The Washington herald., 1908-04-23
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of Representative John F. Rizey, wants
to go back 10 Congress. R. Lindsey Cor
don. Of Louisa County. second on the
ticket in the last Democratic primary, is
going TO try again for tna berth.
A primary viii be held June next for
that purpose. A primary nomination in
this district is equivalent 10 election.
At the present time Mr.. Gordon is max
ing an active fight. Mr. Carlin has not
yet taken the stump. It is said he is
doing some quiet work in the interest OF
his candidacy.
IN view of the reports circulated re-
gsrding now he secured votes in the last
contest. Mr.. Carlin to-day issued the fol-
lowing statement to the voters Of the
district in denial of the charges:
Recently there have been freely eireu-
lated throughout the district certain lit
erature and afidavlts for the purpose Of
creating the impression that during my
campaign for the nomination Of Congress
last year. ] used, or attempted to use,
money and liquor 10 influence voters IN
my behalf
These affidavits are signed by men
who made a strenuous effort TO defeat me
in the last primary. They are sk1fully
used BY artful politicians for the purpose
OF inJuring me IN the estimation OF the
voters Of the district
Il wish TO distinctly deny the truth Of
these accusations and TO denounce them
as false. / deny absolutely and without
qualification that 7 made any improper OF
Illegal use Of money, nor did furnish any
liquor to any person at any time or place
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do either: nor was any money used for
corrupt purposes or any liquor furnished
to influence voters by any OF my friends
with my knowledge or consent"
Miss Bessie Elhart Green, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson Green. and AIr.
Kenneth ". Odgen, both OF this city,
were quietly married at o'clock tonight
al the rectory OF St PauTs Protestant
Episcopal Church. Rev. P. P. Phillips.
rector. performed the ceremony. Owing
10 a recent death In the brides family
only the immediate relatives Of the famii-
les witnessed the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Odgen sfterward departed
for a northern bridal trip. They win re-
side in this city
Miss Carrie Dreifus. daughter Of Mr.
Joseph Dreifus. and Mr.. David G. Grill
bortzer, were married this evening at the
rectcry Of the Second Presbyterian
Church Rev Joseph r Sewer, pastor,
of1cfating.
Announcement is made Of the marriage
Of Miss Julia A. Hall and Mr.. Joseph A.
jenkins, which occurred Monday last at
the rectory of Grace Protestant Episcopal
Church. Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector,
performed the ceremony.
Judge A n. Aiken OF Petersburg Va,
has been designated by Gov. Swanson 70
Circuit Court for this city in placs OF
Judge ]. B. T. Thornton. TO hear the
ease OF Hansborough against tho SouJa-
ern Railway Company. Judge Thornton
declined to serve on the bench in that
case, as the suit was brought when he
was counsel for the railway company IN
Prince William County. va. This case has
already been tried in the courts twice.
An order Of the foregoing was made to-
day in the Office Of the clerk OF the
court.
The funeral OF Robert Lee Robinson,
who committed suicide in Washington
Monday night by swallowing carbolic
acid. will take place at o'clock to-mor-
row afternoon from his home i31 North
Fayette street Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
rector of Grace Protestant Episcopal
Church. will conduct the services. The
members Of the Glassblowers' Assycia-
ton. Odd Fellows. and Red Mel. Of
which organizations he was memoer,
will attend the funeral.
Miss Sadie Richardson's funeral took
place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from
the residence Of her parents il03 Duke
street. Rev. G. I. Humphreys, pastor OF
the Methodist Protestant Church. and
Rev DR.. ". F. Fisher pastor OF the
First Baptist Church, conducted the serv-
ices. Interment was in Bethel Gene
terry.
The remains Of Vernon ". Ashby. who
died in Washington Monday last. were
brought here this afternoon and buried
in Union Cemetery. The members Of R.
Z. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, at
tended the funeral in body.
ne DVuE bl MS Sd az y JdEDDas VINO
died Monday last in Lancaster. was
brought here this afternoon and buried
in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
At a meeting Of Fitzgerald Council,
No 459. Knights of Columbus, held at
st. Marys Hall tonight the first degree
of the order was exemplifed on several
candidates. Routine business was also
disposed Of.
Plans have been completed for an en-
tertsinment which viii be giren to-mor-
row night st the Del RAY Methodist
Episcopal Church. The proceeds will be
used for a charitable purpose
Henry K. Flelds Of this city. has been
chosen grand past regent at the twenty
sixth annual meeting OF the grand coun-
ell, Royal Arcanum, now in session in
Richmond.
Work of laying foundation for a II
brary on the south side Of the First Bap-
tist Church was commenced TODAY.
The structure will be Of brick and one
story high.
In the Corporation Court to-day the
case Of Carter Brothers against Charles
Kramer, an appeal from a decision Of a
justice of the peace, was continued until
the June term.
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