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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
Friday, February s, 1901.
FEWER ELECTIONS.

There seems to be a great unrest
among the people of this State-snd
we may say, Of the entire country
over the great number of elections
thrust upon us. Until this feeling
can extend itself to the men whose
chief profession is politics and office.
holding we can hardly hope for q
change. How far it has reached
this element in Virginia will be
proven during the present year. The
question Of fewer elections will come
up before the Constitutional Conyen.
ton and though we dare not hone
for all evils to be corrected by that
body we are sincerely wishful that
this may be one of those remedied
by it. On this point we should like
to see every section pledge its can
uiuates 10 the Convention.
From the reports in the Richmond
papers of the delivery of Virginia.
electoral vote by the State electors
the necessity of a change in the
system and of a reduction in election
expenses at once becomes obvious.
and what is true of this branch of
the election system is true of nearly
every other branch of it. Extracts
from the articles are here given:
Here is a law point in connection with
the Virginia electors. They chose as the
special messenger one of their own num-
Der, Mr.. Mschen. He gets 25 cents per
mile Tor his trip to the capital city. and
MS he will have to cover something like
sS2 miles, his compensation will put
nice little wad of money into his pocket.
One copy must also be forwarded by
mail.
should the messenger get hit by a
brick and lose his copy, or should the
mails De robbed, thereby preventing
either OF the copies from getting TO the
Senate, then the Secretary of State mus,
send special messenger TO the District
Judge and procure his copy of the vote
How Is that for red tape and circuity
OF actiong
IL cost the State of Virginia $500 to
give these worthy gentlemen the chance
to vote for the Nebraskan though they
oil knew when they met here on January
l4th that their favorite was not to enter
the White House. This expense was
incurred for mileage, which the electors
are allowed by law. Wouldn't il have
been better to have given the money TO
the poor2
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
WeStmoreland Co.
NOMlNI GROVE.

Rev. A. ID. Reynolds preached a
good sermon at Beulah church Sun
day last.
Miss Mary Z. Straughan, of West
moreland county, and Mr.. Harvey De-
iano, OF Richmond county, we're mar
ried January 30th, at Gideon Baptist
church by Rev. w. E. Wright, the
brides pastor. Their attendants were
Misses Myrtle Lewis, Mildred Iowery.
Bessie Straughan, Ella Delano and
Viola Fallin aud Messrs. Irvine
Delsno, Henry II. Smith, Eli Delano,
Willie Rock aud Otis Wilson. This
happy couple have our best wishes for
a long and happy life.
DIR. Jerry Middleton, a veterinary
doctor, is getting much practice
through here.
Mrs. K. ID. Edwards, of Lyells
was summoned to New jersey the
past week to attend the bedside of
oer mother, Mrs. s. q. Kelley, who
is quite sick at this writing.
Miss Myrtle Lewis, of Baltimore. is
visiting relatives near Oldhams.
Lewis Edwards has improved suf-
nclently from recent injuries, which
DE sustained while operating his saw
mill, to be around.
j. j. Reynolds, highly esteem ed
gentleman near here, is quite sick.
There is lots of sickness at present.
the general complaints being pneu-
monla, lagrippe and colds.
RID. G..
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
OYSTER PLANTERS MEET

The Virginia Oyster Planters As
ISOLATION met at West Point Tuesda,
night. P. Y. Barber, of Sharps
Wharf. was elected Chairman and b
w. Hefferron, of West Point, Secre.
tary and Treasurer. The following
Executive Committee was appointed;
ID. M. Nelson, of Dew; e. Share. of
Sharp's Wharf; j. l.. milford. of
West Point; A. E. Tull, of Wheaton;
W. w. AllmPnd, of Almonds Wharf;
q. w. Mercer, of White Stone; f. c.
Robinson, of Hampton.
Much important business was
transacted and the laws recommend
ed to be enacted by the General AS
sembiy of Virginia will appear in our
next issue.
Nearly all the oyster planters
along the Rappahannock were
present.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
WestmOreland Oyster Troubles.

The oystermen were out ia force
and paper was in circu lation sole
ting aid to have the oyster interest
represented at Richmond before the
Legislature by able counsel. Not
much interest is manifested in the
oyster business by the citizens resid-
ing in what the oystermen call the
forest, and who are not directly inter-
ested IN the oyster enterprise. The
day when the catching of oysters was
remunerative is past. The few oys.
tiers Lent are being scraped and dred.
ged up by boats la open daylight on
bottoms in Currioman bay, where
the dredging business is prohibited
by law. There was time W hen sucb
violations would have been prompt
ly reported 10 the authorities; but
since it developed last spring that
Ourrioman bay was not included in
the survey of two years ago, and APP
pllcation was made by several of
Westmoreland's citizens to lease the
oyster bottoms located in this bay
Tor planting purposes, oystermen
openly violate the law and no COM
plant is made. The oyster police
steamers only make an excursion TO
these waters about once year i'm the
summer M0ntross court re-
port Ia The Free Lance.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
LIFE INSURANCE.
A Statement of Facts.

Early In June, 1900, James A. Self. of
moerland county, insured his life
IN the mutual Life Insurance Co., OF New
York, for the sum of one thousand dol.
lars. On the 9th of AUGUST, 1900. he died
and In two weeks after papers showing
proof OF death were handed 10 Messrs,
hughlett d Efford, the special agents In
this section, for transmission TO the home
once In New York, they handed me the
check Tor one thousand dollars in full
payment of the policy. do most heart.
lily commend the promptness of this com
pany and its polite and attentive agents
Messrs. HuRhlett & Eford, to any who
think oftaking out policies OF Life Tn.
surance which i regard as the best in
vesiment any one can possibly make for
dependent family. G.. +. EuBANK.
Administrator of j. A. Self.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
OUR wAsMINeroN LETTER,
lFeom Oar P0vuiar Correspondent.l
WASHINGTON. Feb dth 1oot

"' N"h Vu'ar CorresDondent.l
WASHINGTON, Feb, 4th, 1901.
Democrats aud Republicans, by
mutual consent, called The legislative
game today long enough to partici
pate IN doing honor 10 the memory
81 that grand old Virginian, John
Marshall, 10y attending the Joint
session Of Congress held in tie hall
OF the House, and taking part in the
interesting exercises of the Centen-
nlal celebration of the appointment
Of John Marshall to be Chief Justice
OF the Supreme Court IF the United
States.
Mr. Mckinley signed the Army
bill Saturday, aud the hunt for the
thirteen hundred odd commissions ii
places ut his disposal, is now in full
cry, aud he is already finding it
several times worse than the grip.
Senator Gallipger made some ugly
charges in support of his resolution
tor Joint Congressional Committee
to investigate special pension legisla-
tlon. He said that under the present
practice pension bureau had been
established under the dome of the
Capitol, and pension ATTORNEYS. he
believed for pay, advised clients that
1t was easier to get pensions through
Congressional action than through
the pension bureau. He called at
tention to the fact that one Senator
had introduced 1872 private Pension
BIS, aud another 145; that the total
of these bills in this Congress had
almost reached 5000, and he pre-
dlcted that they would be doubled in
the next Congress if something were
not done to head off present practices.
No speech made by Democrat at
this session has attracted more atten-
tion than the appeal Of Representa-.
tive l4anham, of Texas, for harmony
III the Democratic party. BY way of
emphasizing his willingness to receive
With open arms those Democrats who
left the regular organization during
the last two national campaigns, he
inserted this verse in his speech:
Return, o wsDderer return,
Aud seek an injured psrty's grace:
torsake tue sins that made ycu mourn.
And drove on from its fond embraced
Come bomel Come homel
OProdigsl child, come homer
Senator rillman, in calling atten-
ton to the absence of quorum in
che Senate, during the debate on the
Ship Subsidy bill, in accordance with
The Democratic policy of insisting
on the presence of quorum said: II
want to give notice that the end of
the session is less than one month
away, aud we have done hothinp
towards passing the appropriation
bills. Now, if this administration
wants an extra session and proposes
to obtain one by delaying everything
ht this bill, they can have one, bnt /
want TO say that as long as this
debate lasts, aud it will last long
time, / am going TO sec that the Re
pub'icans will have to listen TO it."
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
TRILBY.

Mrs. Mary A. Bell is visiting rela
tlves and friends near Emmei ton.
III. Il. Smith, of Oldhams, recen Il,
visited relatives near here.
Our fishermen are busy preparing
for the spring fishing.
Miss Mamie Clarke visited rela
tlves near O!dhams last week. Will,
there she attended the marriage O,
her cousin, Miss Mary Straughan. I,
Mr.. Harvey Delano, of Warsaw, which
occurred at Gideon Baptist church
January 30lh at p. M, Rev. w. E
Wright officiating.
Some Of our young people attended
an apron-hemming party at Mrs
Ella Luttreli's Friday night. They
report having spent a pleasant time
Miss Matte Goodman visited near
here lately.
Uncle Daniel Coleman, a highly
respected old colored man resid inc
near here, had the misfortune to lose
his house and entire contents by fire
last Friday. SCHOOL GIRL
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
Northumberland &c
RAlNSWOOD.

Lou Jones, of this place, wa
thrown from the carriage Of saw-mil
recently and hurt very badly, but a
this writing is Improving.
Mesdames l.. J. Campbell, A. n
Hesdley and Aunie Headley are on
the sick list this week.
&, ID. Shirley, we are glad to state,
continues to improve.
One evening last week small
child, aged 6 years, of John Disg,
(colored) caught fire and before any.
one could reach her was burned to
death.
Sheriff Broun passed through this
village one evening last week with
William Bell, whom he had rs q
prisoner. Bell is charged with tax.
ing money from Capt. Evans.
j. ID. Lutrell, who lived near Cosn
Greek, has rented his farm to Mr..
Bryant and moved to Heathsville 10
i've. RED TAPE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
That Fighting Cadet.

Captain Frank Schcefrel, now OF
the Ninth United States Infantry,
which is on duty in the Philippines,
is one of the few West Point cadets
who managed TO escape bazing. The
upper-class bullies experiment ted with
him, but to their cost. 1t is in
evidence that che fought five men in
one day, and in all he licked about
thirty" He was fully grown when
he reached the Academy, and was
6 feet Ia inches in height. He
knew what he had to expect from
the hazers, and had put himself in
perfect athletic condition, and had
been we'll instructed in boxing in his
native town of Rochester, N. Y. The
Captains army record is a good one.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
MISKIMON.

You do not often have letters from
this thriving section. | can't say VIII,
unless 1t is that all attend so strictly
10 their own affairs they don't hay,
time to let The world know of them
But business is on the boom and
every one is busy, save those whom
MIR. Grip has IN his clutches and
the? are legion just at present.
The farmers are blowing and
planning for peas, tomatoes, Sc.
The whistles of five saw-mills can
be heard most all the time.
w. g. Beane is erecting a large
planning mill within half Il mile of
here.
1t begins to look as if lumber might
get scarce around here after awhile.
for weir poles, ties aud cord wood
are being cut oil around us in addi-
ton to the nice quantities of lumber.
Mrs. Belle Anderson, of Simpsons
Wharf. is visiting her many friends
here, which was her former home.
Tom Wrightis also in our midst.
lie is representing, with Randolph
Became, a portrait house of Chicago.
cambridge Cockrell met with
painful injury last week while at
work at the saw-miil of w. &.
Beane, jr. He was lightly brushing
saw dust off when the saw struck
three fingers of his left hand cutting
them almost to the bone, and one is
injured very badly.
There is little use to men ton the
SICK OF this section as most eyery
Family has some member down and
IN some cases every member is sick.
"Trip" has Its day and it can't be
denied. q
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
DOINGs IN CONGRESS.

Elections Committee has submit
ted a report on the contested election
case of Walker against Rhea, from
the Ninth District of Virginia, anc
by vote of 2 to 2 found that judy.
Rhea was elected to his seat i'm the
Fifty-sixth Congress.
The Sundry Civil Appropriations
bill, one of the most important and
most general supply bills of the
Government, was completed Monday
by the House Committee on Appro-
priations. The bill appropriates
$59,7O3,0S4, which is $10,SS9, 1917
less than the estimates end $5,74S.-
22l less than the bill for the current
fiscal year.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
ONE DEAD; OTHER DYING
As the Result of Drinking What Is
Called "Schnapps.-

From the effects, it is said, of drink.
ing what is known as ''schnapps."
or IN other words, common LIQUOR
mixed with flavor of some kind,
John Winkler, a well-know farmer
of Stafford county, is dead, and his
neighbor, James NJ. Jones, is diving.
They purchased the article las,
Saturday. Before retiring Winkler
drank half of the bottle. Shortly
afterwards he was taken with yiolen;
cramps and about two hours later
died.. Jones on arising took a big
drink and Immediately became nau.
seated. Not knowing the cause, he
drank about gill more. Before he
could get out of his room, he fell.
and when found several hours later
was in an unconscious condition.
Richmond Dispatch.
Schnapps have played quite a
prominent part in the history of this
(Lancaster) county during recent
years, and from the way some honor
able(?) citizens have fastened to
swear that it was a harmless and not
intoxicating drink we think it will
play quite as prominent a part In
the thereafter"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
We LEARN that the legislature has

WE LEARN that the legislature has
been petitioned to incorporate Kill
marnock, in tins county. We doubt
not that it will be granted, and as
our friends and neighbors seem desi-
rous of becoming town we wish them
all possible LUCK and progress. We
take it for granted that our neigh
boring village has weighed the mat.
ter carefully and, having made its
choice, is willing to assume its bur-
dens of town government along with
the benefits to be derived from incor-
poration. Apropos of the subject, we
might say that, during the past ten
years, the same subject has been
mooted here in Irvington, but after
carefully looking into the matter our
wise-acres concluded that the bur-
dens were greater than the benefi is
to be derived from such steps.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
ENGLAND AND THE BOERs.

1t is reported that Lord Kitchener
wishes to send 10000 Boer prisoners
to India,
General DeWet is casrying things
with a high hand. He has broken
through the British lines and is
nearing the Cape Colony border.
Numerous conflicts are happening
and the Beers appear to be getting
the better of the skirmishes. No
decisive battle has yet been fought.
DE Vets force numbers 5000.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

The Legislature has at last
gotten down to the business for
which it was mainly called. 1t is to
be hoped that the body will deter
mine the Constitutional Convention
matters before it and adjourn. With
all due Difference to the members of
the General Assembly, the people of
the State are satisfied for them to re
tire to their homes after this matter
is settled, whether the per diem con-
tinues or not.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

at his hands, and that he would stand
oy him in bis fight if in doing so it
would destroy his every political as
plration. He added that it was his
brst opportunity to repay his obi
CATIONS to Judge White, and that
he reJoiced at the chance TO do so and
would not shirk or shun it."-Riek-
mond Dispatch.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
DROPS FROM TILE SCI

One day recently after the north
west winds had driven most of the
water out of Aqua Greek, nine bar
rels OF fine bass were dipped mp out
of holes in the creek filed with water,
where the fish had been left in a be-
numbed state, and were shipped to
city markets.
Mr.. l.. johnson killed thirteen
Wild geese at one shot while hunting
recently on marsh in Essex county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

WOMAN Woman 10 do gen
eral house work, including washing and
ironing for small family. ANY satisfac-
tory wages will be paid. Coloied woman
preferred. Must have help at once.
whether white or cclored.
Address Mks. GBo. y. sQuIREs.
White Stone, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

PRESIDENT ARTHUR once vetoed a
river and harbor bill that carried
$30,000,O0O on the ground that il
was extravaganza. How his bones
would rattle if they could know that
this aggressive Administration would
consider itself a cheap regime at any
thing less than five times that sum!
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
FOR LEASE.

Monaskon store and dwelling com.
eined and 50 acres fine trucking land al
steamboat wharf on Rappahannock
Telephone in store, and daily steamers al
wharf. Excellent place for nice stock
general merchandise, for private enter.
tainment and trucking. Possession at
once. Apply 10
b. L. FAMNHoLT, Monaskon, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

GROVER CLEVELAND seems am
bilious to bring about a political
millennium. Grover should go and
repent for not having taken advan
tage of those two golden opportuni-
ties that crowned his past career.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

We hail with delight the long distanc,
phones now being put in by the N. N
Il. u L. Co. - The Telephone Com
pany has been much criticised. but con
sidering the difficulties they have had tc
contend with, they have added meal.
culable conveniencies of communica.
tion to our sparsely settled people. TIL,
great business interests of our section
1.-THE hsh and oyster industries) have been
greatly benefited by the telephone system
and the people of the whole Northern
Neck have been brought into closer touch
-Watchman.
Ihe CITIZEN endorses the fore
going-that the Northern Neck
Telephone has been of great value to
our section. We have not, however
failed to criticise the management of
it when We felt justified in dong so.
particularly when we have suffered
greatly because of its being badly
managed. Nor have we failed
notably in one instance-to saw
before what practically the Katchn,au
says above: that we could not well do
without it, imperfect as the system
Is. AS patrons of the line and
stockholders We felt justified in
criticising when we, with others
around us, have suffered by reason OF
the poor condition of the line. We
have been unable to effectualIy make
known our grievances in any other
way. We are constrained to believe
the many complaints were the cause
OF the long-distance instruments
being placed on the line. There is
trouble yet, though. The bells of
the one here at Irvington, though a
new instrument, are working poorly, |
and we have received several letters
recently in which the writers state
that they had tried to call us nm
but could not do 80.
We are very thankful that these
Instruments have been put in, and
sincerely hope that the management
will see that they are kept IN order
and the line promptly repaired when
needing it.
This should be one of the best
phone services in Virginia. When
a corporation has an exclusive fran
chise for twenty years of five counties
IS In this case, and no opposition
allowed to enter a territory compris- I
ing about a twentieth part of the
whole State, it should render good
and near-perfect service In return
for these Legislative rights and the +,
liberal patronage it receives. What :
has been and still continues to be n {
mystery to us is that the instruments h
ised should be those Of the Bell mo. r
iopoly, rented at stiff price, when ?
'etter instruments can be bought ,
outright so cheaply. Fl
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

THOSE Abyssiaians have again
demonstrated to the world-as they
did in the case Of the French-what
war means. They fight to kill.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

The absurd report comes from
kichmond that Governor Tyler may
be elected president of Washington
and Lee University. This is an office
filled heretofore only by men of
brains. With the governorship there
are OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Aeios.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

WANTED TO RENT House and
Lot IN first class order, situated i'm the
village of Heathsville and now occupied
oy MI. Lloyd Snead. Fine bone for
PROFESSIONAL man or travelling salesman.
Apply 10 Il. j. DowNINe,
DowninCs. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

There are some people in this
world who couldn't, aud wouldn't. see
a joke if you were to paste it on the
UPS of their noses with cabinetmakers'
glue. They 90 through life without
cracking a smile and have thorough
contempt for everything that's hu-
morous.--ESchange.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
MEXICAN WHITE on, ,,>,,,

Inc external remedy of the age for man
anu oeas'. cures SPAWN. ring bone. gals and
srrains on horses. Instant relief in nrnhs,r,
sciatica, weak back, buses and rheumatism
IN man. lie is white as cream. but different
from all other white liniments. ASK for
Mexican White Oil Liniment.~ Made onIv
oy JAS. BAILY s. Son. baltimore. Md.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

a good woman cook, and q man ser
want, either white or colored. Man and
"lie without cbildreD) preferred.
Address, Mrs. w. Med LIEF.
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

=, ne VIRGINIA CITIZEN uses q Williams
sypewflter. IL Is the best. Its work is Per
iect' simple 20 operate. Durable in coustrnc-
tiVn. Writc r. a: Hardin Co., 10 N Pryor ST
nslshta, ga or FIod l.. a2ner, Agent Try,
ihgton, Va. for information.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
NOTICE.
CHANCE FOR A GOOD BUs1NEss

A complete outfit for bottling soda
waters and soft drinks, which cost sever
al thousand dollars, will be sold cheap.
An good order, nearly as good as new.
luis is a chance for hustler to make 100
per cent annually on his investment.
Address VA. CITIZEN.
1rvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

wilson Palmer " Co.'s two brands of mo-
asses arc having a great run with the people
UI tnl5 section. Ask your merchant TOR theiy
Banquet syrup or their Mayouez molssSas
ana you will use no other.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
SHINGLES! SHINGLES!!

we Keep constantly on hand 4, 5, and
inch cypress shingles at lowest prices.
w. a. DAMhRoN & Bro, weems.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08

III you want dwellings, churches tsn,s or
q1oIses OF any description built write to w. II.
yesse, contractor, Litwalton, Va. Estimates
"aV uo"n; mills located in Lancaster county
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
WAN T E ..

an advertisements In this column inserted "A
~ cents per line each insertion when for less
IMAM MONTH For a month or more. nj reg
uiar measured rates. w 20
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
READERS OF INTEREST.

bncouiage nome enterprise and huy vour
.umper OF w: II. Jesse. Litsya lton Iancsster
20. Material the best, prices low. big freiehts
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-08
WEIR POLES AND LUMBER.

THE UNDERSIGNED will be nleased
TO communicate with parties in want
short lengths.
w. II. JESSE, Litwalton, Va.