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The times., 1899-10-19

One OF the most elaborate and beautiful
weddings Of last night took place at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs Lemon G. Hine
a. lexington the bride being their daugh-
ter Miss Blanche Alisan Hine, and the
groom Mr.. Frederick Alexander Fenning
The ceremony, which was soiemEized by
Rev Byron Sunderland, D. D., was witness
ed by only relatives and a few intimate
friends. but the reception which immediate
ly followed brought together hundreds Of
guests, a number of whom were from other
cities The handsome house. set high OIL
a hill that ovsrlooks Washington and the
suburbs for miles around, was Illuminated
throughout and decorated with autumn
leaves, palm foliage and pink roses. The
wedding marches and musical selections
Of the evening were rendered by the Mad
rid quaTtstte. The bride, who was given
in marriage by her father, was becomingIy
gowned in white satin. the bodice drapad
with q bertha Of rich lace. Bride roses
formed her bouquet. She was accompanied
by her sister Miss Bessie Hine, as maid
OF honor, wearing white crepe q chine over
delicate pink silk. Mr. John Siamau jr.,
served as gToOmsman. the attendants being
Mr.. Osgood II. Dowell and Sir. O. c. Hine
Mrs. HiEe received in an amethyst satin,
the bodice trimmed with jewel wrought
lal4A-e- ID AeL AlL- anu MIS- 4 tuLlLE l4IL LDI
their wedding tour the latter was attired
for travelling in a blue tailOr-made cloth
with hat TO correspond. Upon their return
they VIII 20 10 housekeeping at 2l5 T
Srezt. lexington. ana viii be at home
Friday. November a. ana Friday. Deem
bsr J. The house party OF wedding guests
whom Mrs. Hine has been entertaining
this week are Mrs T. R. Otis Mrs William
C. Sage and Mr.. CapehaTI, Of Chicago;
Miss Dun bar. of Brooklyn; Miss May
Woodward Of New York. and Miss Brokaw.
of New Jersey. Other invited guests were
Justice and Mrs. Barnard. AIr and Mrs
Frank Hume and Miss Hume Mr. and Mrs
Z. p. Mertz, Mr. and Mrs George Scharf
Mr. ard Mrs. d. elmer Sharratts. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Sidney T. Thomas Miss Alisan Wilson
Mrs a. r. Britton and Miss Britton the
Misses Brockett. Mrs. z. Kurtz Johnson,
Mrs Isabelle ". Ashford. Mt and Mrs.
James A. Ashley. Mr. and Mrs. + f.
ALVEY M and Mrs. Clarence r. Allen.
Mrs. S. z. Abbott, Miss Ramsey. the Misses
Houston. Mr.. and Mrs. Milo V Bailey and
Miss Bailey, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. hewitt
Mr. and Mrs. William Barber Brown. Mr.
and Mrs Frank Carver Mr.. and Mrs W
:. Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. George C. Chris
tiancy, Mrs. Lewis Clephane. Mr. and Mrs
" Clarence DuvalI. Mr. and Mrs William
G. Henderson, and Dr. and Mrs. D. f.
HicEliHg.
The times., 1899-10-19
sCHLEY's STAFF OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Commander Sears and
Lieutenant Wells Not Yet Detailed.

The official orders assigning Lieut.. Com
mander w. H. Sears and Lieut.. Chester
a. Wells to the staff of Rear Admiral
Schley have not yet been issued by the
Navy Department. It is said that Rear
Admiral Schley's request Will be granted
and the assignments made on the return
of Secretary Long to Washington
The ships Of Schleys feet have not vet
been selected. At present he has only the
Chicago, Wilmington, and Montgomery,
but number Of other vessels will be
added in short time
The times., 1899-10-19
Fatal Accident to Captain Uphnm.

The War Department has received a
telegraphic announcement OF the accidental
death Tuesday of Capt. Frank X Upham
U. s. A, retired, at the Soldiers Home
Santa Monica Cal He was killed by a
discharge of his pistol while putting the
weapon in his pocket Captain Upham was
born in Maine and appointed from Cali
fornia He was mustered as second lieu
tenant of the Seventh California Infantry
November l. 1864. and honorably mustered
out April 2G. 1866 Appointed second lieu
tenant OF First Cavalry March Z, 1861; 1rst
lieutenant August q. 1863; captain Novem-
Der /. 1882 and retired February 4, 1892
He joined his regiment June II, 1867. and
served with it at Fort McDermott, New;
Aagel Island Cal, Fort Walla- Walla,
Wash; at Fort B5dwel. Cal; Fort Custer,
Mon He was reported by the commander
of his regiment as an excellent ofIicer.
Was commended for bravery in action
against hostile Crow Indians, az Grow
Agency, Men, while commanding his
troops November, 1887.
The times., 1899-10-19
Discussing Ncw BattIeships.

There was more talk yesterday in the
Naval Board of Construction about the
character of the turrets and main battery
for the three new battIeships authorized by
Congress last winter. The board did not
come to any conclusions on that subject
There was some discussion in regard to the
question of fitting the three vessels with
twin screws or triple screws, and those whc
favored twin screws appeared TO be in the
majority
The times., 1899-10-19

s.. Stephens Catholic Church. its sanct-
nary fragrant with roses. and its great
white altar sblaze with lights was the
scene last night OF one of the most beau
tiful weddings OF the autumnude. The
bride was Miss Harriet Nisbet Peacock,
and the groom Mr. Harry Lamport Hill
The bride wearing a girlishly graceful
gown OF white organdie, over which fell
The misty folds of a tulle veil, entered the
church with the groom. They were pre-
ceded TO the sanctuary by six ushers,
Dr. Frank Baker. Dr. Edmund Power. and
Mr.. c. Colliere, of this city Dr. John Ball
and Mr.. James Cranston, of Delaware,
and Mr.. James yerrall, of Chicago. The
officiating clergyman was the Rev. P J.
O'Connen of St Stephens, and among
the reverend guests present in the sanctu-
airy were Rev. Father DoOnan. of Phila-
deIPhia; Rev Father Richards. the for
mer president of Georgetown University,
and now stationed at Frederick; Rev.
Father Cowardin, s. J.; Rev. ". A.
O'Kane. of New York and Rev. Father
McGee. pastor of the Church of the Sacred
Heart Columbia Heights. Seated in the
auditorium were Mr.. George William Hill.
Chief of the Bureau Of Publications OF
the Agricultural Department, father OF the
groom; Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Hill, Mr..
Nicholas Hill. the Secretary of AgricuI-
ture and Miss Wilson, Mrs. Quay, Mrs.
Davidson, the Brazilian Minister, and
Madame de Assis Brasil, Major and Mrs.
E NJ. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
D. Wine DR. L. II. Ball, State Treasurer
of Delaware, and Mrs. Ball, who came
on especially for the wedding Mrs. and
Miss Latta Of North Carolina; Mrs. James
Power and the Misses Power; Mr.. Gif-
ford Pinchot, Dr. and Mrs George Ewing,
Dr. and Mrs W ". Johnston, DR.. and
Mr 4. D. Ware. the Misses DuHameI,
Mt and Mrs. Clifford Howard. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Howard Mr. and Mrs Will
lam Wright Mr.. and Mrs. Rene Bache,
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. L. Barrett, and Mr. and
Mrs. r. Foster Danforth. Owing to
recent death in the family OF the groom
the reception that followed in the apart
ments of the brides mother, Mrs Vir-
ginia T. NJ Peacock, at the Luzon. was
attended by only the members of the
two families. and a few out-of-town
friends. Upon their return from their
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Hill Will be at
home. after November 80, at 1915 Colum-
bia Read Miss Sarah Brooks Peacock and
Miss Virginia Tamal Peacock, sisters OF
The bride, viii sail for Paris on November
j. 10 be absent a year. The former will
study art under Julian and the latter, who
has done some clever magazine work,
hopes TO complete her first book before
the end of the year
The times., 1899-10-19
THE sHUBRICK LAUNCHING.
Many Prominent Officials Who VIII
so to Richmond.

The launching OF the torpedo boat Shu-
brick at Richmond, Va, October 81. will
be attended by quite number of the eff
cials of the Navy Department. Among
those expecting to attend are Mr.. Allen,
Acting Secretary Of the Navy; Rear Admi-
raj Crowninshield, and Rear Admiral Hich-
born. It is also expected that the Secre-
tary of the Navy will attend if he can
spare the time, An invitation viii be
extended Admiral Dewey, and n deega-
tion from Richmond will probably call on
the Admiral when he returns from Atlanta
and urge him to be present. The Navy
Department officials will go to Richmond
in a special ear, attached to special train
which will be run from Washington TO
Richmond on the day of the launching,
The times., 1899-10-19

Except for the Rentz-Santey Company
which is now occupying the stage of Ker-
mans no burlesque organization on the
road is better known than that which
travels under the title Of Vanity Fair
The combination was seen here last season
and drew excellent houses for the duration
of the usual local engagement. This year
it is said to have been much strengthened
and will probably renew its earlisr success
next week at the Lyceum. The combina-
tion is at present Offering an oiio in which
are Williamson and Stone, blsek- faced
comedians, Katie Rooney who has starred
at the head Of her own troupe; the three
Rio Brothers. European impoItations; Nor
risey and Rich. sketchists; Anna Little
character vocalist, and Harris and Fislds
dualogists. The performances viii be be
gun with the rendering o. a new musical
farce. entitled Paris 1900, and viii be
closed after the enactment of the travesty,
"Rc5ber Roy" Handsome costumes. spe-
cfal scenery, and elaborate electric effects
are supposed to have been provided for
beth offerings. and should greatly enhance
the value Of each. Seats so on sale this
morning
The times., 1899-10-19
Fer the Ladies Of Fashion.

TIE feminine folk Of this city viii be IN.
ie1rsJed 10 learn that Wm- Schwartz. formerly
a Baltimore, has opened at Il2g Connecticut
Avenue. aEl o1ers Tor The early season 10 make
Tailor--Esde suits of the newest imported fabrics
Scr so Those who are acquainted with Mr.
ScIwartz's t4shicr productions gil readily appYe.
cate 'his cner- The most stylish and perfect
fitting garments made by the best taiIors. latelg
a. NeW lerk- Er2l-1Tno
The times., 1899-10-19
50 They WERE MARRIED
Yesterdays Sun Shone on Many
Brides and Gr0OmS.

others Were Welded Under the
Beneiiccnt Auspices of "A SiIverY
Moon A Number of Ceremonies,
Elaborate and simple. AT Church
ana Home-Others TO Occur Today.
The times., 1899-10-19

Ladies' short knit underSkirt. of
all-wool, in rich, warm shades OF
light blue, pink, red, navy, and
black; full width and length, fin
ished with a neat border on a
yoke with drawstring; this skirt
always sells for S1.00-for 90.
today only-speeial. .,.. OCS
The times., 1899-10-19

At the marriage of Miss Corinne Cam
eron ChandIee and Dr. Daniel Grant Davis,
which Will take place this evening at the
residence of the brides parents. Mr and
Mrs. William E. Chandlee. the maid of
honor viii be Miss Alice Benjamin Chand-
lee, and the best man DR.. James Finley
Kemp. Of Ohio. The officiating clergyman
Will be the Rev. DR.. Lucieu Clark, pastor
Of Foundry Church After the ceremony,
which viii be attended by the immediate
families only there viii be a reception,
for which several hundred invitations have
been issued.
The times., 1899-10-19
Stomach
Ills

is Hostetter's s
Stomach Bit
ters. II has
hundreds of
dangerous i'm
itators. b e
sure you get
the genuine if
you want TO
get rid Of dys-
pepsia or any
stomach Ill,
The times., 1899-10-19

A marriage at Baltimore yesterday that
united two notable families of Maryland
and Virginia was that Of Miss Carlisle
Fairfax Herbert, of Baltimore, and Mr.
COurtland Hawkins Smith. of Alexandria
The ceremony was performed at Emanuel
Church by its pastor, the J. Houston Ec-
cleston. D. d. The bride passed up the
aisle with her brother Mr. Alexander
Herbert. who gave her away in marriage
Miss Bessie Herbert was the special maid
Of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss
Alice Strong. Of New York; Miss Mary Ne
Cormick, OF Chicago, and Miss Josephine
The times., 1899-10-19

Mr. and Mrs Warden r. Bishop have is
sued Invitations for the marriage of their
daughter, Emma Laura, and Mr. Thomas
L. Jones, Wednesday, October 25 at 7 30
o'clock, at the Waugh NJ Z. Church IAey
VIII be at home on November -, at 517
Second Street northeast
The marriage of Miss Probasco, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. B. Mclean Probasco, and Mr..
Benjamin Trapnell, of New York, viii be
solemnized at St. Johns Church by the
Rev. Dr. MaCkay Smith October %.
Miss Florence 4. Kingsley and Mr. viii
liam II. Warner were married at 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the home of the
brides father, Mr.. Albert F. Kingsley, SO2
II Street northwest The ceremony was
performed by Rev s. II. Greene, pastor
of Calvary Baptist Church The attendants
were a younger brother and sister Of the
groom. The bride wore a travelling gowD
of light brown cloth and carried an ivory
white praycrbook.
Upon their return from the wedding trip
Mr. and Mrs. Warner will be at home tc
their friends, after November Is, at 1102
Eighth Street northwest.
The times., 1899-10-19

Among the passengers from Washington
who sailed on the St. Paul for Europe
yesterday. were Major Henry o. S. Hell
stand Z. S. A. and Mrs. Heistand, and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P Merrill. and Miss Nellie
S. Merrill
The times., 1899-10-19

their return will reside On Florida Avenue
The gown worn by the bride for travelling
was Of Venetian blue cloth with velvet
tCque CT the same color. The presents
were unusually handsome. Among the out
cf-town guests were the Rev. J. H. France,
Of Johnstowu. y. Y, the brides uncle. who
came en- TO perform the ceremony, and his
daughter. Miss Ina France Prof. j. Ir-
win France. cf Pert Deposit. Ind; Miss
Helen Nye, cf Richmond. and Mrs. a. E.
thompson, Of Baltimore.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-07-13
THIS A ELECTIONS

This lie the aon year, in the polit-
ical held, but there are eleven states
which hold important elections nexi
November. The list lie as follows:
Iowz-Governor and full state tick.
ct, including Legislature, which viii
choose = Senator in place of Mr,
Gear, whose term expires in 1901.
acknowledgements and full state
ticket.
MArylsBd-GovernOr and Legisls.
tire.
Massachusetts-Governor full stat'
ticket and Legislature.
ssissippi-Governo state oficeri
and Legislature.
Esbraska-Justice OF the SupreEG
Court and regents Of the State Uni
vsrsity.
New Jersey-A portion Of the Statf
Legislature.
New York-six justices of the So
preme Court and a Legislature.
ohio Governor and other STATE
officers and Legislature.
Pennsylvania - state treasurer
two judges Of the Supreme Court ant
one judge Of the Superior Court.
Virginia = Secretary and treasurer
Of state and other state officers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-07-13
Twenty Years Ago :
This Week.

DR.. Greasty and wife were both i'll.
J. r. Luckie cierked for G. d. Fer
ris.
Everett Bean returned to Paris 70
reside.
Hon. Thomas Holiday was State
Auditor.
Ex-senator John A. Flood was not
expected to live.
1. P. o. Taylor was agent for q new
patent spring bed.
w. W. Fry made a Fourth Of July
speech at W~ellsviIle.
Ed Rines accidentally shot himself
through the palm of the hand.
Miss Annie Woodward entertained
in honor Of Miss Moss, Of Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il. Smith visited
the latter's father, Judge Porter, in
C~larksville.
Mrs. saIlie Keath was at the bed
side Of her father, who was III In
Charlton county.
Mrs. Mary r. Pettis, aged 70 years,
died at the home OF her son-in-law
DIR. Grasty,on the 9Th.
Prof. j. q. Robinson was selected
10 MI the vacancy In the public school
teachers eastern association by the
resignation OF Prof. 0ass.
The @. & A. had their platform pas
sengsr depot At the Jefferson street
crossing. Mexico was the dinner
station and the Ringo House was the
eating place.
The following named persons, wer'
the members OF the Sailing Gun Club;
Fred Mlskell, Earl Morris, J. NJ. Dan
lei, Champ Bruce, J.. Turner,C. Willis
P. 8. Morris and VIM. Maupin.
The Mexico Gun Club did som,
shooting on the Fourth of July a
Curry's Park, 20 balls, IS yards FIRE
with the following results: Rober
Graham, o; VIM. 4. Morris, IL; r
Galloway, 10; 8. n. Locke, IA; w. F
Whitney, IL; ]. B. Morris, IA; JOIN
Hamilton, 10; Eark Pitcher, ID. Liv'
pigeons, . birds each: s. d. Locke
s; Robert Graham, 5; W. P. Whitney
8; J. B. Morris, s; Mark Pitcher, 8
J. Il. saIlee, s; n. GiascOck, 9; W. A
Morris, Z.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-07-13
AUGUST FLoWER.

eli is . surprising fact,n says Prof..
Houton, "that In my travels N al
parts OF the world, Tor the last ter
years, l have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipa-
ton. ! find for tourists and saiesmen,
or for persons dlling ONCE positions,
where headaches and general bad
feelings from irregular habits exist,
that Green's August Flower is a grand
remedy. II does not injure the sys-
tenn By frequent use, and is excellent
for sour stomachs and Indigestion
sample bottles free at the drug store
Of ]. F. Hewellyn, Mexico.
Sold b. dealers In all civilized coun-
lrlna.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-07-13
EIGHTH DISTRICT ELECTION.
The Governor Orders an Election Ia
Choose a Successor to the Late
Mr.. Bland

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, July S.
Governor Stephens issued a proclama-
ton to-day calling q special election
in the Eighth Missouri Congressional
District for Saturday, Aug. %, 1899,
for the purpose Of electing a successor
to the late Richard P. Bland. The
political bodies of the respective
parties will at once proceed to call
the necessary committee meetings
and arrange the times and places for
holding the county and district con-
ventions. The first county conven-
ton has yet to be called.
The convention to make the Demo-
cratic nomination viii most likely be
held in Jefferson City, although it is
understood that Fulton will make a
bid for it. Jefferson City is more
accessible than the latter city, but it is
understood that Galloway county will
ask that ii be held in the county that
gives the Democratic majority for the
district.
The list Of Democratic candidates
for the nomination includes only two
names that are announced as being
positively in the race. They are
Judge d. W. Shaekelford, of Cooper
county, and James Z. HAZEL, Of Moni-
teau. There are a number Of pros
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-07-13

We oEor One Hundred Dollars rovard fol
any case Of Cafarrh that canno b cured b
Halls Catnrrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, hare knovn p J
Cheney for ne last Is years, and halleTe hin
perfectly honor1hls n N business transactions
and financially eble % csrT cat any cblEsaor
made By their firm
wEsr 4 TEUAx ,Whcssszls Druggists, Toledo. o
NALDEg, KfNN4E 4 AkEylN, Wholesale Drug
gfsts, Toledo, o.
Hailin Catarrh Cure Is taksn Internally, actinl
directly upon the blood and mucous elrfaces D
the system Price, 75e. per hotfle. SOLD By q
dngR1st1- Tosnmoniak free.
Hans Family Pills are ne best
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-07-13
Dave BAN Had 10 Correct Il

Dave Ball, Of Pike, who wants TO be
Governor, was the victim of q joke
Tuesday at Pleasant Hill when the
~chaiTHs7 OF the big celebration there
introduced him as "the distinguished
Rev. David A. Ball." He bad to
correct the mistake the first thing
when be began speaking, because he
had some things in bis address that
would s5und strange coming from .
minister.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-07-13
GEORGE ROBERTSON HOEORED
He i Appointed By Gov. Stephens a
Msmber Of the Board Of the
Home Fer the Feeble
Minded.

George Rooerfson, Of this city, has
been appointed by Governor Stephens
as one Of the I'VE members Of the
board Of managers Of the proposed
colony for the feeble minded and
epIiepeics, psOgidsd for By the last
Legislature.
The other members OF the board
are. sohn o'Dsy, Springfield; Dean
D. Duggins, Marahail; each for 3
term OF tour years, and Mrs. Dora L.
Han, ST. tesaph, and Pearl Mitchell,
Rocbeport, each for q term OF two
years. Mr.. Robertson was appointed
four year man. The commissions Of
the appoInteea viii be delivered on
august ~.
The bilI,as passes Sy the last Assem-
bly,, carries an appropriation Of e75,-
600 with which TO establish the iDsti.
tuition, which win prove a most valu-
able one for the town hat secures 1t,
Mexico, Marshall and Springfield are
thought TO be the only towns which
win 20 after IL There wiz be in the
nsighboFhood Of L,0Oe patients In the
colony . short time after completion,
OF these about 600 will come from the
three insane ssylums In the State
and the rest from the different poor
farms.
The scheme and idea of the board
Of charities is to secure several
hundred acres of land and erect sev.
erAl comfortable, bat inexpensive
buildings upon the tract. The land vii
then be cultivated BY such OF the in
mates as are able to work, thus max
ing the institution self-srpporting and
at the same time furnishing employ
ment and diversion for the unfortu-
nate inmates. Once established and Ia
successful operation, the colony for
the feeble minded ear be made one Of
the most humane, as wen as q Of
the least expensive institutions in the
State.
Following are some expressions on
the appointment Of Mr.. Robertson:
John II. Buckley; "a very good
appointment"
j. 7. Johnson; "The appointment
is all right. Mr.. Robertson is the
right man for the place. Mexico
should get the institution
". s. Hathaway: "a better Sc
lection could not have been made"
Councilman G. r. Lupton: "Ths
appointment OF Mr.. Robertson is &
wise one and the Governor lie to bt
compllmented upon the selection"
Judge s. n. Edwards; sits 4 good
appointment. He'll look after the
interests of Mexico"
J. Q. Buckner; 'lt's q good ap-
pointment. He deserves III
Henry EdmoDds; 81 endorse ths
Governors action In appointing Mr..
Robertson, who will make a flrst-clAaI
member OF the board"
n. P. Hopkins: "The appointment
Of Mr.. Robertson lie all right"
X. X. Arnold; al think that It is
good appointment"
1T. Williams; "a good appoint
ment.n
J. W. Howell: "a strong appoint
ment.n
A. Bn,klIn: "Tbe appointment wa
all right"
W. J. Rixey: cit was a good ap.
poIntment."
Local sentiment seems TO be unani
nous that Governor Stephens made
wise selection in placing Mr.. Robert
son on the board, as the appointee
known as . careful, painstakinR
shrewd business man as well as a
able lawyer. Mr.. Robertson ls beinI
congratulated on all sides.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-07-13


Mexico Lodge, /. o. o. F., Nc. 90,
installed tie officers Thursday as fol,
lows:
O. A. Witherspoon, N. @.
L. @. Powell, V. @.
A. NJ. Trimbie, Treasurer.
M. L. Jones, Sec.
T. 8. Riley, Cond.
J. II. Wayne, Warden.
A. J. winscost and E. B. Talbot, r
and L., Sup. N. q.
A. r. Renie and Gus Steinman, r.
and L., Sup. v. q.
O. L. Staples, o. @.
h. d. LarimoEe, I. q.
l.. W. Wells and ]. B. Quisenberry
8. 8.
J. N. Gross, O.
o. r. Messing, Regalia Keeper.
O. X. M~acfarlane, Rec. Sec, holding
over TO the end Of the year.