The evening times., 1901-11-28
CURRENT EVENTS
TN ALEXANDRIA.
A NOTABLE WEDDING CEREMONY
The Daughter of Col. KoseiusI<o
Ken5per Becomes the Bride OF
W. NJ. UhIer-ThanksgIvIn
But Partially Observed.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Nov. 2s.-The resi-
dence Of Col Kosciusko Kemper, 204
North Washington street. was, at
O'Clock last. night, the scene of q brilliant
and stylish marriage ceremony. when his
daughter, Miss Eliza Garrett Kemper, be
came the bride of William MouIder Uhler,
Of this city
The spacioGs parIors were tastefully
decorated soE the occasion with an
abundance OF holly and evergreens, Civ
ing them a tropical appearance Prompt
~ at O'Clock the bridal party entered the
rarIors, and the couple proceeded to an
aIcoye in the east end OF the room, par
TALLY obscured by holly and evergreens,
where the ceremony was performed.
The bride entered the parIor leaning on
the arm of her father. Colonel KempeT.
who gave her in marriage. She was be
com4ngly attired in a gown of white or
candle trimmed with white satin, and
carried bouquet of bride roses. The
bride was attended by Miss Gretta Nc
Coy. Of Riverton. Va. who was attired in
white organdie, and carried white and red
carnations KosciuskO Kemper, jr.,
brother Of the bride. was best man. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
Frank J Brooke, pastor Of the Second
Presbyterian Church. Of this city.
The following were the bridesmaids:
Misses Mary N Syme. Grace Green. Anna
Leadbeater. Cecilia Green, Eliza H. Syme,
and Mary Glen Uhler. They were attired
in white organdie. and carried bouquets
OF white and red carnations
Miss Christiania Kemper, niece of the
bride was flower girl. She wore white
oTganGie and carried red and white car
nations Edward Kemper, nephew Of the
bride, was page He wore suit of white
broadcIoth. and carried white satin pill
low with the ring
The ceremony was followed by recep-
tion. which was held 10 the parIors. from
7.30s until 10 p m, at which there was
large number OF invited guests present.
The bridal couple were the recipients of
a large number CT handsome and valuable
presents After the reception the couple
left for a Northern bridal tour and upon
their return viii reside in this city.
Judge J. K. N. Norton, of the CorDor-
alton Court, has entered an order as
signing c c Carlin TO defend Willis
Petty. who will be tried at the January
term of the Corporation Court The ae-
cused IS now confined in the city jail,
awaiting trial on the charge Of attempt
ing to crimnaIIy assault Mrs. Roberta
Payne, wife of John Payne, August -
last
Mr. CarIin viii at once prepare his case
to defend the prisoner. The prosecution
Will De conducted by Commonwealth At
toTney MaubuTy. assisted by S G. Brent
Il is understood that Mrs Payne. who is
now IN FredricksbUTg, VIII appear against
the ~. .soner.
At the time Of the alleged assault there
was great excitement in this city and
The Tfvhf following Petty's arrest he was
surrePtitiously removed from the station
house. uy u!der u Mayor Simpson. and
taken t0 the jail at Fairfax Court House.
f-- sste Fe3oiu-. Had II not have been
for this it IS believed that Petty would
undoubtedly nave been Iyached-- The sen
timent of the public against the prisoner
at thai time was running high.
Since then. however, for reasons IN
known. the sentiment against the prison
eT has been greatly reduced, and some
people predict his acqULttaL The Payues
have now moved from this city to Fred
eTicksburg, Va, their former home
Through his attorneys. John N johnson
and E B Taylor. Robert Wright. coIored,
has Instituted suit against the Washing
ton Hydraulic Press Brick Company IN
the Circuit Court Of EleXandria County
to recover the sum of 81 900 darIages, Tor
the loss Of a leg sustained in the com
pany-s yard, in Alexandria County, while
operating q brick machine
Thanksgiving Day IS being only partial
y observed in this city. Most Of the
business houses are omen All the banks