Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
Mr., R, Lancaster Williams Webs
Miss Rebekah Gustayia Watkins.
OUR RICHMOND LETTER
Alex. Tate. Whose penth Sentence
wn.Gommutoa to Life ImprIson-
ment, writes tho Govornor-Ton-
der of Sympathy -Lawmaker Co.
TO Mount vornon-Dr. Hawthorne5
Attach. Bri oTored by Rsprssen-S
totivo Whitehead.
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Richmond. Va. Dec. 14.-One of the
prettiest home weddings of the season
took place at O'clock this evening.
when Mr.. Robert Lancaster Willinms,
head OF the syndicate that controls the
Norfolk street railways, and Miss Re-
bekah Gustavia Watkins were mar
RED
There were only few attendants on
account Of the recent death of rel-S
alive of the groom. but the home Of the 4
bride. where the ceremony was per-
formed. had been transformed into q 4
perfect bower of roses, palms and smi-
lax. !,
Mr.. IL. Randolph Williams, a brother
OIL the groom, WAS best man. Among
the out-of-town guests were NIessrs /.
Henry %. Baskerville and Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Doyle. of Norfolk Frank o.
Hriggs' OF Trenton. y. j., and others.
4Nter wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams will reside in Richmond.
LETTER FROM ALEX. TATE.
Governor Tylers mail this morning
contained II letter written by the negro.
AieNahder Tate, whose sentence of
death the Governor two days ago COM
tt'sNSN ~ hkS line graf
ltude of the negro Is evident. and none
who read the letter can doubt the sin-
cerlty OF the writer. His language is 4
that OF the simple and ignorant, and
the style that of IN emotional rcliy-N
ionlst
me Governor, as In the other two or
three Instances where he has exercised
clemency. Is satisfied that he has made
no mistake. and feels that to have dones.
otherwise than he has would be to I
have Withheld the exercise of mercy
where reasonable doubt OF the jusl
tiee OF allowing the law to take it's
course existed
rates letter. in part IS as follows:
Portsmouth, Va. Dec 10, 1899.
Governor Tyler:
My Dear Savior Here In This King
dom: And | pray to prove faithful to
your call and your command, because
You have brought me out in this dis
tressful hour. Your voice has come to
ME rs strange voice. but have never
seen your face. You have come to me
and saved me, Just as the Lord came
to Daniel and saved him. For the good
mercies You have done for me- thank
you from the bottom of my heart I
can't explain how much overjoyed am
for what You have done for me-
God has given you power and also the
sympathy, and you have shown 1t to-
wards me. and thank you, sir. know
that God do love you for God had
pieked-you out and shown you to me in
preference to all the judges. I remain
your humble servant 3,
ALEXANDER TATE.
TENDER OF SYMPATHY.
The death of Mrs. Ellen n. Lnwless.
at Portsmouth. was heard with regret
at the Office of the Secretary OF the
Commonwealth, Mr.. Joseph II. Lawless
who is thus deprived of his mother.
The office clerical force this morning.
united in the following message Of
coincidence:
Richmond. Va. Dec. II, 1899.
To Hon. Joseph Il. Lawless, Ports-a
mouth, Va:
We have heard with regret of your
bereavement. and all of us tender you
our heartfelt sympathy.
j. G. HAWKINS,
JOHN H. MOORE,
w, w. SCOTT.
LAW MAKERS GO AWAY.
The majority of the members OF the
Legislature. who went to Mt. Vernon
this morning. returned tonight.
LIE CATO OYSTER LAW.
1t is said that at least $1,000 OF the
$4,000 profit accruing under the oyster
and fish laws. and credited to the Le-5
SdtO oyster law, 10 ulreCliy a. return
from the tax on perch nets and fish
traps. 4 very high tax was placed on
such nets and traps: so excessive was
the tax that representatives of the fish,
ing interests, by appearing before the
Legislative committee, succeeded In Sc.
curing a substantial reduction In tho
rate of taxation. Still the measure. as
finally passed in It's modified FORM has
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