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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-23
BRIDES OF
The SPRING
Beautiful Ceremony at Christ
Church In Mdrtinsville.
MYRTLE FROM WINDSOR
The Bride Carried Among Her Roses a
Sprig Sent Her by Her Grand.
mother in England-Many Out
of-Town Guests Present
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MARTINSV1LLIG. VA, April 22-Chrlst
Protestant Episcopal Church was the
scene at 9 o'clock this morning OF a
largely-attended and unusually pretty
Wedding, when Miss Mary Ellen Anson
became the bride Of MIR. Thomas Gran
Vile Burch. The bride Is the second
daughter of Row Alfred w. Anson, rec
tor of Christ Church, and one Of the
most popular young ladies In Martinsville
society. while Mr.. Burch is leading
and influential young business man OF
this place and president of the Business
Mems Association. To tho stirring
strains Of Memberships wedding march
rendered by Miss Annette Fuller. the
bridal party entered the sacred edifce.
Miss Arson leaning on the arm OF her
brother. Mr.. William Il. Arson, OF Nc
Comas, w. Va
The bride was gowned In white or
candle deliberately trimmed with mechlin
lace and white satin ribbon worn over
white tafrcta, and carried shower OF
BRIDES roses, her veil being caught by a
sunburst OF diamonds and pearls. the
gift of the groom. Tho maid OF honor,
Miss Grace u. Anson sister OF the bride,
wore white organdle with white ribbons
and carried pink carnations. The brides
maids wore white organdie with green
ribbons and carried pink carnations
They were Misses Flora Whitte Mary
Greene, Sallie Penn. Mary Lavinder.
Mary Burch and Mary Williams. Tho
groomsrnen wero Messrs. j. G. Grcer,
Richard Semple, r. II. Travis. w. Id.
Hai-ston John Smith and II. D. Vick-
crs. Tho ushers were Messrs j. IL.
Spencer, r. White Blair, John W. Carter,
]. P. Lewis, a. S. Gravely and Pannlll
Rucker. Judge S. G.. Whittle and Dr..
Charles P. Smith.
The bridal party was met at the altar
by the groom with his best man, Mr.. j..
W. Jamerson. of Lynchburg and the nd
pressive marriage ceremony of tho Epis-
copal Church was performed by the faith
or OF the bride. After tho wedding, a re-
ccption was given at the rectory, Mt
which upwards OF one hundred and fifty
guests were present The neWly-wedded
co,Iple left for an extended tour OF the
northern cities.
An unusual and Interesting feature OF
the wedding was the fact that tho bride
carried among the roses of her bouquet
sprig of myrtle sent to her from Wind
sor, England. by her grandmother. The
sprIS was from tree that spraIlS from
similar tw1g carried by her grand
mother at her wedding. and planted DY
her after that ceremony.
| Among tho out-of-town guests at the
wedding were Mr.. Tuily Mitchell. OF
| Roano ke; Mrs. Richard Fry, OF Roanoke
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Barr, Of Staunton
| Mr.. =. w. Jameson, OF Lynchburg; Rev,
W. G. Burch, Mr. William f. Arson. Of
| McComas w. Va; Miss Elizabeth Bill
and Mrs. Mary Buchanan. OF Spencer.
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WATTS-CHEATWOOD
ST. Paul's Church, Lynchburg, Scene OF
a Beautiful Ceremony.
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LYNCuBURG, VA, April 22,-One OF
the most brilliant and beautiful weddings
that has been seen In Lynchburg for many
a day took place here this evening at st,
Paul's Episcopal Church in the presence
of an immense assemblage. Tho groom
was Mr.. Thomas Ashby Watts. promi-
ncnt young business man. and tho bride
was Miss Fannie Crenshaw Cheatwood
daughter of Mrs. Mary p. Cheatwood,
The ceremony was performed by the rec
tor, Rev, James M Owens. and the music
for the occasion was rendered by the or
gsnist Mr.. Hartley Turner, and by the
full vested choir.
Tho ushers were Messrs. w, j. ID. Bell.
Robert O. Horton. John G. 'Haythe, W,
NJ. Black, w. w. Dickerson and Peter O,
Adams The bridesmaids, VINO We're
char1ningly attired In point d'esprit over
tafreta, trimmed in ecru lace, and carried
Easter lilies, were Miss Emma Adams.
Miss Clara Cox, of Ashland; Miss Vir-
pinia Hurt, Miss Anna Fulton. of New
ark, Ohio, and Misses FLORENCE ana Lucille
Watkins The groomsmen We're Messrs.
William Hurt, of Bedford; ]. owen watts
r. IL. Il. Adams Jr Sarnuel q, Iaylor'
Henry l.. johnson and NJ, NJ. hrlse.
The matron of honor was Mrs. William
Cabeli Darlington. who was attired IN her
bridal gown of white duchess SATIN en-
traine. with point lace and pearls The
maid OF honor was Miss Mary Cheatwood.
sister OF the bride, who Wore a handsome
costume of white silk yoile, trimmed with
chiffon, and CARVED American beauty
rcses. The BRIDE who was attired N an
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TANNERY AT cREWE
Business Mems Association Is Consid-
erinR the Matter,
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CREWE. VA. April 22.-The Busi-
ness Mems Association met In Young
Mems Christian Association Hall Tues
day night. There was full attendance
and much interest manifested. The
matter OF starting up tannery was dis
cussed In full and resulted in arrange
ments being made for establishing ono
in the near future.
IT was also reported as fact that Mr..
john Z. Bowser. of Bay City, Mich.
would arrive In Crewe this week and
start up local paper
Mr.. Charles Bell. of Fuigall. Ont, has
accepted position as assistant secretary
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton here, and Is expected this week.
The following delegates from the Crewe
Young Mems Christian Association will
leave Tuesday, the 2Sth. to attend the
International Railroad Young Mems
Christian Association Conference, to be
held at Topeka, Kan. April both to
November Sd: c. c. Williams J. w.
Wheary. W. J. Sewers, G. j. Andrews,
r. q. Webster. z. w. Payne. G. ". Robi-
nette and wife, B. N. Waterhouse and
wife.
A delegation. headed by Mr.. B. N.
Waterhouse. visited Lambert's Point
lately to arrange for establishing Rail-
road Young Mems Christian Association
at that place.
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CHURCH CENTENNIAL
Exercises Continued In First Baptist
Church of Alexandria.

Exercises Continued IN rirst DaP'ss
Church of Alexandria.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 22-special
exercises this evening were held IN Cd
s.ryance of the exact centenary OF the
First Baptist Church, AS was the case
the preceding evenings since the cele-
brntlon commenced the church was
crowded to the walls. The centennial
sermon was preached by Rev. DIR. w. =.
Biting, OF New York, whose early Ire
was spent in Alexandria while his rather
was pastor OF the Baptist Church. The
address was delivered by Rev. @. f,
winbigler OF washington. a centennial
hymn, written for the occasion by
Thomas A. Broadus, was sung by tho
congregation, and centennial poem was
read by Deacon Adam Martin. j. R..
Mansfield read n history OF the church.
and others, whose names were on the
programme were Rev. c. Y. Herndon.
lnvocation: Rev. Theron Outwater, read
ing of Scripture, and Rev. DR.. z. w.
Winfrey, prayer. Special music was rem
tlered,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-23
TAZEWEL.L VETERANS
Confederate Monument to Be Erected
on the Courthouse Square.
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TAZ1WELL. VA, April 22.-At a
meeting of Browne-Harman Camp. No.
726, U. c. ". the following officers were
elected: II. c. Alderson. commander; J..
p. Whitman. first lieutenant commander:
Thomas Peery. second lieutenant-com-
mander; c. A. Fudge. third lieutenant
commander: ]. NJ. Hoge. fourth lieuten-
ant commander; James OIeeffe, adtu-
tant; Charles Scott. quartermaster A.
st. Clair, commissary; j. r. Gidersleeve,
surgeon: a. ]. Tynes chaplain: J. II.
Whitley. treasurer: c. w. Bowling, SER
geant major; II. G. Peery, officer Of the
day: George. w. Bandy,s color sergeant;
P. H. Williams. vidette; w. T. Walker.
first color guard; r. t. Bowen, second
color guard.
A meeting was called for the first day
OF May court. with view OF building a.
monument to the private soldiers. to be
placed In the Courthouse Square. n.
Bowen. w. L. Graham. r. r. Henry. S.
C. Graham and J. S. Moss Executive
Committee. Delegates to New Orleans,
j. r. Gildersecve and r. T. Iiggln-
bOtham
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-23
CROMDER-RHODES
Beautiful Marriage Ceremony at Colun,
bia Yesterday

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CARrERSy1LIlD, VA, April 22-The
home OF MIR. and Mrs. H. J. Rhodes was
the scene OF beautiful home marriage
at 10 o'clock to-day, when their daugh-
ter. Miss Ethel Duncan Rhodes, became
tho bride Of MIR. Houston Male Crowder,
of Toano. Va.
The bridal party entered In order to the
strains of Aiendelsohns wedding march,
rendered by Mrs. w. d. Robinson, sister
OF the brlde First, Messrs r. j. Rhodes
and ]. II. Duke, ushers: Miss Annie May
Rhodes. second maid OF honor, attired
In white, with Mr.. ]. s. Crowder. brother
OF the groom. Next, Miss Ida Rhodes,
first maid of honor. also In white. with
Mr.. Walker Crowder another brother OF
the groom. Immediately preceding the
bride came little Victoria Rhodes. bearing
tho license. Then the bride, elegantly
gowned- In white organdy over white,
carrying q large bunch OF bride roses,
was met Mt the altar by the groom.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Crowdcr left for an extended bridal tour.
On their return they will reside at To.
ano Va. Tho bride, handsome and
attractive brunette. IS tho daughter OF
Mr.. III. j. Rhodes. tho largest tobacco
buyer OF this community.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-23
ANCIENT BURGLAR
HELD FOR TRIAL
Norfolk Police Say They Have
Gases Against an Old Man
who is Noncommlttal.
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I NORFOLK, VA. April 22'-b. NJ '"a
tin tho ancient burglar. was proushs
info the Police Court thsi morning no
l. character. The police are astonish-
"a os his career Develops He Is ABOUT
s,xtv years of age. has a full gray beard
dresses neatly, presents prepossess'ns
anpearance. and Is the coolest and ner-
West prisoner that has ehlercu VIC tor
cincts of Justice, II not the smartest io'
many years. ~, NOR
Martin has nothing to say, He VIII noe
snaa,e IN .he officers II 1t can be avoided.
After teh evidence of his ROBBERY mao peell
disployed In court this morning, ana JUS
tica Iaylor asked Martin II he haa any.
thing to say for himself, he wou'a no'
sneak hut shook his head. merely, 70 ~
dicntn n refusal to offer any detense'
10 was held for trial by the Corpora
,ton Court on four charges. on each one
80 witch the police detectives say that
uav hove SUFFICIENT evidence to convict
srnsse are for burglary as follows: Rev.
~ T NJ Barr, York Street: a, M. White.
Colonial Avenue; ], w, Montague, NO.
,18 Wood Street. and for tho possession
% burglars tools. The owners of the
ato,en silver plate, jewelry and clothing
M nenred in court this morning to idcnti-
fy their property.
THE distinguishing feature Of Martins
case Is that he has been In the business
of burglary for at least eight years. He
has pursued circuit In the cities OF
Norfolk, Richmond, Petersburg. Balu-
more and some of the cities of North
carolina, all for the purpose of robbery.
and disposng of the plumber he collected.
He carried kit full of keys, rope lad
der jlmmies and all sorts of tools like
~ to be used In opening doors, drawers
and climbing into places that were closed
against honest men. He was returned to
Jail without bail this morning to await
trial There ara more cases against him
~ fheSo fai
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-23
AUGUSTUS rloNUMENT
Confederate Veterans of Stanton Are
Back of the Movement.
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STAUNTON, VA, April 22.-The regu-
lar meeting Of Stonewall Jackson Camp
of Confederate Veterans was largely at
tended last evening. The matter OF she
erection of monument to the Confed-
crate dead of Augusta county In front or
the courthouse In Staunton was discussed
Mt some length, resolution was passed
to have an act passed In tho Legislature
empowering the Board of Supervisors or
Augusta county to appropriate the funds
necessary for the erection or inc 11'o''u-
ment.
A committee was instructed to inquire
into the cost of purchasing steel en-
craving Of the late President JeHcrson
Davis. The engraving is wanted to hang
upon the walls of the camp room.
George Blaine colored, who Is charged
with attempt OF murder In Philadelphia.
and who has been In jail here Tor some
days awaiting the arrival of the Phllndei-
mia authorities. was taken to Phliadel-
pha this morning to stand trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-23
BOATS DRAW
RIVER TRADE
Rappahannock Valley People
Buying in Fredericksburg.
GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT
Business Mems Association Decides to
Send to Charlotte, N. c., for lnfor-
nation in Regard to tho Good
Roads Of Mecklenburg Co.
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April 81
The local river steamers. the Tourist, OF
the Peoples Line, and tho Caroline. of
.he Weems Line, are bringing regularly
70 this city large shopping parties OF la
SlsS En,i business men. who are adding
ls-;e,, tr the volume of trade here. The
Airet End freight rates are reasonable,
ti;1 fhe schedules are run to suit the peo-
Oh tiGng both sides of the Rappahannocs
I.iy.t. This trade has many times dou-
bled within the past three months, and
Is still on the increase. Tho people OF
.he Rappahnnnock Valley say that they
can buy goods cheaper here and moro con-
venienty than In any other city in or out
of the State.
Ono Of the largest meetings Of the Bus
mess Mems Association In the history OF
he body was held here last night. Cap
ttlin NJ. 3. Rowe, who at the last meet
ms rendered his resignation as president,
nns induced to reconsider that action and
To continue to serve as the executive head
Of the body. Captain Rowe and Mr.. Hen
ry Warden were appointed a committee
TO visit Charlotte, n. c., inspect the fine
roads OF that section. and secure nfor-
nation as to the plans for making and
Keeping in order the highways there. and
make report to the association and to
n meeting of citizens of Spotsylrania
county.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
endorsing Hon. A. r. Embrey for judge
OF tho Corporation Court to succeed Judge
Wallace, resigned, and an official copy
or the resolutions was ordered to be for
warded to Senator Wallace and Delegate
R!scoe, OF the Legislature. a committee
was appointed to prepare resolutions eX-
pressing appreciation % Judge Wallace
for his past services as Judge and as a
s.tizen. New me94,,7&ssa were ella ted and
many other matters OF genera interest
we're discussed at length. and the asso-
"A ella ton adjourned n a late houc.
Rev. c. w. Hunt, of Accomac county.
1as accepted a call to circuit Of church
IS in Culpcper county, located one each
ct Stevensburg, Brandy, Lignum and
Butna.
The Eastman and Bywaters Hunt Club,
of Culpeper county, has killed fifty-1ive
foxes this season, the largest number
ever captured in one season in this sec
non with one pack Of hounds. In making
his record many exciting fox chases were
enjoyed.
MIR. James P. Wager. OF Culpeper coun-
ty has issued cards for the marriage Of
his daughter Miss Hattie Wager, to Mr..
William G. Little. the ceremony to take
,ace at the Methodist Church at Brandy
on Wednesday. April 29th at o'clock p.
NJ
Rev. S. B. Dolly, a superannuated min
!ster Of the Baltimore Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and
Mrs. Dolly have moved to this city to re-
side.
Miss Harris, the head nurse al the Mary
Washington Hospital in this city. is very
II with perltonitis.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Charlotte Man Wins Fair Bride /
Page County.
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LURAY. VA, April 22.--Mr. David
Clarke Lonbcrger. OF Charlotte N. c..
and Miss Clara Eta Frank, eldest daueh-
ter Of Mr.. Lewis NJ. Frank, q well known
citizen OF Page county living one mile
south OF Luray. were married In ST.
Marks Lutheran Church. in Luray. this
evening at o'clock. Rev. James A. Huff
fnrd. pastor OF the church, officiating.
Tho maid OF honor was AIiss Margaret
frank. n sister OF tho bride, while Mr.. s..
a. J. Lionbcrger. a brother of tho groom,
was best man. The bridesmaids were
Misses Laura Grove. Ollie Warner, Eliza
beth Camden and Myrtle Huffman. The
ushers wero Mr.. r. L. l.. str1ckler Of
Baltimore. and Messrs. =. C. Frank. Will
liam Brubaker and w. T.. Frank. Miss
Lillian Rhodes. OF Luray. presided at tho
organ.
The groom Is the youngest son OF the
late Samuel a. ]. Lionberger, OF this
county, and has been in business In Char
lotto several years. The bridal party left
soon after tho ceremony for st. Louis,
Mo-. in which State tho groom has an
extensive relationship.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Notable Society Event in ST. Johns
Church, WYtheville.

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WYTHEVILLE, VA. April 22.--This
evening at o'clock. In old st. Johns
Episcopal Church, Miss Kate Berkeley
Pendleton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob.
crt NJ Pendleton, became the bride OF MIR.
George Gilmore, of Roanoke, Va Miss
PcndIeton Is member OF one of the most
famous families In Virginia's history. be-
iug closely connected with the Pendletons
and Lees Of Revolutionary and Civil war
times. She Is one OF Wytheyille's most
tarming and attractive girls.
AT the appointed hour the bridal party
entered the church as follows: Miss Bes-
sic Moore, OF Lexington. sister of the
gfoon, with Mr.. Nelson Myers. OF Licking
ton; Miss Mary Mcdonald, OF Charles
town, w. Va. with Mr., William Pendle-
ten. of Wythevlle. brother of the BRIDE
Miss Sue 1'eyton Kent. of Wytheville
with Mr., Chisholm Page. OF Roanoke
Miss Elizabeth Waller Moore. OF Wythe-
Vile. with Mr.. James Cowan. Of Rad
ford. Va; Miss Addie Moore. of Wythe-
Vile, with Mr.. Howard Campbell. OF Roa'
noke, and Miss Page Moore OF Wythe-
vile. with Professor Harris Hart. OF Ron'
nolse. A little nephew and niece OF the
bride carried tiowers-Master Alexander
CAatiln and Miss Willie I,eavcll. The
bridesmaids were dressed In green or
CANDY over green SILK, and carried whN'
carnations. The dame of honor, Mrs
Frank p. Chain, wore pure white aHt
carried white carnations. The bride was
beautifully gowned In white lansdownt
and carried marriage book.
The groom was accompanied by his bes
man. his brother, Mr.. William Moore. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
Mercer p, Logan. D. D., rector of st
John's Church. An elegant reception wa:
rendered after the ceremony at the home
of the brides parents, Alr. and Mrs. Rob
ort N. Pendleton,
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HIGHER LICENSES
in CAPE CHARLES
Post-Lenten German. Danced
at Arlington Hotel, Was a
Most Enjoyable Affair.
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CAPE CHARLES, VA, April 22--The
City Council, at a, meeting held in the
office OF Mayor Stevenson yesterday. de-
c.ded to Increase the retail liquor, license
for this city from $75 to sl75 per year.
H. is not yet known what the effect Will
be on the saloon men, but 1t Is surmlsed
that several Of them will go out OF bus
ness; in fact, one dealer has already an
nounced his intention to close out. but
his action Is not to be wholly attributed
to the action of the Council, as he Is said
to have made up his mind to Quit as soon
as the Mann bill became law.
The post-Lenten german danced Mt the
Arlington Hotel tonight was the crown
Inc event OF the social season here. About
twenty-five couples were on the moor and
the dancing commenced at 8 O'CLOCK and
continued until an early hour. with an
intermisslon at u o'clock for refresh
ments. Manager Sturgis had prepared a
menu fit for kings. and tho guests showed
their appreciation In no unmistakable
manner.
Mr.. l.. C. Jarvis, OF this county, recently
mate OF the steamer Accomac. or me VII
gisia Oyster Navy, has been appointed
captain of that vessel. vce Captain j. IL
Coston. resigned
Captain ], b. Ashby, formerly OF the
New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railway steamer New York, has been ap-
pointed mate of tho Accomac. to succeed
Captain Jarvis.
While coming into the harbor a few
days ago, barge No. 4, of the New YORK
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railway Com
pany's fleet, became unmanageable anc
ran into the elevated railway which con-
meets the j. y. Jones Company's oyster
packing house with the mainland, anc
demolished u large portion OF the struc-
ture The damage has not yet been re-
paired, and employees OF the Factory have
to take to their boats going 10 and COM
Ing from work.
The fishing season will open in few
weeks now, and soon the three big steam
crs OF the Atlantic Fisheries Company vii
be plying the waters OF the chesapeake
''seeking whom they may devour," l. O.,
| of the fnny and scaly tribe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-23
WALLET STOLEN
FROM HIS POCKET
Greensboro Mans Loses ST.
76l and a Ticket to Denver
on a Train Near Roanoke.
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ROANOKE, VA. April 22.-Among tho
passengers on the Roanoke and Southern
train from the South last night was a
young man named T. ]. Kennedy. from
Greensboro. N. c., who was en- route
to Denver Col. He had sold out his bus
lness In Greensboro, and when he got on
the train at Winston, yesterday. he had
sl.76l In large poclsetbook. In his hip
pocket When he reached Roanoke and
aliChted from tho train he felt n light
ness In his pocket and reaching back, to
his surprise, found the pocketbook gone.
He went back on the train and made q
thorough search without success. lie re-
ported his loss to the conductor. and as
his last cent OF money was gone. he
looked around for a friend. He found
one In DR.. j. T. Strickland. who advanced
him some money and he went to board
ing house. EIe was seen this morning
but his appearance showed that he had
passed a sleepless night. He Is young
man Of twcnty-three years, with light
auburn hair. He says he was In the
mercantile business with his father IN
Greens boro. N. c., and sold out to go TO
Denver, where he was going into business
with Mr.. Jno. Hitchcock. he was much
said he hated to let his EITHER know OF
his loss. His ticket to Deslver was in the
wallet and that. too, went.
AT meeting Of the Board of Directors
Of the National Exchange Bank, held to-
day, for the purpose Of considering tic
increase Of tho capital stock OF the bank
from 100000 to $4,000 or S2o0ooo, the
wisdom of the increase was favored BY
the unaniomus voice of the directors,
a. yn1 fov
Comptroller of the Currency at WASH
ington, but copy Of the revenue law
passed few days ago by the Legislature
was laid before the meeting and after
reading 1t carefully and obtaining the
oninion of one of the leading lawyers OF
the city, it was deemed best to delay
the matter on account Of the REQUIRE
ment Of this law touching the taxation OF
banking institutions. The matter OF sub
hitting it to the stockholders was flna:iy
delayed until the matter could be furth-
err investigated.
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Observation-Disclosures.

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PORTSMOUTH,, VA. April 22.--Mr.
James Walker Judkins and Miss Aurelia
Letheridge Hodges were married yester-
day afternoon by the Rev, Charles Cain
at his residence. Glasgow Street. Mr..
Judklns secured marriage license from
the clerks Office late yesterday after
noon. and In an open carriage, with his
prospective bride. set out In search OF a
minister to tie the knot. They reached
Mr.. Gains residence about o'clock and
were married. The bride is twenty-five
years OF age and is the daughter OF Cen
eral Yardmaster Myers, OF the Southern
Railway, at Pnner's Point, Mr.. judi
kins is travelling yardmaster for the
Southern.