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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

We ARE glad to see that our pen
sion boards are organizing and get
ting to work. The appropriation
from the State is limited, and very
soon there will be no more funds to
disburse. The pension boards of
the cities organized and got to work
almost as soon as the law was passed
aud have been providing for the
claimants before them in prompt
manner. The county boards that
have been appointed, as rule, have
been very dilatory, and some circuit
judges have delayed appointments of
boards most inexcusably. While the
country people are meditating over
the matter the city ones are having
their claims provided for. For this
they are not to be censured, and
when the funds are exhausted the
country claimants will have their
own people to blame.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
DOINGS IN CONGRESS.

The House Friday broke all rec
ords by passing $50 private Pension
bills.
The new Pension law will add
about 100000 annually to the
expenses of the government.
The Complaint of the Association
of American Newspapers against the
great increase in the price of printing
paper is before the Ways and Means
Committee.
Congressman Rixey received a
letter from one of his farmer constit.
uents telling him that while he used
to pay $3.50 for hundred feet of
barbed iron WIRE, he cow has to pay
$500.
The Navy Department has made
an adverse report upon the Gath
mann gun, for the manufacture of
which $250,000 was allotted in an
amendment to the Naval Appropria-
ton bill.
There are fifty-two ex -Confederates
in the u. S. Senate and House of
Representatives, and they are to have
bouquet at the Metropolitan Hotel,
Washington, duringthe latter part
of this month.
Only one man that served in the
Confederate Senate during the war
is now to be found in the United
States Senate. That is Vest, of Mis-
souri,. When he retires. which is ex-
pected to, take place before long, the
last of the Confederate Senators will
have passed from public life.
The House last week by very mar.
row margin of two votes unseated Mr..
Crawford, of North Carolina, a DEM
ocrat, and seated in his place Mr..
Pearson, of North Carolina, who was
a member of the Fifty-fourth and
Fifty-ffth Congresses. Mr.. Pearson
is the third Republican to be seated
by the present house.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
Friday, May Is, 1900.

Patron of trusts, Instigator of
Imperialism, Defender OF Mill
tarism, Guardian of EmbaImed-
Beef Contractors, Protector of
Military Defaulters, Usurper of
Powers delegated only to Con-
gress, Servant of the most High
Mark Hanna. and Encourager
of CarDet-bag rule and $780,
600 Postal steals
What more vulnerable record
could the Democratic party wish for
its opponents? We appeal in all
earnestness to the great Democratic
party not to renew the agitation of
"16 to 1" but placing "Anti'' before
the above record, sprinkle it upon
the lintels of their door posts, and
the destroying angel (the American
voter will do the rest.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
MONEY FOR CIRCULATION.

The q. S. Treasury Department
is busy turning out new ten and
twenty-collar bills for The Lancaster
National Bank. Within few weeks
twenty-five thousand dollars in crisp
notes, bearing the imprint of "The
Lancaster National Bank of Irving
ton, Va" will be in circulation
throughout this section; and as oc-
casion demands this amount will be
increased from time to time until one
hundred thousand dollars shall have
been issued. What does it mean to
the people of this section? 1t means
that the doctrine which We have been
preaching so Tonga larger circula-
tlonof currency-wlll be put into
practical operation by enterprising
citizens of our own section, and that
the money which is flowing into the
Golfers of our National Bank will not
lie idle, but will be put into active
circulation and made good by the
guarantee of the United States Gov
eminent.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

CT don't know a id thing
about Nicely and Pm not going to
bother my head about him" said
Senator hanna when asked about
Nicely ard the postal frauds in Cuba.
Because they were able political
"heelers" Messrs. Hanna and Nc
Kinley appointed Rathbone and
Nicely to positions in Cuba second
only to that of Governor General.
Their reputation as "heelers" are
fully sustained in the recent dis
closures. wherein it is shown thai
they have defrauded this government
out of nearly half u million dollars.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

LANCAsTER'S BOARD OF SUPERvI-
soRs is continuing to push the county
to the front. Very wisely, we THINKS,
they have acted upon the suggestion
Of the CITIZEN in the past (tmOt 8
them being those of fence law. road
law and others of Importance and
now they will take up the matter Of
sign boards. When they pass on
this and the dog-tax favorably, and
take up our suggestion about a scalp
law, and the lVatckman's idea of
ferries anu roads, we can easily
claim to be in the van of progress.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

Now that spring is on, the weather
pleasant out of doors and the moon
shines the brightest of any season,
the myriads of worthless ours make
night hideous with their howls. One
must either keep his windows open
and be sereuaded by the discordant
notes, or else close the windows and
swelter. Who wouldn't have a dog
law, if it will rid us of some of the
worthless CANNES?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
constitutional Convention.

Every true Democrat should go to
the polls and vote for Constitutions
al Convention. 1t is now a party is
sue. and there should be no "bolters."
-Tide,Cdter Democrat.
There is not a sane man in Vir-
ginia who would contend that our
present Underwood constitution was
not desired to be used for political
tricks or that in its construction the
"best thought, the highest purpose
and the ripest wisdom" of Virginia
was represented in the majority of
the black and tan aggregation which
made the organic law for the free
people of Virginia. Perish the
thought! What say the old soldiers
who followed Lee and Jackson, who
gave their fortunes and the best
years of their lives to escape what
was finally forced upon them by the
Underwood Convention? What say
the sons of those soldiers who fol-
lowed Lee and Jackson and yielded
ap their lives on the field of battle
for the cause they loved? The en-
derwood constitution represents the
defeat of 1865 and is the expression
of Virginia's worst enemy to con
quered people; and now that the op.
portunity presents itself and the
Democratic party of Virginia urges
the people to vote for. a convention
it were an eternal shame and dis
grace upon Virginia to defeat the
convention at the polls and thereby
endorse the work of Underwood anc
his gang fredericksburg Star.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
vENTRILoQuIsrI IN TEE HOUSE.

A yentrilOquist, aud an expert at
that, managed to interject some rather
startling remarks into the dialogue
In the House, says the Washington
letter of the Philadelphia North
american. The identity OF the ioler
was not discovered, but he was prob
ably located somewhere ia the gallery.
His presence was made known, or
rather he was 6rSt beard, when Mr..
GrOsveBor, of Ohio, arose with due
dignity to make some observation.
when he was greeted with:
"Fbe gentleman FROM OHIO will
get eff the earth"
The official stenographers nearly
twisted their neckS off looking for
the speaker who seemed 10 have u t.
tered the Startling sentence. Mr..
Grosvenor looked aghast, aud glanc. d
at Speaker henderson, but he dis
covered that the latter was in CONVEX
satlun with the clerk. The Speaker
| had not heard the words that he
seemed TO have uttered. He WAS
oblivious of the joke, aud of the lu-
dicrous position of Mr. Grosyenor.
who for once in his life found speech
impossible.
lie seemed to arrive at the conclu-
sion that his Imagination bad PLAYED
him a trick, but the laughter Of those
who had heard the voice convinced
him that there was something wrong.
Speaker Henderson at this point rap
ped and drawled out:
"The House will be i'm order" "The
House will be in order," came an APP
parent echo.
1t was the Speakers turn now to
be amazed. The stenographers
turned to look at him and were greet
ed with:
"Rubber, rubber"
The voice came from nowhere IN
particular. 1t seemed TO come from
all parts of the chamber, up through
the register or through the window.
1t bounded about, and might have
been uttered by any one. 1t was too
much, and the members broke In a
roar. Then came the voice again:
Goodbye, boys; the war is overs
1t was thought possible to discover
the offender By little quiet detec-
tive work, and messengers were dis
tributed throughout the gallery, but
the voice was not heard again. 1t
was ludicrous incident, and was en-
| loved by sneaker Henderson for &c
soon as he could escape he gave vent
to .. hearty "Ha. Hal" The only per-
son mad is Mr.. Grosvenor, who does
not take kindly to the suggestion
that he get off the earth"
1t was a decidedly daring prank
on the part of the joker, and none
but an expert could have carried it
on so successfully. Had he contin-
ued he would have doubtless been
discovered. He Just said enough
and no more.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
JeTries stin Champion.

Jim Jeffries is still the heavy
weight champion pugilist of the
world. He defeated Jim Corbett on
last Friday night before the Coney
Island Seaside Club in the twenty
third round of their fight with de-
cisive knock -out.
The winning punch was a short
left jolt to the jaw. Corbett dropped
like a weight, and was clear out.
Jeffries showed ability to take a
punching, go any distance, and
punch hard. He was clearly out
boxed, and at times made to look
like "a novice. The crowd, which
numbered fully eight thousand, was
with Corbett, and his defeat fell upon
silent crowd.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

AS BEsoTTED and unjust as the
French Government is reputed to be
her ministry can yet teach Presi-
dent Mckinley lesson in human
ity. What a rebuke to our Presi-
dents continuance of the "canteen''
privilege in the army is the action
OF Frances war minister, the Mar
quis de Gallifet? lie has dared to
promulgate an order to the effect
that hereafter no absinthe, vermouth,
brandy or other spirits shall be sold
in any French barrack or camp. He
evidently does not propose that the
lunatic asylums shall be filed with
his braves.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
Early Peas.

Il. G. Neale, of Essex county, ex-
poets topick English peas this week
for Baltimore market.
Mr.. Neale is one of the largest
pea planters on the Rappahannock.
Others along the river may also ship
this week. The season is not at all
early for the crop, but considering
the backward spring it was hardly
expected that peas would be in the
market before the Goth of this
month. The pea bug is making its
along the Rappahannock
and is greatly damaging the crops.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

The eagle is symbol of royal power,
but not of royalty, and the American
eagle stands forthe most powerful nation
Of them ala nation in which all men are
kings, andn man is or can be supreme.
-RomRey Times.
The Times must have resurrected
some of its ancient rhetoric. 1t is
out of place just now. When the
royal bird screams the isles of the
sea bow down and worship him who
sits upon a throne which was refused
by Washington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

SAM JONES says: "Give me a fell
low with big soul-enough to take
in all of life. That's what we need
right here III Baltimore. There
amt one in one thousand that will
blow on q fire he didn't start. Ere
quently they will spit on it, trying
to put it out" And Baltimore hash t
a monopoly on this line, either.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

SECRETARY LONG. in refusing to
use the expensive Gathmann Gun, of
whose patent Senator Hanna is part
owner, has but one alternative left,
and that is to forward to Mr.. Hanna
his resignation as Secretary of the
Navy. Glove me, love my gum
or any other old thing which Hanna
owns is the boss's motto.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18


President has power in Cuba as
absolute as that Of the Sultan or the
Shah Of Persia.
PHILIPPINES.
Another Philippine island has
joined the insurgents.
The belief is growing that Agui-
Daldo was killed by the Igorottis.
General Pantelo Garcia, the high
est officer in the Filipino insurgent
army excepting Agulnaldo, has been
captured.
A native uprising is imminent in
Manila. All native servants, under
orders from the insurgents, have left
their employers.
Benevolent assimilation" in the
Philippines increased the sale of liq-
uors there from $4,000 in 1898 to
81 ,442, $50 in 1899.
The Richmond "man hunt" has
been declared off, but the Philippine
man hunt is still on. About four
hundred Filipinos were killed aud
over two hundred captured last
week-being little the largest week.
hunt of the season.-PulaSki NeCS-
RoUie'C.
a force of 500 insurgents attacked
twenty-five scouts of the Forty-eighth
Regiment near San Jacquinto, pro-
vince of PangasInan, on Monday, but
were routed by the scouts, ten of
their number being killed. The
Americans lost two killed.
There are in the Philippines more
than 100000 MohammedanS, whose
devotion to their Calipha is fanatic.
The Sultan would have but to. lift
his finger and these Malays and
Moros would join forces with the
Talagos. The war in Luzon would
be extended in every direction
throughout the islands aud Ameri-
can forces would necessarily have to
be greatly increased.
The Filipinos have suffered a
heavy loss at Tabako, near Legaspi
province of Albay, Bazon. Two
hundred rifemen and 800 bolomen
were preparing to attack the town,
when Capt. Lester III. Simons, with
company of the Forty-seventh
Volunteer Regiment, advanced to
meet them. In the resulting engage
ment many natives were killed.
Three Americans were wounded.
wheaton's Command Slaughtered FiIIpi-
nos IN Cavite Province.
The War Department has made
public report from Brig. Gen.
Lloyd Wheaton, U. S. ", concern
ing the operations of an expedition
led by HIM early in January into the
country stretching south from Ma
Mia to Lake Taal. His forces con-
centrated at linus and about one
mile south of that point on January
z the first engagement of the expedi-
ton occurred in which Lieut.. Wand
Cheney was mortally wounded while
leading a detachment against the
lntrenched natives-50o strong. The
American loss was two privates killed
and one wounded, while the Filipinos
lost so in killed and wounded.
The islanders of Masbete received
Colonel Hardin's expedition differ
emily from those of Martinique,
where he left one company of the
Twenty-ninth Regiment. On ap.
preaching the principal town,
Palanoc, the insurgent trenches ap-
peared to be occupied and the gun
boat Helena bombarded them vigor-
ously, after which three companies
were landed and took the trenches
with little resistance. One Filipino
was killed. Two or three hundred
insurgents hold the neighboring
towns, and the natives appear un.
friendly.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

The question of a constitutional
Convention means more to each in.
dividual citizen than does the cleo.
ton or defeat of every personal
friend he ever had, or could have
on the county ticket.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

DEFEAT on Thursday next of the
Constitutional Convention means a
shaking of party prestige. This is
at stake, and no Democrat can afford
to ignore the matter.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

AS between the overripe oyster and
the green strawberry. it might be well to
take soup.-Chicdgo Neus.
So it might. Then what's the
matter with clam chowder or eel
broth?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
NOTICE.

The Board of Supervisors Of Iancas-
ter County will receive sealed bids for
placing signbosrds nj the forks or
crossings Of the Public Roads OF this
county, in accordance with specifications
Med in the clerks Office. Bids must be
MED with the Clerk of Board on or
before May %, 1900, the date of next
meeting Right reserved to reject any
and all bids.
BY order of the Board.
WIN. Chiffon, Clerk.
'April is, 1900.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

. A farm in Maryland, only eight miles
from Washington; Good Groom house:
water mt house door and in all the fields;
young orchard; farm containing 10 acres.
L Will sell or exchange for a farm or
other property in Tidewater section of
Virginia. Address, NJ L. M'F'G Co.
Nlilienbeck. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

THE "rainy season" doesn't at all
dampen the ardor of Aguinalo and
his Filipinos.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

This years famine in India covers
$4,000 square miles and renders
miserable 10000, 900 people.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

All communications or business letters
should be- addressed to- the VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
irvingt0n, Va, TO receive prompt attention
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
PAVING AND BUILDING BRICKS
SCHOONER FOR SALE.

The Schooner Garland" owned at RowI-
ers W hai I. Va. byJ. " ChrEson,C. L. Garrett
cheap for cash or on time with security MIR
Hunt who has been sailing the Garland is en-
gagged Ia the oyster business which requires
ms time, therefore otfcrS vessel for sale.
The Garland was thoroughly rebniit at Ur-
hanna in 1851. Carries li50 bushels oysters
ana 2l5O bushels grain un1 der deck. In good
order. Further information can be had ia
person or by letter from either OF above own
erS at BOWERS Wharf. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
Con.agious Blood

Ntrs. T.W. Lee. Mont.
goincry. Ala. writes .
" Several years ago [
was inoculated with
poison by a diseased
nurse. who infected
my. baby. and for SIX
long years I suffered
untold misery. Nv
body was covered with
sores and ulcers. Sev-
eral physicians treated
me, but all 60 no pur-
pose. Thcmercurv and
potash they gave me
seemed 20 add fuel TO
the awful Game whicn
was dcvouring me.
Friends GdvE ID use TO
try ). :. $. IbcCautak-
ing It and improved
from The start. aud 4
complete and perfect
cure was the result"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

Notices in reading columns, Z cents per line
per insertion (for not less than five iiness TOR
three months or longer. Less than three
morths ~ cents per line. NOnparcil line.
Obituaries. religious notices of entertain
ments. excursions. etc.. one hall regular rates.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
ADVERTISING RATES.

ss-SS per cent additional FOR special position.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
GURE YOURSELF At EIggE.
LanCaSteT'S
Business Directory.
TO RENT.

Dwelling Houses and Blacksmith shop
at Millen6eck. Apply to John Tapscott.
Millenbeck. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18
ACROSS THE SEAS.
CUBA.

According to Senator Plat the
President has power in Cuba as
absolute as that Of the Sultan or the
Shah Of Persia.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-18

The House Friday broke all rec
rds by passing $50 private Pension
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BISHOP & co.
SavingsBank

Until further notice, Savings Depos-
its will be received and interest allow
ed b. this Bank at four and one-half
per cent per annum.
Printed copies of the Rules and Reg
ulatlons may be obtained on applica-
ton.
Office at Bank building on Merchant
street.
BISHOP & co.
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COUNCIL Of STATE IS PAU.
ADJOURNS MONDAY
AFTERNOON.
Motion Carried After Passage of Act
on Final Standardization in re
Court of Claims.

The Council of State yesterday after
noon adjourned sine die. This was
after the passage of Act 4, the last bill
on the table. Adjournment was moved
by Councillor Isenberg and was voted.
The most important happening of the
afternoon was the introduction of a res
olution in regard to the Court of Claims.
All the members except Mr.. Robertson
voted for it's adoption. The principal
idea of the resolution was a request to
President Mckinley to instruct the Ha-
waiian Executive to appoint a new
court of claims to consider all losses oc-
casioned by the burning of infected
premises.
The resolution first reviews the mat
ter of the fires, the appointment and
the refusal of the Council to appropriate
money for it's expenses. 1t then de-
clares it to be the sense of the Council
of State that the claims should be con-
sidered from a moral in place of a legal
standpoint. The closing section of the
resolution is as follows:
"Fourth-That as the Executive
Council refuses to accept the advice of
the Council of State and does not heed
| resolutions to the same effect passed by
the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce
and by mass meetings of the sufferers,
that, therefore, in order to relieve the
present unfortunate situation as soon
as possible, the Council of State re-
specially requests that President Nc
| Kinley advise the Executive Council OF
Hawaii as to what further steps are
to be taken in this matter, and also that
the secretary of the Council of State
forward copies of these resolutions to
| President Mckinley and to the EXecu-
tive Council of Hawaii"
| After this matter had been disposed
| of Mr.. Gear again asked about the cor
| respOndence in regard to the British
! claims. Minister Mott-Smith gave the
/ particulars of the two notes received
on the subject, and stated that the gov
eminent considered that the matter had
been referred back to it for whatever
action it might deem proper.
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GOO KIM
30 Nuuanu Street. above Hotel.
New Goods! New Goods!
Just Arrived Elk Diamond
Head, Schr. Transit, and E.
b. sutton,
A lalge assortment of General
Merchandise, viz:

Black Harness Leather, Nos. and 2;
Russet Saddle Leather, Nos. 1 and 2; Sole
Splits, Alumni and Lace Leather; Sheep
Goat, Kip and French Calfskins; Deer
Hair, Horse and Mule Collars; Trace
Chains; Mexican Saddle; Cotton and
Hair Cinchas; Latigo Leather; single
and double Leather Betting; Garden
Rubber Hose, assorted sizes; Steam
Hose, Suction Hose; Hames and Straps;
Cotton Pads; single and double Buggy
Harness, and single and double Mule
Harness; Dump Cart Harness; OK
Bows; Bride and Mule Bits; Harness
and Bride Buckles; Shoe Thread, Wax
and Bristles; Rosettes, Ferrels, Hooks,
etc. Cheap and good quality of Dandy
Brushes, Curry and Name Combs.
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CLAUS sPRECKELs. WIN. G. IRWIN.
Claus SpT0CkGIS & Go,
b A N * E R -.

HONOLULU, H. 1.
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-The Navada Ma
tional Bank OF San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of London,
Ltd.
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
CHICAGO-Merchant National Bank.
PARIS-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIN-DresdnerB Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Bank
of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received. Loans Made on
Approved Security. Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills Of EX-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
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ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION.

After a brief musical and literary
program in Progress Hall on Thursday
evening, the odd Fellows will dance.
This is the program
Niastesa" ......... AubeT
Amateur Orchestra.
Tenor Solo-"Only in Dreams"
Observation-Disclosures. De Koven
Mr.. Charles Elston.
............ WOlfhart
Violin, James w. Lloyd; cello, Wray
Taylor; Piano, e. H. Offiey.
Contralto Solo-"One Spring Morn
ing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Nevin
Katherine MacNeill Hoffman,.
Serenade-"Thoughts of Love" .Berrucci
Aeolian Quartette.
Recitation ................ selected
Allen Dunn.
Jasper jenkins; de Cakewalk Coon"
.................. '...s's''.s NOBGl
Amateur Orchestra,