Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-02
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH
orotorman's Promptncss Prevents Colli-
sion of Street Car and Locomotive
housing Democratic Meetings what
tho Republicans are Doing Marriage of
Miss Green and DIR. Paul williamson
Inspection of Tracks and Stations of the
Chesapeake and Ohio.
Especial to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Richmond, Va, Nov. There were
two serious accidents here to-day in
connection with the work of improve
ment which is going on in various
parts of the city.
Early this morning Mr.. C. NJ. Baker
foreman of force to men engaged in
pulling down the Exchange Hotel, to
give place to the fine structure to be
erected by Messrs. NJ. Cohen & Bro. of
Petersburg, was caught by a falling
wall and his head crushed in. He died
almost Immediately.
MIR. Baker was only about 35 years of
age. He is survived by young wife
and adopted child.
Mr.. j. G. Williams. an inspector OF
concrete for the Virginia Construction
company, was struck on the head by a
railing derrick this morning and fatally
injured. The accident was due to the
breaking of rope which held the
heavy poles and iron in an upright
position.
A NARROW ESCAPE.
a. car loaded with passengers of both
sexes had n narrow escape from de-
struction this morning on the Main
street line.
On account of the tracks being slip
perry from rain the brakes had little
erect. and the car was rapidly ap-
preaching the railroad crossing. An
engine was. also. about to pass that
point. The motorman, immedia tely
grasping the situation, put on a full
current, and dashed across the track,
carrying one of the safety gates with
him. The passengers were much
alarmed. but no one was hurt.
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.
Governor Tyler. Major Heth Tyler.
Private Secretary Owen and a number
of other Democrats went Midlothian.
Chesterfield county, to-day, where
there was a great barbecue and speak
ing.
The Democrats held two rousing
meetings here tonight. One was nota-
bic for the presence of Hon. John Goode
and Senator John w. Daniel. Some
good blows for Bryan and Lamb were
struck.
WHAT REPUBLICANS ARE DOING.
The Republicans also held a well-at-
tended meeting. there being addresses
by Mr. Hugh Gordon Miller, of Nor
folk. and Gen. Edgar Allan. Mr.. Miller
well sustained his high reputation as an
orator.
The Republicans are using the letter
written by President John shelton VIII
liams. declaring his intention to vote
Tor Mckinley, as a campaign document.
Typewriter copies of the same have
been sent to number of Democrats.
a MARRIAGE.
Miss Adeline Green and DR.. Paul
Williamson were married at o'clock
this evening at Grace Episcopal
Church. The ediice had been beauti-
fully decorated with palms and chrys-
anthemums, and was we'll filed by the
friends of the popular young couple.
The bride was attired in n gown of
Duchess lace trimmed in accordeon-
pleated chiffon and point lace. Her
veil was caught with u diamond clus-
ter, the grooms gift and She wore a
clasp and pendant which has been in
the family for more than two centu-
ries. Her bouquet was composed OF
lilies of the valley.
She entered with her brother, Mr.
H. Francis Green, and was preceded by
her maids of honor Misses Marian
l.oykin and FRANCES Lieper Crouch.
They wore white organdy gowns tied
with pale green ribbons. and carried
white chrysanthemums.
The ushers were Messrs. w. S.
Staiars. w. Stanley Freeman. NJ. N
Dobie, Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne,
Tazewcll Gilmer. Harry Faulkner T.
Francis Green. DR.. II. G. Nicholson
and DR.: w. Lowndes Peple.
The best man was Mr.. G. Walter
Mapp. of the Eastern Shore. The GER
emony was performed by Bishop r. A.
Gibson and Rev. J.. r. Mason
Among the guests were NJ. r. j. Ste
gan, OF Mt. Carbon: Rev. and Mrs. Geo
Booker, Norfolk: Mr.. j. u. Howle. Sus-
sen, MISS fiarrlet AmeS ftenSey, WASH
inEton. ID. G.; Miss Frances Burton
Coles and Miss Sarah Leigh, OF Hous-
ton. and Mr.. l.. ~ Dobie. of Norfolk.
c. e o. INSPECTION.
The annual inspection of track and
stations of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway viii be made next week. The
party will occupy special train, and
among those who will compose the
party will be Messrs. George w. Ste
venS president; G. T. Doyle general
superintendent eastern division: j. NJ
Gill. general superintendent western
division; +. w. Scarborough. engineer
bridges and signals; f. l. Cabcll, engi-
neer maintenance. and others of the
various general and division officers.
President Stevens of the Chesapeake
and Ohio. is in Newport News, a mem
Der of the inspecting party making
tour of the terminals at that point
The United States government has
asked for bids for the TRANSPORTATION
of two cars OF armorpiercing projec-
tiles from the naval arsenal at Port
Norfolk to Ogden. Utah. The govern
ment has recently been shipping large
consignments of naval munitions from
eastern arsenals to those along the Pa
cific coast.
DIR. INQUIRE IN BRONZE.
One hundred and fifty of the most
prominent men and women in Rich
mond met at the Jefferson tonight and
formed the Hunter Mcclure Associa-
ton. Miss Frances Il. Scott was elect
ed president, Mrs. James r. Gordon
treasurer, Mrs. stephen Putney, CORE
spending secretary and Miss Cailie
Ryland. recording secretary. No sub
Scription was taken. but they decided
to erect n bronze statue In Capitol
Square to Dir. Hunter Mcclure at a
cost of 10000