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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

vim Stewart officiating. The large dining
room I'm which the ceremony took place,
was artistically decorated with palms,
ferns. and cut-lowers. The bride was
dressed in a tailor-made suit Of tan cloth,
and carried brides roses. Her maid of
honor. Miss Isabelle Toomey, wore white
organdie over white taffeta.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary
J. Toomey, and is an extremely hand
some and attractive young lady. The
groom is a rising young attorney Of this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J3oschen left for Wash
ington and Baltimore. On their return
they will spend the summer at Glen Allen,
out will make their home in the city in
the fall. a great many extremely hand
some presents were received by the happy
couple.
Miss Mollie Brooke Harrison was mar
ried to Mr.. Charles Edgar Picot yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the residence
of her father, Or. j. Prosser Harrison.
On account of a recent death in the
family the wedding was a very quiet one.
and only the near relatives Of the con-
tracing parties were present.
Miss Maggie NJ Wiltshire and Mr..
Charles f. Moltz were married on yester-
day at o'clock at the brides residence,
No. 40 south Pine street.
The parlor was decorated with palms
and cut-flowers. The bride wore blue
tailor-made suit, and carried a large bou-
quet of brides roses She had no at
tendants. The ushers were Messrs.
Charles Lensom and David O. Cogbill.
Mr.. and Mrs Moltz left for an extended
northern tour. On their return they will
reside at No. AS south Pine street.
a quiet home wedding took place at
half-past . o'clock last night a the
residence of the brides mother. No. liz
north Nineteenth street, when Mr.. John
A. Turner and Miss Amelia Weimer were
married in the presence of only the near
est relatives and few Of the most init
mate friends Of the young couple. Rev.
j. T. Mastin, Of Trinity Methodist Epis-
copa church. oficiated. Mr.. William j.
Kelley served as best man. and the other
ushers were Alr. George Holdsworth
cousin Of the BRIDE and Messrs. T. W.
West and Hugh l.. Cooke.
The bride Is the youngest daughter of
Mrs Mary +. Weimer, and is quite pretty
and a very popular young lady among a
host Of friends. who expressed their es-
TEEN and good wishes by sending many
beautiful and useful presents. Mr.. Tur
ner Is a well-known and popular railroad
man. and is native Of New Kent county.
The happy couple left on the Chesa
poake and Ohio $50 train for northern
tour. and Will reside in Richmond after
returning.
a quiet wedding took place on the 9Th
instant at $3.50 P. NJ. In the parlors of
the Rev. q. NJ. Daniels. the contracting
parties being Mr.. Werner G.. Mulan, Of
Washington. D. c.. and Miss Susie Smith,
of Louisa county, Va.
The only witnesses were Mr.. John j.
Mitchell and J. b. Mu.lan. brother of
the bridegroom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
REV. MIR. LUNsFORD WILL ACCEPT.
VIII Soon Become Pastor of Nenabie-
street Church.

A special to the Dispatch from Roanoke
SAYS: s"Rev. William LunsfOrd. formerly
pastor of Jefferson-Street Baptist church,
this city. who has been called 10 the pas
torate of Venable-Street Baptist church,
at Richmond, will accept
HE was practicing lawyer in Roa-
noke a few years ago. but gave up that
profession for the ministry. lie has just
graduated from the Southern Theological
Seminary, at Louisville. Mr. Lunsford is
d young man of great promise in the min
istry."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Personals and Briefs.

Interesting Chldren's-Day exercises will
be held at the Masonic Home to-day at
noon.
Miss Bertha Alexander, of Joliet ILL.,,
is visiting her cousin. Mrs. j. X. Fisher.
1910 Floyd avenue.
Mr. and Mrs, Randolph Tatum and
family Will leave town next week FOR
New Jersey for the summer.
Rev. H. c. Garrison will preach at West
End Mission, 1906 west Cary street, to-
night at $40. The public is invited.
The funeral OF Miss Jennie r. Harris
took place from Monumental church yes
terday afternoon at $50 O'Clock, and was
largely attended.
Clerk III. r. Meloney, OF the United
states Circuit Court of Appeals, has re-
ceived the official writ OF the Supreme
Court certifying its opinion in the George
NJ. West bankruptcy case.
Mrs. Julia a. Clark yesterday instituted
suit in the Circuit Court of Henrico
against Mrs. Annie Gary, alleging SANDER
and asking for $500 damages. Mr.. W. IL.
Beveridge represents the plaintiff
Mrs. Colonel j. T. Anthony of Char
lotte ~ c.. was called TO the city by the
illness Of her daughter, Mrs. Walter ID,
Jones. 5l2 west Grace street. She Is the
guest of her mother, Mrs. o. a. Flanhart,
on Church Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
THE VALLEY CITY.
Meeting of Lexington Presb!tery-
Confederate Veterans.

sTAUNTON. VA. June z-tSpeclal)-
A meeting of the Lexington Presbyterys
adjourned over from the last session
early in May, was held here last night In
the First Presbyterian church. PERMITS
sion was given the Rev. X. Nj. futile
10 labor at Colierstown, Rockbridge
county. Messrs. J. C: Reveley and L. NJ;
Mauzy, of the Richmond Theological
Seminary, were examined, preached their
trial sermons. >and were licensed 10
preach. AS supply for the summer, Mr.;
Reveley will be at Union church, and
MIR, Mauzy has been oelled TO Timber
Ridge, and Fairfield churches. Rockbrdge.
Stonewail jackson Camp OF Confede-
rate Veterans, at its last nights meeI In
Celebration. which will be helc> Friday,
and appointed Captain Thomas Nor
ton and Captain Thomas D. Ran. . to
meet the orator OF the day, expos las
Ter w. l.. Wilson, and Messrs. I. AIS
Creigh. Thomas d. Ransom. and $. ?.
Timberlake were detailed 10 express -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

Captain Lewis Hartman, who is Ill, the
camps sympathy. Hon. John n. Opie
and Captain Morton addressed the camp.
Captain Lewis Hartman is better to-day,
and his recovery from pneumonia is look
ed for.
The local alumni of the University OF
Virginia has adopted the form of consti-
tuition recommended by the General
Alumni Association, and Messrs. Hugh IL;
Kerr, Alexander +. Robertson, ana
Thomas ID. Ransom were delegates 10 rep
resent the local alumni I'm the General
Alumni Association. Friday permanent
officers will be elected, and two scholar
ships will be filled.
Anent the published statements that
there are many white insane persons
lodged in the jails of the Commonwealth,
unable to get admission into the hospital
DIR. BENJAMIN Blackford. superintendent
of the Western State Hospital, tells the
correspondent of the Dispatch that IN
auirv made Of the authorities. of fifty
counties show that but one such case
exists in these counties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
AUGUsTIN DAILY DIES SUDDENLY.
His Career as Dramatic Author ana
Theatre Manager.

PARIS. June 7.-Augustin Daily died
suddenly here this afternoon.
Mr.. Days death was due to heart fall
ure. He arrived here last Saturday and
was stopping at the Hotel Continental
The late Augustin DAILY was born in
Plymouth, n. c.. July 20, 1888. His educa-
ton was received partly in Norfolk, Va,
and partly in the public schools of New
York city. He gained a wide reputation
as dramatic editor for leading New York
newspapers winning. at the same time.
fame as a dramatic author. Subsequently
he achieved distinction in the presenta-
ton of Shakespearean plays. In recent
wears he devoted his entire time TO his
theatrical enterprises, his reputation as
a successful manager being international.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
10 Present Picketts Portrait.

The oil portrait of General George II.
Pickett, commander of Picketts Division,
Longstreets Corps. Army Of Northern
No g. ". tomorrow night. The porA
trait is the gift of George q. Pickett
Camp of this city, and will be presented
by Colonel Ro. l.. Maury, a past-com-
mander of that camp. and formerly colo
mel Of Twenty-fourth Virginia infantry
of Pickett's Division.
The picture will be received by Colonel
Joseph V. Bidgood on behalf of Lee Camp.
The music will be under the direction
Of Captain Frank w. Cunningham, ana
cordial Invitation is extended 10 the pub
lie Pickett Camp will attend in a BODY,
and Mrs. George L. Pickett is expected
to be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
ATTITUDE TOWARD THE NEGRO.
Duty of southern Whites-Address
hY Iudge Speer.

MACON. GA, June THE baccalau-
reate address delivered 10 the law class
of Mercer University this morning by
Judee Emory Speer was remarkable for
the selection of the question dealt with
before such an audience. Judge Speer
devoted his whole time for half an hour
to an enunciation OF his Views on the
attitude OF the white people OF the South.
and especially of this State, toward the
negro. as a result of the commission OF
the many awful crimes against white
women.
The speaker said that the punishment
of the criminal must be kept within the
bounds OF civilization and within the
pale OF the law and the courts. The
contrary course he said, is debasing, and
effective only In delaying final correc-
ton and prevention
In emphatic tones and with earnest
gestures Judge Speer said:
CRIMES FOREIGN TO NEGROES.
II solemnly assert before this distin-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE I. 1889

PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE Z. 1899.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Albemarle, Glover, Norfolk,
merchandise and passengers, Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company.
Schooner G.. w. Anderson, Brewer. New
York, cement; s. III. Halves * Co.
Barge X. A. Brady, Meyer, Perryville,
Coal; Wake & Ballauff.
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves. Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers; Virginia
Navigation Company.
steamer Albemarle Glover, Norfolk,
merchandise and passengers; Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, JUNE Z
By telegraph.)
ARRIVED.
Steamer James Oteri. Port Maria.
SAILED.
steamer Appomattox, London.
Schooner Henry sutton, Boston.
Schooner Fannie Brown, Charleston.
PORT OF WEST POINT, JUNE Z. 1899.
(By telegraph.)
ARRIVED.
steamship Danville. Boyd. Baltimoref
passengers and general cargo.
poni-river landings: passengers and gene
raj cargo
Steamship Danville, Boyd. Baltimorei
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Elm City, Haynes. Malta
poni-river landings; passengers and gene
raj cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
RUssrA,s ARBITRATION SCHEME.
Tribunal for Certain Number OF
Years-OptionaI Arbitration.

THE HAGUE. June 7.-Russias scheme
for nermanent arbitration tribunal con-
templates the institution Of a tribunal
for a certain number OF years to which
will be submitted the obligatory arbitra-
ton cases enumerated in Article y. OF
the Russian project, already published,
unless the Powers in conflict agree upon
a special tribunal TO settle their differ
ences.
All cases Of optional arbitration may
also be submitted, and all the Powers,
whether signatory or otherwise, may sub
,nit their differences TO this tribunal, by
annlying 10 the permanent bureau. APP
nendices to this agreement provide bases
FOR the organization of the tribunal, rules
of procedure and the creation Of perma-
nent bureau TO sit AT the Hague.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Alleged Railway Discrimination.

CHARLESTON, s. c., June Com
missioner M. A. Knapp. OF the interstate
Commerce Commission, concluded the
taking of local testimony here to-day, In
the case which the Charleston Bureau OF
Freight and Transportation has brought
against the railway companies. 10 compel
them TO place the rates from the west
those that are charged 10 Richmond and
other Virginia points. number OF lead
ing merchants testified 10 the existence
of the determinations complained OF. the
hearing will be resumed In Washington
on Iuly 10th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
THE COLORADO on THE RAMPAGE.
Great Damage to Property and to
Crops.

ST. LOUIS, MO, June IA special TO
the Republic from Austin, Tex, says:
AS a result of a terrible waterspout and
exceedingly heavy rains last night on the
upper watersheds. the Colorado river Is
raging out of its banks.
Reports from Marble fails' tilIty ni mSa
cotton-miHs al Marble Falls were wreck
ed. The waterworks buildings, the river
bridge. and other structures were dam
aased. -.
Tonight debris is pouring down the
river nv the carload. Small houses which
have been swept from their insecure
moorings along the river front are seen
floating far out in the stream, though the
inmates doubtless have escaped, as there
is no sign of life 70 be seen about me
cottages Great damage TO crops is re-
ported
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Minifee the Wrong Negro.

ATLANTA, GA. June 7.-Governor
Gambler and Sheriff Wheeler, of Pauld-
ing county, tonight withdrew rheir re-
wards of $3.50 each for the apprehension
of Harvey Minifee, a negro. charged
with assaulting the Swear old daughter
OF Farmer Smith. The Sheriff telephoned
to Governor Gambler that Minifee was
the wrong negro.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Two Prisoners Before Magistrate
Lewis.

George Braxton (colored) was fined SO
by Magistrate Lewis, OF Heri'co, yester-
day for cruelty cutting off the tail of his
COW He took an appeal TO the County
Court
Squire Lewis sent Daniel Graham col
ored) on to the grand jury on the charge
of breaking into the house Of William
DeSDer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Clerk Christian, of the Hastings Court,
yesterday issued marriage licenses TO the
following couples:
Samuel w. Raney. of North Carolina,
and Katherine L. McCargo, of Charlotte
county.
William II. Carey and Addie Hawkins,
both of Richmond
John A. Turner, Of Isle of Wight county,
and Amelia Weimer Of Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Killed While Resisting Arrest.

CLAYTON, GA. June 7-Will Monroe.
who was wanted In Clinch county for the
murder OF a merchant name1 Griffith.
was killed while resisting arrest to-day.
by Detective Hodges. Monroe sent word
10 Hodges that he would not be taken
alive. When the detective went to arrest
him. Monroe tr~, to draw a revolver.
Hodges shot him dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Two Succumb 10 Heat.

There were two instances OF men being
overcome by heat yesterday. William
Gary. at the Locomotive Works. and d
member Of the street force, at Clark and
Spring streets. Both men were treated
by the almshouse surgeon and left COM
Portable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

Lyman ]. Gage, Secretary Of the Treeaa-
stIry. has made a careful study OF ms
work ever since he became head OF the
department, and can tell the history ahu
regularity OF every bill ever lssued Dy
the government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

J. A. Dickson, a young married man,
shot himself at his home in Anderson.
s. c., yesterday morning. He was book
keeper. No cause is assigned for the
act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
carer.I Uetb,s Condition Unchanged

WASHINGTON. d. c. June I.-lopt-
cial.)-General Heth's condition was I'M
changed tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Legal Antiquities.

Punishment in effigy was legally prac-
tced in France and With great solemnity
I'D TO the time of the first revolution, says
the Green Bag. IL the man condemned
escaped. a dummy was put up In his cell,
and the entire routine of the law allowed
TO take its course. The warrant was read
to il. and on the day appointed II was
OF all the legal functionaries and with all
the circumstances OF the law. Sometimes
the same person was executed In eftiey
simultaneously In several cities, but that
did not exempt him from actual punish
ment should he be afterward caught
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

The ties on the Santa Fe railroad ara
"pickled" in solution Of chloride OF salts
of zinc. There are three or four Die
"pickling" establishments at intervals
along the road between Albuquerque and
Los Angeles. The process makes pine
tie immortal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

Richmonders I'm New York.
NEW YORK, June 7-(Special)-M L.
Richards, st. Denis; G.. Millhiser, Holland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

He stared at her with bulging eyes. She
had boxing glove on her left hand. and
a hammer in her right.
"M-my dear" he stammered. "w-what
are you going to do?'
idiot" she snapped. I'm going 10
drive tacks. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. JUNE s. 1899.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08


N Marie Louise Kuhn was married
70 4'r Bernard II. Reid yesterday morn
s a. 1890 o'clock at the residence Of
%. parents. No. 40 north LOmbardy
,if.' Rev. J. J. Gravatt performed the
Ceremony.
The bride was dressed in a tan tailor
N'4e suit and carried brides roses. She
.e4 ro attendants. The best man was
~ william Felthaus, and air. Richard
C'irey acted as usher. The bride is the
laughter Of Mr.. l.. p. Kuhn, who is the
.orsl engineer on the Richmond, Fred
'',h. burg and Potomac railroad. She
Is tae granddaughter of the late Henry
Gum. who was the master machnist
. me Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
.,hAe for forty years. She is an ex-
,n,'NeF pretty and attractive young lady
az heid is the valued book-keeper Of A.
Nlr wing a. Co., and is an estimdbie
young man.
l', and Mrs. Reid left for an extended
80 -Nefn tour. They were the recipients
sredt many beautiful presents.
nose who witnessed the ceremony
~ as follows: Mrs. Alley; Miss Jennie
,,o'sa, u Petersburg: Mrs. j. II. Askew,
p eha Mrs A. j. Chewing. Messrs.
NERVE ana Lanier Mr.. T. r. Martin,
"a Fercival. Mrs Wray. Miss Lillian
Wwi'l Mr. Booth. Mr.. Joseph Render.
a, = T.. Kuhn, Miss Murray. Miss Gus
s., Enke. Mr.. Morris schuman, Marie
''oa and many others.
II ALBERT c. BOshen and Miss Mayme
A. 4oomey were married on yesterday
'"s residence OF the bride, Rev. j. Cal
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20
ms OLD YELLOW ALMANAC.

I isft the farm when mother died. and
changed my place Of dwellin'
To daughter Susie's stylish house. right
In tho city street.
And there was them. before came. that
sort OF scared me tellin'
How would find the town-folks' ways so
difficult to meet.
They said I'd have no comfort in tho
rustlin' fixed-up throng.
And I'D have to wear stin collars every
weekday right along.
I md I take to city ways just like q duck
to water.
like the racket and the noise. and never
tire OF shows; s ~. sss.s4.. =
And there's no end of.cemfort IN the man-
sion OF ms. daughter. :. X.
And everything is right ct hand. and
money freely flows: stT~'sa
And hired help is all about. justaiistenin'
for my call, 80. .f4;sx4. II
But 7 miss the yellow almanac onsmss
kitchen wall. ti,'t
The house is full Of calendars front attic to
|, They're painted in all colors. and are
fancy-like:to see.
But just in this particular I'm not mod
ern Teller; =:
And the yellow-covered almanac is good
enough for me:
,rm used to it, I've seen it round from boy.
hood to old age. = -. III
And I rather like the jokin' at the bottom
of each page. -
{ like the way the IS" stood out to show
the weeks beginnin'
Nn these new-fangled calendars the days
seemed sort of mixed).
And the man upon the cover. though hi
wasn't exactly winnin'
With lungs and liver all exposed. still
showing how we are fixed:
And the letters, credentials that was writ
to Mr.. Aver.
i've often. on a rainy day. found readin
very fair.
tried to find one recently: there wa MT one
in the city.
They toted out great calendars in ever,
sort Of style:
looked at 'em in cold disdain. and an.
swered 'em in pity:
I'D rather have my almanac than all
that costly pile.''
And. though take to city life. I'm lone
some, after all.
For that old yellow almanac upon my
| kitchen wall
Ella Wheeler Wilcox. in the Century.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20

- IAABAsTINE Is the original
and only durable wall coating.
entirely different from all kali.
s9mines: Ready ,of for use e.. IN
by adding cold water.
AIDES naturally prefer ALA.
BASTINE for walls and .ceil-
ings. because it is pure. clean,
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, in five-pound packs
ages, with full directions.
porsry preparat aoe en made from se
. and stuck on walls with de.
caying animal glue. ALABAS.
- TINE is not q kalsomine.
- EwARE of the dealer who
thing" as ALABASTINE or
something just as good" He
Is either not posted or Is try.
- ing to deceive you.
- ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
. to sell on ALABASTINE'S de-
damage you will suffer by q
kalsomine on your walls.
ENSlbLE dealers Will not 0uy
a lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement. Alabastine Co.
own right to make wall coat.
ing to mix with cold water.
HE INTERIOR WALLS of
every schoolhouse should be
coated only with pure. durable
ALARASTIEE. 1t safeguards
health. Hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work.
n N BUYING ALABAST1NE.s sec
that packages are properly la.
beled. Beware of large four
pound package light kalso-
mine. offered to customers as
flve.pOund package.
\ n U1SANCE Of wall paper is oh.
Waited by ALABASTINE. It
can be used on plastered walls.
wood ceilings. brick Or cam
vas. A child can brush It on.
1t does not rub or scale of.
ESTABLISHED IN favor. shun
all limitations. Ask paint dealer
or druggist for tint card. Write
for "Alabastine Era" free. to
ALABASTINE CO., Grand
Rapids. Michigan.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20

Molly-"I wonder why those chickens
are called leghorns:" Dolly-"Don't you
see the little horns on their ankles"-Golc-
en- Days
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20
Future Hard.hips.

"What do you think of this wireless teleg-
raphy?"
IL think it's one of the worst things that
ever happened. It's an imposition, that's
what it is. Pretty soon it'll he so that the
man who goes into the woods 10 miles from
the nearest p99stoifiee for the purpose Of
ceive. message at any moment calling
him home to attend to something that, in
case it had gone wrong in his absence, he
could have blamed somebody else for"-
Chicago Evening News.