Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-10
MEMENToEs OF THE WAR.
The Reunion OF Confederate Veterans at
staunton-CoIonol AIaury Opposed for
Grand Commander Miss Sadie Thai
hcimer Married to Mr.. Alfred Koch
Stricken With Strange NIalady After
an Alleged Safe Cracker Missionaries
to China Attempt to Escape From Jail
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ers of the estate of Miss Elizabeth L..
Van Lew. who was known here dur
ing the civil war as a Federal spy,
made an examination of her hand
some residence In the eastern portion
of the city this morning, and dis
covered a number of very interesting
relics.
Among them was n woman's dress
made altogether of Confederate CLOTH
1t is supposed to have been worn by
Miss Van Lew as a disguise. since its
size would indicate that it was intend
cd for her.
There was also discovered an officers
sword-a most splendid weapon--a case
OF rare books and a number of other
interesting mementoes OF the great civil
struggle.
1t has long been supposed that the
old house, which stands on Il hill over
looking the river, had Il secret pas
sageway underneath wherein were con-
cealed the Federal officers who escaped
from Libby prison, but no traces of it
have so far been discovered
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Quite a large number of Confederate
veterans left here this afternoon and
meeting of the Grand Camp, Confede-
rate Veterans of the State, at that
place tomorrow.
The meeting is expected to be one of
the most interesting in many years.
Judge George l.. Christian will present
report on school histories, in which
he tells some plain facts.
The most interesting matter which
will come up will be the election of
officers. Under the present rules Grand
Commander Stith Boiling cannot sue
coed himself, and in the regular course
of events First Lieutenant Grand Com
mander r. l.. Maury, of this city
would be elected
For some reason. however, there is
opposition TO Colonel NfauIy, and there
is now talk of changing the rules SO
that General Rolling can he reelected.
If this is not done there will be u Lively
time in the convention.
A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE
Miss Sadie May Thalhimer. the beau
tiful daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Isaac
Thalhimer was married nj $50 O'Clock
tonight at the Synag ogue Beth Ahoba.
to Mr.. Alfred S. Koch, n wealthy citi-
zen of Philadelphia. The church was
robed in purest white and the scene
was one of great beauty.
The wedding was followed by a re-
ception a. the jefferson.
The bridal presents were the most
beautiful ever seen here. 1t is said that
the expense involved in the various
festivities incident to the wedding ex-
cceded $4,000.
SUDDEN ILLNESS.
An alarming case of sudden illness
developed last night at the residence of
Mrs Il. j. Loyal No. rs Lombardy
street, when a short while after sup
per. or about o'clock, Mrs. Estele G..
Power. sister OF Mrs. Loyal. was taken
with intense pains and nausea.
The matter was made more startling
when about 10 O'Clock Mrs. Loyal her
self was taken in the same manner.
and at IL o'clock Miss Alice Loyall
began also to suffer in the same way.
most serious aspect was placed
upon the case when about | O'Clock
Miss Resale Loyal was also stricken.
leaving Miss Marie Loyal the only
member of the family without a touch
or what appeared to be n strange
malady.
The family arc inclined to believe
that poison became mingled with their
FOOD in some way. All will recover.
AN ALLEGED SAFE BLOWER.
Sheriff Daniel Spikcr. of Shenandoah,
was at the Governors Office to-day and
secured requsition on Governor
Roosevelt for Stuart r. Gray, alias
.,Scotty, who is under Indictment in
Shenandoah for housebreaking. and
who is thought to be one of the noted
satc-crackers who have been operat-
ing IN Virginia recently. Gray is un.
der arrest in New York city, ana Mir.
Splker Will leave for that city at once.
The Sheriff, While here, made an in
spection of the city jail in company
with Sergeant John Il. Hall. and pro.
hounced II an easy matter tor TO
peka Joe" to have made his escape.
owing to the bad condition Of he
building.
MISSIONARIES TO CHINA.
1t is significant that the Foreign
Mission Board of the Southern Bap-
tiSt Convention is sending lack 10
China two OF the missionaries who
have been To this country on a vaca-
ton. These are DIR. t.. T.. simmons and
wife, who will sail from San Francisco
tomorrow morning on the steamer
Coptic.
Or. Simmons has been missionary
10 China for thirty years, and though
there has been and still are troubles in
emma, he feels that he can return to
his work in Canton. He is in The same
held with Key. and Mrs. r. l.. Cham
berS. who went out from this city.
DR.. Simmons and wife are likely the
first missionaries who have returned TO
emma from this country since the dis
turbance. If. on arrival in China DIR.
simmons fndS 1t unsafe 10 go to his
work In Canton, ne VIII locate nearby.
probably at Hong Kong the English
settlement but he hopes to so directly
to his field of labor.
Some Of the Presbyterian n1issiona-
rics in China are preparing To return
TO this country until the conditions al
low them to return and take up their
work. Among those who have already
started for this country are the family
OF DR.. ii. Nj. Woods. of Charlottes-
VILE Va.
Letters received this morning from
China state that the missionaries are
safe in Shanghai. and that they have
been holding their annual conferences
with great success
ATTEMPT. TO BREAK JAIL.