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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
IACY-MARsHALL.
Marriage of IA Minister i'm Charlotte
County.

SMITHVILLE. VA. October 20.-(Spe-
ciaI)-No more impressive and beautiful
marriage has ever taken place in the his
toric Presbyterian church OF Smithville
than when tonight the Rev. Joel Wat
kins Lacy led to the altar Miss Elizabeth
Marshall, one of Charlotte's loveliest and
most charming daughters.
Tie church had been beautifully deco
rated with holly and ferns and growing
plants and flowers. Promptly at o'clock
the appointed hour, TO the peals Of Men
dessohn's wedding march. the bridal
party. the groomsmen in full dress and
bridesmaids clad in dainty gowns of
white mousseline de sole turquoise, en-
tered the church in the following order:
Miss KATHERINE Boyd and Mr.. Edward
T. Gregory: Miss Elalia Douglas Jen-
nings and Mr.. d. Wilfred Berger; Miss
Emma Gray Marshall and Mr. c. Peyton
Rice; Miss Ida Lee Williams and Mr..
John p. Marshall; Miss Bessie Rives
Proctor and Mr. Henry Darlington Mar
shall; Miss Ruth Watkins Hannah and
Mr.. Charles Marshall Hutcheson; Miss
Mabel Hutchinson and Mr. Thomas Ma
thaniel Jones. and Mrs. w. G.. Williams
and Mr. w G.. Williams.
They walked down the aisles i'm twos,
and took their stands in reverse order
TO the right and left OF the pulpit Messrs
r. s. Spencer, d. Comport Watkins
Preston Johnston. and W. c. Bell were
the ushers. and little Misses Louise
Cabell Darlington and Emily Holmes
Watkins. the flower girls. After these
came the groom, attended by his best
man. Mr.. Edgar Writ Venable. both in
full dress, and the bride in gown Of
Paris muslin over satin, with diamond
ornaments. she was preceded by her
maid of honor, Miss Lucy Cameron Mar
Shall. and came i'm upon the arm Of her
father. The bride and groom. wearing Phi
Gamma Delta badges, in honor Of the
fraternity, Of which they are true and
loyal members, met under an arch. from
which was suspended a lovely wedding
bell. and the Rev William Alfred Hall
unce Of the bride. assisted by Rev. w.
McMiller. pastor Of the church, in Ian
guage Of exceeding beautys pronounced
the words which made them man and
wife. The while the organ. presided over
by Miss Bessie Watkins Marshall, dis
coursed in muffied tones appropriate
music.
To the inspiring strains Of the wedding
march from Lohengrin the happy couple.
with their attendants. retired from the
church, and repaired 10 the home OF the
brides parents, where an elegant recep-
ton was given TO the bridal party and
a few intimate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy left on the 2 A. NJ.
train for Lewisburg. W. Va, the home
OF the groom's father, where they will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
ENCLOSING TOPICS IN ESSEN.
PoIitics-The Electric Railroad from
Hichmond-CattIe i'm Demand.

CHAMPLAIN, VA, October l9.-(Spe-
cial)-Politics are more quiet here than
ever known before, yet Mr. Boyd Sears
OF Mathews, made at our courthouse, in
Tappahannock, Monday, one Of the most
exhaustive convincing, and best speeches
on the money question ever delivered
there But most Of the people were so
brimful Of the subject Of the electric rail-
road that his speech did not receive the
attention it should have received and
make the impression it would have made
at any other time. The large taxpayers
from this upper end of the county were
out in force and against the road. They
contend that it will do them no good
unless it comes through this end Of the
county, crosses the Rappahannock, and
goes to Colonial Beach, or some point on
the Potomac where 1t Will make north
ern connection with the Potomac-riyer
boats if not the Baltimore and Potomac
road, thus giving US the Washington and
Baltimore markets as well as the Rich
mond This would make competition
with the Weems-Line steamers that the
road only to TappahannOck would not
make, and give all the people In the coun-
ty a choice of three markets and com
petition in transportation TO them.
Judge Blakey and Mr.. Carter are maxi
ing it plain TO all who are willing TO an
derstand and are not blind with selfish
purpose that the increase in taxable
values will be sufficient 10 offset the in
terest on the railroad bonds, and tax
payers will not actually have any in
crease Of taxes finally. Now, If the COM
pany will meet and pledge themselves to
extend a branch of the road this way 10
the Potomac, the question will carry the
county afiirmatively, and the revenues
from this end of the road will be greater
than from the other, having, as they WILL
the Upper Rappahannock and Potomac to
increase them.
Mr. J. p. Taliaferro has been making
purchases of many cattle for the farms
of Mr.. r. f. Broaddus, in Hanover coun-
ty. at good prices, and Messrs. Robert
Beverly, Jr., and /. II. c. Beverly are
shipping fat cattle to Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
Conner-Pierson.

LEXINGTON. VA. October 2O.-(Spe-
cial)-A beautiful home wedding took
place this evening at $50 o'clock. at the
residence Of Captain and Mrs William
f. Pierson. when their eldest daughter
Caroline Davidson PiersOn, became the
bride OF Mr.. Henry Lee Conner. or Gin
cinnati. O. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Thornton Whaling, D. D.. pastor
OF the Lexington Presbyterian church.
The large and spacious parlor, which was
lighted by wax tapers, was trimmed with
evergreens and autumn leaves. and the
beauty Of these trimmings was enhanced
by groups OF potted flowers. The plano
was presided over by Mrs. VI. d. Ed
munds, who, as the bridal party entered
rendered Mendelssohns wedding march,
and during the ceremony played "Call
Me Thine own" The attendants, who
were Miss Laura Pierson, sister OF the
bride. costumed i'm white organdie, and
Mr. j. Emery Rawlings, Of Raphine, Va
entered first and drew satin ribbons from
the entrance door TO where the officiating
minister stood at the opposite end Of the
room. thus forming an aisle for the rest
of the bridal party. Next came the two
little flower girls, Misses Agnes Adair
and Louisa Carter, who wore white or
candle and carried white and pink carna-
tlons. The maid Of honor, Miss Minnie
Pierson, a sister Of the bride, gowned in
white organdie and carrying la France
roses. with the best man, Hon w. IL.
Jack. Of Cedarvllle, w. Va, then entered,
and then the bride and groom.
The bride was attired in a handsome
gown of white taffeta silk, with orange
blossoms After the ceremony a large
number of relatives, friends, and invited
guests partook of refreshments and
fruits.
The newly-wedded couple leave In the
morning over the Chesapeake and ohio
railroad for Richmond, and thence for
a three weeks stay in northern cities.
They will make their future residence In
Cincinnati. The groom is in the United
States mail service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
ARMS FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Large Shipments from Norfolk-The
Situation Serious.

NORFOLK, VA, October 2O.-(Special)
The situation in North Carolina is seri-
Gus, and all indications point to a race
conflict. For the past few weeks dis
quieting reports have reached this city
concerning the probability Of a race COLI
sion there. Investigation shows that the
fears that have been entertained are not
groundless. Tonight the report reached
here that the whites were arming
throughout the eastern part Of the State,
and that the hardware men had agreed
among themselves not 10 sell arms or
ammunition to the negroes, or in quantity
to any one. This decision means an ct
fort to preserve the peace. Interviews
with prominent dealers in arms in this
city show that the report has foundation
in fact. From Norfolk, the merchants
Of Eastern North Carolina largely OBJ
tain their stocks, and the perceptible in
crease Of shipments OF the class of goods
referred to unquestionably has dire sig
nifcance. A member Of a firm of whole
sale hardware dealers states that his
firm has shipped consignments of arms
mostly revolvers, to Carolina points
within the past few weeks in larger
quantities than usual. Quantities Of
ammunition have been shipped along with
the weapons, and the orders are still
coming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
OUR BOYS IN FLORIDA.
4 Rush for OvercOn's-Dase-Ral
Personal.

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
CAMP CUBA LIBRE. JACKSONVILLE.
FLA, October 19.-This morning there was
a big rush over TO the quartermaster de-
partment for overcoats. A few days ago
the boys were kicking against taking
overcoats, but to-day they kicked IL they
happened TO be refused on account of ape
plying after the hour for issuing clothes
The boys of Company NJ are very sorry
10 part with Captain Pegram. BE has
endeared himself TO them by his soIcitule
for their welfare and his affection tg
his company, due 10 long association vita
the Richmond Blues.
The Fourth Virginia ball team which
is now in hrst-class trim has arranged
a game with the North Carolina team ,ar
Friday afternoon. The Fourth Virginia
players have so far conquered 1lI corners
and although the North Carolina is a good
nine, our boys are confident of success
Sergeant G.. c. Moore, of Company o.
(Newport News returned from a twenty
days trip TO Richmond, Hampton and
Newport News yesterday Sergeant Moore
said he had a fine time but Us glad t1 Boz
back with his company.
Private +. n. Waddey. Of Company A.
returned yesterday from a rhr.y-IIys
furlough. spent in Norfolk.
Corporal John McClOud OF Company
f. returned to-day from a nfeen-d8ys
furlough. spent in New York and Norfolk
Corporal Z. 3. Stith and Private C.. H.
Stith left yesterday for their home .n
s''f0'b They secured their discharge
two days ago.
rrlyate VI. ID. Jefferson, of Company K
returned to-day from PETERSBURG where
b.
Private j. 4. Calls. of Company IS
returned to-day from thiry-days' va
cation. spent in Brunswick county
Private Charles II. Schmertz. N COM
pany D.. left to-day on a tWenty-days
sick leave fer his home in Hampton.
Private Staengher was to-day transfer
-ed from Company ID 10 the United States
Hospital Corps Of the regular army
Private c. r. Turner Of Company J.
returned to-day from his home in Frank
lin, where he has been spending a thirty
lays sick leave
Corporal c. c. Lansing. Of Company ~
rhO has been home In Richmond 600 fif-
0ugh, reported for duty yesterday
Captain Clarence Wyatt. ~ Company
y was expected back from Richmond ,o-
night.
Private T. L. Light Of Company IT,
Who has been sick with fever in mo
Second Division Hospital for some time.
has recovered. and will leave Tor H,h-
mond tonight on a thirty-days' fIr.1I-1.
Private Charles Rritton Of Company H.
has secured his discharge on account n
physical disability. and VIII leave for bis
home IN Richmond tomorrow
Corporal c. L. Williamson. " SUFFOLK
received his discharge this morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
ACCIDENT IN CITY HALL.
Mr.. Il. Is. Hicks Falls at Noon De-
cause of the Darkness.

Mr.. Thomas b. Hicks. the liveryman,
came near having a very serious acct
dent yesterday morning at the City Hall:
and. In fact, was very painfully hurt.
He was coming down the steps from the
first floor 70 the basement 10 see some of
the city officials. who have their quarters
down there, and on account Of the al
most total darkness that nearly always
prevails in this region OF the big building.
missed the last step at the bottom, save
hanging his heel. and fell headforemOst
10 the stony floor
Mr. Hicks is a large man, and fell with
terrific force. He was bruised about the
body and severely shaken up. so much
so that he had TO seek a chair near by
10 recover himself
The accident Is not a surprise 20 any
one who Is in the habit Of goins through
this part OF the City Han. Ii l. nearly
always so dark. always unless Justice
Crutchfields Court IL I'm session, that
one can hardly see his hand before him.
Justice Crutchheld requires the lights 10
be lit while his court Is in session. but
the minute the court adjourns the gas Is
turned OF. and darkness. almost such
as makes a brave man put out one hand
before him and the other on hls pistol
pocket. prevails once more.
There Is an almost constant COMPLAINT
going up from citizens who have business
with city officials downstairs because OF
this state or affairs. but so far al least.
1t has done no good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
FOURTH DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
County Chairmen VIII Meet In
Petersburg To-Day--POlitical Notes.

Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, Democratic
chairman, will go to Petersburg to-day
70 be present at a conference in that city
to-day of the county chairmen of the
fourth District. Hon. Robert SouthalL
aalrman Of the County Committee Of
Amelia, was in the city last night on his
..ay to Petersburg.
I'VE can't come down 10 figures yet,
said Mr. Southall, at the Westmoreland
Club last night but we know enough 70
be able to say that Mr.. Epes is perfectly
safe. Thorp and Jones united would be
defeated; divided l am sure they can't
beat us"
Mr.. Ellyson has been IN many sections
of the State during the campaign. and
says he has invariably found the outlook
highly encouraging.
eve are going 70 poll good Demo
critic majority this year said Mr.. Ely
son. This is not a Grassland campaign.
but the people are being aroused, and
fair vote will be polled. So far as ! rave
been able to learn the situation I'm every
district OF the State is very satisfactory.
The City Democratic Committee will
hold a business session tonight. The
Executive Committee Of the Powhatan
IllD Will meet LD-llOilUM llN iAN III lAi'
reading-room. and the Madison-Ward
Democratic Club will meet In the assem-
bly-room at the same time.
Mr. ]. H. Matthews. Clerk OF the Henry
County Court was in the city esterday
transacting business at the Auditor
office. Mr. Matthews says the recent
speeches of Senator Tillman in his dis
trict have accomplished a great deal for
the Democracy Of his district. At one or
two places where Senator Tillmln spoke
he went into white Republicans in such
a lively fashion that they took off the
Republican badges and will vote for Mr.
Swanson. Mr.. Matthews says there ie
not thought 20 be any doubt whatever o.
the reelection Of Congressman swanson
The Democrats Of the Fourth District
including Mr.. Epes the congressional car
didate. are greatly pleased at the interest
which Ex-Governor Mckinney is taking
the contest over there. He has not eo0
on the stump. but he manifests in varioue
WAYS his interest in the campaien
gentleman from the Fourth District re
marked last night that the Democracy Of
Phil Mckinney was something he wou'
as soon think Of doubling as the religion
OF his own mother.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
MRS. CLARKE UNDER ARREST.
The Woman Who Used the FIat-Iron
Gives Herself Up and is BaiIed.

Mrs. Matte Clarke, the resident of No.
2SO2 street, who used a fat-iron on
George Tombs, a farmer of Hanover
county, Wednesday morning. with such
telling effect, came to the First Police
Station yesterday morning and gave her
self up. She was bailed for her appear
ance in the Police Court this morning.
with Sergeant Kerse as surety.
The warrant against her charges her
with striking Tombs with some blunt in
strument, and one of the witnesses named
is John DenZler. This is the man with
whom Clarke was having the fight. when
Mrs. Clarke is alleged TO have brought the
hat-iron into requisition.
II is said that Tombs was once a board
er at Mrs. Clarke's house, and had been
several times ordered 10 leave and keen
away. Tombs, driving in with some pro-
duce, stopped at Mrs. Clarkes home. and
became engaged in the difficulty.
Tombs came down town after the beat
ing was over and told Captain Whitlock
of the First Police District, that his mule
had run away and thrown him out, caus-
ing all the trouble to his head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
FREDERICksBURG.
The Rappahannock on n Boom
Bishop Van de Vyyer Delayed.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, October 20
Especial 1.-The heavy rains up the country
Tuesday started the Rappahannock last
night on a rise, and not until it had
reached nearly fifteen feet out Of its bank
to-day did it begin TO recede. In conse-
quence of the rise the steamer West
mOreland, from Baltimore, due last night
has not yet arrived. and Bishop A. Van
de Vyver, OF Richmond, who came here
this morning TO take the steamer for
Lancaster, where he goes TO confirm a
class, had TO leave on the midday train
for Baltimore, where he will take steamer
for his destination.
A man giving his name as Edward Hol-
land, and who says he is a native Of
Richmond, and a moulder by trade. is in
the city Jail, charged with robbing
boarder Of Mrs. Haislip's clearinghouse.
Holland came here last week and secured
work in a foundry, and on Monday de-
manded more wages Being refused, he
left, and also departed from the city, and
as he was the only boarder on whom
suspicion fell a warrant was issued for
him He was arrested in Alexandria.
A well-known character Of the city
worked the stamp act' yesterday to per-
to-day twenty days in jail. His plan
was 10 visit the merchants, and on the
pretext OF wanting to write to a friend,
beg a stamp. He secured enough TO get
very drunk and land In the lookup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
A sCRAPPING VIRGINIAN.
Lieutenant Carter II. johnson IL
known i'm Richmond.


Mr. A. W. Hartman. State Treasurer, rs
a warm personal friend OF Lieutenant
Carter p. Johnson, of the Tenth Cavalry
who has recently displayed 90 much grit
in dealing with the Cubans Of Genera
Jose Gomez's army at Jibora.
johnson and l were at the Virginia
Military Institute together" said Mr.
Harmon yesterday. "He graduated in
1915, and some time afterwards entere
the army as a private In a cavalry regi-
ment He was soon made q corpora
then a sergeant, and then he took the
examination and got his comm ss.on as
second lieutenant Of infantry but was
later transferred TO the cavalry. lie has
distinguished himself at every opportunity
on the plains and General Miles has
several times given him special praise
in general orders for his gallantry under
fire.
johnson is a scrapper." continued Mr..
Harmon, renectively. "or was when he
was at the institute. A fine fellow he Is.
but no man can tread on his toes. His
parents are stanton people. I thnk h.s
grandfather was Chapman Johnson. the
distinguished Virginia lawyer anu his
mother was a Breckenridge. one Of the
distinguished Blue Grass family OF that
name. Johnson has never married. and
is a typical soldier, big, brawny. blunt.
and not afraid Of any created thing. Mo-
body who knows him IS surprised 10 hear
that he was not afraid of his own mutt
nous company and the dynamite guns o.
the Cubans as WELL"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
NO FAITH CURE
ABOUT sTUARTs DYSPEPSIA TAB
LETS.
They Cure Stomach Troubles and In.
digestion Anyway, Whether
You Have Faith I'm Them
Not.

Mere faith will not digest your food FOL
you. will not give an appetite. will not in.
crease your flesh, and strengthen You
nerves and heart. but Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets will do these things. because the,
are composed OF the elements OF digestion
they contain the juices, acids. and pep
tones necessary TO the digestion and as.
simllation Of all wholesome food.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets VIII dlges'
food II placed in a jar or bottle In watei
heated 10 So degrees. and they Will do 3
much more effectively when taken into
the stomach after meals whether sou
have faith that they will or not
They invlgorate the stomach. make pure
blood. and strong nerves. in the only "oy
that nature can do II. and that Is, plenty
OF wholesome food well digested. II -
not what We eat. but what we digest
that does us good.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold Dy
nearly all druggists at 50 cents for full-
sized package. or by mail from the stuart
Company, Marshall, Mich.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21

MISS LINDSAY LOMAx AND MIR
WADDY Is. WOOD.
A VERY BEAUTIFUL CEREMONY.
Many Guests Present-The Decora-
lions and the Gowning-A Recep-
ton and "a CoIIation-Other Mar
riages I'm the state.

| WARRENTON, VA, October 2o.-Cspe-
ciaL)-The marriage Of Miss Lindsay Lo-
max to Mr.. Waddy Butler Wood. OF IVY
AIbemarle county, was soemnized at the
Episcopal church this afternoon at half
after o'clock by the Rev. G. w. Nelson.
The church was beautifully decorated
with palms and chrysanthemums. Miss
| Charlotte Nelson played a number OF hne
selections on the organ while the I'M
! mense congregation OF friends and rela-
tives awaited the bridal party. When the
march from Tannhauser was struck Tour
ushers-Messrs. Hooker, grandson OF SEN
ator Stewart, Of Nevada; Markham Payne
of this place; w. Catesby Norris, OF
Washington, and Wilson, OF New York
preceded four bridesmaids up the aisle.
The bridesmaids were Miss Milicent John-
son, OF New York: Miss Heneca, MISS
Eliza Wood, and Miss Lucy Stone all
dressed IN white organdies with yellow
ribbons and carrying large bouquets OF
yellow japanese chrysanthemums. I'M
mediatey behind these came the 1our
other ushers-Messrs. Lecky EostaphleVe,
Harrison Tyler, Nat. Tyler, ana McDoh-
aid Long nephew of General sumner
who preceded the maid of honor, Miss
Jean Hoskins, of Fort Monroe. Ihen
came the bride herself on the arm OF her
father, General l.. l.. LOmaX. she wore
a handsome gown of white satin and car
ried brides roses. She was met at the
altar by the groom and his best man, Mr..
Hargraves Wood. of Albemarle. The
q. al in I'M
pressive manner, while the organ MUIR
INJURED I'm sweet, low tones.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom. with General and Mrs. Lomax,
and the bridesmaids and immediate rela-
tives. received a host of friends at the
delightful house on Culpeper street, which
had been taken for the occasion, and
which was deliberately decorated with
cut flowers. A collation. was served,
which consisted of all the delicacies OF
the season. The health of the charming
couple was drunk in champagne, and q
very merry evening followed until half
past o'clock, when the bride and groom
took the train for the North.
Among the strangers present were Gene
raj and Mrs. Ayerrill. Of New York, and
their niece. Miss Heneker; Mr.. Hugh r.
Dltsler Of New York. a well-known illus
traitor OF Scribner's; Lieutenant Leroy
Upton. Of the Fourth Artillery; Mrs.
Elisha Meredith of Manassas; the Misses
Wood Of Ivy. sisters of the groom; Mrs.
Dorson, Of Washington; Miss Myra b.
Payne. sister of Mrs. BomaX, and Miss
Julia Magruder the well-known Virginia
authoress.
The presents were numerous and I'M
usually handsome.
Mr. and Mrs. Wood will make their
home I'm Washington. where the groom
has lived for several years, practicing
most successfully his profession of archi-
lecture and building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
Venerable Lady Dead.

WARRENTON, VA. October 2O.-(spe-
cial)-Mrs. Rixey. who for many years
had been one OF Warrenton's valued res
idents died last night of progressive
paralysis. She had been in bad health
Tor year or two. and had reached an
advanced age. She was a faithful and
devoted member OF the Episcopal Church.
Her adopted daughter, Miss Henry Rixey,
sister OF Hon John +. Rixey, our con-
gresham, was with her all through her
nlhess' and her nephew, Hon. John
hHey reached her bedside two days be-
fore she died. She will be buried to-mor-
row IN the cemetery here.
MISS Annie NJ Minor OF Richmond Is
VI warrenton. recuperating from a long
spell OF malarial-fever.