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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-31
COFFEE ZONE 4 VICTIM
 OF FLAMES AND SMOKE
Guatemala rembeS Before the Wrath of the Volcano Santa Maria and Great Destruction Has Been Wrought by
 Fumes That Pour from Burning Mountain.

volcanic eruption. Coffee zone destroyed. Our lives are in danger. Further re- ports will follow "
 The coffee districts referred to, said MT. Hirsch, are the Costa Cusa and Costa Granda.
 They are the finest plantations in the country. If the coffee district is destroy ed, as the cable seems to indicate, one third of the crop is most likely involved. The volcano of Santa Maria is located between Retalhulen and Quezeltenango.
 The towns in the neighborhood most likely to be destroyed are San Felipe, Mazatenango and Quezeitenango. The volcano has been quiet for years.
 T was in the district at time when the earthquakes rScked the country said Mir Hirsch, but no volcanic erup- tions accompanied the quakes' ~-Ss->-~->-~-%-s-<~-~-s->-s mouth of the mines before the coal Is cleaned.
 The party, after this incident, boarded the special train and reached the Hotel JeImyn here at 6:sO o'clock.
 Tomorrow the commissioners will iR- spect, the Manville oolllery at Greenridge. just outside of this city. It is operated by the Delaware and Hudson and Dela- ware, Lackawanna and Western compa- nleS. The colllery inspected today was selected by She operators and is said to be one of the best in the upper regions.' The manville colliery is one of the worst, so far as thin veins of coal are concerned, and was selected by the min CTS representatives. A thin vein of coal, as rule, Is hard to work
 President John Mitchell of the miners union, came up from Wilkesbarre to- night. He was accompanied by Clarence S. Darrow, of Chicago who has been ap- pointed by MT. Mitchell as attorney to represent the miners before the commits sion. The two had conference with several members of the commission to- night, regarding the submission of testi- nony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-31

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-31

While the discussion was on the coll fiery whistle blew the signal forAquitting and then the judge broke in. Well, gen. tlesnen, it is o'clock and I guess we will have to stop work This interrup- ton broke up what might have grown into heated discussion as to how many pounds should constitute a ton at the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
CLEARED OF CRIME
AFTER TWENTY YEARS
Especial Dispatch to The TimaAD

543S7 tSpeClal3 D1SpaLCd TO \ ne &IIUD0W3
wILkESBARRE, Pa Oct S.-ThonA0
hanley and Luke Kelly. OF Prtnglo HILL.
who were sent to Jail twenty years ago
Tor nine years imprisonment on the
charge OF highway robbery and felonious
woundiug, at that time declared they
we're innocent. and to-day proved it. for
this afternoon the guilty man appeared.
having walked twenty-five miles to ind
#Hanley. ].
He Is E. w. Tonery. a farm hborer.
OF Scranton He said: For years my
conscience had been troubled and at
times thought I would kill myself
remembered AanIey.s nama and knew
where he lived. bur did not know any
thing about Kelly, and wanted TO go
TO them and tell them and then do any
thing they wish. They ought to send
me to jail: they ough. to hang me up.
II deserve tt. But I have been punished
too have suffered by my conscience.
Il could stand It no longer and walked
4 the entire distance. RE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
a Honored Guest at Many High
High Marriages.
BRILLIANT WEDDING SCENES.
Mr.. Is. Scot, Carter WEEDS Miss Mary
Randolph Hicks At sarrenton-Miss
Carroll the Bride OF Mr.. Legs in
Lynchburg Weddings.
Especial Dispatch to The Times9

a4s NAIsRESTON, VA, October Sine
first wedding Of the autumn senson. anu
pne of much interest and Importance,
incurred here to-day at the plctutesaue
ST James Episcopal Church. when Al 'i'
E Mary Randolph Hicks and MT. =. Sco'.
Garter were united in marriage. Inc as
scmblage the decorations, The mus
the weather. everything was as Deaaii-
1ul and suspicious as the most eSac'ihs
bride could wish.
AT high noon the bridal party ehleieu
the church to tho notes OF Alealdeis-
sohr's wedding march. played o. MISS
Anna Day. The uslers, Mr.. e Astcs
f,ooper. OF warrenton; MI. Randolph
sIicks. of Norfolk: Mr.. Robert =. Lee
n ~ 1rairfax. Mr.. Arthur Humphrics.
NJ Norfolk: Mr. C.. Fairfax Gaines. OF.
avarrcnton and Mr.. Robert Edmunds. Of
Richmond. advanced. followed by MISS
JEANNE Carter. sister OF the groom.
Eowned in white grenadine. with hat to
correspond. trimmed in yellow roses and
carrying bouquet of the same flowers.
Following her came the maid of honor,
Miss Landon Hicks. in violet crepe dc
chine with flower hat to match.
The bride next entered with her father
She was met at the altar by the BRIDE
groom, attended by his brother, Mr.
John Hill Carter. as best man. The cere-
,nony was performed by Rev. 7. w. Nell
son. rector OF St James, assisted by Rev.
Buckncr NJ Randolph. Of Richmond Va
The bride is brunette. pretty and
accomplished. and Is the eldest daugh-
ter Of DR.. Robert /. Hicks. of this place.
She is we'll known in Norfolk and Rich
mond where she has been much ac-
n,ired, and is aiso an expert horsewo-
man Her gown was a stylish suit OF
white cloth trimmed with real lace mos
fifs She wore a picture hat OF White
chiffon. gracefully trimmed With a droop-4
ing scarf OF point lace and long white
ostrich plumes She carried a bouquet
OF brides roses and lilies of the valley.
The church was tastcfully decorated in
golden rod. yellow roses and evergreens.
as was also the home of the brides
father. where a breakfast was served
to the wedding party Immediately after
the ceremony.
The groom Is a popular young business
man, and a son Of Mr.. Cassius Carter,
of Fauquier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter left on a Chesa-
peake and Ohio train at 3 o'clock for
the West.
Among those present from out of town
we're: Mr. Arthur II,I1np!lries. Mr. Ran
tlolph, of mississippi: Miss Mamie Randolph
nett. of Norfolk; Captain William Ran
dolph of Miss; Miss Mamie Randolph,
Of Richmond: DR.. and Mrs Burlington
OF Iowa: Mr.. and Mrs. William I1ill of
Washington: Mrs. Davis, of Alexandria:
Taymaster Mason Ball,U. s. n.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
LUMBER MANUFACTURERS
All Of Those in the Country to Unite in
an Associations.
nv ASSOCIATED Press. }

ga ATLANTA, GA, October 8.-As the res
suit of the Joint conference Of five South
ern lumber manufacturing associations
held in this city to-day. call has been
issued for meeting OF all lumber manu-
featuring associations and all lumber:
manufacturers, to be held in st. Louis
DECEMBER sth 10th and 18th. for the purs
nose OF organizing national association
OF all lumber manufacturers.
Such an organization is declared need
full for the successful handling of the
questions OF car supply. Of car equi pment.
Of insurance. and OF customs and usases
in the extension OF credits and of uni.
form grades and gauges.
The following organizations were rep
resented In the conference: The Georgia
saw Mill Associa ton. the South Atlantic
Lumber Company. the Southern Lum-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
BRILLIANT WEDDING
New Court-Street Church Filled With.
Fashionable Throrg.
Especial Disputch to The Times


LYNSliEUssG, VA, oct S.-Miss Sal.
lie i. ID. Carroll. daughter OF Mrs. John
NJ. Carroll. ST.. was married at noon
to-day to Alr. Charles a. il. Legs, son
of The late William Legs. OF New Roch-
elle. N. y. The ceremony was perform
ed in the new and beautiful edifice OF
Court Street Methodist Church. in the
presence OF an immense assemblage by
the pastor. the Rev. w. j. Young. ID.
d. Long before the hour appointed, 1t
was evident that the auditorium would
be taxed to accommodate the crowd Of
friends and relatives that gathered to-
getl,er on the Interesting occasion. and
before the stroke OF twelve the ushers
found themselves confronted with Sc
1dous problem In finding seats Tor the
great throns. 1t was a brilliant scene,
fun OF life and animation.
The auditorium had been specially ar
ranged for the wedding. having been
claborateiys and most attractirely deco
rated with palms and ferns and other
evergreen plants. Tie chancel had been
converted into Il veriiable mass of lux
,,Iious foliage, which rose gradually up
wards In graceful and imposing out
lines Beneath the exquisite illumina-
ton caused by the soft light that fell
through the lovely stained glass Win
jdows, and from hundreds of incan-
descent lamps the picture presented
was one Of rare and delicate beauty.
Owing 10 the fact that the new organ
has not been placed in position, music
for the marriage was rendered by an
Italian string band, which was seated
An the organ loft amid a bower of ever
green plants, and the sweet music render
cd by them added much to the interest
OF the occasion. Mendeisshon's wedding
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
BITTEN BY A MAD CAT
CounciImen Resign on Account of Hog
Pen Legislation.

+ = 8.
Especial Dispatch to he Tlmes)
WINCHESTER, VA, October Sit is
thought that Mrs. Sallie Oates Of Capen
Bridge, is dying from blood poison, the
result Of an attack upon the aged lady
by mad cat. The animal some time ago
suddenly sprang upon Mrs. Oates as she
entered her room, and bit her severely
upon the arm. The wound healed, but
later symptoms Of blood poisoning de-
veloped. and she is now suffering excru-
ciating agony from the wound.
The problem Of hog pens in the city
has caused decided breach between the
Board Of Health and the City Council
here The law prohibits hog pens within
the city limits, but numbers Of people
have violated the law by raising noss-
il, peas are Kept IN an unsanltars coz
ditfon. and the Board Of Health las. nlsn .e
endeavored to have the City Council
abate the nuisance. Some OF the coun-
cilrnen threatened to resign, and as
{ ,5s:s44ss rs matter was left to City
Solicitor Steck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
FASHIONABLE WEDDING
Beautiful Ceremony Joining Mr.. Eliot
and Miss Malet.

II University OF VIRGINIA, October
s0no Of the smartest weddings OF the
early autumn was that Of Miss Mary
Constance Mallet, of the University OF
Virginia, and Mr.. Edward Stiles f.iiott,
a prominent leader in professional ana
social circles in Savannah Ga.
The event occurred at O'CLOCK tn1s eve
ming in the beautiful Gothic Chapel IN
.1,o Grounds of the above named institu-
tion. and within full view of the nome
i, which the bride has passed most OF
her life.
The chanel was handsomely decorated
throughout with palms and growing
n4ants. the color scheme being green and
white The cha noel railing was orna-
mented with white roses and evergreens-
The wedding marches we're played by
Miss Susie Dabney. the accomplished or
ganist Of Christ Episcopal Church. Char
lottesvflle, daughter Of the distinguished
physic!an and professor, the late Or.
William Cecil pabney
The bridal party entered the church IN
the following order:: The ushers, headed
by Mr.. Robert ". Mallett, OF Nor1olk
Va. brother of the bride, he others be-
ing Mr. Arthur Elliott, OF Georgia, and
Nr. William L. Clay. Of Savannah. Ga;
the g-oo1nsmen, Mr.. John B. Minor, OF
Richmond Va. member Of the law
faculty. of Richmond College, and Mr.
John Sullivan Schlcy Of Savannah: the
bridesmaids, Miss Phoebe Elliott, Of sa-
vannah, sister Of the groom, and Miss
Louise Humphreys, daughter of Profess
sor5 Milton w. Humphreys. of the Chair
of Greek, University Of Virginia.; the
maid OF honor. Miss Clara Bell Davis,
daughter Of Professor Noah K. Davis.
o; tho University Of Virginia: the bride,
Miss Mary Constance Mallett, with her
father, DR.. John W. h1allett. They were
met at the altar by the groom, Mr..
Edward stiles Elliott, and his best man,
Mr. Benjamin Finney. Of Savannah,
who entered from the vestry room. The
celebrant was he Rev. Harry B. Lee.
rector of Christ Episcopal Church. Char
lottesvillc. a nephew OF General Robert
E. Lee
In leaving tho edifice the following
order was observed: The bride and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09


I sroom: Ms Cars Zen Davis 81 ana II.
benjamin. F1nney; lllse Phoebe Elliott
ana Mr.. John B. Minor: Miss louise
Humphreys and Mr.. John Sullivan
schley; Mr.. Arthur Elliott and NV WI
liam L. Clay.
Ss The bride was elegantly gowned IN
white crepe de chine. trimmed
with duchess lace, and carried a@ lovely
shower bouquet Of Niles Of the valley.
Her veil was caught by handsome
diam ond brooch, which was given her py
/ her mother.
- The maid fsof honor. Miss Clara Bell
Davis, was attired in becoming gown
1 Of pink crepe de chine, and carried Pits
bridesmaid roses.
The bridesmaids. Miss Phoebe Elliott
gowns of white organdy, and carried
pink. bridesmaids roses, tied with pink
ribbon.
Tuesday evening an ante-nuptial sup 7.
per was served to the bridal party a; a.
the s, residence of Professor Elliott. :. oil
West Lawn. There were sixteen at tlo
table.
Following the ceremony a small re
ception was rendered to the immed, aye
friends OF the bride and groom, 1nvl.a-
tons having been sent to ninety per suns.
This took place at the residence o. t1ie
brides father. on AIonro Hill. y,
The bridal presents numbered over w.
and were very Svalua BILE, among t neiit oe-
ing old family silver that belonged -
the brides father in England.
Mr.. and Mrs Elliott left on the 3 Q CLOCK
train over the Chesap eake ana C suin
Railway for an extended trip 10 New
York and Boston.
Tho bride is the daughter OF Il u. IL. 9o ,1l
W. Mallett, Of the Chair OF Chemistry
in the University of Virginia ne Is
one OF the most distinguished OF the
learned men OF this country. ana IS
member or fellow Of most Of the learned
societies o; Europe and America ~. f1e IS
an Englishman by birth, although IN.
ma turalized, served throughout the cfVll
war, first as lieutenant Of infantry. tnen
successfully as captain, major ana lieu-
.tenant-colonel Of artillery, later alde-
de-camp on the staff of General r. =.
Rodes, and superintendent of Confederate
States ordnance laboratories. he has
been professor in he universities OF Ala
hama. louisa ma. Texas, and in the Med
zeal College OF Alabama. and the Jeiter-5
son Medical College. OF Phlladelphla'
and, as stated. is at present, and mas
been for many years professor OF chem.
istry in the University of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING
MIR. Clarence A. Seaton, Of Richmond,
Wins Fair Stanton Bride.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

"a IT. II I.
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA, October q
"Glenmore,' the beautiful surouroan
home of Hon. and Mrs John W. Iodd.
was the scene of a pretty and styllsh
wedding, when at $3.50 this morning thel le
daughter Miss Sarah Manly, was uniteu
in marriage to Mr.. Clarence a. seaton,
of Richmond The parlors had peen
beautifully decorated with ferns anu
5na,rns and the house lit up with numer-s
Gus candles and banquet lamps, and the
ceremony was performed under oeau-
tiful arch. which had been constructed
for the purpose in the south bay WIN.
dow nv the Rev. John Taylor, assisted
by the Rev. Mr.. Cranberry. OF this coun-
ty. The wedding march was played oS
Mrs. Porter Woodward.
The bride was becomingly dressed IN
a tai1or-made travelling suit Of dark blue
with hat to match and carried shower.
bouquet Of brides roses. The ushers
we're Messrs. Emmett Seaton, of Rlch-
mond, brother of the groom, and Chartes
=. Todd. of Richmond, brother of the
bride
Among those present from a distance
were Miss Virginia seaton. sister OF the
groom, Miss Lille Todd and Mr. Frank
c. Denoon of Richmond.
Nj. and Mrs. Seaton left on the lo:76
o'clock train for Northern tour, and
after their return will make Their home
in Richmond, at No. 24o7 Grove Avenue.
The bride is one of Stanton's most beau
tiful young ladies, and has a fine mus-
cal talent. The groom is a prominent
Young business man of Richmond.
Mr. Bernard {. Hartman, prominent
iewe,era Of this city. and son of Mr.. David
hartman, a prosperous farmer OF NJ t
Meridian, Va, was united in marriage at
6 O'Clock this morning to Miss Carrie s.
Cox, daughter Of Mr.. Charles 3. Cox, OF
Charlottesville. The ceremony was per-
formed at the home Of the bride near
Charlottesville, by the Rev. John Berke-
ley. pastor of the Baptist Church Of that
place.
Mr. and Mrs. Hartman left on the mid
day train for Washington and other
points, and after their return will make
their home in Staunton, on Winthrop
Street, in the beautiful home which Mr..
Hartman has bought and completely fitted
up throughout.
The bride is a charming young lady
and well-known in Stanton, where size
frequently visits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
QUARLES
ST. James Episcopal Church, Ashland
Scene Of Beautiful Marriage.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times
ASHLAND, VIRGINIA, October Sat
1O:3v o clock this morning the st. James
Episcopal Church, Of this place, pre-
sented a scene Of especial attractive
ness and interest A large concourse OF
friends filled the building to witness the
marriage Of Miss Anne Burwell Cooke
and Mr. Edward Delaware Quarles.
The church was tastefully decorated
in palms, ferns. and cosmos. The Rev.
S. S. Hepburn. pastor OF Fork Church.
performed the ceremony Mrs. Fleming
Fox OBLIGATED at the organ.
The bride was handsomely gowned IN
blue broad-cloth, carrying bride roses.
Her maid of honor. Miss Jennie Winston
Cooke, was dressed in white silk, carry
ing American Beauties.
The bride was given away by her
father, Lieutenant N. B. Cooke. Pro
fessor De La War; B. Easter, of Johns
Hopkins University, acted as best man
The ushers were the following gentle
men: Messrs. T. Spottswood Wexford
Alex. Moseley, Albert S. Tanner, and
John S.. Harrison.
The bride is the youngest daughter Q.
Lieutenant and Mrs. n. B. Cooke oI
"Janeway.'' and is one OF virginia ~ q,
most popular young ladies. She VIII
he cordially welcomed by her large cir
Gle OF friends in Richmond, where she
has often visited She is related to most
Of the prominent families OF virginia
Mr.. Quarles is young man. PROM
nent in social and business circles IN
Richmond and also comes from wei
known Virginia family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quarles left for an eA-
tended Canadian tour. On their re.
turn they will make their home at l4l4
Park Avenue Richmond. Va.
Some of those who attended tn. wed
ding we're: Mrs N. B. Cooke, OF ane-55
way:" Miss Kennedy, of Georgetown, -.
G.: Mrs. b. NJ. Quarles, Mr. and mrs.
Ar. Gum Mr. and Mrs. NJ. S. Quarles'
tho Misses Quarles, Mr.. and Mrs. >.
Ouarles. Mr.. and Mrs. T. w Pemoer
ton. of Richmond; Mr. HAYWARD, M! NJ: ~
Hunter. of New York city; MI. Ihoi.las
? Natthewson, Of Brooklyn. n X; nj
and Mrs. F.. Valentine, Mr. and MIS-
Henry Lee Valentine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reni 2 valentine Mr.. Granville e
Mr.. and Mrs. Mann S. Valen-
4;no Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Valentine.
~, and Mrs. E. P. Valentine. Mr. James
m valentine. Mr.. and Mrs. Austih
Rrockenbrough, Mr.. and Mrs WilhaH:
Wallace. Mrs. ]. r. Cooke. the misses
cool,e Nessrs. Cooke Mr.. and Mrs
I7r;l1;,n, NJ Hill. Misses Hill, Mr. and
Mrs. w. S. P. Mayo. MT. ana H, IT, :.
q. Hill, Miss Mary Dorman.t the MISSES
Reirne Mrs. NJ r. Kerr, the MISSES
Teake. Miss Kerr, Mrs. S. S. Hepburn
and many others.
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\ her hand a shower bouquet OF the.

in her hand shower bouquet OF the
same flower.
The maid Of honor was Miss Esten
Jennings, Of Danville, cousin Of the
bride, and the bridesmaids were Miss
Mary Cheatwood, Miss Margaret Daoney,
Miss Maidee Roache, Miss Belle Al A.
mond, Miss Lucy Patteson, Of Lynch
burg; Miss Myrtle Mcconnell, Of Allan
ia, Ca; Miss Annie L. Jennings, OF Mar
tinsville, and Miss Lizzie Chambers, OF
Charlotte.
The best man was Mr.. w. W. Dicker-
son. The groomsmen were Messrs w.
Russell Winfree, William King. Jr., X.
H T. Adams. Jr., J. Scott Jennings, w.
D. Adams, Jr., and w. ". Scott Of
5Lynchburg; Saunders Almond, OF the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. and Vic
tor N1cAdoo, of Greensboro. n. G. The
ushers were Messrs. G.. F. Moose, c. II.
Almond, Jr., Dan Sale and W. S. Bell.
The men were all attired in evening
dress with white waistcoats and white
ties.
At the conclusion Of the marriage
formal reception was held at Hotel Car
roll, the spacious parlor and hallway and
large dining-room being utilized for the
occasion. Hundreds of friends and re-
latives called to pay their respects and
to extend best wishes and congratula-
lions. They were received by the bridal
party It was a bright and brilliant
gathering, and was rendered all the more
engaging and attract by a charm
ing wealth Of decorations, the same col.
or scheme OF green and white being
preserved in accordance with the plan
adopted at the church.
Later in the night Mr. and Mrs AL
mond boarded a north-bound train for
an extended tour, which will include
New York. Albany, Boston, and other
points of interest
The presents received by the bride pre-
scented an endless array of the beauti-5
fu! and useful, and were sent by friends
and relatives in Lynchburg and from
distant places.
Mr. Almond is secretary and treasurer
Of the c.. H. Almond Dry Goods Com
pany. one of the best known and most
successful esta blishments in the city.
He is a young man of energy, ability.
and rare capacity, and possesses a host of
friends, all of whom regard him as one
Of Lynchburg's most promising young
business men. His bride is noted beau
ty, and her grace Of manners and dis
position have won her host of friends