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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
AMERICANS EETDEFEAT
Forty.eight Americans Killed.

A disastrous fight between United
States troops aud Filipino revolu-
tionists took place Saturday at
Balangiga, on the Island of Samar,
where large body Of Filipinos at
tackled Company q of the Ninth
Infantry, killing As and wounding
IL, among the killed being all
the officers of the company. The
company was at breakfast when
attacked and made determined
resistance, but the natives were
in overwhelming numbers. The
24 survivors have arrived at Bassey.
They include the IL wounded. The
strength of the company was 70.
Capt. Lawrence J. Hearn, of the
Twenty-first Infantry, reports sharp
engagement with Filipinos near Can
delaris, Luzon, the Americans losing
one killed and two wounded. The
Americans captured $4,000 pounds
of rice and several hundred rounds
of ammunition.
Commenting on the explanations
VI UcutIdiS OllS anu mShrlnuT
about the disaster the Washing ton
Post adds:
eve do not wait for Gov. Taft's
contribution to the symposium. That
can be anticipated without an effort.
The country has not forgotten the
purblind optimism of all previous
proclamstions from the representa-
tives of the civil government farce
in the Philippines. On the contrary
the country remembers it so well as
to wish no more of it. The American
people will be sufficiently satisfied
with reasonably probable assurance
that at least the military branch of
the establishment is not entirely
infatuated, and that the tragic
blunder We are discussing was the
result of exceptional conditions. That
assurance cannot come too soon,
however"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

The hand of fate is lowering over
the Schley iuquisition and occasion
ally it lodges upon some one directly
or indirectly connected with the
case. Since the inquiry began, but
a short while ago, President McKin-
ley has been assassinated and Judge
Wilson mas suddenly died. Tuesday
sister of Judge-Advocate Lemly
was burned to death at her home ia
North Carolina. May the unfortu-
nate affair soon terminate, and with
no further misfortune to any who
are in anyway connected with the
case.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

WITH this number the VIRGINIA
CITIZEN begins its eleventh year. We
have refrained for several years from
recounting our birthdays in the
usual congratulatory manner, resting
satisfied with success as written upon
our pages. Nor did we feel it neces-
sary to enlarge upon our spirit of
usefulness and promises to be good
in the future. Our readers do the
former for us in happy vein from time
to time. We bow in gratitude and
start out a new gear grateful and
content.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

To THE ticket above we are pleased
to add this week the name of John
NJ. Lyell, our Democratic nominee
for the House of Delegates from the
counties of Lancaster aud Richmond.
The nomination came to Mr.. LvelI
unsought, and is therefore a greater
honor resting upon him. He is the
nominee of the Democrats of the
two counties, and such being the
case will receive the united support
of the Democrats of this district.
Aside from his political status, as
Indicated, we have known Mr.. Lyell
personally for some years, and his
reputation for honesty, ability, sim
certify aud fearless principles is of
the highest order, while his char
acter all who know him believe to
be in keeping with his reputation.
AS a son of Richmond county it is
natural to suppose that he will find
strong support in that county, and
we feel that we can assure him
equally as strong support from Ian
caster and naturally a larger vote. 1t
goes without saying that his selec-
ton is pleasing to the VIRGINIA
CITIZEN and that the efforts of our
people will be towards his triumph,
along with that of the State ticket,
at the polls.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
COLUMBIA VICTORIOUS.

In the closest and most soul-stir-
ring race ever sailed for the old
Americas cup the white flyer CO.
iumbia Saturday beat the British
challenger over windward and lee
ward course of thirty nautical miles
by the narrow, heart-breaking rec
ord of thirty-nine seconds. AS Lip
tons latest aspirant for cup honors
must allow the defender forty-three
seconds on account of the extra S33
square feet of canvas in her sail
area, the official record under the
rules gives her the victory by one
minute and twenty-five seconds.
AS spectacle the contest was gu
perb. From the time the two sky
scraping racers crossed the starting
line until they fled across the finish
line, four and half hours later, the
result was in doubt, and the excite
ment aboard the excursion fleet in
creased until men became frenzied
and women almost hysterical. So
evenly matched were these two sci
entitic racing machines that never
after they started were the rival
shippers out of each others hail.
On the fifteen miles to windward
the Shamrock III beat the American
boat thirty-nine seconds, but was
outstripped on the homeward run.
On Thursday of last week the first
race was declared off because the
required time was not made, but
the Columbia was three-quarters of
a mile in the lead. On Tuesday the
wind was again light and the yachts
failed to cross the finish line within
the time limit. The Shamrock III
was leading by half mile.
The interest In these races is in
tense and the final victor is hard to
name, both boats being very evenly
matched.
THE SAME OLD "LIPT."
"Well, Pat, what DO you think
about the yacht races? Do YOU
think your friend Upton will lift
the cup?"
"Jist as he did BEFORE, sor, whin
be lift it behoiud."
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

RICHMOND promises to set an ex-
ample in the line of big shows. Next
week the great carnival aud free
street show will be drawing card
for our Capital city, and a most
commendable feature is that the
mayor, police aud committee have
decided there shall he no gambling
in connection with it. We do not
doubt but Virgiuians will show to
the world that they can make fair
a success without the general gam
bling accompaniment.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
DANCE AT URsANNA.

The dance at Urbanua, Middlesex
county, on last Friday evening is
now but thing of the past, yet its
memory will linger among those
present long after the bushes of
youth have faded and gray strands
have begun to make their appearance
among the gold or the black tresses
of the fair participants.
For many weeks this dance had
been the topic Of conversation amob o
the young people of MiddIesex, Essex,
Lancaster and Richmond counties.
and was looked forward to as the
finest dance ever given il the four
counties named. Those fortunate
enough to be present sey that it fell
short of nothing that had been
claimed for it. About $50 the
dancers commenced assembling, and
were welcomed By those jolly good
fellows, Messrs. William @. Male.
Archie Palmer and w. Winder Laird
who introduced the strangers and
soon made all feel at their ease. A
half-hour later the Bradley Orches-
ira, which had been secured from
fredericksburg, and rendered the
best Of music, took their places, anu
the dancing began. From that hour
each one seemed imbued with the
spirit Of the poet when he wrote:
Come and t,ip 1t as you go
On the light fantastic toe.''
aud trip it they did till the first
blush of dawn heralded the approach
of an other day. The lovely young
ladies, all in evening dress, the hand
somely decorated hall, the well-waxed
floor, aud splendid music, to say
nothing of the gentlemen, all COM
bined to make the scene an entranc-
ing one and the dance one of the
most delightful social functions ever
held in Observation-Disclosures Corr.
Richmond Dispatch
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
THE SCHLEY CASE.

Admiral SIMPSONS name has been
brought into the case. lie was anx.
lous to have counsel but the court re-
fused his request. The court decided
that he is not personally party to
the case and cannot be represented
by counsel.
The leading witnessed before the
court were Capt. POwp,aR H. Me-
Gala, commander of the Marblehead
during the war with Spain, and Lieut..
John Hood, in command of the dis.
patch boat Hawk. Captain McCalla
was witness for the Navy Depart
ment, and his testimony is regarded
as about the most unfavorable which
the department can bring against
Admiral Schley. Ill. admitted that
he had never personally communi.
Gated to Admiral Schley the code of
signals which he had arranged 10
obtain information from the Cubans
at Cienfuegos. Lieut.. Hood testified
to the delivery of important dis
patches to Admiral Schley.
So far Schley has shown up quite
favorably under the prosecution, and
1T is thought when his turn for wit,
nesses comes that no doubt will be
left of his exoneration.
HANNA SUGGESTS DEATH PUNISH
MENT.
The character of the Navy De-
partment's investigation was dis
closed when Dir. Hanna, attorney for
the prosecution, quoted from the
navy articles of war to show that an
officer could be punished with death
or such other punishment as q
court-martial might intiict if he did
not do his utmost to capture or
destroy any vessels which it was his
duty to encounter. al will now ask
YOU" said Mr.. Hanna, after he had
impressively read this punishment
by death" section of the code, "what
was done, if anything, to capture or
destroy the Colon?"
can attempt was made on the
3lst," replied Capt. McCalla, "when
the Massachusetts, Iowa, and New
Orleans steamed in and opened fire
upon the Colon"
"For how long?" queried Mr..
Hanna.
"Long enough" was the reply,
"for the ships to steam back and
forth twice in front Of the harbor
and then so out"
SNOW" continued Mr. Hanna,
rising and becoming still more inn
pressive, referring again to these
regulations, | will ask YOU again
what was left undone?"
This question was ruled out by
the court.
Admiral Bob Evans was one of
the Departments "stai" witnesses
also, and the tenor of his evidence
was against Schley, though on sew
eral material points it was favorable
to the Admiral.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

ONE evidence of the sincerity on
our part in desire for harmony as
displayed by the result of the Down
ing convention is the fact that re-
plies which we had prepared in mo-
meats of just Indignation to certain
Incorporate articles and statements
THAI have appeared since our last
Issue have been destroyed-not filed
away to brood Overland with purpose
70 nee at some later day. Covert at
ticks under theruse of anonymity, re-
framing until the last moment when
there is not time to strike back, wins
the approval of the prejudic ed and
lunk-headed zealot, but they sayor,
in no sense, of justice or honor.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
A MARRIAGE.

An unsigned letter enclosing the
following notice was received too
late for last issue:
Mr.. and Mrs. X. Ii. Dodson have
issued invitations for the marriage
OF their daughter, Mary 4. Dodson,
to Mr.. Archibald Crozier, n clerk in
the Wilmington postoffice. The
ceremony will be performed on
October first at Mt. Pleasant NJ. Il.
church, of which Miss Dodson is a
member.
The wedding is looked forward to
with the greatest anticipation as it
is the first that has ever taken place
in this church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crozier will be at
home at No. l01 West 9Th st. will
mington, Del.) after October 18th.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
NEWS ITEMS.

Prof. Geo. Denny has been chosen
president of Washington and Lee
University.
A little 2-year-old child died in
Richmond this week from eating
jimson weed berries.
The speech which melted Czolgosz
to assassinate the President is to be
repeated in few days in Chicago by
Emma Goldman.
When Czolgosz was taken to the
Auburn prison where he will be
electrocuted he broke down ana had
to be carried up the steps. Since
then he has been screaming and
grooming and the doctors say he is
shamming.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

SPAIN has decided that the navy
is no good, and must go. President
Roosevelt declares that our navy
must be increased in numbers and
efficiency. Logical conclusions, drawn
from the biblical decision of to him
that hath shall be given and from
him that hath not SHALL be taken
that which he hath. A little pas.
sage at arms in 1898 accumulated
this doctrine.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
WE WERE more amused than any

We WERE more amused than any
thing else at the ukase which ema-
mated from higher quarters, but
signed by our county chairman, in a
recent issue of local paper. 1t is a
veritable ''round robin" and the
one who fathered it, in guileless
youth and innocence had the hon
esty to confess its origin publicly.
Our hearts melt within Us when we
find such candidness, and we hope
when manhood's estate is reached
that he will not depart from his
early teachings and plant his feet in
che steps of his present leaders.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
HUNTING SEASON

Below is the open season for shoot
ing quail, or partridge, in the coun-
ties named: Lancaster and Rich
mond, October 10Th to February LIST;
Northumberland, November 18th to
January 18th; Westmoreland and
Essex, November 1st to February
LIST; Middlesex, October 18th to jan
nary 1st. The penalty is $40 fine
or 30 days in jail for each bird.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

If THE items as impaired to our
Heathsville correspondent by Dele
gate Q. II. Walker shall be adopted
by the Constitutional Convention
that boly will in all probability be
commended for such action.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

We have little secret to whisper
unto youths is now the season when
the oyster getteth into Stew Orange
Observer.
Whew! whewl! whew ~ What
a SANDER on boarding houses and
oyster festivalsl The bivalve is too
astute to be caught in the soup.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

IL nothing is done for the Pennsyl.
vania taxpayers until the Democrats OF
that State win a victory they certainly
are In avery bad way Washington Post
And if nothing is done to 'save''
Virginia and the South until the
Republicans here gain victory she
will not be saved!
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

The Democrats of Westmoreland
and Northumberland have nomi-
mated by reclamation @. Conway
Baker, of Westmorclaud, as their
standard-b bearer for the House of
Delegates. The meeting was very
harmonious one.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

Now, boys, fall in and roll up big
vote for the gallant Hampton Hoge. We
feel sure he will do his part, and it is
now "up to you" to do yours.-Spiit Of
the Valley tRepu6licaa).
Row up big boat on Salt river,
more likely.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
SHINGLES! SHINCIES!l

We keep constantly on hand A, 8, and
u inch cypress shingles at lowest prices
w. A. DAMERoN & Bro, Weems.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

Z. M. Phelps, Forestdale. VT. Gays his G, lid
was completely cured of a bad case of eczema
ny tue use OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Beware of alt commercials IL instantIy
relieves piles.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
Friday, October 4, 1901.
OUR TICKET:
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES:

DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES:
FOR GOVERNOR:
HON. "A. y. MONTAGUE.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
HON. JOS. f. WILLARD.
FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL:
HON. WIN. n. ANDERSON.
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES:
JOHN NJ. LYELL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
LanCaSter'S
Business Directory.
Fine Farm and Oysters TO Sell.

Any person wishing fine farm home
WIN good seeded oyster shore shou.d
correspond with the VIRGINIA CITIzEN
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
AD MINISTRsTOR'S NOTICE.

All parties indebted TO the estate of
the late Jno. T. Johnson are requested
to make settlement at once. Any claims
standing against the estate should be
presented within next 80 days.
j w. +. JOHNSON, Ocran, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
HORSES FOR SALE.

Those desiring to purchase horses will
nnd II to their advantage to examiue two
which L will sell cheap for cash. Will
work anywhere.
q. o. BEANIE, Miskimo-, VI.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

A newspaper man OF New York,
who handles the business of hun.
dreds of newspapers, kindly drops
us the following note:
al have seen many country pa
pers, and many weeklies that are
more than country papers, but,
honestly, do not think / ever saw
weekly paper superior ia make
up and contents TO the CITIZEN"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04

All communications or business letters
snould hc addressed 10 the VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
tryingtOu. Va, TO receive prompt attention.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-10-04
ADVERTISING RATES.

Notices in reading columns, 10 cents per
nonparCil line.
obituaries, religious notices of entertain
Eteu excursions, ETC., Cne-h half regular rates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-06
And VIII Take Action mt This After.
moons Session of the COnsti-
tutional Convention.
NO FURTHER MODIFICATION
CUBANS ARE EXPECTED TO ACCEPT
THE PROPOSITION.
Congress Will Not He Called I'm Extra
Session to Consider n COun-
ter Proposal.

HAVANA, March Sat th, conference
last night of the Cuban constitutional con-
vention many delegates favored the tenn
porary suspension of the convention in or
der to allow the members, especially those
from Santiago Puerto Principe and Santa
Clara provinces, opportunity to con-
suit the wishes of their constituents re-
garding the Senate amendment
The amendment, which was forwarded by
General Wood, was informally discussed
this afternoon by large number of dele
gates. General Sanguily and Senor Aleman
contended that the amendment had become
law and that President Mckinley could do
nothing other than enforce it. They de-
clared that the suggestions from the con-
vention had been ignored, that the United
States government evidently intended to do
what it pleased with Cuba ana that the
only manly thing for delegates to do was
TO dissolve and to let the United States
call another convention.
Senor Juan Gualberto Gomez, although
really opposed TO the amendment said he
cid not believe it was the final decision of
the United States regarding the future at
t.tude of the government towards Cuba.
He thought the convention should discuss
Wood. with a careful opinion as it was
possible that President Mckinley would
call an extra session in the hope of bring
ing about a compromise A majority of
the delegates favor official action by the
convention regarding the amendment, and
this question will be decided Tomorrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-06
LORD wOLsELEY's CHARGES.
Speeches by Lord Rosebery and the
Marquis Of Salisbury.

LONDON, March Sin anticipation OF
further interesting disclosures the House
of Lords was crowded to-day when the
debate on the War Office administration
was resumed. The Duke of Cornwall and
York and many peeresses We're present
The Earl of Northrock. Liberal, took up
the defense of Lord Wolseley He dep
recated Lord Lansdownes personal at
tack on the former commander-in-chief
yesterday and the disclosure OF a confiden-
tial communication 10 Lord Salisbury
Both Lord Rosebery and Lord Salisbury
participated In the debate which was
wound up by Lord wolseley asking the
House to reserve judgment regarding the
reflections cast on him, as probably later
he would again refer to the allegations
The Duke of Devonshire president OF the
counciD defended the War Office system.
Lord Rosebery described Lord Wolseley's
speech as a public spirited effort 10 call
attention TO some OF the defects he had
found in the practical workings of the
army administration. He said Lord Lans-
downe's reply was a censure OF Lord
Wolseiey which had no reference TO the
subject He suggested a parliamentary In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-06
ARREST OF a TICKET SCALPER AND
ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEES.
Charged with Uttering Bogus Passes
on RaiIways-Said to Have Long
Dehed Detection.

CHICAGO, March 5.-A five years search
by railroad detectives and the police of
all the large cities west of the Alleghenies
was ended to-day, ii is thought. by the ar
rest of two men on the charge of uttering
forged papers in the nature of passes upon
railroads. The two men arrested are VIII
liam A Steinborn. member Of the National
Ticket Brokers Association. and James Ad-
ler, an employe of Steinborn. The men were
arrested in Steinborns office. and with
them Albert Reese of st. Louis. and an Of
flee boy named George NJ. May. There was
no evidence to implicate the latter two on
the charge and they were not held.
Behind the arrest of the two men is said
by the police and railroad authorities to
lie an elaborate plan to swindle the rail-
ways. So expert. however, have been the
manipulators that they long have defied
detection. Although the accused men are
booked on only one charge, Agent Murray
declares he has thirty cases against them,
and that six complainants will appear in
court tomorrow to prosecute them. The
swinde, IL Is charged, was entirely in rail-
way passes. For five years different rail-
roads in the West have been victims of un-
known pass forgers, and so skillfully has
the work been done that arrest and con-
viction has seemed impossible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-06
ARRESTS IN MACEDONIA.
Only About 200 Conspirators, Instead
of 5000, I'm Custody of Turks.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Monday. March T.
via Sofia, Bulgaria, March 5.-The censor
at Constantinople suppressed the reply Of
the Associated Press correspondent here to
the inquiry as TO the truth of the statement
circulated by news agency in the United
States March that there have been five
thousand arrests in Macedonia as the re-
suit OF discovery of big plot there. The
statement made by the news agency is
wholly imaginary. Altogether there have
only been about 200 arrests I'm the vilayets
OF Salonica, Nonastir and Uskub. result
ing from the discovery Of documents con-
hected with the movement OF the Mace
donia committees. The forces now I'm Ma
cedonia are regarded as sufficient for the
maintenance OF order. The object OF the
additional movement of troops is merely
TO assure an efficient watch on the frontier
to prevent bands OF Bulgarians from cross
ing.