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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
RELIGIOUS APPOINTMENTS.
METHODIST.


REV. G. X. JAMES, Pastor.
irvington, First and Third SUNDAYS. II A. M.
Second and Fourth SUNDAYS. night'
Prayer meeting "Wednesday nights.
white Stone. First and Third SUNDAYS 3 = N
r,oo.,. =, second aud Fourth sundays, JAN.
Third Sunday night.
Poplar Neck. Fourth Sunday, 3P. N.
BAPTIST.
REV. n. W. CLAYBRooK. Pastor.
iryington, Second Observation-Disclosures NJ.
First and Third SUNDAYS s p NJ
Preaching or Prayer rncetinr)
Micomico, First and Third Sundays, m a NJ.
hiinsrhoek' second aud Fourth Sundays, IL
Bluu Point Chapel. Fourth Sunday 100 P. NJ.
REv. G. Y. BRADLEY. Pastor.
White stone, First aud Third Sundays at II
A. NJ: Second and Fourth Sun
days ID. IN.
FicetS Island, Second and Fourth Sundays at
II "A. NJ; First anu Third sun
days y. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN.
REV. III. l.. W ALTON, Pastor
weems. Second and Fourth Sundays IL A. NJ.
and 1850 z. NJ
METHODIST PROTESTANT.
REv. J. W. PARIS, Pastor.
wicomico, First and Third sundays at $50 p.
~; SECOND and Fourth Sundays at
Smyrna First and Third Sundays at II A. NJ.
SIMPSONS Wharf, School House. Second and
Fourth SUNDAYS at o:30 y. NJ.
EPISCOPAL.
REV. GRANVILLE X. MICoU. Pastor.
White Chapel, First and Third Sundays,lIA NJ
Trinity. First and Third Sundays, Z. NJ
Fourth Sunday. II a. NJ.
Grace, Second Sunday, ii y. NJ, Fourth Sun
day, L. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
Lancaster Court PROCEEDINGS

The case of Commonwealth VS.. Richard
Lee and Armstead Taylor for attempting
to shoot Hugh Owen, of Weems, Lancas-
ter county in September, while they were
taking boat from the marine railway, an
account of which was published in these
columns at the time, was concluded Wed
nesday, the grand jury sentencing Lee to
three years In the penitentiary. The
case against Taylor is now in progress
Case of Commonwealth VS. Taliaferro
VERIFY, colored, living near Millenbeck,
for criminal assault, was set for trial
Monday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
A Fiendish Attack.

An attack was lately made on c. f.
Collier, of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his kid.
neys. His back got so lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit in
chair except propped by cushions. No
remedy helped him uutil he tried Elec-
trio Bitters which effected such a Won
derful change that he writes he feels
like new man. This marvellous medi-
cine cures backache and kidney trouble.
purifles the blood and builds up your
health. Only SOC at 7. j. Hayden & Son,
lrvingtoni L.. ID. Stoneham, Molusk; T,
g. Blsnd, Rehoboth Church.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
skaguny business Methods.
Representative Norton Of Ohio recen
ly received the following letter:

representative Norton OF Ohio recent.
~ received the following letter:
CHILKoor PASS HOTEL, 1922 IcIcrE AVE-,
SUE, SKAGUAY, Alaska. Jan. 30, lS9Q I
Hon. j. ii. Norton, Washington:
Please send me copy OF the Morgan Nioa
rsgua bill which has passed the senate
A. A RICHARDS
Quite unique feature of the epistle
is the heading of the letter, the paper
on which it is written bearing the fol.
lowing advertisement for the hostelry.
displayed according to the ideas OF bust
ness that prevailed in Skaguay:
Rates, IS per dsy-sleeping room. breakfast
and supper.
Guests must furnish their own blankets and
lunch.
Hot water and candles extra.
taro and stud poker games run by the man.
segment.
Dogs bought and sold.
Washington Post
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
LOCAL MENTION
F. L. Wagner, Editor Local Correspondence

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN, lrVington, Va.
Mrs. Lula r. Gaines spent Sunday anu
Monday in Essex.
DIR. l.. NJ. Irving and Miss Annie
Milby left for Baltimore this week
Calvert's Persian Insect Powder for flies.
teas and bed bugs, I0c,
l. l.. Yerby took steamer here Monday
for Baltimore and Washington.
Mrs. A. c. Jet has returned from
visit to relatives in King George county.
stops the Cough and Works OF the Cold
in one day. No Care, no Pay. Price - cents.
Mrs. Ellen Jett returned this week
from visit TO her daughter at Millenbeck.
Epworth League Social tonight Fri
day. at the home of Mrs. o. r. Hopkins
Encourage nome enterprise and buy your
tumber of w. II. Jesse. Litwalton, Lancaster
Co. Material the best, prices low, big frcights
saved.
Clinton Bew left Saturday for weeks
- ~
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
NOT COUNSEL IN THE CASE.

TWAS reported that Mr.. w. 3. Sanders,
OF White Stone, was acting for the Com
monwealth in the Jim Crow" steam
boat case which was tried at White Stone
last week before Justice Eilskoy. This
was an error. In the absence of Attorney
Downing the Commonwealth was not
represented by counsel. We are Informed
that Mr.. Sanders was present as specta.
tor only, and that the remarks he made
were by invitation to give his construc,
ton of certain portion OF the law.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
Banker Routs a Robber.

j. X. Garrison, Cashier OF the bank OF
Thornyille, Ohio, had been robbed OF
health by a serious lung trouble until he
tried Or. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption; then he wrote: ut is the hes,
medicine / ever used for severe cold or
a bad case of lung trouble. always keen
bottle on hand" Don't suffer with
Coughs, Colds, or any Throat, Chest or
Lung trouble when you can be cured so
easily. Only SOC and 800. Trial bot
ties free at T. j. Hayden & Sou, Irving
ton; L.. ID. Stoneham, Molusk;T &. Bland,
Rehoboth Church.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
BE SURE OF THIS.

Boy, where did you get that medicine from?
Carry ii straight back and get it from the old
reliable store, where they keep nearly all sorts
OF drugs, including Lydia Z. Pinckam's,
Swamp Root. Gray's Liver and Kidney
Cure. Liquid Peptonoids and numerous other
things. mean L. J. Hayden s. Sons Store,
Irvington Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
Republican Speaking.

Capt. Thos. Ball and others are adver.
tised to speak in this county as follows
leach place p. n.y.:
Litwalton, Friday Oct. 10; Molusk
Saturday 20; Sissons, Wednesday "a
White stone, Thursday 25; FoxwelPs,
Fri day 20; Kilmarnock, Saturday 81.
5. p. GRESHAM, Chairman.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
Stepped Into Live Goals.

when a child / burned nv foot
frightful!y," writes w. II. Eads, of ones
vile, Va, (which caused horrible leg
sores for 80 years, but Bucklen's Arnica
Salve wholly cured me after everything
else failed" Infallible for Burns.
Scalds, Cuts, Sores, Bruises and Piles.
Sold by T. j. Hayden & Son. Irvington
l.. ID. Stoneham, Molusk; #. c. Bland,
Rehoboth Church.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
New York's Responsibility,

New York can make the next Gov
eminent of this country Democratic
and elect Democratic President to
efface forever from our political
issues the monster of Imperialism,
and halt the despotic concentration
of money, to Cypress industry and
the great mass of consumers in the
land. Let New York be true to her
duty and her opportunity and the
people will win in the November
attle.-Philadelphia Times.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
Lancaster County.
DUNTON'S MILL

Miss Ethel Hardy leaves shortly for
Baltimore where she will attend school
this wiuter.
Willie Harris, who has been sick, is
out again.
On Thursday last Capt w. L. Sim
mons gave little fishing party 20 his
family and a few friends. They went
out on the bay and report delightful
day and much success.
Miss Kate Rowe spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home in Irviugton.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
What's Your Face wortno

Sometimes fortune, but never, If YOU
have sallow complexion, jaundiced
look, moth patches and blotches ON the
skin, all signs of Liver Trouble. But DIR.
Kings New Life Pills give Clear Skin.
Rosy Complexion. Only % cents at L.
j. Haydon 81 Son, IrvingtoD; il. ID. Stone.
ham, Molusk; L. G. Bland, Rehoboth.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY, -
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is tho
senior partner OF the firm OF n. j. CHENEY A
20. doing business In the City of Toledo
county and State aforesaid, and that said firm,
VIII pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED Dol
LAAS ior cach ana every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF HArIS
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn To before me and subscribed i'm nv
presence, this 9th day OF December A. ID. lsStI.
"A. W. GLEASON.
sEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucouS sur-
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials
tree. f. l. CurSry a 10 noIsyt., ~
Sold 10y Druggists, 75c ~
Halls Family Pillsnre the best
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
Women Tire of Voting.

1t is a remarkable fact that where
women have been allowed to vote
they seem to tire of the privilege very
soon, the better class stopping alto
gether and the lower class only con-
tinulng to exercise the right of suf-
frage for what they can make out of
it.
Chicago furnishes striking Illus
tration of this fact. Partial franchise
was extended to the women of Illinois
IN 1894 and the record of their regis
tration In Chicago has been as follows:
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There Is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
n-heart disease, pneumonia. heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. II kidney trouble is allowed to ad-
vance the kidney-poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs. or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then tho richness of the blood-,he albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. II has cured thousands
OF apparently hopeless eases. after all other
efforts have failed. Al druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes, A sample bottle sent free
by mail. also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
DR.. kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. and
mention this paper.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

JAS. II. Cook, of Baltimore, owner of
the Taylor's Creek tract, was here this
week having w. Med. Lee sell and sur
vey portions it.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

You assume no risk when you buy Cham
bcrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoa Rem
edy. II. =. Willing n Co.. Irvington; G.. w.
sanders, White Stone. or w. II. Harding
X Bro, Wccms. viii refund your money III
you are not satisfied after using IL. IL is every
where admitted TO be the most successful
remedy in use for bowel complaints ard the
only one that never fails. Itis pleasant, safe
and rpliahlc
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
LIFE INSURANCE.


Early in June, 1900, James A. Self, of
Northumberland county, insured his life
la the Mutual Life Insurance Co, of New
York, for the sum of one thousand dol
lars. On the 9th of August, 1900, he died
and in two weeks after papers showing
proof of death were handed to Messrs.
Hughlett u Efford, the special agents in
this section, for transmission TO the home
office in New York, they handed me the
check for one thousand dollars in full
payment of the policy. i do most heart,
lily commend the promptness of this com
paDy and its polite aud attentive agents,
Messrs. Hughlett g. Efford, to any who
think oftaking out policies of Life In
surance which / regard as the best in
vestment any one can possibly make for
a dependent family. G. F. EUBANK.
Administrator of ]. A. Self.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Ernest Mitchell left Monday tor Phil
adelphia where he has secured a position.
His many friends are 10th TO part with
him, but wish him much success. His
father, r. S. Mitchell, accompanied him
TO the city of "Brotherly Love"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Prepare for the cold wave by getting your
stoves aud heaters from VIM. Bernard, FREQ
cricksburg, whose prices are down to rock
bottom. Write him.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo ouiniuc Tablets. All
druggists refund the money IL il fails TO cure.
f. w. Groves signature is on each box. &c.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING

Ladies are particularly invited to at
tend the speaking at White Stone to-
night. j. Boyd Sears, Commonwealth
Attorney of Matthews County, will be
the orator of the occasion.
Hoa. w. A. Jones and Hon. Jno.
Garland Pollard will speak at Middlesex
Court, October Gath. Mr. Jones will also
speak at Warsaw Nov. 9Th.
J. Hill Beverley will speak at Montross
Court, Oct 22nd.
The advertisement of Republican
speaking throughout this county will
give our local Democratic speakers an
opportunity to meet the enemy. We do
not doubt that they will be met at every
point.
JONES AT LANCASTER.
Congressman w. A. Jones spoke to
representative audience of Lancastrians
at the Courthouse on Monday afternoon
last. He was introduced by County
Chairman W. B. Sanders in a few chaste
words, during which he said that the
leader of Democracy in this district
needed no formal introduction TO the
people Of Lancaster.
Mr.. Jones speech embraced stong ar
guments against trusts and imperialism.
and the speaker was frequently applaud
ed, particularly so when w. ]. Bryan's
name was mentioned. A, the outset Mr.
Jones said that he would make but little
reference to silver at ihis time, as he
considered the question as being tempo.
rarily RELOCATED TO subordinate position,
but that he desired every man In the
district to know that he stood where he
did four years ago, aud was rs strong an
advocate as ever of free coinage OF silver
al the ratio OF 10 toll.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

During the winter OF 1897 Mr.. James Reed.
one of the leading citizens and merchants OF
Clay, Clay CO., w. Va, struck his leg against
a cake OF ice in such a manner as to bruise il
severely. It became very much swollen and
panied him so badly that he couli not walk
without the aid of crutches. He was treated
by physicians, also used several kinds of lini-
ment and two and a half gallons of whisky in
bathing IL, but nothing gave any relief until
ne began using Cbamberlain's Pain; Balm.
This brought almost a complete cure in a
weeks time and he believes that had he not
used this remedy his leg would have had TO be
amputated. Pain Balm is uneQualed for
sprains, bruises and rheumatism. For sale
by y, j. Willing ~ CO., Iryington; Geo. w.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Epworth League Social tonight Fri
day. at the home of Mrs. o. II. Hopkins.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

DIR. l.. NJ. Irving and Miss Annie
Milby left for Baltimore this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Mrs. A. c. Jet has returned from a
visit to relatives in King George county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
YOKE OF OXEN FOR SALE.

Will be sold cheap. Good for either
beef or work team. Apply to
JNo. TAPsCoTT, Millenbeck, Va,
or W. MCp. LEE, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Send in your guesses on the election
from the table published on first page of
last weeks CITIZEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Clinton Bew left Saturday for week S
visit to his parental home in King and
Queen.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

DIR. G. II. Oliver and mother, Mrs. Z.
ID. Oliver, of Berryville, Va, who had
beea visiting relatives in Essex, came
last week to Irvington to visit the family
of DR.. w. J. Newbill. DIR. Oliver re-
turned home on Tuesday. while Mrs
oliver will protract her visit fortnight
or so
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Calvert's Persian Insect Powder for flies,
heas and bed bugs, I0c,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Encourage nome enterprise and buy your
tumbcr of w. II. Jesse. Lftwalton Lancaster
Co. Material the best, prices low, big rrcights
saved.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

l. l.. Yerby took steamer here Monday
for Baltimore and Washington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

This signature is on every box of tho genuine
Laxative Br0mO-Quinine Tablets
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Mrs. Ellen Jet returned this week
from visit TO her daughter at Millenbeck
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

WANTED TO RENT.-Honse and
Lot in first class order, situated in tn,
village of Heathsville and now occupje,
by Mr.. Lloyd Snead. Fine home 70,
professional man or travelling salesman
Apply to T. j. DowNINo.
Downings, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Mrs. Lula r. Gaines spent Sunday am
Monday in Essex.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

stops the Cough and Works OF the Cold.
Laxative Bromo- Quiuine Tablets cure a cold
in one day. No Cure. no Pay. Price - cents.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

u wish 70 express my thanks 10 the manu-
lacturerS OF Chambcrlain's Cohc, Cholera and
Diarrhosa Remedy, for having put on the
market such wonderful medicine" says w.
w. Massingill, of Beaumont, TeSas. There
are many thousands OF mothers whose chill
drep have been saved from attacks of dyson
terry and cholera infantum who must also feel
thankful. IL is for sale 10y II. J. willing X Co.,
IrvtnRtou; &. w. Sanders, White Stone; w.
a. Harding " Bro, Wccms.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19
WA ~ 7 E D.

Advertisements i'm this column inserted M
~ cents per line each insertion when for less
IMAM a month"; For n month or more at ree-
ular measured rates.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Visitors seen here recently: Howard
Hathaway, Herbert Henderson, Rev. F.
w. Claybrook, DR.. III. b. Treakle, las.
4. Sanders, Sr., Charlie McKenney, Miss
Mittie VERIFY, Master Tom VERIFY, Mrs.
Il. w. Bonner, Mrs. John A. Palmer,
Collin Chiffon. Miss Fannie Jones
Chiffon, Mrs. l.. L. VERIFY, Mrs. II. w.
Boswell, Joseph Ball.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-10-19

Miss A. Blanche Messick entertained
about twenty young people at her home
on last Friday evening, the occasion
being a conundrum party. Mr.. Harry
Waters and Miss Leolyn Bonner headed
the list as the lucky ones at guessing,
while our Prof." Mr. F. G.. Newbill,
with Miss Bonibel Cross, carried off the
BOBBY prize. Miss Messick entertained
her guests with many new games and the
hours slipped away only too rapidly till
the time came to say adieu.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
BUNKER HILL,
TIA Suburb of slocumv!lle.l

TIA Suburb of Slocumv!lle.1
l am not q Slocum nor a Mehitable,
but will write few items for the Dem
ocrat from this neck of the woods
Last Tuesday evening was the 23d
anniversary of the wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pratt Stewart, and about forty of
their relatives and neighbors met ct
their pleasant home in your city and
gave them real genuine surprise.
Their two daughters and other friends
presented them with piece of furni-
ture that would be useful in any well
regulated family. The presentation
speech was made by Rev. Harnish and
was fine effort. The tables were de-
corated with flowers, and heavily laden
with edibles and the ladies who had
the matter in charge are to be congratu-
lated for the successful manner in
which they executed their respective
parts. The music was excellent and
was furnished by Mrs. Hsrnish and
Pearl and Lille Stewart, In fact the
occasion was in every respect an en-
joyable one. True, Herb Harris and
George Durey became little noisy
but their better halves soon brought
them to realization of where they
were at.
Chauncey Sager is making his yearly
tour in this section shearing sheep. He
has already contracted to shear 140O
this season for farmers in this eubub
and vicinity.
Aunt n;opo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
HoPK1NToN.

G. E. Merriam returned Saturday
from his trip looking over the state
banks under his Jurisdiction, the past
week.
DR.. F. A. Williamson's household
goods were shipped Tuesday to Chicago
where the doctor and his family went
some time ago.
We are glad to say that q. K. Nash
who has been confined to his bed for
some time with pleurisy and lsciatic
rheumatism, is able to be up little.
William Reeve who has been visiting
friends and relatives in Van Horne, re-
turned home for over Sunday. Mon
day he went to Delhi to take the princi-
palship of the schools at that place, for
the Spring. William will without a
doubt make an excellent one for the
place.
Wednesday morning about noon one
of the dagoes, belonging to the sand pit
gang was killed by the bank cavin9
away and throwing him underline NOV
ing train. The dagoes Immediately
stopped work and refused to allow any
one to remove the dead body. They
threatened to kill the foreman, Croakel
whereupon he quit his position. To
day they again refuse to work and
trouble is anticipated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
couple of DAYS she was taken sick with

couple of days she was taken sick with
pains in the head, being principally
earache. She doctored about two
weeks and felt well enough to come
home, arriving here on the 18th of
April, but the exposure in travelling
caused a relapse and she was taken
severely sick. All that skillful physi-
clans and willing hands could do proved
of no avail and she died on Friday,
April 9th. Deceased was born and
grew up on their farm near Petersburg,
and was nearly II years of age. She
was an exemplary young lady and was
loved and esteemed by large circle of
friends, That one so fair and good
should die SO young has cast deep sor-
row over her,many friends who extend
their heartfelt sympathies to the be-
reaved family. Besides her parents she
is survived by her brothers, Bernard
and Henry, and sisters, Anna, Lena,
Theresa and Josephine.-Commercial
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
will probably be made public.

WILL NO luou6
1t looks as though the republican
leaders in congress had become afraid
to carry out the imperlalistic program
mapped out by Mr.. Mckinley, until
after the presidential election. The
Spooner Philippines bill, which gives
Mr.. Mckinney autocratic ,ntrol of the
Philippines under civil overnment,
which he now exercises under military
government, is slated for postponement
until the next session of congress. Pub.
lie sentiment has frightened the repub-
lican steering committee of the senate
and its members ignored the Spooner
bill in preparing legislative program
for the remainder of the present ses-
sion. This does not mean the abandon
ment of that imperialistic measure,
but that the republicans are afraid to
pass 1t now for fear of Its effect upon
the voters.
The republican majority in the senate
stood by the trusts and voted down
Senator Berry's antitrust amendment
to the army bill, which merely in
structed purchasers of army supplies
to give preference to bidders not con-
nected with trust. Not a single
democrat voted against the amend
ment, bat Jones and Stewart, OF
Nevada, who once claimed to be popu
lists, but who both seem to have re.
turned to their republican utilization
did. Teller, Pettigrew and Wellington
voted with the democrats for the
amendment. Senator Berry said: "The
trust question is the greatest problem
of the day, and we may yet fight it OH
In this chamber"