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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
Seven Years In Bed.

viii wonders ever cease1" INQUIRE the
friends or Mrs. s. Pease. of Lawrence. Kan,
They knew she had been unable to leave her
bed in seven years on account Of kidney and
liver trouble, nervous prostration and gen
eral debility; but, "rhree bottles OF Electric
bitters enabled me to walk, )" she writes, "and
In three months felt like new person.
women suffering from Headache. Backache
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy
Fsinting and Dizzy Spells will find it a price
less blessing. Try it. Satisfaction is guaran-
teed- Only 30 cts. at T. j. Hayden & Sons
Irvington; l.. ID. Stoneham, Molusk; It. G.
Blank, RehobotE Church.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
ALMOST A CLOUD-BURST.
Rains or Saturday aud Sunday do
Damage Here.

The heavy fall OF water on SATURDAY.
and Sunday last approached the magni.
tude of cloud burst on the lower Rap
psbannock. Many cultiva' ed 6elds were
nested with bitches, resulting in loss to
soil aud fertilizer and damage TO grow
ing crops.
The heaviest burden that we learn
Of has fallen upon Bellows & Sauires.
the big menhaden fishers of this county.
Some months ago they had built at a
heavy cost large reservoir towering
eleven feet from the base Nearly the
whole of it was above the surface of the
ground. The walls and bottom were Of
brick, the former being Is inches in
thickness at the top and widening to-
wards the bottom. The immense cistern
held half million of gallons of water,
and was the reservoir from which their
large amount of machinery and steamers
were supplied. The fall of water on Sat.
urday night was so heavy that the drain
pipes would not accommodate the over
How. Consequently it overran, soften-
ing and undermining the foundation of
the large circular wall, which weighed
about $50 tons. About O'Clock Sunday
morning the wall burst, and it was, and
now is sight to behold. Put together
with cement, huge pieces were forced
from their foundations and thrown away
from the structure. One piece weighing
about twenty-five tons was thrown
foundation and sll-about thirty feet
distant. A smaller piece was carried
still further.
The strangest part of 1t all is that one
half OF the wall should have been thrown
down. The other half of the circle
remains erect, but cracked In several
places. 1t would seem that the large
piece of the circle that was thrown =
distance was probably the first to go,
and the rush of water around the edges
was so rapid that Il tore of other large
fragments, one after the other, as il
swirled around the edges. Yet in the
center of the destroyed half stands a
twenty-ton piece erect and in position.
This further completes calculations, and
leads to an assumption that two breaks,
one on either side of the erect fragment,
must have occurred about the same time.
The rush of water swept through a
house where some colored laborers were
doing, carrying them before 1t, and one
of them into the creek, which is close by.
No person was injured.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
WHITE STONE.

Ladies Missionary Society of the
Methodist church here held their meeting
Friday at the home of Mrs. w. T.
Simmons. In addition To ice cream and
CONNECTIONS the visitors were treated to
little entertainment by the scholars OF
Miss Kate Rowe's school. Children and
teacher displayed much talent in the
exercises aud received much applause
from the audience.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jos
I. VERIFY, Of Baltimore, are glad to learn
that they will soon return here to reside
in future.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
POPLAR NECK.

Menhaden are beginning TO school,
boats bringing into Bellows & Squires on
Tuesday night nearly nine hundred
thousand.
Miss Nettie Crotsy, of Baltimore, Is
visiting her uncle, VIM. Talbot.
Mrs. Maggie Squires is on the sick list.
Miss Leslye Treakle is on visit TO
her sister in Baltimore.
On last Friday evening the young
people of this section were treated 10 a
novel and most pleasant manner by Miss
Leslye Treakle at her home, the occasion
being "Butter-cup Tea" The table
was tsstily decorated and the refresh
ments were Of such nature as to tempt
the most fastidious epicure. All spent 6
most pleasant evening. GEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
WEEMS.

Miss Grace Pinckard, of Rehoboth
Church, Northumberland county, is this
week the guest of Miss Bonnibel Cross.
Mrs. Mollie Efrord, of Baltimore, is WIS.,
ting her sister, Mrs. Emma Ashburn.
Mrs. VIM. Abbott died June 9th and
was buried at the Presbyterian Church.
She had been great sufferer for years
and last fall went to the hospital In Bal
timore, but obtained no relief. She
leaves husband and two sons.
While visiting her mother in Northum-
berland recently Mrs. Mamie Ashburn
was taken sick, and continues so up to
this writing.
The Protracted Meeting began at the
Baptist Church here last Sunday night
and will continue during the week ut
night. Tom, DICK AND HARRY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The Convention reassembled Tues
day and was in session a couple of
hours, discussing only the number of
pages to be appointed.
Only one member has taken the
oath. Colonel Summers, of Wash
lngton, rose to question of personal
privilege, and la u solemn voice read
an oath to support the Constitution
OF Virginia and of the United States,
which he had taken before Judge
Witt.
The expenses of the convention to
the State are nearly four thousand
dollars week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Mr.. w. 5. whedon. Cashier OF the First
National Bank of wintorset. Iowa. I'm n recent
letter gives some experience with carpenter
In his employ, that will be OF value to other
mechanics. lie says; ~ bad a carpenter
working for me who was Obliged To stop work
for several days on account of being troubled
with dIarrhoea. l mentioned TO him that /
had been similarly troubled and that Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy had cured me. He bought bottle of Il
from tho druggist here and Informed me that
one dose cured him, and he is again at his
work" For sale by G.. w. Sanders, White
Stone; i. J. Willing & Co. Iryington
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
Saves Two From Death

"Our little daughter had an almost fatal at
tack OF whooping cough and bronchitis, y
writes Mrs. w. X. Haviland. OF Armonk, N.
Y, but, when all other remedies failed. we
saved her life with DIR. Kings New Discovery.
Our niece, who had Consumption In an ad-
Vanced stage also used this wonderful medi-
cine and today she is perfectly well" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to DIR.
Kings New Discovery se 10 no other medi-
cine on earth. 1nfalliblc for Coughs and
Colds 30 cents and 800 bottles guaranteed
10y II. j. Hayden & Son, lrvington; l.. ID.
Stoneham, Mclusk; It. z. Bland. Rehoboth
Church. Trial bottle free.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
FISHERMAN.
r. Il. Raines continues quite sick

r. I. Raines continues quite sick.
z. w. Meekins aud two daughters, of
Shsrp's Wharf, are visiting relatives here
this week.
Oapts. Joe Davis, Jimmy and A. II.
George have fitted up ssil-gears aud
entered the menhaden fishing.
VIM. G. Foxwell was in lexington this
week renewing his policy in the North
ern Neck Mutual Fire Association. He
says this is the cheapest insurance he
has ever come across.
Fishermen have about finished pulling
up stakes and are now working on
menhsden steamers and vessels.
JACK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
Lancaster County.
IBERIS.

Owing TO the inclemency of the weather
Children's Day exercises at White Marsh
were postponed until the fifth Sunday OF
this month at 3 O'Clock p. m.
Jim Caster (colored), while recently
helping Tommy Brown to move an old
house, was badly bruised by the house
falling on him.
A large number of colored people of
this section have gone 10 farms on the
Patuxent River TO pick peas.
Miss Daisy Wood, of Tibiths. is visit
ing relatives near here. Y.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Dyspeptics cannot be long lived becanso IN
live requires nourishment, Food is not nour-
ishiug until il is digested. disorSiered
stomach cannot digest food, &c must have as
sistance. kojol Dyspepsia Cure digests ali
kinds OF food without aid from the stomach.
allowing IL to rest and regain its natural
functions. Its elements are exactly the Same
as the natural digestive fluids and Il simply
can't help but do you good.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
A GREAT CHANGE.

Something dropped the second day ofApril
therefore we expect an increase in our bust
neSe. Should our names be mentioned Ms
candidates to the Constitutional Convention
ar for Governor let some one explain that our
trade requires our undivided attention and
must, in justice to them and ourselves. res
pectfully decline. So come along, friends
as usual, aud we will attend TO your wants If
the Lord is willing. Our stock is more com
plete and larger than ever before.
I. J. HAsDoN & Son, Irvington. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
MEXICAN WHITE OIL 1rs,mrSr.

Inc external remedy of the aee for man
anu beast. Cures SPAWN. ring bone gals aud
Sfruns on horses Instant relief I'm lunipauo
soiatica, weak back. buses aud rheumatism
10 man, lt - white ms cream. but different
from all other white IinimeutS Ash for
Mexican White Oil Linimcnt," Made only
by JAS. BAILY & SON. RaItimore Ma
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
NOTICE To TEACHERS.

All persons wishing 10 teach in White
Stone public schools will send in their
application with certificate on or before
the 18th day of July, 1901. Sealed bids
will also be received for furnishing wood
to one or all schools in the district.
ID. X. JAMES, Click.
White Stone, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
g. ". CAMP TO MEET.

Members OF Lawson-Bsll Camp OF
Confederate Veterans are requested &c
assemble at the Courthouse on Wednes
day, July Ord.
Fraternally,
JNo. G. EwELI., Com'r.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
RELIGIOUS APPOINTMENTS.
METHODIST

REV. &. r. JAMES. Pastor.
trvington. Fhst and Third Sundays II A. NJ:
Second ard Fourth sunday nights
Prayer Meeting Wednesday nights
White Stone. First and Third sundays, 3 Il. NJ:
Second aud Fourth SUNDAYS n A. NJ.
Fleets Island. Second Sunday, Z. NJ Third
Sunday night.
Popisr Neck, Fourth sunday, 81. NJ.
Rev. r. L. BENTLEY. Pastor.
sunday, 3 4. 81.
Rehobo.h. First Sunday, z. Nj: Third sun
day, IL A. NJ.
Bun Point. FIRST SUNDAY, $50 T. NJ: Fifth
Sunday. II \. NJ:
Edgely, Second sunday, II y. NJ; Fourth sun
day. r. NJ.
Bethel, Second sunday. 3 p. NJ; Fourth sun
day. II a. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

W. Winder Laird and V. Garland
Wesver, Of Urbsnns, were here this
week. The former filled the position of
Jno. F. Gouldmsu, jr., who was In
Fredericksburg for few days.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

"a few months ago. food which ate for
breakfast would not remain on my stomach
Tor halt an hour. l used one bottle OF YOUR
kodol Dyspepsia Cure and can now eat my
my food is thoroughly digested. Nothing
equals kodoi Dyspepsia Cure for stomach
troubies," H. y. Pitts, Arlington, Tex. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
Wilson Palmer & g

wilson Palmer Il Co.'s two brands of mo-
asses are having great run with the people
~ Inls sectlon. Ask your merchant for their
bsnYuet Syrup or their Mayquez moIasses
aud you will use no other.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

a surPlcal operation Is not necessary 10
cure piles, DcWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve saves
all that expense and never fails. Beware OF
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

lake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
ISrugglsts refund the money IL II fails to cure.
Il. W. groves signature is on each box 25c.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
CHEAPEST ROUTE no RIcqMoNn

=, hereafter passengers will Toe taken fronl the
Toss House, urbanna, to West Point for s..
rams Ieave West Point at $50 m. nj 2.;U y.
VIC. FlTznUGH, Frop'r,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

III you want dwellings. churches. fonts or
houses OF any description built write to W. II.
Jesse. CONTRACTOR, Litwalton. Va. Estimates
Na' @""n' mills located in Lancaster county
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Danger, disease and death follow neglect OF
the bowels Use DeWitt's Little Early Riser.
10 regulate them and you will add years &c
never grippe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Ladies Missionary Society will hold q
lswn-party at Mrs. w. Med. Lees the
afternoon aud evening of Tuesday next.
IL weather Indictment, Lext fair night.
Public invited. Refreshments served.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
READERS OF INTEREST.
no CURE A COLD M nNrnAv

bncoufaSe nome enterprise aud buy Won,
.umper OF w. IA. Jesse. Lftwalton, Iancsste,
70. Material the best. prices low, big freight,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Epworth League tonight FRIDAY
meets with Miss Pauline Long.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

All communications should be addressed 10
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN, Irvington. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Miss Clara Wilder is this week visiting
Miss Lucy Robertson in Poplar Neck.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Cherry Glycerine, the new up-t0-date and
great SPECIFIC for coughs. To use 1t once
means always. Ie convinced and try 1t.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Capt T. II. Massey left Tuesday fol
a months stay in Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
HIM.

This signature is on every box Of tho genuine
Laxative Br0mO-Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures cold fn one day
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO. ,

STATk OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, ~
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is sen.
doing business i'm the city OF Toledo. County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm viii
pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for cacl
and every case OF Catarrh that cannot bt
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
. FRANK !. CHENEY
sworn TO before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December A d. IssS
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

A child OF b. S. Hammond fell from a
second-story window of his residence a
few days ago and received no injury.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Call at T. j. Willing 4 Co.'S, Iryington or
G. w. Sanders, White Stone, and get a free
sample of Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are an elegant pbysic. They
also improve the appetite. strengthen the di-
gestioa aud regulate the liver aud bowels.
They are easy TO take aud pleasant i'm effect.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
JUST A few LINES, DEAR TOM

Did you ever know that health means
wealth? To have health you must use
nothing but the purest drugs. Spend
ing money for stale drugs is equal to
throwing it away So is it not saving
money to patronize drug store where
you get nothing but the purest and
bestP If you think you need a city
drug store in Kilmarnock say SO by
your patronage. I will do my best to
please you.
Still at the same old stand, All
Broadway.
Yours to please,
ELLIS @. RICHARDSON,
KILMARNOCK, VA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
BAPTIST.

REV. r. w. CLAYBRooK. Pastor.
Irvington. Second and Fourth SUNDAYS, S:a
l.. NJ: First and Third Sundays SIP. N. :;
(Preaching or Prayer meetfng).
Wtcomico, First and Third Sundays. Al A. NJ.
kilmarnock, Second and Fourth Sundays,
IL A. NJ.
Bluff Point Chapel. Fourth Sunday 1850 T.. NJ.
REV. G.. Y. BRADLEY. Pastor.
White stone, First and Third Sundays. IL A.
NJ: Second and Fourth Sundays, L, NJ.
Fleets Island. Second and Fourth Sundays.
IL AN. First and Third Sundays, 2. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
Telegraph rooth-Aehe Drops

Cures tooth-achc 10y bottled electricity. as
IL Were Grand success. Only 10 cts. Jas.
Baily Son. Baltimore, Md.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

The doors of the Methodist church
will be opened next Sunday night TO
those who desire TO become identified
with the same.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Among our recent sick ones we note
Mrs. Eddie George and Geo. w. Sanders
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Or. l.. NJ. Irving was in Norfolk
Monday and Tuesday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
episcopal.

REV. GRANVILLE Il. MIcoU. Pastor.
White Chapei. First and Thirc Sundays.u AN.
Trinity. FIRST and Third Sundays, 1870 Il. NJ.
Fourth Sunday, II y. NJ.
Glace. Second sunday, ii a. NJ. Fourth Sun
day. Il. NJ.
wicomicU, Second Sunday, $50 L. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

See notice to teachers in White Stone
District.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Visitors seen here recently: Jno. l..
Hughlett, Jabez Luttrell, III. A. Moran,
Paul Palmer, Jas. e. Sanders, ST., w. B.
Sanders, w. G. Foxwell, Mrs. l.. NJ.
Flippo and daughter, Miss Emma, ICY"
Harding, Misses Grace Pinckard and
Bonnibel Cross, r. ID. Carter, Ferd
Eubank, John McCrobie, Tom Ball. jr.,
J. II. Gresham, Oscar Boswell.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Tho bilious, tired. nervous man cannot sue
cussfully compete with his healthy rival. De
Wits Little Early Riscrs the famous pills for
constipation will remove the cause OF your
troubles.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
REV. G. Y. BRADLEY. Pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN.

PRESBYTERIAN.
Ryv. T.. l. WALTON, Pastor.
wecms. Second and Fourth Sundays II n. Nj
and 100 4. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

The CITIZEN force were the recipients
"Wednesday of pleasant visit from
Messrs l.. L: Mumford and b Cralle,
bankers.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21
SEAL. A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public

Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
Iacot OF the system. Send for testimonials
free. f. J. CHENEY A 20 T'oi,sio N
Sold by Druggists s5c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

The kilmarnock Dramatic Troupe
landed here Friday afternoon enroute to
their homes. They report small audi
ence at Tappahannock, where they rem
dered Ten Nights in Bar-room" the
night before, but say they had one jolly
good time.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Stops the Cough and Works or the Cold.
Laxative Dromo-Q uinine Tablets cure a cod
an one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price - cents.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

a goodly number of the fiye-year
policies in the Northern Neck Mutual
Fire Association four home company
expire this year. Renewals can be made
at three-fourths rates. All those whose
policies are about to expire should have
them renewed in time.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

b. s. Hammond has returned from OF
toman, where he was painting and paper
ing for Geo. Cottingham.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Mrs. Jno. NJ. Cannon accompanied
her husband to Baltimore Tuesday on
his vessel.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Tom Ball, jr., of Hopeside. Northum.
berland county, took steamer here Fri
day for Norfolk enroute to Lexington,
Ky, where he goes to pursue a course in
10
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Mrs. Emma Davis is spending few
weeks with Mrs. Sadler and other friends
in Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

The doctors told me my cough was inc,Ira-
bic Ono Minute Cough Cure made me well
man." Norris Silver. North Stratford. n. X
Because you're not found relief from a stub
born cough, don't despair. One Minute Cough
Cure has cured thousands and It will cure
YOU. Safe and sure.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Owing to the severe rain storms of
last Sunday there were no services ia
any of the churches here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Capt. w, L. Messick, Notwithstanding
his indisposition, was able to get TO Bal
timorc day this week
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Eczema. Saltr heum. letter. chahng ivy pois-
oninR and all skin fortunes are quickly cured
10y DcWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The certain
pile cure.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

DIR. G. F. Newbill spent Friday after.
hoon here On his way from Essex 10 his
home I'm Norfolk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

Mr.. James Brown. OF Portsmouth, Va. over
~ years of age, suffered for years with a had
sofe on his lace. Physicians could not help
him. Dewitt'S Witch Hazel Save cured him
permanently.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

All those interested in the big Fourth
ofJuly match game of base ball between
the Lively and Irvington teams will meet
at the Academy grounds next Saturday
afternoon al $50 sharp.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-21

You may as well expect TO run steam en-
CINE without water as TO find an active, ener-
gettc man with torpid liver and you may
know that lis liver is torpid when he docs not
relish his food or feels duh and languid after
eatings often has headache and sometimes
dizziness. A few doses of Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets will restore his
liver tolts normal functions, renew his vital
ity. improve his digestion aud make him feel
like new man. Price. % cents. Sample free
at i. j. Willing & Co.'s, lrvington, or G, w.
Sanders, White Stone.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-28
Arsenic In Artificial Manurs..

we republish from Lancet" OF Eng
land, the following interesting bit of
information:
During the past week our Laboratory
Commissioners have undertaken the
examination of a number of sub
stances, including certain foods and
drugs in common daily use, in the
preparation of which sulphuric acid is
used. 1t will be found, after a few
moments consideration, that a fairly
lengthy list Of articles of EVERYDAY
use may thus be drawn upon. The re-
suits are not yet ripe for publication.
out we feel bound to divulge one i'm
portant result since the disturbing an
nouncement has this week been made
by the analyst of Manchester that ar
senic has been found in malt In q
quantity equal to that found in glu-
cose or malt substitutes. Moreover
arsenic was found in beers which were
known to be brewed from malt and
hops only. Now that this remarkable
statement has been made, we NAV saw
that we have found, in the course of
the inquiry alluded to. artificial ma
nures to be rich in arsenic easilv SOL
uole In water. This is hardly surpris-
ing, since the basis of artificial ma
nures-namely, superphosphate ~
hme-is made by acting on ordinary
bone ash with common oil of vitrioi
The important point is that n bas
been established that plants to which
arsen1cal manure is applied take I'M
arsenic in their tissues. Cabbages and
turnlps gathered from fields manfred
with superphosphate have given nm
mistakable evidence of the presence n,
arsenic 1t is probable that arsenic
accumulates in the soil which ia CON
Stantly being dressed with superphos-
phate, so that plants raised on sucb
solI would absorb arsenic, and exar-
else an injurious effect on the health
OIL man and animals. The ouest,on
arises, therefore, may not the arsenic
IN matt be traceable to the somewhat
large amount of arsenic inevItablv
present In artificial manures? This
aspect OF the subject is very serious
and needs further inquiry. We shall
return to 1t in future issua who,,
we nope also to be able to record Ar
results obtained in an examination of
other more or less familiar articleA in
whicn arsenic may possibly be miro
ouced through the employment NJ A.,
pure sulphuric acid In the course :.
manufacture. Vi