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The free press., 1900-04-05

Plants have been rendered artifi-
cially Alpine by NJ. CASTOR BONNER
by keeping in an icebox at night and
fully exposed to the sun by day. The
leaves grow smaller and thicker, fre-
quently with reddish coloration, and
the flowers become relatively larger
and more highly colored.
The free press., 1900-04-05
Makes Him Crazy.

Mrs. Nexdore-"Does your hus.
band like music?"
Mrs. Peppery-"Yes, he's quite
fond of it."
Mrs. Nexdore-'I suppose he has
heard my daughter playing?"
Mrs. Peppery-"Yes, and he just
raves over her playing. "-Philadelphia
Press.
The free press., 1900-04-05
Truly Misanthropic.

"What," said one cynic, sis fame?"
"Fame," answered the other, lis
what makes you valuable to some
book publisher after you're dead
WASHINGTON Star.
The free press., 1900-04-05
Her Favorite Writer.

Kippax-'And who is your favorite
author, Mrs. Softly?"
Mrs. Softly-"My husband"
Kippax-"Pardon me! I did not
know that he wrote"
Mrs. Softly--"Oh, but he does; and
so nicely-checks!'- !'-Brooklyn Life.
The free press., 1900-04-05

David Bremmer Henderson, speaker OF the
house of representatives, was born in Old
Deer, Scotland, and lost a leg during the civil
war. Notwithstanding his physical detection
the speaker is great social favorlte in WASH
ington and is seen at many dinners.
The free press., 1900-04-05

t'And what did he say when he heard
that story?"
ooh, he laughed heartily"
"What, at himself?"
'No, you see put youin his place.
Boston Courier.
The free press., 1900-04-05
An Artistic Compromise.

Rich Lady-"Can I engage you to
paint a portrait of my poodle, Mr..
Dabbs?"
Mr.. Dabbs-"Certainly, madam, if
you will hold it in your lap. Chi
cago Record.
The free press., 1900-04-05

Mamma-"My dear, where have
you been all this timer"
Daughter-"Sitting up with sick
friend"
Mamma-"Nonsense. / believe
you've been In the parlor all the time
with that Mr. Softleigh."
well. ma, he's love-
'ladelphia Press.
The free press., 1900-04-05

William Boyd Allison is the most influen-
tial republican in the senate of the United
States In seniority of service he ranks
above all his colleagues, having served his
state continuously since 1873.
The free press., 1900-04-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teeuhing, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The free press., 1900-04-05

Benjamin +. Marsh, of Illinois, modestly
states In his autobiogra ply that during the
war he received four gunshot wounds and
carries in his body rebel lead"
The free press., 1900-04-05

"What an aggressive chin Mrs. Nag
ley has"
eyes. I suppose that's why Nag
ley's chin is SO retreating. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The free press., 1900-04-05

Edwin Reed Ridgely, of Kansas, WAS born
in log cabin on his fathers timber farm,
near Lancaster, ILL.,, and served throughout
the civil war.
The free press., 1900-04-05

use Piso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practlce.-Dr; g. w. PArrER-
son. Inkster. Mich, Nov. s. 1884.
The free press., 1900-04-05

Charles Franklin Sprague, of Massachu-
setts, is Millionaire manufacturer,
and one OF the ''swells'' of congress.
The free press., 1900-04-05

Senator William Lindsay, of Kentucky, is
IN authority on constitutional law and an
nimitable story teller.
The free press., 1900-04-05

Thomas Cusack, OF Chicago, was born in
'-ould Oireland" and was originally a sign
painter.
The free press., 1900-04-05

DyeinR Is as simple as washing when you
use PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by all
druggists
The free press., 1900-04-05

Do not fall to read the advertisement OF
TEETHISA in this paper.
The free press., 1900-04-05

To Cure n Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINNE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure.
4. W. GROVES signature is on each box. csc.
The free press., 1900-04-05

and Fever fs a bottle of GROVES TAsTELBss
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine In
a tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price Soc
The free press., 1900-04-05

daughter has received a.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's V
pound. After bestnnf
your medicine she b.
rapidly and is now alb
work. Her menses a
almost painless. I fee
to you and ,xpect to a
Vegetable Compound .
is the best medicine L {
have my permission
letter if you wish, it II
of doing |"hers good
A. CAY Tanchester y
Septe ;, 1899.
The free press., 1900-04-05

~HOICE Vegetables
~ will always find a ready
market-but only that farmer
Use them who has studied
It secret how to OBJ
quality and quantity
.le judicious use Of we'll
yalanced fertilizers. No fertil-
izer for Vegetables can produce
a large yield unless it contains
at least so Potash. Send for
Vour books, which furnish full
eormation. We send them
f charge.
1MAN KALI WORKS,
ssau ST., New York.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
OTIS COMING HOME.
Death of Colonel Ball.

WAsHINGToN,Ap April 12.-Ebenezer
Burgess Ball, the nearest surviving
relative of George Washington. died
at his residence in this city earlv
this morning. He was 81 wears of
age and unmarried.
Mr.. Ball bore a striking resem-
biance to General Washin gton. and
1t is said his photographs have been
mistaken for reproductions of Dor
traits of the first President. Mr.
Ball was born in Loudoun county.
Va, but early in life went West as a
pioneer, and was at one time a scout
and Indian fighter in the army. He
came to Washington about 80 wears
ago and engaged In trade, during
the last years of his life conducting
by special permission a tobacco stand
In the Pension Office.
1t will be recalled that few weeks
ago the VIRGINIA CITIZEN had a
portrait of Colonel Ball and a gene
illogical diagram of the Ball family.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20

follows: Smithers, a5; Pitts. Asa;
Laws, 12l; Messrs. Smithers and
Pitts were declared elected.
W. III. Parker, of Accomack, and
Josephus Trader, of Mathews were
nominated for alteruates, and on
motion of Il. G. Walker, their cleo
ton was made by exclamation. S. b.
Hardwick, Of Westmoreland, was
unanimously chosen as district cleo
tor.
STATE CONVENTION.
The Republican State Convention
met in Norfolk on April 10th and
the plan of party organization was
changed so as to make the State
Executive Committee consist of one
member from each of the 10 Con
gressioual districts instead Of five
members as at present, and increas.
ing the number of members on the
district committees from three to
GIVE
The delegates to the National
Convention were instructed to vote
for Hon. George f. Bowden, of
Norfolk, for reelection as Nation
al Committeeman from Virginia.
Messrs. w. S. Lurty, of Rockingham,
and George w. Butler, of Newport
News, were elected Presidential cleo
tors at large.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
SHARP'S WHARF.

Easter passed very quietly in oul
village, there being no pastor for the
Presbyterian church in this place
Most of us were unable to attend
services, but it being such beauti.
fal Sunday, every one who was
able to get out of doors did So
consequently our Sunday school was
very largely attended. We hope to
have services at this place next Sun
day morning and night by Rev. Mr..
Walton, of Norfolk.
Some of the young folks spent q
very enjoyable evening at the home
of MIR. j. b. Smith Saturday. the
occasion being an Easter egg-hunt.
After the eggs were found, all were
treated to refreshments.
Several vessels with oysters arrived
mere the latter part of last week.
Among them were: Capt. Winder in
the Captain, Webb and Lewis
Smith in "Croswell", John Byrd in
Nv. III. Hooper" and Capt. Simpkin
In "Lillie Ovens"
Capt. John Allison and daughter.
kuth, of Simonson, spent Sunday at
the home of Capt. II. w. HeadIey.
Mrs. Fred Downing and nephew,
Alvey Biundon, are spending few
days this week in Baltimore.
Mrs. James Balderson was the
hrst lady in the village to ship
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
Standard Oil Victorious.

Secretary Cages scheme of .colo.
NAL" bank repositories, known as a
STANDARD Oil measure" went
Through the House by vote of 1873
to 100.
Mr. Cox criticised the bill because
1t did not require the deposi torres to
deposit United States Government
bonds for the security of Government
funds.
MI. Jones said that the letter
written by Mr.. Hepburn, of the
National City Bank of New
\ ork, to Secretary Gage asked for
just such a privilege as this bill be.
slowed because some of the banks
directors had contributed financially
to the election of Mr.. Mckinley in
1896. The National City Bank, he
said, was owned by the Standard Oil
ompany.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
How Can Clark Lo,es

Hon. w. A. Clark, the millionaire
Senator from Montana, is to be ex.
PEELED from the Senate because he
spent million dollars to secure his
election. This is the first case of the
kind ever in the Senate.
But woman, that sometimes potent
factor in Washington politics, has
entered the lists in behalf of Mr..
Clark, of Montana, and it NAV be
that her efforts will prevail.
Senator Clark is ndoubtedly the
richest man who ever had a seat in
the Senate. Last fall he told fell
low Senator that he could not esti-
mate within $75,OOO,OOO of his
wealth; that from his distinctive
copper mines alone his net income
per month was $l,25O,O0O. He has
ore property III Arizona which he con-
siders worth $500,0OO,00O when more
fully developed. lie has also large
investments in banks, real estate.
bonds and the like.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20

chickens. She shipped six which sold
Charles McCarty has recently
purchased very nice horse from
d. w. Chinn, ST., of Warsaw.
Miss Eliza Mitchell spent Thurs
day night with her sister, Mrs.
Frank Motley, and left Friday, ac-
campanied by her mother, for Irving
ton 10 visit her brother, Il. s.
Mitchell.
Miss Lula Downing, OF Downines
is spending this week with her
cousin, Miss Margaret Downing.
/. n. Simonsoa was a pleasant
visitor ia the village Sunday.
Capt Webb Smith and brother
Clarence, spent Sunday with their
sister, Mrs. John Allison, Of Simon
sou.
". Y. Morgan and B. IL. Baird,
OF Warsaw, were in the village Satur-
day.
Mrs. Eddie Mealey has been suf-
terirg very much the past week with
mumps.
Mr.. Mark, a real estate assessor,
was IN the village Monday.
Fred Downing was at Grinels
Wharf this week on business.
Fishermen are said to be doing
unusually well. Capt. Zeb Meekins
IS reported to have cleared $1,000
thus far.
Mr.. Harvey Cook, of Emmerton.
was the guest of his brother, W. b.
Cook, Sunday.
Darlington Booker and sister, of
tarnham, recently visited the home
of Fred. Downing. l.. S.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
Richmond County.
NEWLAND-DEATIIS

Mrs. Jane Reamy, widow Of the
late Rev. Robert Reamy, and mother
of Rev. Judson Reamy, of North
Carolina, aged Acknowledgements years.
died at her home near here on the
afternoon of the 18th inst. The
remains of the deceased were Inferred
in the family graveyard at Il. NJ.
l.. Reamy's, near Foneswood, on the
afternoon of the I4th, Rev. G.. NJ.
Connelley conducting the funeral SER
vices. She was true, devoted Chris
tian, unfalteringsin her faith. Five
sons and two daughters survive the
deceased. Wesympathize with them.
Robert Barrett, after being sick a
few weeks with pneumonia, died on
the afternoon of the 18th. The
remains of the deceased were inferred
on the afternoon OF the 14th. Mr..
Barrett was a member of Nonini
Baptist church.
1t was on the forenoon of the 18th
that God trensplanted the immortal
soul of MIR. ID. j. Hall from earth
to Heaven, where he shall ever sing
praises in glory. He had been sick
with Ia grippe only few days.
His remains were inferred in the
family graveyard at w. II. Marks
on the afternoon of the 14th.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. G. NJ. Connelley
at Welcome Grove church in the
near future. Brother Hall was
faithful member of Welcome
Grove church, good neighbor, and
law abiding citizen. A widow aud
three sons survive the deceased. We
sympathize with them in their be-
reavement.
Lagrippe is very prevalent here.
g. w. Hinson is very i'll.
IL. Z. Peed, one of Stonewall's
progressive merchants, wff< in few
days move to his new establishment
at Foneswood, Westmoreland county.
Els courteous son, Linwood, will
have the old stand in charge.
q. a. Bowen has gone TO Washing
ton to secure employment.
Miss Octavia McGinness closed her
school (white, No. 81 near Reamy's
Fork, on Thursday of last week, with
appropriate and Interesting exercises.
Miss Octavia is highly esteemed by
her pupils and patrons as being a
model teacher.
There is an effort being pnt forth
TO establish library at Welcome
Grove church.
Why does not Reedville or Colonial
Beach apply for Summer Normal?
We think either of them suitable.
STAR.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
Fall of AN Idol.
NEWS ITEMS.

Arbuckle Brothers have advanced
the price of sugar cents per 1OO
pounds.
The Richmond Passenger and
Power Company have filed a consoli-
dated mortgage for 100000 with
the Merchants Trust Company, of
New York.
Miss Minnie NJ. Woltz and Mr..
John +. Gouldman have been certi-
fled to the Department at Washing
ton as census enumerators for Fred
ericksburg.
-Four persons are dead and two
are dangerously wounded at the min
ing town of Windber, Pa, as the
result of drunken row in speak
easy there Sunday night.
The Baltimore Christian AdrOcaie
and the Richmond Christian 1dco-
cate have consolidated, and the paper
will be published in Richmond ms
the Richmond AID Baltimore Advo-
cate.
The Navy Department has signed
contract with the Holland Sub
marine Torpedo-Boat Company for
the addition of some of their boats
to the navy. BY the terms of the
contract the government pays $780,
600 for the Holland.
After long fight between Ur-
hanna, Tappahannock and Henrico
High School for the Normal to be
held In the eastern part of the State,
1T was decided by the Board of Ed
ucation to locate the school this
summer in the latter place.
The Paris Exposition was for
mally opened Saturday. 100000
persons viewed the sights of the Elk
position Sunday, among them being
many Americans. Uncle Sam, with
his Yankee tricks in machinery and
other things, is making a hit with
the visitors.
General Seth NJ. Barton, of Fred
ericksburg, died last week, at the
home of his son at Washington, aged
seventy years. He was a graduate
of West Point, was in the United
States Army until the Civil War.
when he resigned and Joined the
Confederacy. He was member of
Stonewall Jackson's staff, and after
wards brigadier-general.
About $4,000 persons, many of
whom were colored, witnessed the
egg-rolling on the White House lawn
at Washington or Monday last.
President and Mrs. Mckinley, Mrs.
Hobart and Miss Barbour viewed the
urban picnic from the south portico
OF the Executive Mansion. Mrs.
Mckinley manifested constant in
terest in all that occurred. Thous-
ands witnessed a similar egg-rolIing
on the same day in Capital Square,
Richmond.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20

resolution has been adopted by the
House in a previous Congress but
not by such large vote. Whether
the Senate will respond to public
sentiment by adopting this resolution
is yet to be seen, but it is doubtful.
1t is bad enough for paid lobbyists
10 engage in manufacturing public
sentiment in favor of or against pend
ing legislation in Congress; but it is
infinitely worse for bureau of the
government to engage in such bust
ness The Interstate Commerce Com
mission has been sending out thou
sands Of circular letters, printed and
mailed at public expense, asking that
letters be written TO Senators and
Representatives to make them sup
port the Cullom bill, for the enlarge
ment of the power of that Commits
sion. The exposure of this official
lobbying has caused sensation in
Congress, and it ought to cause the
summary dismissal of every official
who either participated therein or
countenanced it; but Mr.. McKinley's
backbone is hardly equal to such he
roic treatment of the case.
a bill to make more Republican
patronage, which can be utilized in
the coming campaign, has. been re-
ported from the House Census Com
mittee. 1t provides for the creation
of Census printing Office, with a
superintendent at $4,000 year and
large force of printers and book
binders. In previous censuses, this
work has been done at the govern
ment printing office, and there is no
other reason than greed for more pa
,ronage on the part of Republicans
why it should not be done there for
this census.
Under orders from the Republican
bosses, who wish to keep down the
total of appropriations at this session
Of Congress, the House Military
Committee which had previously
agreed to increase the annual appro-
priation for the support Of the Ma
tional Guard of the states to So, 900.
600, has reduced the amount to
81, 100000.
Only one Democrat IN Congress
IS publicly supporting Admiral
Dewey for the Democratic nomina-
ton for President. That is Repre-
sentative Levy, of New York, who is
very nice gentleman, but who has
not been recognized as one of the
Democratic leaders. Admiral Dewey
now openly says that it is the anti
Bryan Democrats from whom he ex-
poets support enough to get theDem-
ocratlc nomination, but where he ex-
poets to find enough of that brand
OF Democrats to come within a hun
dred miles Of nominating him, is
something that is beyond the compre-
hension of ordinary folk. A propo-
sition In connection with Admiral
Dewey's candidacy is being talked
about in Washington and it would
be a good thing to carry out. 1t is
that Admiral Dewey and Col. Bryan
shall pledge themselves to support
the ticket nominated by the Kansas
City Convention, before their names
are presented as Candidates. Every
Bryan man to whom this proposition
has been submitted has endorsed it
Admiral Dewey says he will make
public this week statement of his
position on public questions. 1t is
awaited by the public with more GU
riOsity than anxiatv
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
Friday, April 20, 1900.
AFFAIRS touching England seem

AFFAIRS touching England seem
to be fast approaching crisis. 1t
was but short time since that Rus
STA would have had to give an ac-
count for trespassiug upon Per-
sian and Afghanistan territory. To-
day, because of England's troubles in
South Africa, the bear is allowed to
encroach upon the Asiatics and their
cries for help to England are appar-
emily unheard.
Portugal has permitted England
to land troops at Delagoa Bay and
march them across her African ter
ritory. This seems to be considered
a casus belli by some European ma
tons who, it is rumored, will enter
protest against this breach of neu-
trality and make trouble for Britain,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
The Bowling Green Disaster.

The destructive fire on the 10th
inst. at Bowling Green, the county
seat OF Caroline, burned over forty
houses, including the entire business
portion OF the town, except two stores.
The lire originated by a tramp's up
setting kerosene lamp.
The Mayor of the town has called
upon the neighboring cities to assist
the citizens who have been left almost
destitute. The Fredericksburg Free
Lance opened a subscription on last
Friday and up to Monday night had
received over one hundred and fifty
dollars.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist,
Tie oiseove-er OF sv-aIp-Root at Week In
Ei5 laboratory

There is a d.-coes prevailing in this
country most dangerous because SO dece1-
tive: tiany sudden dsath- ere caused by
it-hceIt disease, pneuooria. heart failur,
or apoplexy are oftcn the result Of kidney
disease, II kidney troUhlc &c allowed to a5-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will atiacl,
the vital organs, or tho kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell BIZ cell.
Then the richness ct the blood-ihe albrncn
-ie7'Ss out and the sufferer has Brieht's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
Or. kilmcr' Swamp-Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney. bladder
ana urinary troubles. Il has cured thousands
OF apparently hopeless cases. after all other
efforts have failed. AT druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. + sample bottle sent free
oy mail. also book telling sbcu, Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. n. Y. and
mention this paper.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-04-20
POLITICAL.

The Republicans and the Popu-
| lists of North Carolina have agreed
on complete fusion for the State
ticket.
Congressman Ca.chirys. Of Missis.
SiPri, states that be believes The
Democratic ticket will be Bryan aud
Dewey.
The Democrats of Louisiana have
had regular landslide winning by
majority between $4,000 and go
OOO' the negro vote being eliminated
Senator Daniel has been elected
delegate to the Norfolk Conven-
ton FROM Campbell county.-a4ad is
IN favor of a Constitutional Conven
ton.
Gen. Morgan. of Alabama. has
Overwhelmingly defeated Gov. John
son for the senatorship from thai
state, carrying even the Governor
own county.
1t is said that carefully prepared
letter has been sent out by Senator
Hanna to trusts calling upon them
to contribute $6,20O,000 to help re-
elect Mr.. Mckinley.
The Democratic mass-meetipp
Monday at Tappahannock elected
delegates to Norfolk and instructed
for Constitutional Convention. 1t
endorsed Bryan and Jones.
a member of the Democratic COM
mittee of LoudouD county, who is
prominent in the Democratic con-
yention of his state, SAYS he thinks
that Mr.. Swanson has the best
chance for the next gubernatorial
nomination.
The Virginia colored Republicans
Will call a convention in Richmond
about May 10Th to place colored can
didates for Congress in every district
- the State as rebuke, it is said,
to The Republican leaders for the
treatment they received at the Nor
folk convention.
The Democrats and Popuhsts of
oregon have combined against the
Republicans, and have instructed for
Bryan as the candidate for Presi-
dent, and ordered their delegates to
vote for no other man. The Popu-
lists say they must have Populist
vice-President.
The House, by an almost unaui-
nous vote, adopted the resolution
proposing an amendment to the
Constitution by which U. S. Sena-
tors shall be elected by the direct
vote of the people. 1t will probably
never be heard of again after it
reaches the Senate.
A well-known Virginian at Muir
phys Hotel, Richmond, after having
travelled over nearly the entire State
recently remarked: 81 am consider
ably mixed up as to what will be the
result of the four cornered fight.
but | have come to one very definite
conclusion: Echols is not going 70
be further down than second place.
II ne is defeated. lie is showing a
great deal of strength"