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The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03
CUBAN EDITOR IN A TEMPER
Doesn't Want United States To Have
the Isle of Pines.

Havana. Nov -mber &.-With reference
Ia the suggestion that the United States
viii claim the isle of Pines. La Discussion
says.
1T IS either a canard or fccler. If
tn. latter. then II i unworthy of the
United States. To attempt such rapa-
cious robbery would be brutal aggression.
II Cuba is To be free. so ought the isle
of Pines 10 be-. Cuba should be- regarded
as a whole The isle Of Pines has always
been considered part of Cuba and has
been under the government Of the prov
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03
Liscum's Body Reaches America

San Francisco. December THE trans
port Thomas from Manila. bearing The
remains of Colonel Liscum. who fell at
the battle of Tien Tsin. arrived today and
was sent To quarantine. She has a num-
bcr of cabin passengers. together with
sick aud discharged men. When the local
military authorities learn the wishes nf
Mrs Liscum In the matter appropriat te
arrangements for the reception of the re-
mains will be made.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03
Kruoer Reaches Cologne.

Cologne. December 1.-Mr. Kruger ar
rived here at II 20 O'Clock. y considerable
crowd had assembled and caused 4 dan
yerous crush No official reception had
Leen ARRANGED and Mr.. Kruger drove to
the Cathedral hotel. the crowd cheering
as he left the station and as he dove
a5onp the route. The absence of an Off
rial welcome is said to have been due to
neglect to secure an understanding with
The imperial court which is necessary in
the case of visits of the heads of states
Hence Z is reported that Mr.. Kruger will
nrobably not go to Berlin at present.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03


wv tSUr-ial All The powers. SAVING
Germany and her virtual Nassa's
Austria and Italv. have assented To The
American proposition shat the demands
th.- ministers iu Pckin had made ON
tsslna ar. excessive ami therefore ridic-
uaars. bsraus. china could not meet
th.m when Germany learns that all
her uei-Ebors are opposed TO indors;ns
th- .-r.-ion 90 the representatives she
wiu Js likewise That NJ least is the
sr.snssr 81 the German ambassador. Or
Nss fI..lesen. gsho called ON the pres'i-
dent to,iay According 10 the dispatches
from Berlin the foreign officials had
s..rus. e. e similar conclusion They
1T l.iI.v clbl.,I Dr. Non H0iieben To that
..fE.tf and his opinion was. therefore.
h.-a.l uu positive Information EN-
s.t.-ee.- have already begun between the
Nrrisrr- foreign offices looking IL a re.iuc-
tssu 81 rha terms of the agreement reach
s,l bv thc diplomats in FeSin 60 what Is
r.ea -l.i a~ reasonable The United
- es having irIucci the powers TO go
This far. wiU probably succeed Tn having
rhs terms reduced L. somewhere near
what sh. regards as the maximum OF
what China cam bear. There will be no
formal rejection fo what the PeiSin rep
r.-.--lratsv.~ lrrcel upun- ID appears
trzt their agreement was merely 10 the
eject that thrg would submit the things
that should h.. demanded ~ China to
th-i~ government for ratification. They
tll. nut -1 50 ftr - g. sign a solemn
s--.t-em,ut binding the government they
r,..-l-.uI.l- If th, ministers Tor foreign
arairs csu formulate iist ~ demands
gb.- agreement 80 Jhe Pekin ministers
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03

London. November 30.-The officials of
the United States embassy say they have
received no instructions in regard to .he
taking further STEPS for the release Cf
Mrs Florence Mayb-ick. who is un Ter
sentence of imprisonment for life on con-
viction of poisoning her husband.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03
GIGANTIC GOLD MINE TRUST.
John D. Rockefeller Said To Be One
of tie Promoters.

London. November 2S.-The Daily Ex-
press this morning publishes a rumor
that a gigantic gold mine trust has been
formed. includ ng Messrs- John y. Rookie
feller. Cecil Rhodes. Alfred Beit and JO-
seph Benjamin Robinson
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03

ince Of Havana. The people there were
allowed to vote at the election ana the
Spaniards there had the privilege OF IN
scribing In connection with The declaration
of nationality"
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03
Lar0e Land Deal

Nashville. Tenn. December 1.-(SpecialJ
Eastern capitalists have closed a deal for
lands on Sycamore creek. six miles from
TaZewell, for S2j.C00 The lands contain
a very extensive vein of iron ore ana
also 4 large deposit of copper ore.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03
DEATH SENTENCE CONFIRMED.
Four Filipinos Are To BE Hanged on
Decembe 2fst

Manila. November 30.-Gencral Mac
Arthur has confirmed the sentences Of
hanging passed upon four natives recent
II convicted of murder at Lingayen- The
condemned We're members of the GUardia
de Honor a band Of assassins whose vic
Tins We're kidnapped ami boloed- They
will be hung December 2Ist.
The United States cruiser Newark. un-
der orders To proceed 10 Guam u Inves-
tigate the circumstances OF the disaster
10 the United States auxiliary cruiser
Yosemite. has not vet sailed
The United States transport Indiana,
which. as announced November 18th.
went ashore on the east side OF the
island. of the coast Of Luzou. was sue
ceSsfully loated and arrived at BinauSo-
nan sound short oi coal
Recruits for Philippines.
Washington. November 5o--Captaln
Arnold reports To the quart e-master's de-
partueut the arrival Of the fitzpatrick at
Malta AIS well on board The kil-
patrick carried about $40 recruits for the
PnlI!puines. the same number as the
transport Ruford. which arrived al Port
Er-H 20
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16

WANTED, A MODERN HOUSE. WEST
of Monroe Park. containing S or 10
rooms. Address II. c., care Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
IN MEMORY OF DR., SLEDD.
Danri!ie Church to be Handsomely
Renodeled and Named After Him.
Special Dispatch to The Tin

DANVILLE. VA, August 15.-The mem
CRY of the late DR.. r. y. Sledd, ID. d, Is
10 be perpetuated here by the dedication
OF a church which is TO bear mis- name.
Some time ago it was decided by the Off
cial Board of Flcyd-Street NJ e. Church
TO remodel and equip the church building.
Since that time the present pastor, Rev.
S j. Baltin. has secured the promise of
S2.op0 10 complete the desired improve
ments, and it has been decided to change
the name OF the church to The Sledd Me-
morial.''
Dr. sledd was the pastor in charge of
Floyd-Sreet Church during his three
years pastorate Of Main-Street N Z.
Church here, and until his death over a
year ago.
The new building viii be pitched u to
is feet higher than the one now in use,
ana viii be surInounted by a tower forty
feet high. The principal enlargement will
be q Sunday-school annex TO the buildings
rear. making an increase of 24X37I feet in
that direction. The Sunday-school and
main body Of the church will be separa ted
by a movable glass partition, thus max
Ing allowance for double seating capacity
OF the building.
The work has already begun, and is con-
tracted to be completed within sixty days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
OCEAN FREIGHTS HIGH.
Ten Dollars 4 Ton Paid for Carryin.
Coal to Manila.
Special Dispatch to The Tlmes)

Especial DlsPalcA 10 Inc Ilfnes)
NORFOLK, VA. August 15,-Ocean
freights are going sl1yward. as the follow
ing two Instances show The British
steamer Burma, chartered 10 take cargo
% coal to Manila from Norfolk, is to re-
ceive, therefore, what is reported to be the
highest freight ever paid on a similar ship
nent from this port. She is to receive $40
per ton, and VIII take 400 tons. This
means the snip will receive $4,000 for car
!y.ng the cargo Offered across to the other
side of the world. The Burma viii make
the voyage out in about sixty TO seventy
days. Eight dollars ton is reported TO
lre the highest freight paid heretofore upon
Il similar cargo from here to Manila.
The schooner Henry Crosby. Captain
Strong, which cleared to-day from Nor
folk for Demerara with cargo Of white oak
slaves, will receive as freight upon these
Sl3.75 per thousand. Tbs is reported to be
the highest rate on slaves 10 Demerara
ever paid. These slaves are used in max
ing rum barrels. The schooner took $4,000
slaves AMI will receive as freight near
sec
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
NEW PRESIDENT.
Mr.. II. p. Valentine in Charge of
Chnrlotteville'sA trcct Railway.
pecial Dispatch TO The Timcs.)

Especial Dispatch TO The Timcs)
CHARLOTTESvIILE VA, August
15-The directors of the Charlottesville
City and Suburban Railway Company
met last evening and elected Mr.. r. P.
Valentine president of the road. and MIR.
j. c. Mckenzie director to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Mr.. A. NJ Peyton. The railway company
has also purchased the Virginia Ice Plant
and Will operate both by the same cleo
trio power Mr. r. p. Valentine the new
president, is a live and pushing man; he
was the owner of the first street car line
the city ever had. Under the new man
agement, many great improvements are
to be made at once al Jefferson Park and
F'ry's Springs, making the resort one Of
the most attractive in the State The
street car line is now doing an extensive
business.
Mr.. Henry Tomlin. of Batesville, Va,
and Miss 1setta Mawyer were married
this morning at II o'clock in this city. the
Rev. B. P. Smyth officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tomlin left or The noon train for
their home at Batesville
The white Republicans of Charlottes
vile have formed a McKinley-Roosevelt
Club. With Gen. Thomas L, Rosser as
president, and established headquarters
in the postofllce building with Col. l.. W.
Cox in charge Of the cluh-room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
DANVILLE'S PAVING.
The Contractor Reaches an Agreement
With City Council.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)

N>cpCNidA ~ AA1S A1NAASS'J
DANVILLE, VA. August 15.-The
Roanoke Baptist Association convened
a Vaadola. P;ttsylvania county, yes
terday and will be in session to-day and
Tomorrow Rev. c. +. James was elect
ed moderator and Mr.. J. 5 Anderson sec
rotary, both being from Danville. Mr.. ].
Hunt Hargrave, OF Chatham, was elected
treasurer.
The opening sermon was preached by
Rev William HedIey, of Pittsylvania coun-
ty. Forsy-four churches from Pittsylva-
MIA. Halifax and Henry counties are rep
resented. There was a large attendance
Contractor Dodge. Buffalo, q. Y, who
is laying the new vitrified brick on Main
Street. has come to an agreement with
III City Council relative to the surrender
OF his contract he having alleged himself
heavy loser under the specifications Of
his contract and having failed to complete
the work by August 1st, as required
The agreement avoids {. court settlement
and prevents Dodge from further loss.
The sum OF 81, 500 IS reserved by the city
TO cover extra expenses. The work Is
now bu. one-thirG completed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
ittiln UODitaIS.

Mrs. Mary a. Stub, of No. 92S North
Twenty-thlrd Stree, vas taken to the
Retreat for the Sick Tusday
Miss Randolph. Superintendent of the
Virginia Hospital, his returned. The
hospital Will probably close on the 10Th
OF this month.
Mr.. johnson. an tmloye Of the Trigg
Ship Company, as a atient at the Re
treat, suffering from Uphold fever
Miss Maud Grimes, Who was operated
upon al the Nirsitia Hospital tuesday
for appendicitis, is ioig as well as can
be expected.
Mr.. John II. WALLACE rapidly recover
ing at the Virginia Hosital.
Professor D. w. De ylvia, of No. 312
North Twelfth Street, who is i'll with
typhoid malaria, has beo removed to the
Retreat for the Sick.
Miss Lille Pembeton who underwent
an operation at the OF Dominion Hos
pital Tuesday, is resting cry well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
EXEMPTION FROM TAXES.
Judge WhittIe Holds Councils Action
is not Unconstitutional.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.


LYNCHBURG, VA. August l5-Judge
Stafford G. White. OF the Circuit Court,
sem here to-day MS opinion in the case
oof A. +. Thomas VS.. the Commissioner of
Revenue Mr.. Thomas asked for a man
daInus TO compel the commissioner TO
assess for taxation a number of enter
l,rises that had been exempted by a spe-
ciai act of the city council
IN his opinion, Judge Whittle sustained
the defendant, holding that the council
had elected 10 deal with the manufacture
erS in question by way Of license tax, as it
had fisAt 10 DO under the city charter.
and that the constitutional provisions in
re-acon 10 the equality of taxation We're
not therefore applicable 10 the case: that
the exemption Of certain classes Of manu-
tacturers from License tax was question
EeT ermne! by the leSis
aa,4Te BODY Of the city. and that The court
would not he warranted in interfering I'M
DER tbs circumstances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
THEY STRUCK IT RICH.

1t was grand thing for this community
that such an enterprisins firm as the
Owens & Minor Drug Company, opposite
postoffice. secured the agency for DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
the wonderful remedy TINT has startled
the world by its marvellous cures. The
Juror of enthusiasm over it has doomed
their business. as the demand for it is
immense. They give free trial bottles to
sufferers, and positively guarantee il to
cure Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Group and all Throat and Lung Troubles.
A trinl proves its merit. Price. 80 cents
and 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
asToUNDED THE EDITOR.

Editor S. A Brown. OF Bennettsv.lle,
s. c., was once immensely surprised.
Through long suffering from Dyspep-
STA" he writes. my wife was greatly run
down She had no strength or yigor and
suffered great distress from her stomach,
but she tried Electric Bitters. which help
ed her at once and. after using four bot
ties. She is entirely well: can eat any
thing. Its a grand ton c. and its gentle
laxative qualities are splendid for torpid
liver" For Indigestion. Loss of Appetite.
Stomach and Liver troubles it's posi-
tive guaranteed cure. Only so cents, Mt
Owens & Minor Drug Company, opposite
poStof1ice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
BUSINESS PLACES
WILL CLOSE DOORS
Newport News to Show Respect to
Coils P. Huntington.
BARGE PURSUED BY A HooDoo.
The City Of Montreal Has Lost Two
Captains and Two Deck Hands in
Two .Years-A Negro Overcome
by Heat at tic Piers.
BARGE PURSUED BY A HOODO0.
Especial Dispatch to The rimcs.)

(SpSciai dispatch TO The Timcs.)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, August ia
negro whose name Is not known. trying
10 get from the barge City of Montreal 10
small boat, failed TO calculate the dis
lance and fell into the water. He was
him.
This barge is apparently pursued by a
hoodoo. Within the past two years she
has lost two captains and two deck
hands In February, 1899. Captain Burg
me-s;er was washed overheard just Win
out the Capcs. Last April his successor,
captain Weed. mysteriously disappeared
over the side of his craft as she !ny IN
harbor here. His body was found three
weeks later on the Isle of Wight shore
II was the theory that he walked over
board. but there has been a well-detined
suspicion of foul pay. His widow and
one OF the officers of the ship were ar
rested. but nothing could be proven
against them
WILL CLOSE THEIR DOORS.
In response to a request from the Bus
ness Mems Association, which met here
to-day in special session, most of the
business houses in the city will close
during the funeral of the Father OF
Newport News On the associat tons
Initiation popular subscription is being
taken Up for a handsome and costly bat
tIeship design floral Offering from the
citizens of Newport News It was or
dered from a New York florist this after
noon. Appropriate resolutions We're
adopted by the association.
While the thermometer has not regis
tered above 81 degrees to-day, the hent
has been very oppressive. One negro was
overcome at the piers, but recovered. and
when last heard from was recuperat:ng
on a diet of watermelon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
'. ANS.

WANTED, BY YOUNG MARRIED COU-
pie. no children. own furniture, one
Good Room and Board in private Chris
tan nome about October LIST Good
reference Give terms and full par
uculars. 'WILMlNGTON," care of this
paper. au1t-th h. SUIT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
TAKE A TRIP BY SEA
TO NEW YORK
Via c, & 0. and @. D. S. S.
TO BOSTON
Via C. & Q and M. & Nj. Line

Richmond to New York via c. and o. 10
Norfolk ana oid dominion Steamship Nor
folk to New York, 50 straight ana .l4
rouDd-trip, limited 30 days Meas and
sta;srooE berth on O. D. s. s. Included.
Leave Richmond $40 T. NJ; leave Nor
folk. o. D. S. s., 7:30 P. NJ. except Sun
DAY. arrive New York next afternoon
Richmond to Boston via c. and o. to
Norfolk and Merchants and Miners Line
Norfolk to Boston, s11.50 straight and
sci. so round trip. limited go days. Meals
and stateroom berth on NJ. and NJ. steam
c. included.
Leave Richmond 9 A. NJ. Mondays, Wed
nesdays. Fridays and Saturdays on which
DAYS n. and NJ. steamers leave Norfolk
at P. n. and arrive Boston in about
S6 hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that te!e-
phonic communications can be had over
its lines with Lynchburg. Va; Danville.
Va; Roanoke. Va; Wakefield. Va; APP
pomattox, Va: Farmville Va; Crewe,
Va; Salem, Va: Bedford City Va; Reds
Vile, " c.: Charlotte. N. c.: Columbia,
s. c.
For further particulars inquire at the
Public Pay Stations and at Managers
office, No 1914 East Main Street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
MEETINGS LAST NIGHT.
Abon Ben Adhcn' Lodge Ciga
Nial,ers-1lr. Ban,es to Speak.

There was meeting of Abou Ben
,Adhem Lodge, l. O.. ,, f, No. 10, at
kile1t's Han last nigh, al which Messrs.
w. j. Westwood. Isaac Vanvort, j. II.
Brown and others male addresses.
A meeting OF the Csar-Makers' Union
was held last night atgentral Hall. Only
regular business was transacted.
- meeting OF the Rchnond branch of
the Granite Cutters Ntional Union was
held last night at Ne7 Market Hall.
There will be meeting OF the laboring
men of Richmond a Ga Market Hall TO-
night for the purposeof hearing an ad-
dress by Mr.. ]. MahlO Barnes, of Phila-
delphia.
is called tor this evelng at 3:lJ O'Clock.
at Central Hall, for tli purpose of effect
ing d permanent orSalizatlOn of local
branch of the Barberi Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
1 OF 4 n

dav of the association will be marked by
End of the Century speeches and ad-
dresses. Rev. ]. ". Snyder is the pastor
Of the church where the association meets.
DELEGATES coming on the Norfolk and
Western Railway viii be met Monday.
August goth, at Evergreen and at Apo
mAttoX.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
SWEPT BY FIRE.
More Than a Dozen Houses Destroyed
at Windsor
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
SUFFOLK, VA, August 15.-Fire last
night broke out in a clothing store at
Windsor, a small town on the Weldon and
Powellsville Railroad, and burned more
than a dozen houses. some Of them small.
There was no adequate means Of fighting
the blaze and despite the strenuous eff
forts on the part of the citizens the dis
tr.ct had been swept in two hours. The
fires origin is unknown. The loss is es-
timated at ten thousand dollars, and is
partially covered by insurance.
A barn owned by n. w Bradshaw and
containing feed stuff and peanuts. was
burned last night at NUrneyville, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
LOW RATES NORTH AND WEST

Before you travel North or West call
upon or address the undersigned for low
est rates via York River Line and Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Royal Blue
line) superb steamer service to Balu-
more, connecting with the finest. fastest
and safest train in the world. Leave
Richmond daily Except Sunday from the
Southern Railway Depot ut 4:3o p. M.
Apply to Richmond Transfer Company,
SOB East Main Street: or Arthur G. Lew
is Southern Passenger Agent Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, Norfolk, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
TO SAVE HER CHILD

From frghtful Disagreement Mrs. Nam
ME Galleger, of La Grange, Ga, applied
Bucklen's Arnica Sale to great sores on
her head and face, nnd writes its quick
cure exceeded all her hopes. It works
wonders in Sores, Bruises Skin Erupuons.
Cuts, Burns, Scalds and Piles. 25-cent
Cure guaranteed by Owens & Minor Drug
Company, opposite postot'ice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
Two Arrests LIST Night.

James Thomas, ainego. was arrested
by Policemen l.. H. iuloer and John IL
Keegan last night OF thecharSe OF Great
ING disturbance olla Sven Pines street
car and attempting % fiat the motorman
and conductor.
Henry shepperson, anther negro. was
arrested last night b O7cer G. L: Clark
son on the charge & asaulting William
Gregory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
McCabe's { a pay ans University
School,
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND. VIRGINIA.
The thrtv-sixth annual session OF this
school for boys begins
WEDNESDAY. SEPT 90, 1900.
Thorough preparation for University of
Virginia. Harvard, Yale, United States
Military and Naval Academies and lead
ing Engineering Schools. Boarding De-
partment strictly limited. For catalogue
address W. GORDON McCABE.
4oJ East Cary Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
Pearson Om.teti.


AsHEVlLLE, y. c., Aug. l6.-Jarncs II.
Moody was to-day nominated for Con-
gress by the Republicans OF the Ninth
District. This was surprise, as II was
suo-osed Richmond Pearson would be
named to succeed himself. Pearson ousted
". Z. Crawford In the present CONGRESS-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
Mrs. Paimcs Improving.

Col. William H IlIler returned yes
terday from his cohlt,- home in Mont
gomery county. ner Blacksburg, and
reports that Mrs. laner, who was SO
seriously injured in = runaway accident,
is improving, and ne peedy recovery is
hoped for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
WHAT TALE 1T TELLS.

II that mirror OF yours shows wretch
cd. sallow complexion. jaundiced look,
moth pitches and blotches on the skin,
it's liver trouble: but Dr.. Kings New Life
pills regulate the liver. purify the blood.
give clear skin. rosy cheeks. rich COM
plex!on Only % cents. at Owens q Minor
Drug Company, opposite post-otfice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
CnccrsI led.
(By Associae Press.

WASHINGTON. DC. August ia
cabIegram was receitd at the War De-
partment to-day saytg that Captain Will
liam l.. Murphy 39uU- s. Volunteer In
fntry, (First sieutelnt 2ith U. S. In
fantry) was killed net Tanauan yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
Fire in Mr.. Ulmn'S Store.

An alarm of fire vas urned in shortly
before Is O'Clock last Senng from the
Second Police Statio, small blaze was
discovered in the sore of Mr.. Sam /.
Ullman. 1t was SON xtinguished and
no damage was dom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
SECRET WEDDING
Took Place Monday Night, But the
Facts Leaked Out.
fspecial Dispatch to The Times,

tSI".t!aI i7IsI8tNH 70 III: ilmcS.)
ROANOKE. VA. August 15.-A secret
wedding was solemnized here Monday
night. the contracting pnrties being E. NJ
Harrington. of Washington. and Miss Alice
Pedigo, a clerk in the Roanoke postoffice
ana daughter of Assistant Postmaster w
A. Ped:go. There was an attempt to keep
the matter from the public. but It leaked
out today, Notwithstanding the fact that
the bride was in her accustomed place at
the postoffce to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-16
HANGING PROBABLE.
Vespcr Griffin Sent TO Grand juicy,
He Admits His Guilt.

Especial Dispatch to The Tiu:cs.)
DANVlLLE, VA. August l5--Veper
Griffin (colored), who shot and seriously
wounded Georgia King and Kate Maon,
two colored women, had a hearing in curt
to-day and was sent on to the gnnd
jury. One OF the women will die. The
evidence against Griffin is very damaging.
He admits his guilt, and a hanging isex-
frenelL- nrnha bic