Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-08
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
Coroner's Investigation of the Kill
ing Of Evans Briggs.
Accused VIII Probably BIO Baiied To-
day-Mnrrinses IN sho cou try
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half brother, Ray Briggs. who is in
Baltimore. charged with being respon-
siblc for the death of his brother, Rich
ard Evans Briggs. Mr.. Eley had wire
from his wife this morning declaring
that she hoped to have Rays bailed to-
day.
The burial of Richard Evans Briggs
will take place at 3 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon in Hollywood Cemetery,
Richmond, in the lot with his father.
the late DR.. George Briggs.
CORONER'S 1NQUISITION.
Last night Coroner Abercrombie con-
vened jury at the Northwestern po-
lice station, Baltimore. After being in
session twenty minutes the jury said
Briggs came to his death by pistol
shots fired by his brother, Raymond
Briggs.
RAYS TESTIMONY.
Ray hcsitated about testfying ut
first. After being instructed by the
prosecuting attorney he gave some ev-
idence. He met Evans coming home
about 9:15 p. IN. Monday with John
Aler. He was drunk. When his mother
had taken up supper he threw Il loaf
of bread at her. Afterwards they came
down stairs. Evans tried to strike Ray.
who made an effort to get away, and
fired over the brothers head. Later he
fired at the feet and shot twice more.
He did not shoot to wound Evans, but
to brighten him.
Mrs. r. Z. Briggs testified that her
husband came home drunk and de-
clared II am going to kill you and clean
out the house tonight
Most of the above facts are taken
firm, fO-dov'c Roltitnnro Sun
A COUNTY MARRIAGE.
At s o'clock last evening Oakland
Christian Church, in Nansemond coun-
ty, was the place of q pretty marriage.
The principals were Miss Addle ".
Moore, daughter of the late Alexander
Moore. and Mr.. James e. Davidson, a
merchant of Norfolk county. The min
lister was the Rev. I. w. Johnson, of
Suffolk.
Miss Kate Moore, a sister OF the
bride, was maid of honor, and Thomas
Davidson best man. The bride was
given away by n brother, William c.
Moore. The attendants were Miss Leila
Minton, with DR.. Edward Hank; Miss
Grace Thompson with Harry Garuto;
Miss Blanche Ramsey with Eugene
Hargrave: Miss Ruby Butts with w. j.
Norfeet; Miss Myrtle Underwood with
Claude Culpepper. Walter Pitt and S.
die Norfeet flower girl, and Clifton
fanny ring carrier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson left last night
for their future home in Norfolk coun-
ty.
Mr.. William J. Everett was to-day
married to Miss Leslie B. Rawles,
daughter of Andrew Rawles.
THREE LAUGHS.
A Dallas critic In speaking Of "a
Bachelors Honeymoon" says In part:
"a Bachelors Honeymoon drew just
three laughs from each person in the
audience. The play is In three acts and
sequently the audience got In only three
laughs, because 1t didn't have an OPP
pcrtunity to straighten its several faces
except between curtains" The two
leading roles OF Benjamin Bachelor and
Miss Arbuckle are respectively enacted
by William McVay, an experienced and
versatile actor. and Della Stacey, q
vivacious and accomplished come
dienne. This attraction will be seen Mt
the City Hall Theater tomorrow. Fri
day night Usual prices.
SAID IN PARAGRAPHS.
The Card Club met this week with
Mrs. Arthur Woolford. who served re-
freshments. The next meeting will be
Councilman and Mrs. William N.
McAnge have returned from Washing
ton, d. c. Mr.. McAnge went on bust
ness connected with n patent 6or his
new lightning arrester.
Judge Joseph B. Prince, Of CORTLAND
and Mr.. ]. p. Holland, OF Franklin
were in Suffolk to-day. They are both
loyal friends OF Senator William
Stands.
Miss Mary vanderslice has conclud-
ed q visit 10 Suffolk relatives and re-
turned to Murfreesboro, n. c., where
She teaches.
A car load of flag stones has arrived
They will be used for foot crossings.
Mr.. j. r. Brooks, of North Carolina
hns finished a stay with his father, Mr.
T.. G. Brooks.
General Manager G. L. Barton. of the
Suffolk and Carolina, has returned
from Washington.
came yesterday to visit Suffolk friends
The funeral OF Harvey Jones took
place ut 8 o'clock this afternoon.
The Lotus Club is having q reception
tonight with Miss Jennie Holland-the
first meeting TO which male members
were invited
Miss Bette Peak, of Churchland
who had been Miss Louise Britts guest
went home to-day.
Miss Lizzie Deyer, of Southampton
county, is Miss Josephine Causey's
guest.
Mr. Harry Freeman, of Philipsburg
Pa. is visiting his uncle, MI. Ham.
Mcclellan. He will be superintendent
of the Nansemond Truck Package