'll
informed. Buy the genuine Manufac-
tured by ths California Fig Sylvp Com
many.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12

The United States are certainly entitled
TO retain possession OF the Philippine
Islands. IL the peace commissioners so
decide. for the cost OF the war runs Tar
into the millions, and the end Is not yet.
The money paid out reaches an aston
ishing total. To free the stomach. liver
bowels. and blood of disease. howavar.
is not an expensive undertaking. a
few dollars invested In Hostetter's
stomach Bitters will accomplish the task
easily. The poor - well as the rich can
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
Mi.. Grnx Is President.

A meeting OF the Hollywood Memoriai
Association. Junior. was held yesterday
morning at Lee Camp Hall
Miss Annie Gray was UNANIMOUSLY
elected president. The remainder OF the
session was taken up In routine business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12

commissioner, to Edward Mitchell, 10
acres near Meadow Station, s11S
Edward Scott's heirs to John NJ.
Sweeney, 31-i acres on New Market
road, about ten miles east Of Richmond
s5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12

loo 12-d&wltl
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
PIGEONS FOR OUR FLEETS
The Employment of Homers Advo-
Gated by Lieut.. Eberle.
He Maintains That They Would BE
Invaluable as Messengers IN
the. Event OF Hostiliiies.

Annapolis. Md. Jan. c6.-The twen-
ty-third volume of proceedings of the
United States Naval Institute, just is
sued. has among its contents several
ably written papers on subjects inter
estine to the navy. Lieut.. +. w. Eoerle
contributes a paper on "Homing Plg-
cons as Messengers of the Fleet, IN
which he refers to the advantages and
practical workings of a messenger pig
con service ana points out conditions
under which il may be used with much
advantage to the feet
In his paper Lieut.. Eberle says;
From its geographical surroundings,
Key West viii become our most I'M
portant pigeon station on the Atlantlc,
and Port Townsend. which controls the
Straits of Fuca and entrance To Puget
Sound. will he the most important on
the Pacific Port Townsend station
can control the entire entrance to the
Western possessions of Great Britain,
and this would prove of great value
in the event of hostilities with that
country.
THE rapid concentration of naval
forces at the point OF attack, or the
movement of forces to intercept the
enemy is only made possible when we
have a system by which we can COM
muuicate rapidly with the shore sta
tion from long distances at sea, ana
the messenger-p pigeon service is she on
ly system by which we can obtain such
communication. This service might be
called. very appropriately. sea tele-
grapf- system and. although its mes
saCes cannot be dispatched with the
speed and absolute certainty OF the
telegraph. Yet the system has the ad'
vantage Of forwarding its messages
from any position within definite linn
its. and. therefore. ii is not necessary
10 seek the telegraph station in ordei
TO send message.
In The event Of hoStilities many
more messages than those given in the
above Illustrations would be sent in
order to insure the receipt OF important
information. and If only one OF the
manN Httl, messengers should arrive
i'm time TO enable Our feet TO maneuNer
So as 10 engage the enemy before ne
could inlict appalling destruction OF
life and property upon some OF our
! seaports. then this service would prove
! itself most valuable to the Government,
and we'll worth the small annual sum
,-aorif--d To maintain its efficiency.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
THE HEALTH CT THE DISTRICT.
Fewer Deaths by Three Last Week
Than I'm the Preceding Week.

Fewer Deaths by Three Last Week
Than in the Preceding week.
There were 90 deaths in the District
during the past week, as recorded at
the health department. against 20 III
the week previous. OF these 81 were
white and SO colored. The death rate
for the whole population was 1I.2 per
Loco inhabitants; that for the white be-
ing 14.6, and for the colored 22.S.
The principal prevailing diseases were
those of the nervous system, which de-
creased. as compared with the last re-
mort from Is to 10; those of the kid
news. from 8 to ). and of the lungs,
from "a To %. of which IA were from
pneumonia Affections or the heart IN
creased from To 10, and fatal cases OF
malignant growth to 6. There were
deaths from diphtheria and from ty-
phoid fever.
Al the close OF the last report there
were 81 cases of diphtheria under treat
ment During the week IS new cases
were. reported and % were discharged
by recovery. leaving 81 cases in quar-
antine in 81 premises. OF scarlet fever
there were 81 cases in quarantine at the
close of the last report. During the
week 8 new cases occurred ana 10 were
reported as having recovered, leaving
A. cases in 81 premises still in ISOLATION
There were cloudy days during The
week, and a rainfall of .A9 OF an lnch-
Tue mean temperature OF the ar was
81 the mean relative humidity 80, with
nortberIv winds averaging s miles r
hour. and barometic pressure of 50.l2.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
JEALOUSY PROMPTS CRIME
George Jones Attempts TO Wreck
a Train TO Kill a Rival.
HE HAD SWORN VENGEANCE
The Girl he Loved Married Another
when Her Husband Told Her OF
u,s FS,ane she Informed Him at
once where TO Look for the
Nrecker.

New York. Jan. 26.-George Jones,
of Inwood. borough of Brooklyn, is
accused of attempting TO wreck the
Far Rockawav theater train last Fri
day evening He was arrested on
Monday afternoon and taken TO the
Queens county jail.
Jealous rage over the marriage OF
the woman he loved TO his rival the
authorities believe. caused him TO pan
and partially execute the nendlsh
crime. Time and time again Jones
has sworn to have the life of Burt
Griffin i'm return for the love Of Han
nah Mranza. the belle Of Inwood whose
hear, he won from the accused train
Nrecker.
Griffin is a fireman on engine No
II of tbe Long Island Railroad Com
panV. running between Far Rockaway
and Long Island City. This Is The
train Jones is charged with attempt
ing to derail. i'm hopes OF killing ms
victorious enemy in the general smash
up.
This phase Of the story was deNel-
oped Yesterday afternoon during the
arraignment of Jones before Judge
Smith al Far RockaWay. During the
proceedings. capt. Staryis, of the
railroad company, explained the re-
lations past and present. existing be-
tween Griffin and the accused man,
and Mrs. Griffin told i'm detail the
story of Jones threats 60 murder her
husband.
Up to three weeks ago Hannah Wan
"a. now Mrs. Griffin. was the object
of the affections Of half the young
men of Inwood. She is a beautiful
~ "a
complished and intelligent far beyond
her station in life. George Jones, a
stonemason. lived in her mother 8
house. Re was her senior by twelve
years. and had watched her grow up
from a mere child. He loved her and
made no secret of his passion. Pub
licly and privately he vowed to marry
her. That was two years ago.
Things seemed To go wrong with him
about this time. He was out Of wOrN
and the future hCld out no inducements
nor prospects OF better times. one ct
the first to turn against him WAS Han
nah Wanna She told nim that she
would never be his wife ana that she
loved another. He replied he U-2s well
aware OF that fact. and warned heT il
she ever took the other man FOR aus
band she would be widow lefore the
end Of the honeymoon.
At the time she paid little heed to the
threat aud IL was only on hearing ol
the attempt to wreck the utain Ca Fra
day eH ching that the whole lkinC came
10 hel like a flash Her husband had Ia,
sooner told her Of the ua"Iow cS"ap.
tlau she hintcd that Jones Nas at III,
bottom of il all.
since our marriage" She said. -
have constantly feared FOR yOIr safe
tV. He SWore to kin YOU. Burt. and IN
thought by Nrecking the train that L.
could accomplish your death ithou
fear of detection
The railroad detectives got sind o
the suspicious of Mrs. Griffin ..nd he
mother An investigation resided IL
the arrest of Jones.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
PROPOSALS.

ADVEETIS ENIENT FOR PROPOS Is TO
PURCHASE IN BULK TIE LONG
E@STABLlsHEp9 @ i5S D., = AND ~ p NALUABLE Z ~ z
CONDUCTEDI THE CITY OF W ASH
INGTON. II. c.. b n SEATOS PERRY,
Now DECEASED.
The Undersigned. executors of the
Ia st will and testament of SEAION
PERRY, deceased. late OF the city or
Washington, District cf CCluiEt tIia, hereby
give notice tnat until IT. ESDA \ the 18TH
day of February, SyS. at TWELVE
O'CLOCK NJ, they viii receive sealed
proposals for the purchase, In bulk, and
a whole. OF the stock Of dry goods and
meTCha nGiSs, good viii, leases, fixtures,
and property Of every EInd, which De
Ionged TO the Ia te sEATON PERRY az
the time Of his death, and was tuen IN LIS
place of business, at the corner OF Penn
svlVania avenue and Ninth street north
west. an the city of Washington. D. T.
fixtures belonging 10 the SAID business are
fuClud al iU :n-- property WeBtOHed above
Book accounts due Se3tOn Perry, cash
ON uaud at The time OF his death. ptlS re
ceive hle, bonds and stocks then belonging
to liim are not nJr are any or theui, i,ine iuded
In the above offer.
The terms OF the sale III lie, at the Op-
tiOn OF the pUrCha ser, all cash. or one
third cash. and the remainder ~ Two equal
payment>, at SIX ana twelve months from
the day OF sale, evidenced by pTCHilSSGry
notes, secured upon UBiucumUeTed real
estate. double in value 60 the face Of the
Safd notes. AtI ids must be sealed and
addressed to the Undersigned executors,
atthe off u the AMEEICAN SEJC RIIG
AND TRUST COMPANY. 14U5 q street
northwest Washington. ID. e.. Bidders
are invited TO he present at noon On
TUESDAY the i5tn Gay OF FEBRUARY,
1898 ut ms. said office OF tde AMEBlCAS
SECT-RITY AND TRUST COMPANY, at
winch time said bids VIII be opened.
Tie executors reserve the right to re
jeCt any or all bids.
FOrinfOrmation appl : 20 the said executor
AZ the office Of the S8id company.
MARY FARR PERRY AND AMERI-
CAN SECURITY AND TRUST COM
PANT. executors under the VIII OF
SEATON PERRY. deceased
ia19-1Ot EN-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
TRAPPED INTO MARRIAGE.
Orrin Bridser. EiGhiy-eight hears
Old, Trying 30 Annul 1t

DFrin Brtd.er. IiGhty-eiEnt hshrs
OId, Trying 30 Annul 1t
Newark. y. Y. Jan. &c. Tile friends of
orriu Bridser. eighty-eieht years old, viii
prol,ably ,ake steps e. annul hiS marriage
20 katherine o'Brien. Of clyde. 1t is as
serted that the old man, who is wortha bout
S3oo.ooo. was entrspped into tie mar
mage He says 80 himself. Tie ceremony
was performed by George Emery, Of Sodus
Point, former Justice OF the pea Ce, two
weeks aga. Bridger tells this story:
i went - the New York Central Hotel
two weeks ago sunday, and Martin Tull
asked Iae TO 20 into the parlor. This man
Emery. Miss O'Brien, aud Peter Brir were
thare. | sat on sofa and Tull had a little
talk with Miss O'Busn
Then Miss O'BTien came over where |
was and got me u give her quarter to
buy drinks. Size ordered drinks, and came
and sat 10y me. Mrs. Mccarthy, who was
serving the drinks, said we were a good
looking pair and Tull suggeStedthat we get
married. 1, thinking 1T was ALA joke. stood
ina Tow while Emery went through the
usual ceremony. haven't had a bird's-eye
view of my would-be bride since that day
l have consulted my lawyer, who avs he
Will try to get ne free
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-01-26
ALARM CLOCKS AT LECTURE
Tricks Played by Harvard Students
Upon Professor Wendell.
while He Was Addressing Them
First One Alarm aud Then Oth-
ers Sounded In the Room.

Cambridge, Mass. Jan. 26.-Harvard
students meet three times a week to
hear Prof Barrett Wendell discourse
on modern English novelists. At yes
terday's meeting Prof. Wendell started
his talk as usual. Just as he was be-
ginning to grow eloquent an alarm
clock concealed in the back part of the
room began ringing.
Prof. Wendell jumped visibly, paused
a while to wait for the clock To 1un
down and the classroom to SroW Gu'et,
then continued without a '+ord ut rel
erence TO the silly trick.
Before he could get Strengthened cut
a second clock, this one behind piacK-
board back of his desk, started IN, scar =
ing the little professor nearly oCt ol ms
wits. For a minute or two lie tidreu
about the classroom; then lie saif:
Gentlemen, it is evident you have
had enough" and walked out me
students set up howl of delight ana
followed in short order.
AS they reached the door they met
the professor returning. Among the
first of them was a man VINO had d
clock under his arm, which Prof. Wen
dell seized and threw with all ms
might against the stone sides OF the
Eogg Art Museum.
As he did so he turned on the man
and said: I'VE have got along pleas
antly thus far and now you hurt me
in this contemplate fashion.
Il didn't do it." said the man VINO
had brought out the clock.
We'll. then. you are just as con-
temptible for taking the clock.
Inside there were three left Tor more
noise. One clock set TO go OF ten MN
utes later than No. = started up IN the
drawer of the professors desk just as
he returned. whereupon he opened the
drawer. took out the clock, still ring
ing and hurled Ii on the 1ioor.
A fourth. set for ten minutes later
escaped his notice and rang to an
empty hall.
Prof. Wendell is one of the leading
English professors in Harvard ana an
author of considerable note. de VIII
do nothing about this prank. but IL Is
likely that il will affect him When ne
comes to make up the midyear paper
hence the offenders may not thlnk
Yesterdays caper 50 funny after all