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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING.
Miss Laura Lee McGhee the Wife of
Mr.. Emmett Claude Dawson.

Miss Laura Lee McGhee and Mr.. En-
nett Claude Dawson were married at 3
o'clock last evening at Christ Episcopal
church. Rev. Preston Nash officiating.
The bride Is daughter of Mrs. John
Martin. OF Hanover hut has Tor the
past year made her home with Mr.. and
Mrs James Buchanan 2aA Pleasant
street During her residence in kich-
mond She has made many warm friends.
The groom Is sterling young man,
esteemed 10y all who know him.
The wedding was quite simple. but
beautiful. Mr. Clarence Dawson. brother
o. the groom. was his best man, the
ushers being Messrs. Edward Baker.
Granville Hernd0n. and william lie MAY.
The bride looked charming I'm hand
some costume OF tan cloth. and carried
q white prayer-book.
The future home OF Mr. and Mrs. Davi-
son will he 222l Pleasant street. Many
good wishes follow them.
Ross-Keegan.
Miss Mamie y. Keegan and Mr.. AleXan-
der l.. Ross We're married al $50
o'clock yesterday morning az ST. Peter 8
Cathedral. high nupual mass being Ccie-
brated by Rev. Father T.erney, assisted
by Father Walters.
In the sanctuary. also, were Mr.. Ken
dan J.. keesan. brother OF the BRIDE d
seminarian II 81. Mays Baltimore
OWING 90 the recent death OF the bride $
mother the ceremony was exceedingly
simple. but none the less beautiful me
b~ide had no attendants. Mr.. O.. sylNes-
ter Ross. brother Of the groom. was DIS
hes, man. the ushcrs being Messfs john
!. Murphy. Lewis T.. Hatke. Frank Ger
ring Thomas NJ Brennan Edward and
George schraudt. and August Bucker.
The bride was charmingy but simply
gowned IN white orsandie. and carried
instead OF the conventional bouquet a
white prayer-bo0k.
Tho ceremony was followed by we'd
ding breakfast. given at the residence or
tho brides father, Mr.. John Keegan, NO
2i9 north Nineteenth street, after wnicn
Mr.. and Mrs Ross left for the wedding
trio. upon which they are followed oy
many cool wishes.
Their future home Will he in Ports
mouth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
THE GREAT NERVE
OF CAPT. JONES.
He is Still Alive Though Desperately
Wounded.
ALLOWED NO ANAESTHeTICS.
He Lay for Three Hours Under the
Surgeons Hands Without a Groan.
Il. A, Black burn Refuses TO Pro-
sccute Robbers.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, r'cb. l.-spe-
cial-Captain e.. Booker Jones, VINO was
50 terribly wounded Monday morning Oy
the accidental discharge oil shOt gun
IS still alive at Dixie Hospital, thouBh
IL was not expected that ne cOuld i've
more than a lew hours when the accl-
dent occurred. Even now, ms chances
for recovery are practically ho1nihs'
Captain Jones is the third member OF
his Immediate family to suffer from the
accidental discharge OF tire arms. Sew
erai years ago his daughter Mrs Mars
den. while handling a loaded gun, was
accidentally shot in the chin. she recoV-
cred. Not long ago a son, Mr.. Thornton
ZONES now ln cuba with the Fourth VIZ
,-fnfa Regiment shot himself through the
hand while fooling with a revolver.
Captain Jones Is a man of remarkable
nerve. While being taken to the hospital
Monday the old man-he is in his seventy
third year-with all the lower part oil MS
face shot away, waved his hand IN greet
ing To some friends he passed on the
road. At the hospital, he walked to the
operating table, and refusing TO allow
anaesthetics TO be used. he lay TOR three
hours without grOan under a terribly
painful operation.
REFUSED TO PROSECUTE.
While having "a good time In Bar
Uarbor the other night. L. A. Blackburn
Of Norfolk. was relieved OF his gold
watch aud chain. a revolver. and an OK
his money. Jack Davis and James Cross
lev were arrested charged with Black
burns undoing bat when the case came
M I'm the Police Court this morning the
Norfolkian announced that he had gotten
an of his property back, and refused 70
prosecute.
He even employed a lawyer Il is said
10 defend Davis. and refused 10 give the
name OF the man from whom hc recov-
cred his stolen property Justice Brown
refused 10 dismiss the warrants and VIII
Investigate the case Saturday.
blackburn will be made TO testily
whether he wishes 60 or no.
OVER THE DEAD LINE.
Several days ago Judge Blackstone. OF
the Circuit Court, granted a whlskey
license 10 a hotel man whose establish
ment lies north or Twenty-eighth street.
which has been the dead line" hereto
fore the courts IN times past steadtastly
refusing 20 grant license % sell liquor
above that thor0ughfare. The courts are
being flooded with applications Tor
whlskev licenses IN that section Of the
CITY. The management Of the shin gard
is bitterly opposed 20 the innovation, and
staunchIy fought 60 ia tho courts.
Chief Of Police Harwcol reports no ar
rcts for the month Of January. or TINS
number. % were white and SO colorod
The amount OF fines paid was Sll5. The
total OF the fines and costs was $3.50
of the ff0 arrests. 12c were convicted. Six
cases were sent on % tho grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
BUOYS ASKED FOR.
The Clyde Line Wants Them Along the
RNcr-Thc Snnkon Darge.

At tine meeting 0l the Committee on
James River Improvement yesterday
afternoon, communication was read
from Mr James IS Mccormick. OF the
CIyde Line steamship Company, asking
that am effort bee made 90 scr The gov
eminent to place Duo!a at certain points
lu James river.
Inc chairman was requested TO cor
respond with United States NaVfl ln-
speltor Thomas and the repre- NATIVE
Of this district boz CoIble -s. and ask
Them TO use their influence to have this
done.
the channel OF the harDor Was again
taken up.
line Civ Engineer reported that Mr.
Peter Bagan owner Of same bad not,
up TO this time. made any satisfactory
arrangement with the committee APP
Dolrted "a the last meeting. lle said
he had been informed hy Dir Phillips.
the contractor engaged hv Air. Haean,
fhat Mr. Hagau had made satisfactory
ARRANGEMENTS with him and That DE was
fo begin work the Grst of next week
and would have the bargos removed
within ten days.
The harbor master was requested %
postpone taking any steps 20 have same
removed until the expiration Of this time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
MERIT MAKES FAMOUS.
Tho Only Remedy In the World. Ex-
cept a Surgical Operation That viii
Certainly Cnre Any Form OF Piles.

I'll. study OF physicians. the expert
nents az chemists. the loudly advertised
nrotenslons Of quacks. have been for
years expended In one direction. TO ina
a pile cure that Will cure
Tho results have been number 'f
harmless. and In most cases useless
ointments. suppositorles and even IN
ternal remedies. which the public nave
weighed I'm the balance OF experience and
found wanting; nearly all OF them gave
some relief. but nothing approaching a
radical cure resulted from these pre-
paratiOns
The remedy required Is ono that irrmo-
diateIy stops the pain 50 severe In most
cases OF piles. and then b. contracting
the small blood vessels (capilaries) 20
their normal size. produces radical
cure by reducing and finally absorbing
the tumors and healing the innamed.
raw mucous surfaces.
Until two years ago. no such remedy
had been produced. but 10 that time sup
pository was placed upon tho market,
which has since proven Itself 10 be Tho
long sought permanent cure for this
common and distressing trouble It has
rapidly become famous throughout the
United States and Canada. and IS now
sold by nearly an druggists under tho
name OF AIif NNAiln = ~ '..AA"
II is now the best known because its
merit and safety have advertised a.
wherever used II has been advertised
by word Of mouth. from one sufferer TO
another: people Who had tried every
thing else. even submiiti1o 60 painful
and dangerous surgical operations with
cut avail finally have found that piles
may DE cured without pain and without
expense practically. as the Pyramid Pile
cure is sold for the nominal price Of 80
cents and 800 per package.
The Pyramid instantly stops all pain
and NJ the same time contains no CO.
caine. morphine or narcotics. tho acids
and healing properties contained in the
remedy speedily remove. cause health
ful natural contraction and absorption
Of tumors. II Will cure any form or rectal
trouble except cancer and advanced
fstrfa. which by The way. nearly always
result from neglecting proper ana time
IN treatment FOR piles.
As above stated. can furnish Won with
the pyramid Pile cure at n cents for
ordinary size OF 81 90 for large package.
a book on cause and cure of piles sent
free bv addressing Pyramid Co. Mar
shall. Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02

everybody seemed to enjoy It. Nearly all
The sleighs in the city were pressed into
service. and brought good prices. num-
Der OF well-knOwn society people took
advantage OF the opportunity Tor a
sleigh ride The weather remained very
cold during the afternoon and last night
the mercury dropping far below freezing
point. with continued cold weather to-
day the sleighing will be quite good. az
little Of the snow has melted on the resi-
4ruf e4r4afs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02

taxes ~ tho whole block bounded by
co." ar" 2Sth and @fh streets n which
The property en- question is located
The owner OF tha iot decided 10 test
tho question. owing 10 certain lea.
roinfs. which arc involved. and his at-
tornev. COL IT, %. w. Narve. was award
cd q temporary Injunction yesterday
bv Hon. -. R Wexford. restraining, Joan
Harrison. the applicant. from further
prosecuting hls application. and also re-
etraininr Clerk SAINT y. Wadlin from
executing deed 90 Harrison, oy reason
OF mis- application.
Tho question OF making the injunction
nerpetual will be decided in a few days.
col Alarye IS conhdcns that this VIII
DO done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
FOR THE ClTYS POOR.
\ Great Benefit for the Citizens Re
lief Associated

Superintendent Davis, ot the Aims
house. who. ALSO has chaIse ot the DEE
Dartmcut of outdoor poor. and the ladies'
o. tho City Mission, together with mo
citizens AID Association. who assist SUE
perintondcni Davis in his work, have
their hands lull
From 20 90 $40 poor people are daily
assisted lu one way 0r another by this
department. and about lsp people arc
being cared Cor through a.
The Office oI the superintendent ln the
Clty Hail is crowded every day Bog those
Who are iu need Of fuel and food. and
II Is through bis good Judgment and dis-
erection that the provisions made by the
city for fhe care COY The poor outside the
AlnsnOuse DO go much good and 80 so
FAR
Several classes or people seek the aid
given. S0me 0i them are tulit .u set
ting 4ot.u their cases. and are acid back
20 "a defec hy pride while others tako
b. as matter Of iact that 10 is She duty
o. ,.4e city to look after them
Sometimes the attempt is made 20 Inn
pose upon the department one case in
point Is that o. q family that appealed
for aid when upon investigation IL was
found that ths head Of the family owned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02

Fow.kes VS.. Southern Railway Com
pany. argued by james W. Gordon for
plaintiff and B. 3. MuufOrd Tor defend
Dawes rs. New York. Philadelphia &
Norfolk Railroad company, argued 10y
lanes h. Heath. Jr.. Tor painun and
Vhomas r. Borland Tor defendant and
submitted.
Tate vs.. Commercial bulioihs Assocla-
lion passed TO March term.
C0ttreu Va. Watkins. argued by l.. o.
Wendenburg for appellant, and con-
tinued until to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
THE BUDGET FOR 1899.
The Common Council Is to Consider
the Same Tonight.


The Council meeting, which Is 70 ne
held tonight TO consider the budget. Will
be one OF unusual interest Nearly every
one OF the departments has asked Tor an
increase Of appropriation. espt clal.y the
street and grounds and buildings depart
ments
should their requests be granted there
Will be a number OF improvements during
the coming year, notably the building or
road between ChimDoIazo Fark ana
Fulton. and the general Improvement Of
the street
The street Department has asked for
more Than 100000 but there IS little like
iIhood that It will receive anywhere near
that sum.
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ines is scheduled 10 meet tonight. but
on account OF the session of the Council
viii doubtless have TO postpone It's busl-
ness which Is 10 consider the leasing Of
the refreshment privileges at New Reser-
ynfr Park
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
Months Crime.

The. report Of Sergeant Shinberger for
the month Of January shows a decrease
In the number OF arrests made over the
preceding MONTH and also over the CORE
spending month or last year.
The total number Of arrests mace IN
January were 33i, those for December,
$40. and those for January. 1855. 3d.
The number of felony cases last month
were 81. misdemeanors, 30-; ordinance
violations 49,. miscellaneous matters.
such as horses at large. doors open. side.
walks out OF repair, etc, $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
Evening of illustrated Song

An Evening OF illustrated song which
viii be given I'm the lecture-room Of Sew
er,b St9eet Christian church on FRIDAY
9isht. promises TO be a delightful enter
tainment. The programme includes vocal
49,. 49,. I|s-l Talent and those who attend
Viii derive pleasure from the entertain
,,,,,,t ttself as well as from the con-
sciousness OF having assisted most
worthy object.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
WANTS To WORK SUNDAY,


Governor AhiilANi NOlt<
@. j.. Morse writes 20 tho Governor
from la Plata. Md, saying he VIII come
over into Virginia to reside 10 satisfactory
rca.e. are gyH to certain questions
l, nrlnIuul-. Morse Says he is a SeF-
eul Iay Adventist. and that in Mary
land there f. I'd Jaw under which persons
VINO observe tlc seventh day OF the W.ek
as i.. I.y ole and refuse 20 observe
Sunday aIe confined ll Ial. lie wants 10
lnuw if Virgin a has amy such statute.
Morse aI-o asks if dogs are taxed In
this State. there is au act uuuer WNiDu
farmer cam collect damages for sheep
killed .y -oes. and. finally. Do t.is state
imposes Oh poll idN. Morse further states
that III he should decide 10 make bus
home l t.i- state "a number OF seventh
Dty AHNrUusfe from the Northwest VIII
join hIm and they VIII establish colony.
Ine Governor has made no reply 60 ths
letter as teI
Dr Warmer. one of the candidates
flr thc position ot quarantine officer at
Newport >eNe, called ou the Governor
Yesterday. lilo was accompanied py
friends.
Tlr Governor viii close the hearings in
this matter This week and viii announce
tu. appointment curly next we Is. Nearly
over. body af Newport News ls taking
lively interest iu the FIGHT and each of
t.e t0rro auQldate--Dr-. Jones. Hob 'n,
and MHrr.uer-is strongly endorsed. The
office paws fees and it ls Undcrs stood to
Doe worth several thousand dollars q
year
hc.rs of fhe First Battalion. Sixth Viz
Clu.a Lc-lWeut. recently mustered Ont
called upon Governor Tyler yesterday
for tne purpose o paying tlc'r respects.
Former senator Waiter s.. Watson oi
NnftnWar. was visitor to fhe capitol
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
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and Challenge tho world for case We
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conditional guaranty Absolute proofs
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
Celionthe lee.

Mr.. Miles Jordan, former employe
~ the Gas Works. fell on the slippery
sidewalk in the vicinity OF seventeenth
and Main streets yesterday morning
about 9 o'clock md sustained severe
blow on his head.
lie was carried 70 .he City Hospital,
where he was treated. He Is not SER
iously injured.
onicar McMuiieu fail on slibDAry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
REDUCED CABLE RATES TO HOL-
LAND AND BELGIUM REDUC-
TIONS APPEOXiMAIING ~ 10 -
PER CENT

Inc Ios'4 I.erfrr1 C.rIo Cowranv
bess 70 announce thar on and after March
LIST. the rates 90 Holland ard Bog.um
VIII be the same as ths rates 10 Great
Britain. q rance and Germany
Tho Holland rate Will he reduced by
seven cents per word and the Belgium
rate by nve cents per word.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
died Suddenly.

An old negro named Alex. Patterson
,ted suddenly at his home. No el3 Pink
alley. yesterday morning at $50 o'clock
The coroner was called and after an ex-
animation decided that his death was
dna 40 congestion Of the lungs. brough.
on nv exposure. The remains will bs
buried by the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
MERRY SLEIGH BELLS.

Many People Enjoyed the snow Dur
ing the Day.
The weather was cold enough TO pre-
vent the snow from. melting yesterday
and the seigh-bells sounded merrily up
ana down many OF the principle thor
oughfares during the day. Franklin.
Grace. south Third and other streets
we're alive With the sieish-bells. nna
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
WEDDING IN YORK COUNTY.
DIR. Wise Taking Dispositions in His
Contest With Young.

NVII'' = ~ - 7'''--E
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Feb. l-spe-
cial.-A pretty home wedding was cells
bratea al the residence OF Dir. B. II.
Evan. near Magruder. York county
Nhe.. his daughter Miss Lima Evan, be-
came tile bride OF Mr. John J. Hovey
Tie ceremony was performed by Rev w
J. King. Of this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Ho-
vey will reside at Porto Bello, in York
county.
DR. Richard A. Wise began taking de-
rositions here to-day for use In his con-
test for Youngs seat in the House OF
Representatives. Bathurst ID. Peachy Is
the contestants attorney
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
Dwelling House tiirc

Fire. caused by n defective hue. broke
out about I.n o'clock last night IN ihs
building. No 1913 canal street. owned
hv LANES Hoilcran and occupied by An
nile Banks and others as dwelling
house.
steamers Nos. 3. 4. and 2 truck No. :.
and the chemical engine responded AMI
we're busily engaged Tor thirty-one min
utes
The damage will amount 70 about SO
or 400.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02

place on Clay street yesterday morning
about 1880 o'clock and painfully sprain-
ell his LEFT ankle.
Tie was taken 10 the office OF the Chief
of-Poice. and treated b. Dr. Brock. and
was then sent home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
SALE OF KINGS MILL.
Confirmed by Judge Lamb-EnSlish-
men the Purchasers.

Judge Lamb Ia the Chancery court
Yesterday confirmed the sale OF Kings
NtWs RI r.oidlaw. McKnl * Co. Limit
ed OF England and Ireland. The prize
The mills. operated FOR many years BY
George King. are situated near the Gas
Works. OF this. city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
COAL YARD AFIRE.
Damage TO "pncie Billy" CuIling-
worth's Property.

A stll alarm was turned In a few MIN
utes before o'clock yesterday after
noon from the coal yard OF Mr.. w. II.
Cullingworth The ire was caused by a
man who was engaged IN splitting wood
He built a small ire to warm nls hands
ana the flames spread until they We're
communicated 70 the wood pile. 4 guam
tlty Of wood was burnt ana some damage
Was done 20 the shed. The loss Is fully
covered by insurance Steamer No. ?
ana Truck No. were az the nre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
The examination on Ens.

The examination on Eng
fish for discounts have work.
cd so satisfactorily IN giving
Us an excellent class OF stu
dents that they have been
modified ard continued. Send
for particulars.
A number Of recent appii-
cations for male sten0sra-
pliers have been received
more than could be filled
one for stenocrapher and
bO0kkccper combined.
The College has just added
four new typewriters and a
teacher.
4 student who was offered
a free scholarship in n COM
peting school IS taking our
course on our regular terms.
Write or call for particu-
lars.
Northeast corner Broad and
Ninth streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
BUCKLEN's ARNICA SAVE.

The BEST sALVE In the world for
GUS. Bruises. Sores. J.eors salt Rheum.
Fever Sores. letter ChanDef Hands.
ana positively cures Piles or no pay re-
CURED u Is guaranteed To- give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price -
cents per box. For sale by Ovens q
Mr.. John l.. Cross wishes 10 inform
his friends and the public that he has
accepted q position with Alessrs. j. NJ
fourQurean & Co where he will be glac
20 serve them with his best attention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02
INJUNCTION AWARDED.

\ Test Case Begun Yesterday in the
Circuit Court.
Several weeks ago the VIM. 3 Pizzini
Co. sold for a patron a piece OF property
on Church Hill. and an examination or
the title shovel that an application was
made for the purchase for delinquent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02

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They do not weaken by tholr action. but
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02

WORDS or PRAISE bestowed upon
Hood S1fsap1r.lla hy those who have
taken { indicate that if is iestorirg health
hclu YOU also.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-02

HOODS PILLS are easy % take easy
70 onerate. cure biAousness. indigestion.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
Mississippi's Unique Exhibit

Meridian, Miss, November no. C. King
of this city, commissioner from the state
of Mississippi to the Paris exposition in
1900, has arranged what promises to be a
great novelty in the way of an exhibit from
this state. He has made arrangements with
a party who secured at the right season
100000 selected full-grown cotton bolls,
which will be sold at the Paris exposition
by original cotton field darkies as souvenirs
of the American cotton exhibit
These will be the first cotton bolls ever
shipped abroad, and they will be eagerly
sought after by people who use quantities
of American cotton, but have never seen 1t
On its natural form.