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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
STATE LEGISLATURE.
DOings In our Law-Making Bod

DOings In our Making Body.
After debate lasting nearly two
hours, the Senate Tuesday refused to
adopt the LeCato joint resolution to
submit to popular vote an amend
ment to the Constitution making the
payment of capitation taxes prereq-
uisite to voting. ~
The Democratic caucus OF the
General Assembly which met Tues
day night, nominated Mr.. j. w.
Richardson to succeed himself as
Register Of the Land Office; renomi-
mated Judge A. w. Wallace for the
bench of the Corporation Court of
fredericksburg and decided to con-
slider on the evening of the oath
the question of calling constitu-
tional convention. The salary of
Register was reduced frome ST. 800
to 81 1900.
Hon. John Z. Epps has won his
fight in committee for his separate
car bill. The House Committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation voted
last night to report it fayorably.
There is little or no doubt of its
passage. This bill is Familiarity
known as the "Jim Crow" bill, and
provides that Afro-Americans shall
have separate cars on all railroads
within the State. We are under the
impression that the bill does not
provide for separate apartments on
steamers.
Senator Lyle has introduced bill
prohibiting the employment in facto-
ries of child under 10 years. 1t also
provides that no child under 16 years
OF age shall be employed in such es-
adjustment unless he has attended
school for three months during the
year next preceding his employment
and his employment must cease I'M
less he shall attend school three
months every year. No child under
l6 shall be employed longer than As
hours in week. The penalty for
violation of the law is a fine of not
less than $50.
The following House bills were
passed among others: To allow A.
5. Mitchell and A. Somers to build a
pier in Rappahannock river, near
Wheaton wharf, in Lancaster
county.
To allow +. w. Lewis, A. 4. Tull,
X. l.. Bass and James L. Saunders
to build pier or piers in Rappahan-
mock river, near Wheaton wharf, in
Lancaster county.
To allow Coulbourn Brothers to
build pier in Rappahannock river,
near Wheaton wharf, in Lancaster
county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
THANKS TO THE PRESS.

The brethren Of the press have
been very complimentary TO the edi-
tor of this paper in referring TO his
extending his field of journalistic
work. He is exceedingly grateful
for these kind notices, which have
been given space in exchanges within
and without the First District. We
reproduce one from a city and one
from a country contemporary as evil
dencing the esteem of the brethren,
though our editor does not feel de-
serving of these fattering encomi-
ums:
Editor Lee of the Virginia Citizen has
purchased controlling interest in the
Fredericksburg Free Lance. We con.
graduate the people of Fredericksburg
on this step, for Mr.. Lee will make the
Free Lance power for good in that city
Mr. Lees efforts at Irvington show what
he can do, for he has, to our mind, pub
lished the very best paper in the First
District Idetoater Democrat, Tdppd-
hammock
Mr.. w. Mcdonald Lee, editor tn
Virginia Citizen, published at Irvington,
has purchased a controlling interest in
the Fredericksburg Free Lance. Mr.. Lee
will assume the management of the Free
Lance, but will continue to conduct the
Citizen, dividing his time between Fred
eric&sburg and Irvington. lie Is news
paper man of experience and ability, a
writer of force, and an all-round fine
fellow. We wish him continued success.
In identifying himself with the Free
Lance, whose Independent policy will be
maintained, he has extended his energies
to the direction of one of the best es-
tablished and best known papers in the
State.-N0rJolk Landmark.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
From Our Regular correspondeur
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9Th 1000

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9th, 1900.
Mr., Mckinley is getting little
hdgety because of the leisurely man
ner in which the Senate is proceeding
with the gold standard bill. He sent
for Senator Allison and asked him TO
use his influence to push the debate
along a little faster.
As expected, the Senate Committee
on Elections decided by "a majority
OF one to report against the seating of
Mr.. Quay; but, owing to the hearing
OF the Clark case, now going on he
fore that Committee, it NAV be sew
eral weeks before the report of the
committee is submitted to the SEN
ate. Quay and his friends are con-
slderably frightened, but disinterest-
ed observers still think that the
chances favor Quay's being seated by
a slim margin.
That queer things occur in poll
tics everybody knows, but nobody
ever expected to see Republican mem.
oers OF Congress trying to get Demo-
Sa"eiN hVhOCic W dSSiSC them In re-
slsting what they cali an under hand
ed attack on the protective tariff sys-
tenn by the Republican administra-
ton. Yet that is precisely what is
being done. Republicans represent
ing sections which produce articles
affected by the several reciprocity
treaties, negotiated under the Ding
ley tariff law, which requires the APP
proval of the House as well as the
ratification of the Senate, are trying
to get Democrats to help them defeat
the treaties.
There is another row on between
Gen. Miles and Adjutant General Cor
bin. 1t was started by the recommen-
dation of Gen. Miles that this years
West Point class be graduated in Feb
ruary, instead of June, in order that
the graduates, instead of civil ap-
polntees, might fill the numerous
vacancies in second leutenancies in
the regular army. For some reason ,
Gen. Corbin bitterly antagonizes this
recommendation. He probably wants
the places for civilian friends.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
Oyster Trust scheme Fails

BALTIMORE, MD, Jan. 9.-Gen.
A. K. Booth, of A. Booth & Co., one
of the most extensive packers of oys-
tiers in this country, says that he
thinks the proposed "oyster trust"
scheme has been abandoned.
A few weeks ago it was announced
in New York that the project for the
formation of a trust, which fell
through year ago, had been revived,
and that Gen. Booth, who practically
controls the fish and shell-fish trade
in the West, had "reslized the great
possibilities open to a combination
able to control the oyster trade"
Andrew Randel, of New York,
was also said to be interested in the
project which involved capitaliza-
ton of from 100000 to $1O,0OO,-
600.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
ENGLAND AND YHE Beers,
More About the Pig-Stickiny
Which the English are En-
gagged in.

gagged in.
News from Ladysmith is scarce.
The Beers are Aarassing Gen. Whites
men, keeping up constant cannon.
aiding with their long guns.
Gen. Roberts, the British Com
mander-in-chief, with Lord Kitche-
ner, his second in command, has
reached South Africa. Roberts has
10000 men and $4,000 more are
due to arrive in twenty days.
MAY ENTBAp BUTLER.
News that comes from Natal leads
to belief in London that heavy fight
ing is going on northwest OF Colenso.
The Beers are known to have with
drawn from some strong positions on
their extreme TANKS, but it is learned
that they still occupy Colenso and
Grobler's Kloof. 1t is believed that
their plan is to concentrate near Dew
drop, northwest of Colenso, and try to
crush the column, with General Bull
Ter advancing northward to Potgiet-
er's drift. Should they succeed in
this they could then attack the di-
vision under Gen. Sir Charles War
rem, which is seeking to flank them
on the east.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
DR.. LEWIS REPLIES TO MIR. JESSE
EDITOR CITIZEN:


Mr.. Jesse harps upon the words
"bitter fight" and says it should not
have been. / would ask who has done
more to make it a bitter fight than Mr..
Jesse himself? He says | have made
the people sick and they need cures;
| turn the POLITICALLY sick" ones
over to Mr.. Jesse to cure with his
homeopathic doses, and pray for the
good of his patients. He may pre-
scribe for each at distance, for if he
gets in speaking length they will be
talked to death, even if his Hahne-
mann doses do them no harm. Mr..
Jesse asks if | remember his call
upon me at my office during the
local option campaign and his (pa-
thetic) pleading to avoid rupture of
party, etc. | do not remember his
solicitation about party, but do
remember that this visit was to ask
and demand that /, as member of
the Electoral Board, should turn out
Judges of election who he imagined
would not do justice to his side, and
put In men who were of his way of
thinking on this question. This was
his great solicitation and not the good
OF the Democratic party. In answer
to another question asked at my gate.
about supporting Walker and Well
ford, | will say that Mr.. Jesse asked
who wanted as candidates? [ re-
Piled Walker and Wexford; he said
they would be supported by him pro-
vided | would agree to keep off all
agitation of the local option question
during their terms of office. /, of
course, did not agree to any such
proposition, because ] did not AFRO
gate to myself the power of prevent
ing the peoples agitating any ques-
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
ROBERTS MUST GO.

The special committee of the
House of Representatives to inyesti-
gate the case of Brigham II. Roberts.
of Utah, reached a final conclusion
Wednesday. On the polygamous
status of Mr.. Roberts the committee
was unanimous, and agreed upon a
formal statement of facts. Or the
question Of procedure to be adopted
the committee was divided. The
majority favored exclusion at the
ontset, but there Will be a minority
report favorable to seating Roberts
on his prima facie rights and then
expelling him.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19


The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
OF order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains. aches andrheu-
mstism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19

Theodore F. Taylor, Deputy
Clerk of Henrico county court,
and cntil recently one of the
most trusted attaches of that office,
was arrested Monday evening on the
charge of embezzlement OF State
funds. The amount involved is al
legged to have been between $500 and
81, 900. He spent Monday night in
Jail, and was released Tuesday af-
on bail.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19

kinney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats. and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart Is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys.
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their BEGIN
ming in kidney trouble.
1t you are sick you can make no mistake
BY first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
ana the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney r.nad, a
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for IFS
wonoeriui cures ofthe most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits e-.krS
by all druggists In fifty <rsTs74 fzsSr5s.
cent and one-dollar siz- 5tfli l;.:;e
es. You may have >-sssssssisi. b.
sample bottle by mail HON. q, s=s.'.-n.-.
ree. also pamphlet telling you how to find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. KiImer
u Co., Binghamton. N. y.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
CHOICE EARLY ROSE SEED.

/ am selling a limited quantity of
Grinels' Choice Early Rose Seed Potatoes
at 80 cents per bushel. Can also supply
truckers with our celebrated brand Of
Potato Guano at gel per ton at our fac
tory, and will ship to responsible buyers
q, .. ID. Js0. G.. GRINRLs,
Gfinels Wharf, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court OF the County of Lancaster on the
1st day of January, 1900.
Bernice L. Bake Baker Plaintiff,
George III. Baker, Defendant.
The object of this suit is to obtain a
divorce, vinculo matrimonii. And an
affidavit having been made and filed that
the defendant, George II. Baker, Is not
resident of the State OF Virginia, 1t is
ordered that he do appear here within
fifteen days af'er due publication hereof,
and do what may be necessary to protect
his interest in this suit. And 1t is fur
Their ordered that copy hereof be pub
lished once a week for four weeks in the
VIRGINIA CITIZEN, and that a copy be
posted at the front door of the court
house of this County on the first day of
the next term of the County Court.
A copy-Test:
WING Chiffon, Clerk.
+. q. NEWELL, %. q.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19

A person who tells you the faults
of others intends to tell others of
your faults. Have a care how you
listen.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
WOOD AND TIES WANTED.

10000 cords Poplar Wood and &c, 900
Chestnut Ties wanted. Delivered either
on shore or vessel. Advance payments
made If satisfactory arrangements can
be made. JAS. M. STUBBs,
Glenns. Gloucester Co., Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
ADVERTISING RATES.

Notices In reading columns, cents per line
per Insertion for not loss than Iive lines) for
three months or longer. Less thar three
mortbs lc cents per line. NOnparcil line.
obituaries, religious notices of entertain
ments, excursions, etc., one-half regular rates.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
Over-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19

We see that Congressman Lamb,
of Richmond, has been made Assis-
tant Inspector General of the State
Camp. G. ", for the third Congress
sional District. Each District. I'M
der a recent provision, is entitled
to an assistant to the Inspector
General, whose duty will consist
chiefly of organizing new camps
within his territory and inspecting
those already in commission. At
recent meeting of lawson Ball Camp
III this county, Comrade Warner Ball
was recommended for appointment
for the First Congressional District.
Mr. Ball is talented and energetic
ex Confed. and we would be glad
to see the wishes of the Camp
gratified.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19
MAKE IT A PARTY ISSUE.

The VIRGINIA CITIZEN, while holding
that matter of such moment as calling
Constitutional Convention should rise
above party differences aud appeal, re.
CARELESS OF party utilization, TO all persons
having the good OF the Commonwealth at
heart, urges, none the less, that the ques
ton be made party issue.
AS we understand the CITIZEN, it's
view is that the next Democratic conven-
ton should declare in favor OF n Con-
stilntional Convention, whether the
present General Assembly provides or
not for taking the vote on the question.
In our mind, there can be no question
that the endorsement of the Democracy
OF Virginia, as a party, of the Consiitu-
tional Convention movement would be
necessary to its uccess.-Richmond Dis.
patch.
The CITIzEN's views are most en-
phatically in favor of the questions
being made an issue by the Demo
cratic party at the next State Con-
vention. This was our opinion at
the time of the Staunton Convention
and we urged the point, but the
ruling spirits, drowned our plead
ings, and those Of others alike ur-
gent, and so the vital question was
postponed-not for longer period,
we sincerely hope, than four years.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19

TODAY is the natal anniversary cf
a scared, yet stainless nations chief
tain, Robert l.. Lee, sans peur et sans
repr0che.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-01-19

HHaving put in one OF the Latest
Improved Machines, am now able to
give my patrons. on short notice, the
best Brick that can be produced.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30
BLACK WALNUT GOES ABROAD.
States Along the Mississippi Are
Searched for Fine Trees.

States Along the Mississippi Are
Searched for Fine Trees.
The great size often reached by the
black walnut, the richness of the dark
brown wood, the unique beauty of the
grain sometimes found in burls, knots,
feathers and in the curl of the roots,
all conspire to make this the most
choice and high-priced Of our native
woods.
Twenty-Five years ago walnut was
extensively used In the manufacture
of fine furniture and finishings in this
country, but manufacturers adroitly
drew attention to the beauty of darkly
stained quartered oak, and the use Of
the rarer wood has greatly declined.
But all this time the search for the
fine black walnut logs has gone on
Systematically, though quietly, the
trade attracting little attention,
though the volume Of lumber handled
has been large
The great source Of supply has been
the central portions of the Mississippi
valley. The walnut is at home in the
rich alluvial bottom lands of the west
ern streams and in the stony lime
stone soils Of the hills and mountains.
and in such localities the buyers have
left few trees unsurveyed.
Throughout eastern Kansas, Mis-
souri, and Arkansas, as well as the
States along the Ohio and its tribu-
taries, may be seen few logs at this
little station, car or two at that,
with carefully hewn sides and painted
ends, ready for the market.
II you ask where this market is
you will find that the great bulk of
this rare lumber goes to Europe.
While we have been led into an en-
thusiastic admiration for fine oak,
stained according to the degrees of
antiquity 1t is supposed to represent,
our European cousins have been pay
ing fancy prices for the rich black
walnut that we have allowed to 20
"out Of the fashion. ."-Berea Quar-.
terly.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30
uNcxR1AIN TELEPHONES.
They Are Cheap In switzerland But
They Drive strangers Mad.


Il noticed some reference In the
paper the other day to the cheapness
of telephone service in Switzerland"
said a New Orleans broker recently
returned from an extended visit
abroad. Il can vouch for the fact
that the tolls are very low, but the
way the exchanges are run is well
calculated to drive a man to drink
While I was at Berne last fall l de-
sired to phone to a friend who was In
a small village In the adjoining can
ton, although forty miles distant.
was told that | would find a public
instrument at the ppst-oflce, and with
a good deal of difficulty located the
bureau as they termed 1t, in a suite
Of rooms up stairs A very military
looking old gentleman with a white
moustache received me and listened
politely to my request. It was then
about ten in the morning, and he in
formed me with many apologies that
| would have to call again, as the line
was only open between two and four.
I was annoyed, but presented myself
on time, and was then put through a
course Of interrogations that reminded
me of an application for life insur-
ance
When had satisfied the old gen
tleman that was a harmless Amerl-
can crank, and that my intentions
fere strictly honorable, he called up
the village exchange and directed
them to send a messenger to the hotel
after my friend. Another long wait
ensued, and when the bell finally rang
the manager had a mysterious confab
In monosyllables with the other end
of the line. I am very sorry he said
at last, but your friend will not be
permitted to use the telephone to-
day; he has forgotten to bring his
passport That was the last straw,
and I-well, said things, picturesque
things, lurid things. The old gentle
man told me 1t was necessary to OBJ
serve precautions to prevent the SER
vice being used by military spies. l
never got to talk with my friend, but
learned that the charge would have
been only four cents for three min
utes. New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30
The Stamp Question.

Meaning that she should purchase
a few stamps ahead and not be bother
ing the druggist every day in the year,
he said:
Don't you know that a druggist
doesn't like to sell stamps in that
way?"
''Is 1t possible he is afraid won't
pay himT she questioned spiritedly.
PAY him2" he demanded. What
do you mean?"
why, l purchased four yesterday,
and as forgot my purse l asked him
to charge them-the mean thing"
Have mercyl" he cried. Woman,
spare me any more!"-Indianapolis
Sun.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30
LOok for the Warning.

Heart disease kills suddenly, but
never without warning. The warn
ings may be faint and brief, o. may
be startling and extend over many
years, but they are none t'ne less
certain and positive. Too often the
victim is deceived by the thought,
sit will pass away" Alas, 1t never
passes away voluntarily. Onca IN
stalled, heart disease never gets bGt
ter OF itself. III DR.. Niles Heart
Cure is used In the early stages re-
coYery is absolutely certain in every
case where its use Is persisted in.
'fFOr many years ] was a great sufs
ferer from heart disease before ]
finally found relief / was subjest
to fainting and sinking SPELLS, full
ness about the heart, and Was enable
to attend to my household duties. 1
tried nearly every remedy that was
recommended to me and cOctored
with the leading physicians of this
section but obtained ne helR until 1
began taking DR.. Miles Heart Cure.
1t has done me more good than all
the medicine ever took"
Mrs. ANNA HOLLOWAY,
Geneva, Ind.
DR.. Niles Heart Cure Is sold at all
druggists on a positive guarantee
Write for free advice and booklet TO
DE. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart lad
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30
Work Both Ways.

"The young men Of the present
day" said the elderly person. have
great advantages OF the young men
Of my day. both in education and busi-
ness training"
But the trouble is." said the young
man. they have no advantage over
one another. r."-Indinapol Journal
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30
A Question Of pIonl,v.

What makes you keep forever talk
ing about humidity?" asked the ir-
ritable man. You've nsed the word
over and over again"
Il know it. You don't think I'd put
on such a wonderful specimen of
weather with a monosyllable like
hot do you?"-Washington Star.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30

Rutan the bicycle dealer and re-
pairer has reduced the price of rent
ing and repairing bicycles. A few
Bargains in wheels from 50 up.
Guns rented and repaired. Shop on
broad street Milford Pa. If
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30

The noted Sawkill House property.
About two and a half lots on corner
of Hartford and and fourth streets
and running back to alley in rear of
barn. Inquire of j. G. CHAMBERLAIN
Real Estate Agent, Office on Hartford
street. di
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30
Justice.

Judge. they are accusing you Of
favoring your friends and being too
severe on your enemies when you get
a chance at them"
"Oh, well, It Will average up all
right in the long run, so justice in the
abstract is none the loser."-Indian-
apolis Journal
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30

Torturing skin eruptions. burns
and sores are soothed at once and
promptly healed by applying De
Wits witch hazel salve. the best
known cure for piles. Beware Of
worthless counterfeits.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30

This is the season when mothers
are alarmed on account Of Group. 1t
is quickly cured by one minute cough
cure, which children like to take.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30
EASTWARD.

Trains leave Chambers street, New
York for Port Jervis on week days at 90,
Z 30, 90, 9 10, 1880 A. NJ. 90, 3 90,
30, 6 80, Z 80, 9.i5 p. NJ On Sund lys,
90, z 30, 800, a. m; ~ 30, 2.30, 7.30
and l5P. NJ.
ID. I. Roberts,
General Passenger Agent,
New York,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30

Dress making in all branches.
Will go to the house or do the work
at home Addres MARY LUDWIG,
opposite Sawkill Mill, Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30

Troops on outpost duty do not sa-
lutte their superioIS or notice them.
1nless addressed.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-11-30

A fine assortment of outing fan
nels at w. & G. Mitchells. If