Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-19

Richmond, May 1S.-The peacs OF
Rchmond's street fair was consider
ably disturbed last night by an occur
renee which almost assumed the pro-
portions of u riot before it was ended.
y cake-walk was in progress on Broad
street, and the thoroughfare was dense
~ crowded at that point. A traction
car came along and endeavored to force
its way through the mass of human
lily. President Alex. II. Meyer. OF the
Carnival Association. fearing that some
one would be killed. got on the track
and made a strong appeal to the in
spector i'll charge OF the car TO wait
until the crowd thinncd out a little The
official refused. and threw Mr.. Meyer
from the track.
The latter then appealed to the crowd,
and an attack was made gu the car,
threats being loud that 1t would be torn
to pieces and the men in charge rough
ly handled. Cooler heads finally al
layed the anger of the crowd and the
car was allowed to proceed after sew
eral people had been injured.
CLOSES TONIGHT.
Tho street fair Will close tomorrow
night with general iubilation, in
which a confetti battle will play an i'm
portant part.
1t was decided this morning that no
one should wear masks during this bat.
tie, as such might lead to serious re-
suits.
The police today have been on a
sharp lookout for the persons who have
been annoying ladies by striking them
In their faces with balls attached to
which a confetti battle will play a
prominent part.
MAIL ROBBERY CASE
The case of Charles Goodloe, assist
ant superintendent OF Station A,
charged with robbing the mails, was
called before United States Commits
sioner Peasants at IL o'clock this morn
Ing.
Goodloe waived an examination. and
the case was forwarded to the United
States grand jury, which will meet in
Norfolk the first Monday In June. Tho
case will be called for trial In Rich
mond at the next term OF the United
States District Court. which conveues
the irst Monday In October. The Gov
eminent was represented by Assistant
District Attorney D. II. Jernette, and
Colonel William F. Bib. of Louisa
Court House. represented the defend
ant.
alleged 10 have opened were put IN evil
deDce.
APATHY AMONG DEMOCRATS.
Politics, which have been laid on the
shelf by general consent during Carni-
val Week. will again come to the front
next Monday. when an organized effort
will be made to get the vote out in ia
vor OF a Constitutional Convention.
There seems to be the greatest apathy
here among the voters regarding the
convention.
SENATOR MARTIN ATTACKED.
The feature OF a meeting held here a
few nights ago by the Democrats was
an attack on Senator Martin. Several
leaders who have hitherto been loyal to
the Junior Senator, reflected severely
upon him, without calling his name, for
taking no part in the effort Tor revi
sion. IIe was accused OF drawing a
$4,000 salary and going to sleep at a
time when his services were SO badly
needed"
A MARRIAGE.
Mr. Joseph NJ Walden and Miss Leila
A. Sanford were married by Rev. G.
NJ. Daniels. pastor OF Randolph Street
Baptist Church, at 1850 o'clock this
morning.
They are both from Petersburg and
came here yesterday TO wed In order to
avoid parental opposition. The City
Hall having been closed yesterday.
license could not be secured until to-
day. The bride Is II years OF age and
the consent OF her parents to the mar
riage was not necessary.
NEWSY NOTES.
Louis W!dgen. infant SON OF Mr. ]. c.
Wilson. of Newport News. died at the
residence OF Mr.. G.. B. Wood. No sos
North Eighth street The funeral Will
take place at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow
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