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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
WeStmoreland Co.
MONTROSS.

A very good meeting was held at
Nomini Baptist church last week.
There were SIX additions to the
church. Rev. Fillmore Sanford did
the preaching and seemed at his best.
Bro. Sanford is a good revivalist aud
has a great many admirers ia this, his
atlNe county. He left for his home
~ Accomac county last Friday.
The drought rs still unbroken here.
Crops OF all kinds are drying up very
fast and some pastures are as free
trcm grass as they were in March.
Chsndier's grist mill has not done
any work for Eve weeks owing TO a
scarcity of water. A geeat many of
our people are out of meal and flour
and can't get any groundat the mills.
Some talk of driving to Fredericks-
burg and getting their wheat ground.
Corn is almost an entire failure.
Several city visitors are ENJOYING
the generous hospitality of A. NJ.
Chandler this week.
Willie II. Hall, of Baltimore. is
visiting his parental home near here
this week.
Philip *. Harvey has secured a
situation in Washington with Robt.
Murphy.
George Chand Ter has returned from
very pleasant visit to friends and
relatives in Washington.
The new courthouse is nearing
completion and will be ready for use
next month. GoBI.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
y BEAUTIFUL WEDDING

A quiet and very pretty wedding
took place Thursday, July 9Th, $50
p. M. at the residence of Mrs. j. NJ.
Sykes, 2lS +. Washington St., Greens
boro, N. g., when Miss Susie Davis,
daughter of A. w. Davis, of Lancas-
ter county, became the bride of Mr..
Jas u. Amos, of Reidsville, N. G.
>Mendellsohn's march was sweetly
rendered by Miss Celestial Hunter
while the Rev. j. Livingstone john
sou, of the first Baptist church. off .
ciated.
First came Miss Matte Amos, sis
ter of the groom, in white organdie
with ribbon and gloves to match,
leaning on the arm of Mr.. Dnlin
Smith, then the bride and groom.
The bride was attired in white
French mercerized lawn trimmed in
accordion pleating, with gloves to
match, and IA white skeleton bow of
ribbon in her hair. The parlors
were artistically decorated in ivy
and evergreens, The ceremony was
performed in the recess of a large
bay window. After the many CON
CALCULATIONS they left on the 9 35
North bound train for ReidsvilIe.
where quiet reception was given at
the groon's parental home on the
9th.
The bride had been employed as
milliner, at "The Bee Hive" on S.
Elm st, in the "City of Flowers"
and had won quite a number of
friends, there being present between
forty and fifty at the marriage.
The bride travelled in brown
cloth with hat and gloves to GORE
spond, and made her appearance in
old rose silk lansdown, trimmed in
white silk and applique, with hat
and gloves of white. They will
reside on Scales St, Reidsville, N. G..
a. FRIEND.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
MARVIN GROVE CLOSES.

Taere is an end to all things and
this proved no exception in the case
of Marvin Grove. although both
young and old wished it could hay,
been other wise. On last Sunda,
evening the tenters began moving out
and soon the grounds were left desc.
late and bare.
The encampment this year was a
grand success, many souls being
brought to Christ, and it is CRAFTY.
ing to know that enough was taken
up in the two collections and by pri-
vate subscription to fully meet the
expenses of the camp.
The attendance was good th,ouph-
out the entire week.
Several tents were bought this year
and a good number, who have not
heretofore been tenters, have made
arrangements for another wear. The
singing under the direction of II. A.
Jett was most excellent. Rev. j. If.
Amiss can indeed feel proud of the
grand success of this meeting.
All OF the ministers have returned
to their homes, save Rev. Ii. NJ. Hone.
who Is now conducting meeting IN
Essex county, after which he will re-
turn to Lancaster, where he is to as
sIst Ia several revivals.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
STILL MOVING FORWARD.

Westmoreland is making a record
on her innovations, particularly
upon her new dog law. Over a
thousand dollars will be paid into
the county treasury from this
source.
The sign-boards which were re-
Gently put up on all the roads in
Northumberland are the source of
much favorable comment. The
many strangers at Marvin and Kirk
laud camps were profuse in thelI
praise Of the enterprise.
AS we have often said, ''Let the
good work go on" and let other
counties follow these examples.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

EX-UNITED STATES MINISTER to
Siam, Barrett, advocates the Mckinley
policy of maintaining permanently
the open doors in China. Mr.. Barrett
would have Imperialism to make it's
onward march and America become
the Don Quixote Of the worlds ma
tons. Just why the open door pol
icy should be maintained in China
more than any other country Mr..
Barrett shrewdIy neglects to explain.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Field Marshal Count Won Wal
dersee, of Germany, has been ap,
pointed commander-in-chief of tn,
allied troops in China. He will
start for China liz fortnight.
Continued Investigations at Can,
ton show the Chinese are mounting
larger guns, old gunboats are being
overloaded and mines have been
made ready to lay in West river. A
steamer from WI Chow reports pas
sing considerable number of Chinese
troops going mp the West river, prob
ably bound for Pekin.
News of a serious character re-
ga.ding the situation Of the foreign
ers at Pekin came to the State De-
partment Wednesday in a cipher
dispatch from Mr.. Couger. The
Government officials declined to
make the dispatch public, and the
reason may possibly be found in Mr..
Conger's statement that the Chinese
Government was trying to force him
to leave Pekin. This reflection on
the good faith of the Imperial
authorities brought to the officials
the grave fear that after al the
efforts of the Powers, when relief was
so near at hand, the allies might
arrive at the Chinese Capital too late
to save the diplomatic representatives
and those in their care from mas
sacre at the lands Of their fanatical
enemies.
Twenty Miles From Peiin.
Pekin is now believed to be within
striking distance of the allied army,
which is thought to have advanced to
a point not more than 20 miles dis
tant and perhaps nearer. 1t is even
regarded as probable that the forces
are now halnmering at the gates OF
the city and that relief may be afford
ed the Ministers any day.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
IT'S A PITY.

The intrepid Teddy has very evidently
lost his mental equilibrium ON the ques-
ton of Democratic CALAMITY rederickS-
burg Free Lance.
IL Teddy Roosevelt had been old
enough to have followed Gen. Banks up
and down the Valley of Virginia in
1862 he would not only have lost his
equilibrium" but he would also have
lost his breath running from the boys he
now calls cowardly Democrats.-Sdlem
Times Register.
Just so. To come under the
shadow of "Stonewall" Jacksou's
last resting place, even at this
late day, would make Teddy's legs
culver and his teeth CHATTER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
BATTLE IN CHESAPEAKE BAY

Sydney Evans, of Smiths Island
Md, was shot Saturday by Police
captain, Geo. Savage, of the POGO
moke, while resisting arrest for crab
bing in Virginia waters. A large
crowd attended the funeral SUNDAY
aud many threats were made against
the Tangier people, the latter island
being in Virginia. The islands are
close together, but there is no longer
any intercourse between them, and
on Sunday not Tangier resident at
tended the big camp-meeting on
Smiths Island, though the people of
the two islands are closely intermar-
ried.
After the shooting of Evans a hot
engagement took place between the
Tangier and Smith Island crabbers.
with the result that half dozen were
wounded on both sides.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

IT IS becoming very apparent now
that greater number of troops are
needed for carrying out the plans of
the allies and the president of this
country is getting into an embarrass-
ing position. With the tens of
thousands of American troops in the
Philippines, a weeks journey from
the Chinese scene of trouble, there
should be no delay in getting few
more regiments on the scene. 1t is
up to Mr.. President now to show his
faith in the statement that the war
is over in Luzon by using the army
where it is most needed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

On OUR first and fourth pages
this issue will be found in full the
speech of w. j. Bryan at Indian
apolis last week, upon the occasion
of his official notification as the
Democratic nominee for President,
Immediately upon reading this won
derful compaign document it struck
us that every reader of the CITIZEN
would enjoy it, no matter what his
politics, and we have gone to con-
siderable trouble to reproduce il yer-
batim. 1t is safe to say that this
paper has never had its equal In the
political world. 1t is the strongest
speech ever delivered by that won
derful man. The Republican and
Independent press throughout the
country has sifted it thoroughly and
where fault is found by partisans
there its strength lies. The Inde-
pendent papers almost unanimously
laud it, many of the Republican
papers doing likewise, while those
that condemn it display in their
eagerness fear that is very apparent.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
NOMlNI GROVE.

Several persons from this place
attended Marvin Grove Camp the
past week.
Messrs. Sanford are having a brick
kiln burnt on their farm near here.
George Churchwil!, an experienced
mason, is supervising the work.
Numbers of our city cousins are
visiting IN our midst. Among them
we note Mr.. and Mrs. Boxweil,
Cotton SisSon aud family, Herbert
Sisson, Hardin Edwards and Mrs
George Edwards, all of Washington.
Wade Winstead and Miss Mollie
Smith, of Baltimore, and Miss Ger
trude Garner, of Village, are visiting
Miss DeBerry Wallace at Warsaw.
Rev. Walter Griggs has returned
to his home in Maryland after a
pleasant visit to his relatives near
here.
IL. I. Smith, of oldham. vas
visiting his sister, Mrs. L. w. Clark.
of Northum berland county, last wee6.
Miss ln+z Reynolds, of Kinsale.
was visiting in our midst the past
week.
Our sympathy is extended Mr.. and
Mrs. +. U. Northup in the death of
their daughter, Miss Sophia.
Potracted services were conducted
at Gotham Park church the past
week, the pastor, Rev. George NJ.
Connelley, being ably assisted by
Rev. j. II. McNeal. The church
was greatly revived and several
added TO the church as a result.
Messrs. MnrwIn Omohundro, of
Lillian, and Edwin Omohundro, of
baltimore, were recent visitors of
he formers brother, w. II. Ono
hundro, at Lyells.
r. ID. G..
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
Bryan's Speech
(From ne Ne,o York Journal, Dem.

FROM me Neie York Journal, Dem.I
Taken in its entirety. the speech
shonld form a text pamphlet for
Democratic speakers from now until
voting day. Its purport should be
placed before every voter in the land.
Its denunciation of imperialism is
clear and convincing.
He makes plain six hard facts. He
shows that the Republican party is
Controlled by the money power.
With England in the war against
the South African Republics.
With imperial ambitions for con-
quest and a vast standing army.
Wholly unfriendly to the working
classes.
Aristocratic in all principles.
In favor of the wealthy few as
against the poyerty-stricken many.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
Guaranteed Cure,
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit,
Court of the County of Lancaster, on
the 2Sth day OF July, 1900
W. c. Whaley and Anna LIZ
Whaley, Plaintiffs, against Levi
Barnett and Others, defendants.
The object of this suit is to sell the
real estate of which VIM. Barnett died
seized and possessed and distribute the
proceeds of sale among the heirs entitled
thereto according to their respective
rights, And an affidavit having been
made and filed that the defendants. Levi
Barnett, Fannie Tankerslev, Il. N, Tank
ersley, - Barnett, widow of Elias
Barnett and -- Barnett, son Of Elias
Barnett, an infant undor the age of 81
years, are not residents OF the state of
Virginia, il is ordered that they do an
pear here within Is Gays after due pub
lication hereof, and do what NAV be nee
essary to project their interest in this
suit. And it is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published once a week
for four weeks in the VIRGINIA CITIZEN.
and that copy be posted at the front
door of the courthouse of this county
on the first day of the next term of the
County Court.
A copy Teste;
WA. Chiffon, Clerk,
A. s, RICE. ID. o.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
CONVENTION CANDIDATES.

In another column we publish
communications on the subject of a
Constitutional Convention from two
prominent citizens of the MOI thern
Neck. In respect 10 DIR. Beale as a
member of that body the CITIZEN
endorses the views of its correspond
ent to the letter. The Doctor is an
able and fearless man, one who has
been tried in many capacities and
never yet found wanting. He is the
type of man that the Convention
should be largely composed of-that
is, If the best interests of the State
are to be subserved. A few able
lawyers, men of integrity and honor,
should undoubtedly find place in the
Convention; it could not well get
along without them; but it is feared
by the newspapers throughout the
State and by the jealous patrons of
the measure that too many of the legal
fraternity will get into the Conven-
ton. The grounds upon which this
fear is based is that lawyers as a
rule, and particularly the young
ones, are very active in politics and
they are going to push their claims -
or, rather, desires-to the point of
winning. Should this class control
the Convention it has been we'll said
that We had better remain where we
are in the matter Of a Constitution.
AS to the second letter, that of
"Domi, Richmond countyman:
we fully endorse his prerequisites, as
laid down, but must demur to his
summary. The Editor of the CrrI-
ZEN does not fail to appreciate the
high encomium of his correspond
ent, but does candidly feel undesery-
ing; and so for the several weeks
that the communication has been in
our hands We have endeavored to in
duee the writer to consent to its with
drawal, but to no avail. AS stated
60 him, We now say publicly, that
Mr.. Lee has no idea or inclination
70 become candidate as mem Der
or the Constitutional Convention
Ihere are others better adapt
ed to the work, and MANY
whose business interests would not
conflict with services in the Conyen.
ton. IA addition, We say of this as
of other things, he doesn't stand in
with the ring leaders of this district.
and even If he desired it they would
oppose him. We think these reasons
sufficient to deter any from advocat-
ing him, and, losing no time, the
good and true men of this section
can get to work to centre upon good
men whom the selfish politicians will
hardly dare oppose, and, if opposed,
whom they cannot defeat.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

"The wealth of John d. Rookie
feller," the head of the Standard
OIL Company sis growing at rate
lncomprehensible to the average
mind. lie is being submerged in his
downpoor of riches. He could not
dodge the steady, persisted influx of
wealth if he wished. Every instant
the clock ticks of second, day and
night, Sundays and holidays, he gets
more money than the average man
earns IN week" Yet he lives
mainly on crackers and milk Heis
a dyspeptic. He has to allure fine
viands and to content himself with
food palmer, or at least simpler, than
that with which the day laborer re-
gales himself. Isn't there a lesson
in this for some of us, who have to
work hard for living, and are dis
posed to grumble at the lot in life
which has not brought us wealth.
Richmond Dispatch.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

Stop that! Stop what? Stop paying
two prices for inferior goods when YOU
can get first class for much less, both for
the Inner and outer-man, so call in at
me old stand and be convinced. II YOU
don,t see what you want, ask for ii. We
kindly thank you, also, for the past pat.
ronage. Yours truly,
T. ]. HAYnoN & SoN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

A farm in Maryland, only eight miles
from Washington; Good 6-room house.
water at house door and i'm all the fields:
young orchard; farm containing 40 acres.
l Will sell or exchange for q farm or
other property in Tidewater section of
virginia. Address, M. l.. M'F'G Co..
Milienbeck, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
lCommunieated.l
CONSTITUTE IONAL CONVENTION,

EDITOR CITIZEN: Please allow
me space in your paper to call the
attention of the public to matter
that is likely TO be overshadowed by
the presidential campaign, aud with
out intending to distract from the
importance of the national issue now
pending, | wish to bring before your
readers matter that is traught with
more vital interest for the people of
Nirglnia, than any thing that has de-
pended upon their decision for the
past thirty ycarS-the selection of
candidates for the constitutional
convention. The work of the con
vention will be lasting aud we will
have to endure the good or evil effects
of it for the next 30 or 10 years, and
the greatest care should be observed
in selecting suitable men for the con-
vention. The adaptability of a man
aud not his advisability should be
the watch word. The people have
too much at stake in this matter to
vote for man simply because CO.
terie Of politicians may declare that
he must be rewarded, aud who has
nothing perhaps to recommend him
to the public for this position save
that he has been a party worker and
has acquired "a smattering of law.
The people should send from this
district man pure, cultured, liberal
and progressive in his views, irm ia
his convictions, knowing the wants
of the people as well rs the needs of
the state, neither too old nor too Young,
with the ability aud courage to de-
fend his views upon the floor of the
convention. These qualities can be
found in Rev. 6. W. Beale, ID. ID. in
whom the humblestas well as the high
est would have the utmost confidence,
knowing that whatever he did was
intended for the good of the State.
Will DIR. Beale accept? Years ago
DIR. Beale responded to the call OF his
state, and his services are needed more
IN this crisis than at that time, and
while it is known that DR.. Beale
would never seek the place, he could
hardly refuse to accept the manifest
duty of Il good citizen that woald be
thrust upon him; neither would his
churches which he serves SO well be
likely to raise the slightest objection,
for they are not less patriotic than
their sister churches of Lancaster
who gave up their pastor, Rev. Ad-
Olson Hall, to the state for short
time for similar duty years ago. To
those who know DR.. Beale, and near
y everybody does know him, it is uu-
necessary to add that this article was
written without his knowledge. and
simply because this writer believes he
is prominently the right man for the
position. NORTHUMBERLAND.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
oh Mel That Pain

Go quickl Go quick and get something.
Where shall goy Don't you know who
keeps those mighty good drugs for pains
and most everything else in that line
ana where most everybody go that arc
sickg OF course yez does. Y its AT the
old stand Go quick to
Il. j. HAyDoN G. Son,
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

THIS country is striking ont in a
new role. For the first time in her
history she has accommodated
another country with a war loan.
Over one-half of the $4,000, 900
borrowed last week by Eogland was
subscribed in the United States at
three per cent.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

To THR DEAF.-A rich lady. cured NJ no,
ieainess and noises i'm the head by DR. Nichol-
son s Artificial Ear Drums. gave $4,000 TO his
uisulIute. so that deaf people unable to pro
cure the Ear Drums NAV have then, fyco
Address No. l234S The Nicholson Institure IA
Eighth Avenue, New York. "
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

wilson Palmer Il Co.'s two brands OF mo
asses arc having great run with the people
a. a. nnIS secIlon. ASK your merchant for their
ana you Will use no other
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

John Fernandis, the expert barber IN rho
steamer Richmond, makes n snecialty ny ~,
dressing ladies' hair. '"' @iSo
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

Tine, Inc NIRGINIA CITIZEN uses Williams
typewriter. 1t is the best Tts work "a De-.
tect. Simple to operate. sDur,ble In c,nS.r, ~
u hoi. write e. a, Hardin Co., Ia N. PRYOR 81.
htIanta; ga. or Fred l.. Wagner, Agent Irv'
ington, Va. for information "
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
|LanCaSter'S
Business Directory.
new SAW mill CHEAP.

In trading / have secured n new No. O
Hench d Dromgold saw-mill, which l
VIII sell considerably below cost. The
mill has just been shipped to Millenbeck
wharf and can be re-shipped to purch-
aser ct once.
w. Mod. LEE. IrYinrton. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

Kruger says he is ready to surren-
der IT England will give HIM salts
factory assurances OF what she is 90
ing to do with him.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

III You want dwellings churches ton4s ~
houses neses OF any description built write to w n
Jesse; contractor, Litwslton, Va Estiu ates
"aV down. mills located in Lancaster comfy
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
Contagious Blooc

Mrs. T.W. Lee. Mont
Romery, Ala. writes :
Several years ago I
was inocuiated with
poison by a diseased
nurse. W no infected
my baby, and for six
long years L suffered
untold misery. NV
body was covered with
sores and ulcers. Sew
erai physicians treated
me, but all TO no pur-
pose. The mercuryand
potash they gave me
seemed 10 add fuel TO
the awful fame which
was devouring me.
Friends advised rue to
try 5, S. s. I began tax
ing !, and improved
from the start, and a
complete and perfect
cure was the result"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
YOURSELF AZ EsgsMg
READERS OF INTEREST

BE cautious; be provident; and insure
your property in the Northern Neck
Mutual Fire Association, Irvingtop. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
EDITOR VIRGINIA CITIZEN:

EDITOR VIRGINIA CITIZEN:
AS We are to have "a constitutional
convention sometime before long, it
is high time that We were looking
around for a suitable man to send as
Il delegate to that con vention. We've
10 doubt that a great many of our
citizens would like to be sent, some
possibly for selfish motives, others
for the public good, etc. In our
humble judgment we ought to send
"A man: LIST, who is broad minded and
has good common sense; 2nd, one
who has the courage of his convic-
tlons; 3rd, one who believes Jelfer-
sons immortal words that call men
are created equal;" 4th, one who
doesn't sit down and wait for some
thing to turn up, but is continually
turning something up, something
that benefits the people; 9Th, one
who is not coatent TO stay in the old
ruts, but one whose watchword is
progress: 9Th, one whose record is
clean; 9Th, one who is able mentally
and oratorically TO combat with the
adversary; Sth, one who will repre-
sent well all classes of our people.
We know of no one who comes nearer
to the above qualifications than W.
Mcdonald Lee, Editor of the .VIR.
GINA CITIZEN, gentleman who
was the first in this section to pub
licly espouse the cause of IA new con-
stitption-in short an "original Con-
venuoH'' man. DOM.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

EU BANK & BRO. Kilmarnock:
DAVID A. KELLY, Byrdton;
a. BARRACK, Alfonso;
q. w. MEEKINS, Fisherman:
j. III. DAVENPORT, Lancaster:
GRESHAM & Chiffon, Ottoman:
e. W. MERCER, White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
CHEAPEST ROIrTE TO 1

CHEAPEST ROUTE TO RICHMOND.
u herpatter passengers will be taken from the
TOSS House. Urbanna, TO West Point for 80
Irans leave West Point at $50 a m and ri ~
III. FOR further information apply to
W. Z. FITzHUGH. Prom