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

NO OSe BOARD is necessary to keep chickens out and the
TALL enough to keep old fowls base board is used AZ
inch VIII be high enough to keep fowls back
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17
Hog or Cattle Fencing.

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Sn 'x6 inches and will large grown fowls
Nothing better for lawn
twisting or breaking like the thin wire
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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-17

All communications or business letters
should Toe addressed To- the VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
trvington. Va, TO receive prompt attention.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
RESOURCES OF SUNSHINE.

A Manhattan branch president called at the office
with some Christmas gifts When asked what she
would like for her greeting, she replied: Il
really would like only thing. but I'm quite sure
you haven't it-it is French Bible" Indeed, We
have" was the reply. zone was sent IN a long time
ago by Miss A. Ward, OF Newark n. J., and has
been waiting for Sunshine member who would
appreciate it,"
Miss Helen Craver of Albany N. Y, made a plea
for Bible In raised letters for a poor blind girl.
who is unable to procure such costly book for
herself. Before there was time to put the request
in the column box of miscellaneous articles was
received from Mrs Chamberlain. Of Bayonne. n. j..
and among the gifts was fine Bible for the blind.
This has been put In the Albany Sunshine Christ
mas box for the unfortunate girl
Miss Beatrice Weaver Bryn Mawr junior. has
offered box of helpful sunshine. She has been
asked TO send il to a T. s. s branch in Indiana
where the contents viii be appreciated.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
CONTRIBUTIONS

Among the Christmas greetings received at the
T. s. s. headquarters pictures for the sick boy
at Clinton Hollow. from DIR. Amelia F. Brown:
picture cards for sick children from Mrs George
B. Fritz Randolph; silk dress. without name; six
pairs OF wristlets and thirty pincushons for little
mothers" from Mrs William o. Blauvelt; filled bag
from Miss Lillian Sammis; bags. scrapbOoks and
toys for little mothers" from Mrs. ]. P Farms
worth; scrspbOok from Mrs NJ J. Selck; silk pill
low. toilet and worsteds from Miss Kate 5
Babcock; two pairs Of bed shoes from +. s G, Of
Trenton. y. J.; silk pieces from A NJ o.. materials
for fancy work from Mrs ]. p. Nixon. Christmas
cards from "A Friend; silk pieces from Miss Clyde
Christmas cards from Mrs. c. b. FarnswOrth;
cards booklets handkerchiefs. tray cloth, books
calendars. notices and shoe lacings from Mrs. b.
II. Cary; paper dolls, book cards and pressed
flowers from Miss KomOrniski: Worsteds. silk pieces
and leaflets from NJ. L. Hobart; work bag from
Aunt Carrie; silk cushion from Mrs. f. j.; scrap
pictures, paper dolls and sachet from Miss Esther
Presson. Other contributors who sent dainty gifts
A r. s., Mrs. Cornelius L. Wells I. A. b. OF
Manhattan: Miss L. Knight Mrs. ThurstOn, Mrs
Dutten and "CatskilL" New-YOrk
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
EXHIBIT OF WOMEN'S INDUSTRIES
WORK DONE BY MOUNTAIN wHITEs-PRET
TY HANGINGs AND DRAWN RUGS.

The second annual exhibition OF the Evelyn
Nordhoff Bindery, at No. ia East Twenty-third-
St, opened yesterday. II comprised a collection OF
books bound by Miss Florence Foote, manager Of
the institution. and her pupils; fooled leather
work a display OF hand woven fabrics IN hang
ings. table and pillow covers drawn rugs. native
grass baskets. glass tiles and mosaics. brasses
and homespun 'kivers" All represented the work
Of women. The drawn rugs, which are known as
''Sabatos' rugs, are the work OF Mrs Douglas
Volk and the farmers wives OF rural district
In Maine. The webbing through which the yarn is
drawn is woven by the women on a loom which
was IN a century ago. The wood used In the
filing IS spun and cOlOred with vegetable dyes by
the workers.
The baskets appeared in pottery and copper
shapes and made OF natural grasses and
husks sewed with manila thread
All the spinning, dyeing and weaving Of the home
spun covers was the work cf mountain whites OF
Kentucky. the industry having been revived by
Berea College for the benefit Of those people.
The exhibition will remain open to-day from
a. m. 10 6 p. m. and from TO 10 p m
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
TO DECIDE FATE OF ADIRONDACK TREES.
OWNERS OF SEVENTY THOUSAND ACRES OF
FOREST LAND FAVOR STOPPING OPERA
TIONs OF LUMBERMEN WHOSE !
CONTRACTS EMPIRE. ~

The Adirondack League Club. which has seventy
thousand acres OF timber land in the Adirondackz-
Is to have a special meeting in this city Decem-
ber q TO take action upon report which special
committee OF the club directed 70 make regard
ing the policy OF selling timber from its preserves
The committee has sent 10 Warren Higley ths
president OF the club, two reports. The majority
report Is In favor Of stopping the operations OF
Iumbermen, and the minority report is In favor OF
giving contracts for the cutting of large and
the sale of the lumber for pulpwOOd
Mr.. Higley said yesterday that he thought that
most Of the members OF the club would "a yor the
adoption Of the majority report. The preserves
were purchased subject TO the provisions OF con-
tract with lumbermen. which had several years to
run. Under the contract most OF the large trees
have been cut down and converted into pulpwood-
The rule to cut down only trees which had trunks
foot or more in diameter was not Odhered TO IN
all cases. and while the lumbermen interfered TO
some extent with the hunting trips of the club
members, the club received annual income which
has paid for many improvements. ane the lumber
made roads to every part Of the timber land.
The club is in such a thriving condition Mr.
HigIey said yesterday that many OF its members
feel that IL Is time protect its forest preserves
from further operations Of the lumbermen- The
contract with the umbermen is about TO expire
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Lecture by Randolph Guggenheuer before the League
Tor Political Education No. 23 West Forty
fourth-st. II q. Subject. "A Municipal Prob
Meeting Of the Womans University Club No . West
Eorty-fourth-st. $50 D. m.
TAX The German Minnesong' by Professor KUno
FrEncke the meeting Of the Comparative Lltera-
Society. in the chapter room OF the Carnegie
Building. 1890 a. m.
Fair held O Clara Homes Working
Girls by Rayson League No. us West Sev-
-ffth-st., afternoon and evening
Last lecture by Frank NJ Chapman IN the course on
"Birds IN Nature the American Museum q
Natural History. p. Subject. ''Cours of Birds
Bazaar aid Of the Memorial Hospital. the Pouch
Mansion. Brooklyn al day.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
A LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED.

The annual dinner of the West Side Republican
Club will be held this year at the Waldorf-Astoria
on Friday evening. January 5. There Is every
indication that the attendance will be large AT
the regular meeting OF the club on Tuesday even
ing NEXT the following applications for membership
will be acted upon: John R. Allen. Warner 1. Allen
George w Avery Thomas BARLEY, r w r
Brunig William A. d. Brush. Thomas r. Clark
Walter Findlay Charles A Frank, George n
Gregory. Edward N Hurout' Andrew = Aaorle'
DantaI M Hopping Louis c. ufeld. Edward W.
Ianxdon Archibald c. LoOms. Frank M. Nc
LaughIin William F. Miller. Charles H. Montanye'
Robert 1 Murray. Edward d. Palmer. Warren z.
Richards Samuel NJ Richardson, James H. SIN
clair Henry W. Webber, William Virgins ana
Frederick p. Wilkinson. -
John Proctor Clarke Is president ana waiter X
Quick is secretary OF the club
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
QUESTIONS THE STATE COURTS.
APPLICATION MADE IN UNITED STATES
COURT FOR RECEIVER FOR THE
ANGLO-AMERICAN

william A. Russell. OF Russell & winsow on
behalf OF seven stockholders Of the Anglo-Ameri-
can Savings and Loan Association applied TO Judge
LacOmbe IN the United States Circuit Court yes
terday for the appointment Of receiver for the
association. His argument based chiefly on
the question OF Jurisdiction. He said the United
States courts should take charge OF the case. and
added:
We cannot trust the State courts nor the Attor-
ney-GeneraL The State Superintendent OF Bank
ing has allowed these people TO hle reports which
covered up transactions IN real estate out OF which
they must have made a great deal OF money.
William B. Hornblower for certain other stock
holders. argued that the case was without the
Jurisdiction Of the United States He called
the attention OF the The fact that Justice
Maddox had appointed two receivers for the prop
erty in this State. Judge Lacombe said that he
had not known that the State courts had taken any
action IN the case. He took the papers and re-
served his decision
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
FATHER SAYS son IS INSANE.

THE LATTER DECLARES HE IS PERsEcUrEo
OWING TO A LOVE AFFAIR
In the Yorkville police court yesterday Charles
F. GOepel jr-. Of No. 9O7 Tinton-ave.. The Bronx.
committed to Bellevue Hospital be ex-
amned TO his sanity. complaint OF his father.
Charles F. GOepel. manufacturer. at No. 137 East
Thirteenth-st-. who lives at No. 81 West Thlr-
tieth-st.
The father asserts that for some time he has
been annoyed by his sons queer actions. and is
confident his mental condition is not good The son
declares that he IS being placed under the ban OF
alleged insanity because he is determined we'd
young woman whom his father dslikes
The young man had been employed by his father
clerk. and the two had a misunderstanding
yesterday. The father threatened 20 have the
young man arrested The latter fed toward
FOurth-ave. with his father in pursuit. The chase
continued up FOurth-ave. TO Sixteenth-st., where
Policeman Burke caught the young man. and took
him to the YOrkvine court. The father went alone-
complainant When arratgned young GOepel
told Of his love affair and asserted that he
not insane. He said II he had a revolver he would
blow his brains out
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
sWAMPED BY CHRISTMAS MAIL.
FOREIGN DEPARTMENT POsTOFFICE FORCE
INCREASED BY THIRTY MEN.

FOREIGN DEPARTMENT POSTOFFICE FORCE
INCREASED BY THIRTY MEN.
Although Christmas Is yet two weeks away.
the postal officials are already beginning TO feel
the pressure which comes upon them e the
TUietide season. AS the Superintendent OF Mails
put II yesterday. I'VE swamped In every
part Of the building" Comparative statistics
are for the time being out Of the question. but
the foreign mail which is being handled this
week Is heavier than has ever been known IN
any corresponding week. and Is taxing the re-
sources OF the PostOfhce 10 the utmost
The local and domestic rush will not begin IN
earnest until next week. and indications point TO
the necessity Of employing an unusually large
emergency staff George W. Beavers chief OF
the Allowance and Salary Division Of the Post
Office Department. came TO this city from Wash
ington yesterday. Under the guidance Of Post
master Van COtt. he inspected the various de-
paTtments OF the General PostOflce. After per-
sOnally satisfying himself Of the great bulk os
foreign mail that the officials were called upon
20 deal with. he instructed that thirty additional
men should be set 70 work until after the hOli-
days As has been stated. this supplementary
force will probably be increased next week.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
NEW HALL FOR COLUMBIA.

PLANS SUBMITTED FOR A 100000 STRUCTURE
GIVEN BY W. E DODGE
through McKim, Mead & White. architects. for
three story brick and limestone hall for students
at Columbia which will cost 100000. The building
will be erected the college grounds. near the
Boulevard and One-hundred- -and-sixteenth-st..
a plot 39x1OO The entrance will be by a large
granite staircase. at the head OF which viii be
four large Doric columns supporting the front Of
the building. The centre of the structure Will be
surmOUnted by large dome with oval windows.
On the ground floor will be large meeting room.
reception ROOM and smaller rooms for special
societies. The second floor will be sub-divided into
Bible study. reading rooms small hall and
general reception A very large hall. the ref
erence library and room for the Archive Com
mtttee will take up the balance Of the structure.
The building Is the gift OF W r. Dodge, and Is
intended a home for the spiritual life OF the
SIN
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
V4LLEY FORGE MEMORIAL.

The committee of the Daughters Of the Revolu-
tion the Valley Forge memorial met yesterday
at No 156 Fifth-ave.. with Mrs. Alexander NJ
Ferris. of Boston. president of the Society Of
Daughters of the Revolution. in the chair. 1t was
decided that the tablet TO be erected on the spot
of ground given by Major /. II. Todd. OF NaIIey
Forge, should be dedicated on April y, IDOL
The ground given contains the only marked grave
the scene of the famous battle, that or captain
John Waterman. The tablet will be made under
the direction of Daniel g. French by one OF MS
pupils and will be surmOUnted by bronze eagle.
The cost Of the OO0-has BET n raised
and the work will begin Immediately. The COM
mittee consists of Mrs Ferris. Mrs. \. ;. keay,
treasurer of Clifton Heights Penn; Mrs Peter
Boyd of Philadelphia: Mrs. ID. Phoenix lngrahaTn-
OF New York: Miss Sarah f. Hunt OF Salem;
Mass: Mrs George Schubert. of Brooklyn, ana
Mrs. Andrew W. Bray. OF Orange. y. j.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
A BREATH FROM The PAMPAS.

what a delightful odori / can close my eyes
and imagine that ! am again in South America
sailing along the Orinoco River. drinking IN
the delightful breezes from the fragrant Pam
pas"
You could not pay a greater compliment than
YOU have TO the famous Perfumer. for the eX-
ouisite odor you notice Is one of Ed. Phaud's
choice perfumes. Brisas de las Pampas. II is a
favorite OF mine added the speaker.
IT do not wonder that you like II. / must Sc
cure some OF IL for friend. as well
as for myself because of the romantic
memories IL will recall Perhaps through the
magic OF Ed. Pinaud's wonderful extract. Brisas
de las Pampas unhappy misunderstanding
may be overcome when my friend, lnhaling the
delicious perfume recalls the happy hours spent
where this delicious OdOr was captured and
made immortal by the great Perfumer."
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF BOYS RUS
SIAN BLOUSE SUIT. NO $3.50. FOR
COUPON AND 10 CENTS

The model illustrated is suited TO cloth in all
colors serge, flannel. duck. linen and to velveteen
and corduroy; but II is never more attractive than
In the real Russian blue Venetian CLOTH with bands
Of black braid showing tiny edge OF gold TO carry
out the military idea
The blouse has a seamless back and straight
fronts that are fitted by means Of shoulder and
under arm seams. The big sailor collar finishes the
neck and the shield TO which the standing collar is
attached is sewed TO the left side and butoned
into place beneath the edge Of the collar the
right The sleeves are slightly full at both the
shoulders and wrists where they are finished with
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
MISSIONARIES RESCUED FROM BOXERS
A GIRL DIES FROM INJURIES SHE RECEIVED
AND HER FATHER is NOT EX-
PEcTED TO LIVE.

The American Bible Society has received report
from the Rev. John r. Sykes. of Shanghai which
says that Mr. and Mrs. Greene and two children,
Miss Gregs. Mr.. and Mrs Griffith and one child
and MI Brown all Of whom were in the hands OF
the Boxers in the Chilli province. have been res
cued and they are now IN Tien-Tsin. Mr.. Greenes
little girl died from the effects OF the injuries she
received, and Mr. Greene is not expected TO live.
These people their rescue TO the exertions Of
Mr.. Goodnow. They sent 70 Pao-Ting-Fu,
from which place they were rescued by the French
soldiers. Mrs Glover OF the refugees from
Shan-Si died the other day. The dispatch adds:
The rebellion in the south is causing great alarm
among the officials. All of information Is from
native sources it is said fty-Ons villages
have been totally destroyed and thousands Of peo-
pie killed. The movement is spreading into the
adjoining provinces
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

straight cuffs Slightly below the actual waist line
is belt Of the material stitched and closed with
harness buckle.
The trousers are fitted az the hips with darts. and
are shaped with inside. outside and centre seams.
and closed at the sides. The lower edges
finished with hens castings. In which elastic is in
serted BY means OF which the leg portions are
drawn in 10 give the baggy effect
To make this suit for hoy OF four years OF age
3I yards of material q inches wide. ~ yards "A
inches wide. l& yards 80 inches wide, will be
required.
The pattern No 1850 is cut in for boys of
two. four and six years Of age.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
LEcTrRE on HOME MISSIONS.

An illustrated lecture on Home Mission Fields
o. America" was given by Miss Mary @. Burdette.
u Chicago. In the FIFTH Avenue Baptist Church
yesterday afternoon. Mrs William Isaacson. presi-
Gent Of the Womans Home Missionary Society Of
the Southern New-York Baptist Association, pre-
SIDED. Miss Bundette traced the work OF the So
cety from its beginning IN 1877 70 the present time
Her address was illustrated with stereoptlcon
views showing the workers % the organization.
negro and Indian classes. schools and churches IN
TIE South and West, as well as pictures OF Castle
Garden Immigrants OF the nfty missionaries
among coloreo people twenty. she said. are colored
women.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
TO UFLp PRISONERS' FAMILIES.

To brighten destitute homes Of prisoners families
at Christmas time is the present aim OF the Pris-
oners' League Department of the Volunteers. OF
which Mrs. Maud BalngtOn Booth is president
Necessary clothing fuel, food etc. Will be sup
Piled and the little ones stockings viii be nlled
the society dressing dolls. Gifts of money
shoes stockings and other clothing and toys are
solicited BY Mrs. Booth. All such donations should
be addressed to Mrs Baliington Booth, No 1
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
WoMEN TO AID JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
PLANS FOR EDUCATING BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE
DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP.


DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP.
Washington. Dec Il CspeciaD.-There was a
gratifyingy fun attendance on the special meeting
Of the National Woman's League Of the Junior
Republic held to-day at the home OF the pres-
dent. Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks. Of Indiana The
meeting was called TO order by Mrs Fairbanks
and the adoption of constitution and bylaws was
carried with comparatively little discussion. Mrs.
Mary A Lockwood. National vice-president. gave
by request synopsis OF the origin and proposed
work OF the league outlined in the constitution
prepared under her direction. Mrs. Fairbanks pre-
sented interesting sketch OF her recent visit TO
the Junior Republic at it's farm, Annapolis
Junction. Nd in which she set forth in glowing
terms the work already accomplished, and the
growing needs Of the young republic.
The meeting adjourned with the nomination OF a
Board OF Directors and vice-presidents represent
ing every State IN the Union. the election OF vice
presidents from among the Senatorial circle having
the advantage Of thus estsb sblishing branch leagues
throughout the country. II having already been
agreed 20 form a National Board OF hundred
members the forty-hve State yice-presidents and
the Board Of Resident Directors will constitute this
body, with Mrs. Fairbanks. president: Mrs Mary
A Lockwood vce-president: Mrs H. p. sperry
corresponding secretary, and Mrs John r. MeNeaI
treasurer.
tional Junior Republic is for the education OF boys
and girls a self-respecting law abiding citizen
ship and the eventual abolishment OF the present
unsatisfactory system OF reform schools and
houses OF correction the significance Of the league
under such prominent patronage cannot be over
stifutiOn fee Of 81 constitutes an annual member
ship. - an associate membership and $50 a life
membership.
MTs Fairbanks and Mrs lockwood VIII go 20
smoTb ,b Oh saasfqAy " 20 Rresise a. sPees %sfs
president Of the Maryland Branch.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
T. F. RYAN AND B. r. It.

Thomas F. Ryan said yesterday. in answer a
question as to the accuracy Of a newspaper item
saying that Wall Street believed he would be
of two Metropolitan Street Railway representatives
to go into the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Board OF
directors: Il know nothing about the report that
am to be elected director OF the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit. The Board is composed or strong and
capable men and 1 could not add anything to its
strength
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
A SUNDAY SCHOOL Rally.

rally Of Sunday school officers. teachers and
pupils and members OF the Young Peoples Societies
OF the PRESBYTERIAN churches will be held at the
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church on Tuesday
evening Bibles will be distributed TO those entitled
TO receive them and a silk banner awarded 20 the
school having the largest percentage OF those who
nave at some time recited the Shorter Catechism.
in accordance with the circular sent to supern-
tendents in November. Nine Lydia Ftnkelstein
Mountford will give her illustrated lecture on The
Hon nd o.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
REPORT FROM NEBRASKA.

Mrs. May D. Jones. president of the Rosedale
branch. at North Platte Neb.. reports good local
work DONE which reflects great credit on the T. s
S. members Farm products and poultry have
been freely shared with others less fortunate. The
poor young mother, receiving the baby clothes
sent by Mrs Theron E. Parsons. of this city. sat
down and cried for JOY. They are all she has for
the expected little one. Christmas box will go TO
this branch
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
SUNSHINE FROM TEXAS.

Mrs. C. Il. Campbell. Of El Paso, Tex. Is actively
interested in T. 5. S. work in her locality. She
writes that she realizes how much work is neces-
sary at headquarters she will send her Christ
boxes of mistletoe direct to members who
have kindly sent her reading matter, and TO some
others whose names and addresses she sees In the
column. May God bless you richly for your grand
work in sending sunshine into shady places are
her closing words.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
SUGGESTION BY A JUNIOR.

Master Frank Gammons. Of Rhode Island wants
20 know why the boys OF the T. s S. do not adopt
a soldier cap and call themselves T. s. S. Cadets
He is going to be pioneer in the matter and
have cap with gold band and IT. s. S. in gold
letters He would like to hear from other boys
on the subject. His address is Olneyville. r. L.:
PostofiCe Box No 2S5.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
DEATH OF DIR. FOSTER.

II Is a painful duty to record the sudden death
from heart disease of Dr. Z. E Foster of Homes
dale. Penn. DR.. Foster was earnest worker in
the Sunshine cause. and found many opportunities
to mako the lives OF others happier. The president
extends the deep sympathy Of the society Mrs.
Foster in her hour of bereavement.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
rASsAR 4LUuNE ENTERTAINED.

The New-York Branch OF the vassar Alumna
held It's first social meeting OF the season at the
home of Mrs William Reynolds, No. loS East
Thirty -ninth-st.. yesterday afternoon
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
IN MEMORY OF MRS. PLIMPTON.

A meeting in memory Of Mrs. George A PlimP-
ton. late president Of the New-fork NeHesiey
C,Ih Mn taka the Mace OF the regular meeting Of
the club al No 80 East Fifty seventh-st, to-day at
o clock Mrs. Pllmpton's death occurred on sun
day December q.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
pAcIEIc 50 LIONS GOING ABROAp.

Five young sea lions captured on the Pacific
Coast will leave this port to-day for Antwerp
the steamer British King. They are consigned TO
Captafn Webb a nephew OF Captain Webb. the
noted swimmer who lost his life in attempt
to pass through the rapids and whirlpool IN the
Niaeara River They will be taken to Lefpsic.
where they win be trained in the Bracten Theatre
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

A warm house wrapper Is needed by the wife OF
an aged clergymen who is obliged to be up nights
waiting upon her invalid husband and daughter.
She is herself troubled with rheuma tism. The ad-
dress will be given the office.