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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
a LILLIPUTIAN WEDDING
Marriage of Tom Thumb and Jenny
lime in Ashland.

fspecial Dispatch to The Times)
& ASHLAND. VA, Nov: "a nlosl ul lli,.an
this evening in the Masonic Hall .u ni,s
the auspices and management OF yrs s
. Horace Buchanan and Mrs. BarretLI,a os et.
nor for the benefit OF the Bapsist oi1.1 sen
repaired and enlarged: The pubic, M, Vas
invited to witness a lilEputian wedding.
the contracting parties being MISS Jenny
June and Mr.. Tom Thumb.
The attendants consisted OF Hdlu u
honor and best man, ten bridesmaids, Ten
groomsnlen, four ushes. a flower girl ana
a ring bearer Inc prlde was, illoSt tS,.t,
wearing a tuIe Veil with orange blossoms.
The maid OF homer was arrayed IN Wni!s
with pink trimmings The bridesmaids
CANDY, ali carrying white chrysanthe-
NUNS The gentlemen all wore full eve
ming dress with boutonniers OF white
chrysanthemums.
for the occasion, many chrysan hem1lnsi
boti, pink and white, adding beauty 70
the scene. Lamps and candles gave light
aud brilliancy. whilst their trimmings ana
shades in pink and white. emrhasized the
color scheme. Mrs. Fleming Fox render
ed the wedding march. and the bride
entered with her father pro tent Inc In,
officiating minister was Mr.. Willie Md
gette.
ceremony. but it is almost needless to
State. THAT llefc NdS IiottiiiIS liiSsSLNiit
in the ceremony, it having been adapted
10 the occasion. The dramatic personae
We're as follows:
Bride, Miss Nancy Mayre: Groom. Mr.
Thomas Lipscombe; Maid Of Honor. Miss
Margaret Gordon; the Flower Girl and
Ring Bearer. the Gilbert children. Minis
ter. Mr. Willie AIidgette; Bridesmaids,
Misses Mamie aiidgette. Norma Smith.
Pearl Voolfolk. Lucy Thompson. Frances
Thompson Carrie Ellis. Helen Lipscon.be,
Emma Priddy. Louis Pollard aud Alma
Brooks: GroouSmen. Messrs. Douglas,
Lancaster, Maurice Lancaster. Carroll
Weisiger. Tazewell Buchanan, Graham
Buchanan. John Pritldy. Boxley Vaughan,
John Carr, Jack Stebbins and sam carr,
Parents, represented by Misses Grey sou
and Clarke Hoofna5le. fishers Messts.
Witi.ers Hoofnagle. John We1ShliLah'
Luther FIartsook and Roper " ooitofh....,,
II was Il most beautiful and success1uI
venture: nearly all the community were
interested, children having o9en.9 tat zen
from nearly every family Where thsy s,
were Of the6risht age. Several ladies' ana ma
gentlemen sang in a bridal chorus. Wli li,n
added much to the entertainment OF .ns
evening Refreshments were served altsr
the performance.
The children. bless their. little hearts;
were lovely Another performance VIII
be given tomorrow evening OF oli1erent
no t1re nv fhe same parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

that concern now had 20 sen two tons
c1 fertilizer to make the same profit that
he formerly as an independent nanufac-
turer made on one ton.
Tho trusts hare learned this lesson
only after bitter experience on the part
OF some OF them. In other days GER
tain combine, which might be named. at
tempted the game of extortion. the re-
suit being that the constituent companies
began TO cut the prices. and the organi-
cation went to pieces.
In tbs business world men usually make
as much as they can and put the price
of their goods as high as peo-
PIE Will pay. but experience shows that
the surcst way for a trust to succeed is
to make and sell the best article at the
lowest price That policy will succeed in
spite OF sentimental objections to com
bines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
RIcHMoND's OPPORTUNITY.

A number Of Richmond citizens met
yesterday In conference to discuss the
question OF entertaining the Southern
Conference for Education, which will,
in all reliability. meet in this city next
spring We hope that the whole city VIII
soon become interested and that Rich
n.ond will give this conference the grand
est entertainment it has ever had.
1t will be an honor to the city to have
the conference here 1t is composer OF
the most distinguished educators Of the
North and of the South: 1t is composed
OF men and women who have the SUBJ
ject OF popular education at heart and
who are exerting themselves to uplift
the people.
In this day education Is not merely
moral and intellectual; there's also
practical side to It The statistics SHOW
that in those States where most liberal
provision is made for popular education
the products OF the people are greatest
II is no longer a theory or an experiment
but a well established fact. that educa-
ton increases the capacity of men 10
produce. Education begets thrift and en-
terprise. and builds up where ignorance
either negIects or pulls down
The Southern Conference for Educa-
ton. as somebody has said. is tllreefold
in its INSTRUMENTATION. discussion
and study. aid It has already accom-
plished great deal In these directions.
Honest investigation has been made into
the state OF public education in the South
and the various phases Of the subject
have been discussed at these conferences.
Men and women have been thereby in
duced to study the subject and study
the situation. and material aid has been
given in many instances. It is a noble
organizat ton, it is doing a noble work
and it deserves the encouragement and
support Of the Southern people. Rich
mond will honor itself and will be hon
ored in entertaining this distinguished
assembly and she should make the enter
tainments worthy of herself as we'll as
OF her guests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
Wedding CARDS withdrawn.

Special Dispatch to The T;mes.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. November
6.-Owing to the death OF Mr.. Clarence
Fl. Swearingen. OF Pittsburg. a relative
Of the bride elect. Major and Mrs. T.
Brent Swearingen have recalled the inti-s
tations to the marriage OF their daughter.
Miss Charity Cresap. to Mr.. Pitts The
event was to have taken place at Sun
nys1de,' the beautiful home OF the Swear
ingens. near the city. on November 18th.
at s 2. VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
Wedding Cards.

Especial Dispatch to The Times ,
ALEXANDRIA. VA. Nov s.-Carda
have been issued for the marriage OF Aisn
and Mrs. Harrie Craig Ansley: and Mr.
Howard Corbitt, of Suffolk. Va. which
will take place at the home OF the bride
elect in this city on the 18th instant. Mr.
Ansley. the father of the bride-elect. -
treasurer of the Southern Railway
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Marian S. Hopkins and
Mr.. William A. Moore. Jr.. both OF this
city. which will occur in the Second .Pres-
byterian Church here the 18th Instant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

S. Alternately. OF walthall's Store COM
rnurlity. lie Is worthy young man OF
high character and exemplary life He 10
a prosperous young farmer, and IS held
in highest esteem IN his community
Soon after the marriage. accompanied
to the station by many friends. the happy
pair boarded the northbound train Of the
Scaboard Air Lire toc Richmond and
elsewhere
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
With a Comment or Two.

No fattering deductions can be drawn
from the exceedingly light vote polled in
Virginia Tuesday. 1t is a matter of re-
greet that the full vote of the old State
was not polled. 1t should have been
matter Of pride to the people Of the Old
Dominion to inauguratc the new Consti-
tuition with as large a vote In the first
election as possibie.--Newport News
Press.
It would indeed have been more. graft
flying had large vote been polled. but
virginians can be relied upon to turn
out when there is fight on hand and
less one-sidedness in the campaign.
You set up. in the backwoods of Yir-
ginia and dare to call an cole hayr" a
rabbit. and YOU will risk the ..ha yr" CT
your craninm.-Richmond Times
We give it up. and must perforca add
..ha'yl'. to the fy-leaf of our latest leSi-
con- But we're not going to take any
chances in those backwoods--AiontS om-
cry Advertiser.
You are now forgiven and your ha'yr
will be- safe. Come right along.
why should the South buy hay or
onions, for example 2"-Savannah Press.
To feed stock and keep off fevers. for
Instance
Republican control OF the next House
means. in all probab ility, that tie Hon.
Joseph G. Cannon. Of Illinois, will be
Speaker.-Washin Times.
That is one consolation. anyhow. Your
Uncle joe is a very fine old gentleman.
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Wedding Cards.
snectat Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
LYNCHBURG. Va. November 81
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
John Mason Jameson. son OF Mr.. NJ G..
jameson, comptroller of the Norfolk and
western Railroad, and Miss Mamie Elise
Johnston, daughter OF Mrs. James David
Johnston, of Roanoke The ceremony
will take place in Roanoke at Green Me-
mortal Church. on Wednesday, evening,
November 10th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
Moore-Smith.
Especial Dispatch to The (
elsewhere

Especial Dispatch to The Tlmc7.)
ROANOKE, Wy. Nov. 6.-Mr. Edvar1
Moore. {. popular employs OF the cat
record office of the Norfolk and Western1
and Miss Lucy Smith. the pretty younS
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Smith,
were married to-day. Rev. Father Lynck
officiating. Miss Maggie Crowley was
maid OF honor. and Mr.. C. Fl. Moore
brother Of the groom. best man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
New Conyicts
Especial Dispatch to The Time

Especial Dispatch to The Times
& NOTTONNAY, COURTHOUSE. Va,
Nov 6--Charles Jackson (colored) was
tried in the County Court to-day upon an
indictment charging him With the larceny
He was found guilty and sentenced to five
years in the State penitentiary.
In the case of John Jones (colored).
charged with forging the endorsement of
G. NJ. Jones to n check Of the Norfolk
and Western Railway for $50, the jury,
Imposed the minimum penalty OF two
years in the penitentia -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
PRETTY COUNTRY WEDDING
Mr.. George w. Alternately and Miss
Sadie w. AbenathY.
fspecial Dispatch to The Times-)

------ 1Specia1 -Dfspttcit- 3: y
COCHRAN. VA. November 6,-Near
+,is Mace at 1:s0 this afternoon at the
home of the brides father. George w.
Abernathy and Miss Sadie NJ Abernathy
were united in marriage by Rev. J. r.
Tuey were married under beautiful
arch Of white chrysanthemums in a par
Ior transformed into a chrysanthemum
bower.
The fair bride is a daughter OF Mr.. and
Nrrs.J. p. Abernathy. Of this county. The
congratulations rendered the neWly-made
,Isband by the many friends and guests
who witnessed the marriage were alto
rether approving and sincere. for all
tnew that he had won rare matrmo-
NAL prize.
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EIoned to Washington.

Especial Dispatch to The Times,
Charlottesville VA. Novembe.
e.-Miss Dora Cleveland, eldest daughter
OF Mr.. A. B. Clevland. and Mr.. Bled.
soc Stratton. eldest son OF Policeman
Emmett Stratton OF the city police force
left the city Tuesday night for Wash.
ington, where they were married yester-
day The marriage was complete sur
prise to the friends of the young peopls
Mr.. and Mrs. Stratton will reside in
Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
Methodist Church Extension.

Cry Associated Press:
PHILADELPHIA, PA. Nov. 6.-Ihe3
General COMMITTEES Of Church Extension
Of the Methodist Church: in session here
to-day, began consideration Of the APP.
each conference to make up the S3o000O
which will be used next year for church
extension. Conferences were taxed as.
sissippi. sssS. and Alabama, $50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
Askexl-Rudland.

Especial Dispatch 70 The Times,
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. November e.
,:homas Askew and Miss Josephine Rud-
land were married at $50 o'clock this
afternoon at the parsonage by Rev. George
w. Wray, pastor OF Trinity Metnodisi
Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
Carneal-Mullen.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. November
6.-NIr James Carnsal and Miss Maggis
Mullen, both OF this city. were ma rried
here last night at the residence of the
officiating minister. Rev. DR.. J. S. Dill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
Just a Bit Humorous.

IT Sc dat AIarse Tom done had some
PIN ter say in de Legislator. but dcy
lad i'm on de table
.Dey did?'
Dat what I hear But he'll be all
right ef he kin des hol his own. en-
don't roll off on dc flo'!'-Atlanta Con-
.stitution.
OF the Legislature Brother Dickey re-
marks: Bless God, we don't git done
breakin de ole laws wen hero dey
comes, maxim new oncsH-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
we are reminded that normal condi-
tons are rturning by the fact that
burglars in Toronto who stole jewel
cases made no attempt to rife the coal
.bin.-Toronto Mail.
The charity of this world covers a null
titude Of sinners that don't care a straw
for any other covering.-Exchange.
This explained the superintendent of
the hospital for infants. is the collie
ward
..Ah," unused the visitor. "Cramped
quarters, eh?"-Judge.
Judge-Of course. I might let you off.
Casey, If You had an alibi
Casey-Shure. yer honor, OF haven't
wan about me- but here's me lasht quar-
ter, if that'll tempt ye.-Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin.
Cobwigger-I would prefer literary
life, but as I have business ability owe
I it to myself to go into trade.
Merritt-If you have the business In
stinct you can now make more money
at literature than at anything else
Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
Remarks Aboun Richmond.

Clifton Forge: A Richmond druggist
had a narrow escape from death the
other day, owing to his taking too much
poison Of certain kind. This incident
goes to show that druggist will take.
his own medicine even if a doctor will
not.
Norfolk Ledger: We suppose that the.
big appropriation Richmond is making
for basins for its water department
is on the principle that the James river
liquid needs good bit Of washing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Trend Of Thought
in Dixie Gand.
!N1RCpH.e,6tBBB-Ha-bQOIbr
The Nashville News says:

The NaShvllle news
Mr. Clevelands speech at MorrlstoWni
was a Characteristic utterance, Weshty,
clear. and convincing. The great ex-
President never plays to the galleries.
and his appeal is not of the ad CAPTAIN
dem variety. but what he says is al
Ways. of Importance. His participation
in this campaign. however limited, IS
the strongest shoulder that has yet been
nut to the Democratic wheel.
The New Orleans Picayune thinks there
is more profit in trucking in the South
than in any other line of farming. 1t
says:
with direct railway lines carrying re-
frigerator cars to all Northern cities.
every market is open to these crops.
OF course everything depends on man
agement, but with wise and intelligent
care there is money in the business
The Wilmington Star is charmed with
Miss Gould and says:
Miss Helen Gould does not find it
necessary to get up monkey parties, &C..
to break the monotony of existence. She
finds exercise and pleasure in helping
in benevolent and useful work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Louisville Courier-Journal: Attorney
General Knox says that Congress has
ample power to deal with the trusts.
The Acknowledgement seems to place
Congress i'll the same schedule with the
torsc that can and won't drink.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Wilmington Messenger: Is not OK
Senator Hills coal r1ine-ownership
plank enough against him, without his
political enemies pointing to the fact
that lie was never married as an evil
dcncs of his unhtness for political prefer
ment?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

IT is said that Governor Montague has
determined not to communicate any
formal MESA Sc to the General Assembly
when it meets next week. the reason be-
ing that as this is an adjourned session.
and as the Governors views on public
questions have hitherto been communi-
Gated at some length. he does not deem
it necessary to say more.
In this the Governor shows his good
sense His messages have been models
OF consiccness, and he seems to have
learned that there IS no use in talking
when one has nothing to say. II the Stu
alton had changed in any way, or if there
were any special subjects upon which the
Governor thought he should communicate
his views to the General Assembly, 1t
would be proper, Of course. for him to
send in a message. But as the situation
has not changed, and as there is no public
question at the present time for him to
discuss there is no occasionfor a message.
We note the fact because It is a depart
ure. and in our view sensible depar1ure,
from the traditions. We do not see why
even the Governor of the State should
indulge inplatitudes.
--=-----------------@--
Mr.. Allen " Cockrell Washington rep
resentativc Of the St Louis Exposition, is
in Richmond and will visit other sections
or the State to interest Virginians In
the great industrial show. Mr.. Cockrell
is a son OF General cockrell and he and
his distinguished father arc very desire
Gus of seeing a fine exhibit from Vir-
ginia.
we hope that the desire will be graft
fled. 1t would be a public misfortune for
Virginia TO fail 10 advertise her material
wealth at the ST. Louis Exposition. It.
is an opportunity that will not soon come
again to show her wares to the Ereat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07
SOUTHERN RAILROADS.

We have several times called attention
10 the fact that the railroads in their
prosperity have taken advantage Of the
situation to improve their physical con-
dition.a They have expended large por-S
ton Of their earnings in betterments and
have greatly increased their carrying
capacity. Many Of the railroads could
operate for years and years without ex-@
pending another dollar on road bed or
equipment, so well has the work Of i'm
provement been done.
Nor have the Southern railroads been
tagging in this matter. The Baltimore
Manufacturers Record says that the IL
into the South. expended during the
past year ssog7.s.s for betterments. And
adds:
The Southern Railway Company ex-
pended In the same period for mainte-
nance of way and structures. improve
ments and extensions. $3.50. 73l, I'M
proyenlents including reductions of curves
and grades on the ST. Louis division,
building OF new shops at Sheffield. Ala,
tile making Of an extension from Lit
Teton. Ala, 10 1ile SloSS-oHcnleio ole$
and Iron Company's mines and the pur-
chase of real estate at Birmingham.
Louisville and other points.
The Norfolk and Western Railway re-
ports a total Of s., 500. 457 for new branches
and extensions for improving bridges and
trestlcs, for second track and for addi-
stional rolling stock. The Chesapeake and
: Ohio, paid ont s2,S23I6 for betterments,
including the station at Richmond. It
has begun the project for the current year
which will entail an expenditure OF more
than s4,oo0.00o. and is also continuing its
work Of substituting heavy steel bridges
or masonry and permanent mbankmcnts
for light iron bridges and wooden
tyestles.'
This gives an idea OF what the South
ern roads are doing and shows how wise
~ they have used their prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Fredericksburg Free Lance: They now
have hospital sensation down in Rich
mond What next?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Who would ever have thought that little
Rhode Island would go Democratic?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

st. Louis is enjoying greatest ever
horse show this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

The charity of this world covers a null.
5titude of sinners that don e care straw
for any other covering.-Exchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

The Virginia election judges had the.
easiest time of their lives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

..This,''s explained the superintendent Of
the hospital for infants. lis the collie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Mr.. Bryan's ComInoner says OF the.
election: In the Western States the trend
for the most part has been toward the.
Republicans Yes, notably in Nebraska
and Ohio. where the Democratic con-
ventions endorsed Organism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Anyhow none of our prophecies We're
knocked down. We didn't set up any.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Uncle Sans cash balance on July Isl
was $sec, 1s7.S61. He has been too busy
since then to strike another balance,
but business has been good, and it has
doubtless been increased. notwithstand-
ing his large purchases Of bonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Afascagni claims to have dicovered that
an American cocktail makes music. The
professor should Investigate a Virginia
mint-julep ii he wants to hear the real
melody.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

This gives an idea OF what the South
~ they have used their prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

From the West comes a horrible in
timation that the election being over
and done with. Col. Watterson will re-
open his fight with the Newport-New5
York 400.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

Mr.. Sterne Wheeler, OF Westport, Conn,
who was the Democratic nominee for.
the State Senate, was sent on cruise
up Salt River by an overwhelming ma.
jority-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

And your Uncle Mark Hanna can now
keep right on letting we'll enough alone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-07

The average man is said to use only
twelve million words year, which, if
true, proves that ne do not send our
average men to the Legislature.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-11-04
ELECTION IN ELLIS COUNTY
The Campuign Has Been Quiet
and Little Interest Shown.

This is election day. From end
to end OF the United States the SOW
ereign American citizen hied him
self to the polls to vote for the man
of his choice. Many states elect
governors today and there is gem
eral congressional election in re-
gard to which the claims of the con-
tending parties give equal promise
of victory.
In only two districts in Texas has
real fight for congress been made
by the republicans and the outlook
is that a solid delegation will be sent
TO congress from the Lone Star
state.
The result Of the state election Is
a foregone conclusion. The entire
democratic ticket will win mag
nificent majority. And old Ellis
county can be depended upon to do
her part in stacking up big ma
jority for the ticket headed by Hon.
). w. T. Lanham. From present
indications the entire ticket from
governor down to precinct candi-
dates will receive a good majority
in this county. In two or three pre-
cincts the populists have out can
didates but there is not much prob
ability of any of them being elected.
As a rule the campaign since the
primary election was held in April
has been quiet and about the only
interest shown was in commissioner
precinct No. where there are two
candidates. Fer the last few days
good deal of opposition to the pro-
posed amendment to the constitu-
tion has developed and ii is quite
likely that Ellis county will give
majority against it, From what
could be observed at the voting
places In the city today the negroes
seemed TO be voting solidly against
the amendment.
Al the time this report is written
the indications are that there will
be considerable falling off of the
vote in this city. II the same
apathy Is shown at oher boxes as in
Waxahachie Ellis county will loose
at least two votes in the convention
OF 1904 At the time of going to
press 705 votes had been poIled at
the four boxes In the city.