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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
Friday, August 10. 1901.

SECRETARY Lone has refused to
grant Admiral Schley's request that
the Secretary's precept to the court,
of inquiry (Which is very much in
the nature of judges charge to the
jury be modified. The precept as
it stands will initiate against fair
decision in the case, and unless Ad-
miral Dewey and his associates shall
display courage enough to invite the
wrath of the navy clique the result
of the investigation will not salty
Admiral Schley or the American
public. Few wars, or few admins
trations have been beset with as
much iobbery aud scheming of
cliques. All viii recall the miser-
able farce of the embalmed beef
scandal, to be followed by the Gu
ban postal steals aud the frauds at
Manila, to say nothing about the
clashes between the general of the
army and the war department, aud
between the Schley people-the
American people-and the petted,
pampered, incompetent navy crowd
with its board of strategy. The
withdrawing of Eagan and the
non-prosecution of Nelly and his
crowd now bid fair to drop into in.
significance beside the evident In
tent to further persecute Schley aud
laud Sampson. We are not given
over to pessimism, but the faith that
was In the noted Bob Toombs at
times takes possession Of us-that a
limited monarchy is the best and
cleanest government upon the face of
the globe. Republics are not only
ungrateful, but seem to be oftener
unjust than some of the govern.
ments which We decry because they
sport kingly crown.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

lieved the Convention should have
been called, aud we hoped TO see
good results. The press warned the
people against sending politicians,
lawyers and Office holders. We were
of opinion that the personnel was
all right. We shall not despair, nor
yet be discouraged by the shadows,
hoping that they belle coming events.
True, matters look a-little gloomy,
but we are content TO withhold strin-
gent criticism for a while. A very
pertinent question, asked by writer
in Fredericksburg paper, indicates
trend IN the people to criticise
severely the present holiday recess
of the Convention. The writer wants
to know if some of the members who
voted themselves mileage 10 their
homes aud back are not riding on
free passes
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
POLITICAL.

But few colored delegates are
being elected to the Virginia Re-
publican Convention.
United States Senator w. M.
Stewart is supporting Senator M.
A. Hanna for the Presidency.
George Y. Hundley has been nom.
mated by reclamation by the Demo-
Gratis of Mathews and Gloucester as
their candidate for the State Lsgis-
lature.
The negroes of the State are to
hold a convention in Charlottesville
August 22d, the same day the Re-
publican State Convention was to
have met there, and on the authority
of Republican this is the real
cause of the change of the place
of meeting of the Republican Conven-
ton to Roanoke.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

Sixteen insane prisoners have been
transferred from the State pententisry
to the insane asylum at Fo'ton. There
are now 2,04l men and six:y-three wo-
men in the penitentiary-Miami MO-
Nescs
Virginia evidently is not the only
State that has such troubles. Our
peritentiary is measley enough and
vile enough, but we do not think
that we can touch the Missouri rec.
ord. Probably, though, the West
ern States asylums are better and
able to accommodate all the States
insane. Here in Virginia, not only
our 7enitentiary, but the asylums
need improving. In many of the
counties demented persons languish
in jails at times for considerable
spell, because unable to get them
into the asylums.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
ESCAPED PRISONER KILLED.

Mitchell Washington, sentenced to
Middlesex Jail for horse stealing,
and who escaped last June by throw
ing carbolic acid in Jailer Streets
face, was apprehended and killed
Sunday by Mr.. Floyd BrIstow IN a
body of woods between Stormont and
Urbanna.
1t had became known that Wash
ington had not left the county, and
was probably being secreted bv some
of his race. Numerous persons
claimed to have seen him at various
times since his escape, but were un-
able to effect his capture. Two COL
ored men who were trusted were
hired to aid in his capture. On
Sunday Mr.. Bristow came upon the
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
NEWLAND.

A protracted meeting was con-
Quoted at Rappahannock Baptist
church last week. The pastor, Rev.
A. D. Reynolds, was assisted by
Rev. Naylor, .. d., of Washington,
A few members were added and the
church greatly revived.
L. N. Jenkins, of Washington,
visited his parental home here last
week. MIR. Jenkins speaks we'll of
the ClTIzyN.
Corn and tomato crops are look
ing fine here and a large yield is
exp' ct,d.
Misses Carter and Lyons, Of
Lyells, attended the Rappahannoch
meeting last week.
Floyd Waffle, of BAl,i,nor,., after a
weeks visit to his fathers home
has returned to his employment.
Mrs. l.. B. TAYLOR aud children
of Washington, are Visiting at The
hcspltabse domicile of Mrs G.. A.
Scates.
James b. Bowen is operating Lie
saw mill regularly.
w. L. Reamy, one of our prof.
Client mechanics, is being assisted b,
|. 5. Jenkins and Il. Z. Pullen in
the erection of the Richardson
House, near Menokin church.
The membership of the Jr. o. u.
A. NJ. here is steadily increasing
j. Z. Jenkins is in Annapolis, Md
at work.
Mrs Maggie Sanders Is on the
sick list.
The colored people CONDUCTED i
protracted meeting at New Z'cn Bap.
fist church last week. STaP.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
MIDSUMMER NIGHT REFLEC-
TIoNS.

MIDSUMMER NIGHT REFLEC.
TIoNS.
Scientists inform us that it is ONLY
the female mosquito that sings and
stings. Well she is gem, as all fe.
males are. Her singing is not quite
so seductive as that of her human
counterpart, and her sting, we are
told, can't hold a candle to that of
the sweet girl. We only know these
things by hearsay, for we never have
any mosquitoes at Irvington, and as
to the incisions of coquettes-well.
We never got in their way. In our
early years we were preoccupied in
efforts to grow hair upon our face
and in the later years of matrimo
NAL sweets We have been busily en-
gagged trying to keep the hair OH our
heads.
These same scientists tell us that
we should not slap at mosquitoes. but
allow them to pump themselves full.
Tor II disturbed while taking their
repast they quickly withdraw the
sucker and, being filled with barbs
the skin is irritated and then innoc-
ulated with poisonous fluid out of
spite. We think we will 90 where
there are few of these interesting
females and try the experiment, but
IN the meantime we should like to
find the tough-skinned scientist who
speaks from experience. If he has
trltled with long-suffering humanity
We should put the human mosquito
on him, and then he will have some
thing else to do.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

reform up-to-date looks nightly like
famous politicians recipe for winnin 9
out in politics, viz: "Lie like HI and
stick to it."-NoUolk Virginan- Pilot.
We raise our hands in horror,
Did we ever expect to hear such
words from Mr. Mottague's Norfolk
organ or to see them reproduced in
the SOuths'de Sentinel Surely some
eyes must be opening, as we rre-
dicted they would before many cal
endar changes.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

The far-reachiug effects of the
steel strike are to be felt in the can
ming industry for this season, and
likely for next season also. Ameri-
can tin is largely made mp of grades
of steel and iron, and because of
this tinware has advanced ten per
cent. since the strike was iuaugu-
rated, and it is likely to go still fur
ther. The season is so far advanced
that nearly all Gamers have bought
their cans, but some have vet to buy,
and they will probably be unable to
10 so at a satisfactory price now.
The chances are that some oanneries
will be idle this fall and the farmer
will feel the effects as well as the
operator.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

HE surrounding counties, through
their Supervisors or Treasurers, are
publishing itemized statements of
expenses of the county government
for the year ending Jure 3Oth. The
statute on this subject is good one
and we hope to see all the counties
conform to it. The people should
know what their county govern
ment is costing them, and compe-
tent officials do not hesitate to make
public the statements.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

The Constitutional Convention is look
ed TO rs general panacea 1t will
hardly cure any evil, much less all. Ii
may be able to make slight step for
ward. That is all we may hope IAN
oCer HeraL&
Now this is real discouragiDg. We
had hoped for the cure of many
sores on the body polite. We be-
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

WE HAVE not doubt that Presi-
dent Williams viii give Mlddlesex a
fair hearing when it comes to nam
ing the new boat. Lancaster would
be pleased to see her win the prize,
so the Sentinel can push its claims,
assured of our good wishes Off they
count for mucb) and our influence
Gf we have ANY,.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

y hens nest containing many eggs
was accidentally covered with hay some
time ago in Rev. a. r. Walkers stable.
a few days ago the nest was uncovered
and found TO contain a lot OF young
chickens which had been hatched by the
warmth of the hay. A new aud cheap
Observation-Disclosures Herald
This is good hot weather story.
Fairfax debating society can now take
up anew the question, (Which is the
mother of the chicks?"-F Ere Lance.
Eggs must be plentiful in Fairfax.
Why did the owner leave them after
first discovery? Possibly he was in
the confidence of the hay.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
Richmond County.
FARNUAM.

Misses Gertrude Blundon and
Mary Lyell, of Baltimore, are visit
ing relatives ia this vicinity. They
spent several days at Marvin Grove.
Mrs. Hill and children, of w. Va,
are visiting Mrs. j. II. Lemoine, the
lady's sister-in-law.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
WARSAW.

Willie Garland, son of A. Brock
enbrough Garland, is down from Bal
timore for two-weel's vacation.
w. G. Douglass, who has been
travelling South for some time, was
at his Warsaw home few days last
week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

ANOTHER Virginian has secured
an 0klahama prize. His claim is
worth $4,000. Another evidence
that Virgiuians will get there any
where on the globe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
Telegraph Tooth-Ache D,on.

Cures tooth-schc 10y bottled electricity. AS
II were, Grand success. Only 10 cts. Jas.
Baily & Son. Baltimore, Md
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
READERS OF INTERrsr

nncoutSSe nome curerprise ard buv vo,,,
.Imper OF w. III. Jesse. LitwaIton IarrsSta,
90 ss naterai the best. prices low. big freight,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

Gordon F. Taylor is visiting at
his parental home in Westmoreland
county. l.. III. Rilee and son,
Richard, of lrvington, were visitors
IN town last week.-Souths,de Sen
tlnsl.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

TX you want dwellings. churches ,..,,s -,
houses OF any description built write a. w n
Jesse, Contractor. L,twaitCa. Va Estin,ates
"1N 'o"n' mills located i'm Lancaster county
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

The Virginia Bar Association
elected Thomas @. Elder, of Staun-
ton, president for the ensuing year.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

III the action OF your bowels Is not easy and
Regular serious complications must be tho
nnni result. Dewitt's Little Early llisers
effective. "'''
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

All communications or business letters
SHOULD be addressed TO the VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
trNiogton. Va. TO receive prompt attention.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
PEARLS FROM THE SHELLS.

Rights of way are being obtained
6y the Urbanna, West Point and
Yorktown Railroad, which is to build
an electric line with ferry connec-
lions TO Urbanna, on the Rappahan-
nock.-Richmoad Times.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There Is comfort in the knowledg. so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Koot' the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish IN curing rheumatism. Pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
OF me urinary passage. II corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in Passing
1t, or bad effects following Use Of Houor'
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled 10 20 often
during the day. and 10 get UP many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized lt,stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing caseS
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in soc. and 81. sizes.
fou may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery e.ko~
and book that tells sys5'r>,1l 1s.sr-,
more about II. both sent Es! ts:s.5
absolutely free by mail, ->.-;ss,. Z 3. sssfIsyu
address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of svomr-roO,
Co., Binghamton. N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

Wilson Palmer h Co.'s two brands of mo-
asses arc having great run with the people
OF TINS section. Ask your merchant for their
and you will use no other
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
ADVERTISING RATES.
~ rs percent. additional for special position.

nonpareil line.
Obituaries, religious notices OF entertain
ments, excursions, ETC., one-half regular rates.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

Seoirnent or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys: IL it stains
your linen it lie
evidence OF kid
ney trouble: too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain in
the back Is also
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
the DOCTOR AT HOME.

Great care should be exercised as To rev e.
dlos given You can be your own dc,ro- Tor
coughs, Group. hoarseness. core and tickling
using Cherry Glycerine, the invincible Con ~
Cure Large bottles * cts.
JAS. BAILY SON., Prof. g.. Baltimore, Nd.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
Thousands Eave Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.
Row To Find Out.

I'll bottle or common glass with your
water and let Il stand twenty-four hours 2
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
TO CURE A corn AZ oNrn,v

rake Laxative Bromo culniue Tablets. Al
urugslsts refund the money IL IL fails to cure
+. w. Groves signature is on each box 25e
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

CHEAPEST ROUTE TO RICHMOND.
Hereafter passengers will he taken from the
ross House. Orbanna, to West Point for &C.
Trains leave West Point at $50 a m and = a, 10,
I'D. For further information apply TO
w. e. FITZHUGH, Prop'r.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

EUBANK & BRO, Kilmarnock;
DAVID A. KELLY, Byrdton;
L. w. MEEKINS. Fisherman;
j. III. DAVENPORT, Lancaster:
GRESHAM Il Chiffon, Ottoman:
G. w. MERCER, White Stone;
DUNTON q BRO, Chase's Wharf;
W. Il. BARNETT, Tombs.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
LancaSter'S
Business Directory.
NOTICE.

In the future on mill will grind corn
on Saturday m rniHps only.
UNION d BRO.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16
NEWS ITEMS.

The passenger steamer Norfolk
on-the-R Roads was burned at Sewell's
Point last week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

W. II. Wilson, who broke his
spine some days ago in Richmond,
will more than likely recover.
Should the man be restored to per-
feet health it will be the first case
of its kind in history.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-16

The National Waterman, which
TOR several years was published in
Alexandria, has been transferred to
Hon. William. j. Bryan and will be
merged with the Commoner.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-05
WOULD NOT Be BR|B.D
OFFICER JOY DIsDAINs CHANCE
TO MAKE 81.
After Arresting Two japanese FOR
ARRAY Was Attacked by Third Jap
and Then Fourth Tried Bribery.

There were four cases before Judge
wilcox this morning which were the
outgrowth of Officer Barney Joys at
tempt to make an arrest Yesterday
The officer who is a powerful man saw
TWO Japanese engaged in an ARRAY and
ne started TO arrest them. They re-
sisted and made things quite lively for
the officer. He took one i'm each hand
however and seemed to be holding them
securely enough when an ally, in the
person Of Nishimura, appeared He
| oHered resistance to the officer IL Is
athd. The Japanese made an assault
on JOY by showing against him and try
ing to get the officer to release the
prisoners. JOY held on however and
nnally succeeded in taking the third
man into camp.
After he had three men in tow a
| fourth Japanese appeared who sought
their release. The fourth man did no.
| try any vigorous means, but he chose
| diplomacy worthy of Ii Hung Chang
Following the political precept of Ho-
race Walpole that every man has his
price, the fourth Japanese, Hatsumi by
! name, tried to bride the officer. He
offered the large sum of $1.00 to JOY
to release the prisoners. Just how the
Japanese came to size up the officer
for such a Cheap guy" is uncertain.
II may have been he reasoned that as
the legislature had decided to dispense
with the mounted police il might also
dispense with the balance of the force
later on so anything with which to
start a bank account would be accept
able to JOY.
The young officer could not see his
way clear to accept the bride and If he
had it would have been an impossibilitv
for him to have reached for the money
as both his hands were full holding
his prisoners. JOY Indignantly refused
the offer and caused the alleged briber
to be arrested with the balance.
This morning the bribery and the as
sault and battery cases were nolle
pressed and Nishimura paid a fine of
So for being intoxicated. The cases
against Kamaura and Okamoto who
were charged with ARRAY and were the.
original cause of all the trouble, were
continued until Monday
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-05
THE MILITARY PARADE.
First Feature of the Celebration of the
Fourth.

The military parade i'm the early
morning yesterday, was witnessed by
large crowds. To the national guards
men themselves the military feature of
the parade was a disappointment be-
cause so many men in each company
failed to turn out, Captain Murray, il
is said, refused to take his command.
Company H, out, SO few of the boys
were at the muster Those who came
were placed with Company A.
a big crowd had gathered on the
streets to see the parade. The march
began at 7:45 and was over in about
fifteen minues. Before Diminishing the
companies Colonel Jones thanked the
men who had turned out for their zeal
and said that he would look after the
men who failed to respond to orders.
II is understood that the reason the
men did not show up for the parade
was the encouragement placed upon
them by the Legislature. The Legisla-
ture has thus far failed to pass any
appropriation for the support of the
military and the men feel that, unless
something is done, they will be forced
to the wall as they cannot keep up the
companies out of their own pockets.
The fire department made a good
showing. The wagons in line We're not
decorated, the time being too short.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-05
WENT UP ON THE MOUNTAIN.
Two Thousand People Went Pacific
Heights Yesterday.

Two thousand people went up Paci-
fic Heights yesterday to celebrate the
Fourth. The electric car service was
kept busy carrying the people who
wanted to celebrate the day by get
ting up in the cool and bracing air of
the mountains. Though the cars were
filled to their capacity practically every
trip the crowd was handled in COM
fort.
The people on the heights all kept
open house to their friends and there
were a number Of enjoyable house par
ties. The Japanese tea garden near the
reservoir and the new refreshment pa
vilion at the upper terminus of the
electric road were well patronized. The
new trail up the mountain was used
by many devotees of mountain climb
ing.
In the evening there was one of the
finest fireworks displayed of the day.
j. B. Atherton provided quite varied
assortment of fireworks. Other resi-
dents of the heights had also laid In
stock. The management of the rail-
way furnished it's quota. And the jap
anese provided an attractive exhibit.
These were not all combined in one dis
play but were set off to supplement one
another, and were witnessed by thou
sands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-05
s. FLOHR FLEW AWAY
SHIPPING MAN TOOK FRENCH
LEAVE.
Was Employed by Henry. Macfarlane
Accounts Appear to be Straight
Probably Going to Alaska.

S. Flohr, freight clerk and shipping
agent FOR Henry Masfarlane, disappear
ed last week under peculiar circum-
stances. He probably took passage on
the steamship Zealandia for San Fran
cisco his intention being to go to Van
couVer and eventually to the Alaskan
gold fields. The departure of Flohr
was very abrupt, the young man taking
French leave. So far as can be learn
ed however there is no shortage in his
accounts and the only cause for his
sudden departure was a desire to try
his luck in some other locality.
Flohr had charge OF the freight
schooners of Macfarlane for over year
past. He appeared to be dulIe a steady
man who attended to business and
stood quite well with his employer.
Evidently Flohr was dissatisfied with
his prospects here. On last Tuesday,
July 2, he went about his work as
usual during the morning and was
speaking with Mr.. Jones, Mr.. Macfar-
lanes agent. 1t was 1880 that Mr..
Jones remembers he saw Flohr.
At noon the Zealandia sailed and the
young shipping agent is supposed TO
have departed on that vessel. When
he was with Jones, Flohr appeared to
be as composed as usual and gave no
hint of his intended departure. On
Wednesday, Mr.. Jones found a note in
his office from Flohr accompanying the
business keys. This note stated that
inasmuch as Flohr saw no prospect for
him here and he was disliked by sew