The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02

a measure Of accountability. as it may
think proper in the premises.
(Sgned) ARTHUR G. EVANS,
Foreman.
YOUNG COUPLE ELOPE.
Mr.. Emmett Rock, of Fulton. "a condue-
tor on the Perry Street car line, ana
Miss Ida II. Huband, the pretty sixteen
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Huband, of Thirteenth and Semmes
Streets. were married yesterday in Rock
vile Md. Their wedding followed an
elopement, which took family and friends
completely by surprise.
The parents of Miss Huband had no IN
timauon of the wedding until late yes
terday afternoon, when a telegram. was
received from the groom. stating that 1t
had taken place, and that he would re-
turn with his wife at 1880 o'clock last
night
This word was passed around among the
friends Of the couple. and upon their ,ar-
rival at the Huband home they follnd
musicians, a supper. and more than fifty
persons, including members of the groom's
family. who had come over from Fulton
to welcome them.
Mr.. and Mrs Huband left Richmond
yesterday morning for Washington. leaV-
ing the parents of the young bride belleV-
ing they We're bound for West Point. for
a days outing.
SAVED Ills LIFE.
After being in the canal fully five
minutes. Willie Richardson, little negro
boy eight years DID, was located by his
protruding feet, pulled out, and rolled
over a barrel until the water left and
life returned. The boy was playing near
ffoa edo % Sl,,1 OH
night when he was seen by other little
darkes with him to tumble into the
water. The alarm was given, and at
once search was made for the missing
boy. This continued. fully five minutes
before the boys feet were seen sticking
out of the water at the water-gates just
east of Hull Street. He was promptly
pulled out, and rolled over the bank until
Old barrel was brought and round
or two over this life saver brught signs
of consciousness.
The boy was alright in a short while.
AGENTS OUTING.
The Richmond and Manchester agents of
the Metropolitan Insurance Company Will
be given a free trip to Washington on
Monday, by Mr. J. E. Harding general
manager of the company in this territory.
Mr.. T. o. Palmer and his entire corps
from Manchester will take the trip.
KILLED BY TRAIN.
Mr.. Andrew ]. Bailey, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Bailey, OF No. SIT West
Tenth Street, was killed by passenger
train on the Southern Railway, near
Reidsville N. c., early yesterday morn
ing Mr. Bailey is said to have been
asleep on the track.
He was identified by letters on his per
son, and at once Captain West. Superin-
tenden. of the Richmond division of the
road, was communicated with. Captain
West informed the Manchester police.
and through them the parents of the
young man were notified of the fatal ac-
cident.
Mr.. Bailey left his home. in Manchester.
on Sunday night for Spencer, N. c.. where
he expected employment. He was TWEEN
ty-one years old. and until a few months
ago ran as fireman on the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad.
He is survived by his parents. three
brothers and one sister.
The remains reached here last night on
the Gas train over the Southern. and,
were taken to the undertaking rooms of
B. II. Morrisett & Son, on Seventh
Street.
This morning the body will be taken
to the home. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
from Cowardin Avenue Christian Church.
Interment will be in River View Gem
etery.
WELLS ACQUITTED.
w. B. Wells charged with forging the
name of Judge ]. L. Hauld. general man
ager of the Richmond and Petersburg
Electric Railway, upon tickets stolen
from the office OF tho company, was
acquitted In the Corporation Court Of
Manchester yesterday afternoon. Wells
will be tried on Tuesday for grand lar
ceny. the stealing of the tickets
The case against Nixon. for the same
offense. will not come up before the
September term of the court. Mr.. w.
B. Cox appeared as Wells attorney.
In the same court James Harris, col
cred. was convicted for the third time
on the charge of petit larceny, and given
one year in the penitentiary. a few
DAYS ago he was given two years for
house-breakng making in all three
wears. for which he will be sentenced.
TI-SALOON LEAGUE.
An anti-saloon mass meeting was held
at Chesterfield Courthouse on Thursday.
which was we'll attended. considering the
heavy rain, which Kept many away:
The meeting was held in accordance
with plans suggested by Rev. c. II. Craw-
ford at the Fourth of July picnic held
there, and it was expected that Dr.. Craw-
ford would be there to represent the anti
saloon cause and thoroughly explain the
work, that the matter OF organizing
branch of the AntiSaloon League in this
county might be intelllsentiy considered.
DR.. Crawford however, was not able to
he present. on account of the Campbell
trial in Amherst, and Rev. DR.. Lear, of
Richmond, presented the work of the
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