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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
COLD sTEEL OR DEATH.

There is but one small chance to save
your life and that is through an opera
tion,' was the awful prospect set before
Mrs. l. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge, Wis,
by her doctor after vainly trying to cure
her of frightful case of stomach trou-
bic and yellow aundice. He didn't count
on the marvellous power of Electric Bit
ters to cure stomach and liver troubles,
but she heard of it, took seven bottles,
was wholly cured, avoided surgeons knife,
now weighs more and feels better than
ever. It's positively guaranteed to cure
stomach, liver and kidney troubles and
never disappoints. Price soc at all drug
stores.
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PRETTY MORNING. NEEDING

Louisburg, n. c.. Dec. 15.--Mr. Frank
Reid Peasants and Miss Willie Moore
Rackley were married in the Presbyterian
church Tuesday morning of this week,
Rev. w. D. Morton officiating. Mrs. j. s..
Barrow presided at the organ. The
ushers were DR.. r. f. Marlborough,
Maurice S. Clifton, Samuel p. Boddie and
Arthur w. Person.
Northern bridal tour followed. The
young people are very popular and are
members of two of Louisburg's well
known families.
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MARRYING AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE.
Especial to the News and Observer

tSpecldi 10 the news anu ODo6IN6IsJ
Reidsville, n. c., Dec. 15.-The mar
riage of Miss Miss Florence Pauline Will
liams of this place, and Mr. r. E. L..
Nicholson, of Washington, d. c., occurred
at the home of Mrs. Ralph D. Williams,
on Lindsey street, Wednesday at high
noon. Rev DR.. John R. Brooks, the
brides pastor, performed the ceremony,
the bride and groom standing under a
marriage bell of ivy.
The home was tastefully decorated in
holly and other foliage.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mrs Ralph d. Williams and is one of
Redsville's prettiest and sweetest young
ladies. The groom is a popular young
man and holds a splendid position in
Washington. The marriage was a quiet
affair, owing to the death of the father
which occurred recently.
The presents were numerous and cost
~ and attested to the extreme popularity
of the couple. Among them was a check
for 5000 from the grooms father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholson left on the noon
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Help is needed at once when persons
life is in danger A neglected cough or
cold may soon become serious and should
be stopped at once One Minute Cough
Cure quickly cures coughs and colds and
the worst cases of Group, bronchitis,
grippe and other throat and lung trou-
bles. w. Fl. King Drug Co., Bobbitt-
Wynne Drug Co., William Simpson.
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THE QUAERE oUARTETTE.

The Quaere Quartette with its accom-
paniment is now TO be numbered among
The clubs in town 1t is composed of
four of Raleighs bright and accomplish
ed young women who meet with an ac-
Compartment of four young mem for So
cial, musical and literary purposes.
Those composing the Quartette are:
Misses Sara Burkhead, Annie Jones,
Belle Watson formerly of Battle Greek,
Mich), and Nina Green.
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DeWitts Little Early Rlsers are dainty
little pills, but they never fail to cleanse
the liver, remove distractions and invig-
crate the system. w. H. King Drug Co..
Bobbitt & Wynne Drug Co., William
Simpson.
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ENTERTAINMENT BY MRS. MOI
AUSTIN STEVENS.

This invitation has been sent to friends:
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Stevens request
the pleasure of your presence at the mar
riage of their daughter. Ada Miriam, to
Mr.. Willis Hinton Austin, on Wednesday
evening. December twenty sixth at eight
thirty o'clock. Methodist Episcopal
Church, Smthfield North Carolina
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LUNCHEON AT SOMERSET VILLA

LUNCHEON AT SOMERSET VILLA .
Durham, n. c., Dec. 15.-Mrs. Julian S.
Carr gave an elegant and elaborate lunch
con al Somerset villa" Thursday after
noon to a party of eleven lady friends.
1t was served in twelve courses by an
expert caterer The beautiful home was
lastly decorated throughout for the
function, the dining room decoration being
in crimson. American beauties in pro-
fusion made the scene like fairy land.
AS a souvenir of the occasion each of the
guests received a cluster of American
beauties.
The luncheon party consisted of the
following ladies': Mrs. Lettie Walker, of
Leaksvlle; Mrs. Julian S. Carr, Mrs. j.
NJ Manning, Mrs. G. w. Watts. Mrs.
Rachael Beal. Mrs. T. ID. Jones, Mrs. l..
A. Carr, Mrs. William B. Guthrie, Mrs,
p. w. Vaughan, Mrs. R. w Winston,
Mrs. A. G. Carr and Mrs. S. F. Tomlinson.
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byterian church, Chapel Hn. North Car

The marriage of Mr.. James Gather to
Miss Helen Bruton was celebrated in the
First Methodist church of Salisbury on
Wednesday. 1t was brilliant occasion.
An extended bridal tour followed.
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train for Staunton, Va, where they will
spend several days with Mrs. e. S. Sheppe
sister of Mrs. Nicholson. Later they
will be at home at Langdon, d. c., where
they will live.
A wedding that will be of interest to a
large circle of friends is that OF Miss
Anna Withers and Mr. Robert Montgom-
cry both of this city. The bride is a
charming young lady. She formerly re-
sided in Kentucky where she was quite
popular. The groom holds lucrative
position nthe office of the F. r. Rem
Tobacco Company, and is well known as
a leader in the social circles of the town.
Both number their friends by the score.
The ceremony will be performed at the
home of Mrs. NJ e. Walters, on Main
street. December 18th.
Messrs. +. r. and c. A. Penn and
Misses Pearl and Lilly Watt Penn at
tended the elegant reception given by
Mr. and Mrs. Greenville Penn to greet
MIR. and Mrs. Rucker Penn in Danville,
Wednesday evening.
Miss Susie Richardson. of Reidsville,
and Mr.. James Sloan, of Winston, will be
united in marriage on Wednesday, De-
cember 18th. Mr.. Sloan resided in this
city for a number of years and is well
known here. He is now valued en-
ploye of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Com
pany. The accomplished Miss Richard
son has for a number of years been a
member of the faculty of Salem Female
Academy. The ceremony will be perform
ed at the home of Mr. T. E. Richardson,
Main street
Mr. John F. Warrington was an attend
ant at the Bruton- Gather marriage in
Salisbury Wednesday.
Miss Temple r. Parker of Laurinburg,
N c., and Mr.. Avis l.. Harris, of this
place. will be united in the holy bonds
of wedlocl at Laurinburg on Thursday,
December 9th. The bride is one of the
States sweetest young ladies' She made
numerous friends during her two years
stay in our midst, who will be delighted
to know that this will be her home in the
future. The groom, one of the cleverest
young men in the city, is the eldest son
of the senior member of the firm of Rob
ert HARRIS 3 Bro, and is one of the book
keepers for this big tobacco firm
Many of your readers are interested in
the marriage of Miss Minnie Williamson,
Of Locust Hill. to Mr.. r. w. Brown, the
popular Register of Deeds, of Caswell
county, which event will occur next
Wednesday at the home of the bride.
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Adams and Miss Inez Perry, p. V. Ander-
son and Miss Edna Kilgo, j. c. Blanchard
and Miss Lila Markham, J. NJ. Ormond
and Miss Bessie Patrick, II. f. Robinson
and Miss Gussie Kramer, ]. p. Breedlove
and Miss Jane Hes Nichols, w. A. Lam
beth and Miss Ethel Lewis, G. H. Flow
ers and Miss Margie Jordan, f. r. Willis
and Miss Lotte Markham, Richard Webb
and Miss Blanche Gum, f. S. Edwards
and Miss Fannie Carr. Stags-L l..
Hendren, S. w. Anderson, L. A. Rowe
and j. r. Cowan
The menu was as follows:
Blue Points,
Consomme a la Napolitaine
Fillet of Trout la Joinville
Saratoga Chips
Banknote sherbet
Athena waters
Breast OF turkey Stuffed cranberries
celery olives
Tenderloin of beef and champignons
Roast quail la Duchesse
Green peas
Frozen Fruit
Macaroons and champaign waters
Chicken salad with royal dressing
Beaten Biscuit
T Neapolitan ice cream
Fancy cakes Fruit
Cheese Crackers
Coffee
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You can't get bread from stone, but
you can get money from gold brick.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Many o man isn't worth the market
value of the phosphorus in his bones.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. William Wyatt have is
sued cards 10 the marriage of their
daughter Nellie. to Mr. George Scatlette
on Tuesday afternoon at their home on
Blount street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Mr.. J. Crawford Biggs came down from
Durham to the first rendition of Esmer-
aida, Tuesday night and gave Box
Party complimentary to Miss Clara Tins
ley, of Virginia, the guest of Miss Lulie
Biggs, after which an elegant supper was
enjoyed.
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The Misses Davis. of Louisburg, are
Visiting Mrs. Joel Whitaker.
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Mrs Sam1 Telfair left Thursday MORN
ing for Norfolk on a visits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. W P. Whitaker have
returned from a trip to New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Mr. ]. Clifford Carroll will spend the
holidays in the city with his sister, Mrs.
w. p Whitaker.
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w oman and !!!l!?5! Society

| home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. T.
Norris or Blount street
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Mr. Bartlett Roper, Jr., of Petersburg,
Va, who has been the guest of Mr.. w w.
Vass, has gone home.
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Mrs. A. b. Andrews, Miss Jane II. An
drews, and Mr.. William J. Andrews are
back from a trip To New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Miss Louise Pittenger. who has been
visiting friends in New York and Ohio for
several months, returned to the city yes
terday afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Mrs. H. A. London. or Pittsboro, was
a visitor in the city this week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Prof. Jerome Dowd, of Trinity College,
with a party of twenty-five, viii leave
on Monday for a weeks trip to New York
Miss Nan Dowd, of Charlotte, Miss Emma
T4einbach and other ladies, with Prof.
Dowds little daughter, will be members
Of the party.
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Cards are out for the marriage of Mr.
Thomas Wiley Parker to Miss Meta
Beachham on the 25th, and Mr.. VIM. e
Severance to Miss Leila North on the
26th at Laurinburg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Miss Posa Battle has returned from a
visit to Rocky Mount.
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PERHAPS when I'll is said and done,
Content may be in this TO know
That one friend held YOU as a sun
To cheer and warm a heart and throw
Light where mis- stumbling path may run,
All. well. to think one held you So
That one dear life. because of you
Was freed from carping cares and stings
That your smiles made the dark skies blue
To ore mans heart All time that
brings,
So many truths. let these be true
When all IS said-just these two things.
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Miss Ethel and Janet Stronach have
returned from Wake Forest. where they
attended house panty.
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deer Life hecanse Of YOU

Mrs Little entertained her friends
most charmingly at Hen Party" on
Tuesday Afternoon. There were about
thirty married ladies present. and the af-
ternoon was most delightfully."- spent.
Dainty refreshments were served.
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1t was 100 a. m. when the banquetters
had finished their meeting and were dis
missed by their worthy Rex. All went
to their homes with feeling of happiness
and encouragement.
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The Book Club met with Misses Sophl
and Louise Busbee on Friday afternoon
Interesting papers were read by Miss
blanche Blake and Sophy Busbee or
Velasquez and Van Dyck.
Current events We're most charmingly
discussed by Miss Susan Heck.
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The Whist Club met with Mrs Jane
McKimmon on Wednesday afternoon.
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Miss Beulah Wilson, of Morganton, is
the guest of Miss Annie Stronach.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

Miss Annie Rogers entertained at cards
in honor of Miss Tinsley, of Virginia, on
Wednesday evening
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Mrs. William Balm went to Franklinton
Thursday to visit Miss Fannie Green.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-01

trial is telling upon the prisoner. He
has to sit SIX hours in the courtroom
every day, and seldom can he distin-
guish word said by the lawyers. He
does not hear the witnesses at all. This
morning he presented the appearance
of having spent a restless night
TEMPLES DYING DECLARATION.
Mr.. Buford stated that he hal neg
lected yesterday to offer as evidence
the dying declaration of DIR. Temple
He asked to be allowed TO introduce as
a witness the justice who took the
statement. The defense objected. Mr..
Davis said he understood the Common
wealth had closed its case. The prison
er was prepared to defend himself upon
the evidence already presented by the
Commonwealth. and it would be unjust
and improper 10 allow the prosecution
to come in now and offer new evidence
The jury was sent out while the law
yers for the Commonwealth argued the
point as to the admissibilty OF this evil
dence.
Counsel fer Mr. Riddick simply OBJ
jected to the admission of the paper as
Illegal and improper 10 be Introduce
at this time. They did not argue the
matter. The court decided that the IA
pr could be admitted SIS evidence. The
statement was as follows: w. II. TEN.
pie, on oath. testifies as follows:
II went TO see Mrs. Riddick Wednes.
day night. She was about to be con-
fined. 1 told them-SIr. Riddtck anC
wife-I had examined her ana did not
think 1t was necessary for me 10 stay
aid told them TO let me knew wher
she needed me. / did not hear any.
thing more from 1t until this morning
Mr.. Riddack came here this mornin:
about half past six O'Clock He knock
Ell at the front door 1 orened the doc,
before I finished dressing. He did no
speak to me. but drew his pistol and
had no way TO defend myself. I rar
out the back way, and he ran after me
| and got in close range and shot me fou:
times. I know of no cause why ht
should have shot me. had neglected
some OF my practice, expecting to hear
from him.
March II, 1900. w. II. TEMPLE"
PAPER IDENTIFIED.
Before the jury were brought in Jus.
tice c. II. Harris was called to identif,
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AIESI NEWS OF THE WORLD TELEGRAPH CABI4E .

shers Still inside. agreed to this, as
l am most anxious to avert the posi-
oiiity OF anything like disturbance in
SIDE The town and as bodies of the enc
my are still holding the hills in the i'm
mediate neigllborhood from which they
VIII nave to be cleared off beforehand.
Rundle reports that he attacked q
large party of Beers near Senekal on
May 20. He said his casualties were not
heavy.
"Bra0ant reports that OH May IS two
OF his patrols. consisting of two officers
and 40 men were cut off by the enemy
and taken prisoners
The War Office has received from
Lord Roberts another despatch dated
Germiston, May so, p. m, saying:
The brunt of the fighting yesterday
fell upon Tan Hamilton's column.
nave sent him, as already mentioned, to
work around to the west of Joharues-
burg in SUPPORT of F'rench's cavalry,
which was directed to go north near
the road leading to Pretoria. l have
not heard from French yet. but Hamil-
ton, in report which has just reached
me. states that at about l o'clock in
the afternoon he found his way block
ed by the enemy strongly posted on
some kopjes and ridges three miles
south of the Rand. They had two
'' oNie anu SeNeTdi iielu guns ana
pompons. Hamilton forthwith attack
ed.
The right was led by the Gordons,
who' after capturing one extremity of
the ridge. wheeled around and worked
along 1t until after dark. clearing it of
the enemy, who fought most obstinate
~. The One-hundred-an fourth led
on the other flank. and would not be
denied, but the chief share in the ac-
ton, as in the casualties fell to the
Gordons, whose gallant advance excited
the admiration Of ALL
Hamilton is now at Florida, due
west of Johannesburg. and French
Is few miles further to the north
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east. The Gordons, the cavalry. the
mounted infantry and Seventh division
are holding the heights of the town.
The Eleventh division, with Batteries
II and G., and the heavy artillery, are
south of johannesburg.
Hamilton speaks in high terms Of
praise of the manner in which Bruce
Hamilton and Colonel Spens, of the
Shropshire light infantry handled their
men under Smith Dorrien's direction
London, May 81 (6:45 p. m.)-The
Westminster Gazette says IL is rumored
tonight in a quarter likely to be we'll
Informed that President Kruger has
been captured by the British six miles
beyond Pretoria
The War Office knows nothing about
It,
London, May 31.-The following dis
patch from Lord Roberts has been re-
ceived at the War Office:
Johannesburg. May 81 g p. m.)-He?
Majesty's forces are now in possession
OF johannesburg, and the British flag
floats over the Government buildings"
London, May 81 (4:26 p. MIA spe-
cial dispatch from Germiston, a sub
urD OF Johannesburg. says several hun
drcd Beers have sought refuge in &
mine. where the Grenadiers have cor
nered them and barred all escape
Cdpe Town, May ol.-IIle bEItiSl nave
occupied Heidelberg, on the railroad
connecting Johannesburg with the
Transvaal frontier towards Volkrust,
on the Natal frontier near Laing's Mex
Cape Coast Castle. May 31.-It is re-
ported that the Haussa quarters at
koomassie nave been burned, and that
many Haussas were killed.
JOHANNESBURG PROCLAMATION.
Cape Town. May So.-Upon the occu-
patton of Johannes Lord Roberts,
1t is said, will issue a proclamation de-
nouncing the malicious fables" regard
ing the intentions of the British
and announcing the terms OF surrender,
which are the guaranteeing of immune
ty to all non -conbatants, and that all
burgners excepting these who are ac-
lively connected with the promotion of
the war, directing operations, command
dering or looting or other acts contra
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the paper. which he did. DR.. II. S.
Powell was examined as to Dr.. Tenn
pies condition at the time the state
ment was dictated TO the justice. DR..
Powell said he reached DR.. Temple
about twenty minutes after the latter
was shot Dr. Temple told him she was
done for" and mad witness to write his
WILL He was perfectly conscious at the
time. and realized the seriousness of his
condition.
DR.. Powell said DR.. Riddicl1 stopped
by his house after shooting DR.. Temple.
Riddick said 10 Witness:
Il have put four bullets into DR.. Tenn
pie. 1 wish you would go up there and
stop the blood. I have vindfcated my
family. and don't care now If the Dec
tor gets Well"
The genuineness OF the paper and DR..
Temples condition ut the time of the
declaration was made having been
proven. the jury was brought in. The
paper was read to them. and MIR. Har-
ris related the circumstances under
which the statement WAS made.
Mrs Il. e. Nunrally. OF Reams Va.
was the first witness for the defense
to-day. She had known the Riddicks
since Roanc was ten years old, and had
seen much Of them.
She said Roane, while good boy. was
n very peculiar child She had known
him to shut himself up in n room for
hours and talk to himself. He had fits
of melan- holia and moody spells. Often
he would shun other children. At other
times he was bright ana cheerful.
Mrs. Nunnally said Mr. Riddick was
not deaf when he went off to school
but when he came back he could hardly
hear at all. When Mr.. R,ddicll was
pastor ut Reams 1t was generally be
lieved in the nelPhborhood that he was
insane His mind was SO much i'm
Pa!red he had hardly any memory He
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BIRDS EYE VIEW oE PRETORIA.

effort to reduce the appropriation. An
amendment was also added TO the meas
ure providing for an adjustment of GER
tain claims OF the States of New York
pennsylvania. Virginia, Delaware, Cali
fornia, Oregon and South Carolina
Mr. Hale presented disagreement on
the naval appropriation bill The points
III disagreement were the provisions for
armor plate and ocean surveys and the
course of instruction at the Naval Acad-
conference.
Consideration of the commission amend
ment being resumed, Mr.. Jones, OF Ar
kansas, made vigorous attack upon the
administration of the Paris Exposition
commission. by Commissioner-Gcnera
Ferdinand w. Peck.
Up to January !. 1900. he said. Commits
less than 100000 of the S1,400,0U0 appro-
priated for exposition purposes. He de-
manded 10 know where the balance OF
called detailed statement that had been
submitted contained such items as ST.
Ov0 for clerk hire, 1924 for personal trav-
cling expenses of the Commissioner-Cien-
eral etc, which Mr.. Jones believed We're
ridiculous as "details" lie believed tina
an investigation was necessary.
Mr.. Hale (Rep.), of Maine. said he per-
sonally inclined TO the opinion that the
Paris Exposition was bad performance
Mr.. Jones, continuing, said that the air
mas been full OF rumors that there have
able expenditures OF the fund provided
for the American exhibit, and we all
know there never has been any satisfac-
tory, report as to how this money was
used.
MIR. Jones then called attention to tho
S9O,Q00.OCO emergency fund appropriated nj
the outset of the Spanish war, admitting
utmost confidence in the Presidents In
tegrity. lie thought, however, n state
ment of the disbursements of that fund
should be made.
Mr.. Daniel, OF Virginia. offered nm
amendment, nppropriating 5000 for the
beginning of work on the proposed memo.
rial bridge across the Potomac river. ex.
tending from the Naval Observatory 10
the Arlington estate. This was adopted
after debate.
IN THE HOUSE.
The House to-day. under special order
adopted. after an exceedingly hot deba to
in which the leaders on both sides
charged each other With playing to the
political galleries. entered upon the con.
Ennfinund on 2oon G
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Especial to VirginIan-Piro,.)

Lawrenceville. Va, May S1.-Interest
in the trial Of the Rev. ]. e. Roane Rid
dick is increasing. The crowd in at
tendance was larger to-day than on
yesterday or Tuesday. Every seat in
the courtroom was occupied, and the
doors had 10 he closed at 10 o'clock. The
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-01
EVIDENCE IN
RIDDICK TRIAL.
Many Witnesses Tell Of Rid
dicks Strange Actions.
HE HAD MELANCHOLY SPELLS

Former College Mates Testify as to his
Inexplicabie Conduct at College Hon.
Il. II. Moss, of North Carolina, on tho
Stand The Boys Mt School Considered
Him as Mentally Unbalnnced-Rev. L.
II. Campbell Believed Riddick Morbid
and Eccentric Many Witnesses Testify
as to His Lapscs of Memory, and For
getfuiness OF His Engagements.