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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

Out of a membership of 100 there
are about forty opposition candidates
in the State, including Republicans
and independents. Most of the Dem
ocratic nominees will be returned.
Election of judges by the people
seems to be about the only means by
which members of the Legislature
will be prevented from electing
themselves asjudges.-Indsr Appeai.
Enough nominations, we believe.
have been made to make it certain
that no set of politicians and no rep
resentatives of class interests will
control the convention .-.Staunton
Ne,cs.
If 1T is possible for a litlgant to get
Justice in one Virginia court, why
should four courts be allowed to
pass on "a case? This is a useless
burden on our citizens. - Palaski
NeUs- Regiew.
Five-sixths of the counties of Ala
bama voted favorably last week to
call a convention to draft new con-
stitutiou. The principal reforms
which the convention has in view
relate to the suffrage, the courts, the
terms of public officers and the abol-
ishment of so much local legislation.
These are grave times for our
State. Gravity is a mild expression.
The fate of Virginia is in the balance
as 1T were. Let US work, hope and
pray that the God who rules this
mighty universe will rule the men
selected for this solemn work, that
they may be actuated to the noblest
of deeds which have ever crowned
the efforts of the greatest patriots the
world has ever known.-Sufolk
Herald.
Senator Daniel will not be can
didate for the presidency of the Con
stitutional Convention. In a letter
to friend recently the Senator said
that ne had reached this decision
In view of the fact that Senator
Daniel will not be candidate, il
seems very apparent now that the
president of the body will be either
Mr.. Eugene Withers, of Danville;
Hon. John Goode, of Bedford, oil
Hon. William A. Anderson, of Lex
ington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10
THAT POLL TAX.

lie declared himself in favor of
further limiting the election fran
chise, bat was opposed to the whole
sale dIsfranchisement Of the negro.
lie was opposed to an educational
qualification and thought the present
capitation tax should be doubled and
its payment made prerequisite to
voting. He favored thorough re-
organization of the Judiciary, and
believed that most if not all public
officers should be elected by the
people, although admitting that it
was not competent to control the
legislature in the choice of the
United States Senator. He expressed
himself as fayoring a legalized pri-
mary by which the voter could ex-
press his choice at the polls.
So spoke Rev. Wayland Dunaway
IN accepting the nomination as a
delegate to the Constitutional Con.
vention from Richmond and Ian
caster. In regard TO doubling the
poll tax and making payment of
same a prerequisite to voting Mr..
Dunaway practically re-echoes the
views of the Star as expressed in our
editorial of few days ago. We are
in favor of making the poll tax ex-
ceed two dollars and dedicating
same to the old Confederates, reliev-
ing the State of its present appropri-
alton and giving the veterans a
larger amount of money than they
are at present receiving or else, as
has been suggested to us, dividing
the Increased poll tax between the
pension and school funds. A pro.
vision making its payment a pre-
requisite to voting would practically
insure the payment of large sum
into the State treasury every year
and would at the same time cut off a
number of worthless voters. The
plan is entirely practical aud would.
we believe, give great satisfaction if
once put in operation. FFedericks-
burg Star.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10

Skin affections will readily disappear by us
ing DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve. Look out
Tor counterfeits. IL you get DeWftt's you will
cure for piles.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10
DIR. RAINSFORD SAID "DAMN.,
Clergyman Admits Having Used
Strong Language.

Rev. w. s. Rainsford, rector o.
st. Georges church, New York, a
dinner at the New York Credi
Mems Association said it wa
"damned rot" to lay the blame fol-
the war in China to the missionaries
He said:
"l have been shown the news.
papers and what they print is in the
main a fairly good condensed ac-
count of long address. Did say
that it was damned rot for people to
assert that the missionaries bad
looted the natives and had caused
the war in China? Yes, said that,
and L meant it, too. / do not recall
that l excused myself as a clergy
man for saying it. Il probably did
not. l probably would uot have
said damned if l had paused in ad :
vance to apologize for what / was
going to say.
81 also said that clergymen were
too highly specialized nowadays, SO
highly that glass of wine or a
cigar is denied them. l still hold
to that view. / could not be ex-
pected to change it over night be-
cause it got into print"
The following appeared in several
of the New York papers the day
following:
"70 the Editor of the Tribune:
"SIR:-A day or two ago, under
the influence of strong feeling, in a
public address, Il spoke uuad visedly
with my lips wish to say, as
how sincerely l regret 1t.
"W. S. R.INsFoRD.
"St. Georges Rectory, New York"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10
Nerve
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you are probably thin-and
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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10
APPROXIMATIONS FAIR.


w. A. Weaver's Fourth Annual
Fair aud Regatta, which took place
at Deep Greek April 26tb in honor
OF the closing of successful oyster
season, was a grand success. Owing
to the inclemency of the weather for
the last two or three days the prepa-
ratlons were not as elaborate as usual
anu The merry go-round could not
get here. There was little misun-
derstanding about the Molusk Brass
Band aud this important feature did
not put in its appearance. But the
long,talked-of sailing race, which
was scheduled for the day, between
w. A. Weavers 29-foot canoe, "Cape
Charles" and VIM. Thomas 80 foot
bateau, "Fitzsimmons," was a good
drawing card and the crowd was i'm.
mense. The race being the special
feature of the day it was watched by
everybody that was present. Even
the ladies paid great interest. The
wind was heavy enough for each
craft and the race was run in fine
style from start to finish. w. A.
Weaver, Oscar Kelley, Mangie
Fauntleroy, Hiram Jackson, Grifiiu
Ball, VIM. Jessup and Jos. Roane
managed the Cape Charles, while
Jas. II. Corbin, VIM. Thomas, G. G..
Commodore, Roland Tomliu, Cor
nelius johnson and @. G. Smith
handled the Fitzsimmons. The race
was very exciting and kept the
crowd guessing as to which boat
would win; but when they went
about and started on their home
stretch it was seen that Weaver's
canoe was in the lead, winning by
about 100 yards. The Cape Charles
is the master canoe of the Kappa
hammock. The remainder of the day
was spent in eating oysters in all
styles. Refreshments of all kinds
were served, too. One grand feature
OF the fair was that there was no
whiskey handled, sold or drank on
the grounds.
Everything passed off smoothly
and pleasantly and w. A. Weaver,
the proprietor and manager, deserves
great credit for the get-up and or
derly way he conducts his fairs.
In the future he will try to make
his fairs better and more interesting
as ne has bought 80 acres of land,
together with the dwelling and other
buildings of the old homestead of
the late Robert G. Mitchell, where
he contemplates building a small
railway for building and repairing
small boats, etc. Besides, he will
have a race track on his farm for
those who wish to indulge in driving
instead of sailing.
w. A. Weaver is-one of the fore.
most colored men of this county.
de is an oyster planter, undertaken,
boat builder and farmer.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10
An Advertising Age.

Lord Rosebery is quoted as having
said in a recent address to business
men: 'sThe whole age is an age
OF advertisement. Authors, actors,
statesmen, singers I do not care to
particnlarize any more categories)
are all engaged, like merchants and
manufacturers, in great holy wal
of advertisement" He said that
the gain of new markets for any
article must always be credited to
judicious and persistent advertising.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10

doubiy so when it is known that he
is what may be considered u compara-
lively new member.
Mr.. Swanson's position upon all
questions public and private as
Representative in Congress has
always been consistent.
1t can be said TO Mr.. Swanson's
credit that he has never advocated
measure in Congress that was not for
the welfare of the people. No taint
OF insincerity or corruption has ever
been attached to his good name. His
honesty and integrity are recognized
by all who know him. He is the
enemy of fraud and corruption. The
lobbyist stands in fear of him. He
has erected for himself, though
young as he is, monument for all
that is upright and honest that will
live as long as time.
Mr.. Swanson comes from the peo-
ple-that people who represent the
virtue and integrity of the nation.
He possesses so many strong attri-
butes that are found only in honor
able men, that it would be impossi-
BILE to speak of them as they deserve
in an article of this length. He has
earned the gratitude of his people.
He has recompensed them for the
honors they have conferred upon
him. He has been tried in many
ways and found wanting in none.
Virginia has not sent to Congress in
many years a man more capable than
he. The people of the Fifth Vir-
ginia District have right to regard
themselves as especially fortunate In
having as their representative a gem
tleman of Mr.. Swanson's splendid
capabilities and sterling integrity.
Mr.. Swanson is a gentleman of
high breeding and Of most delightful
personality. He is not only popular
upon both sides of the House of
Representatives, but those who have
the honor of his acquaintance love
and respect him. Mr.. Swanson has
had little time to devote to social
pleasures which abound in Washing
ton during a Congressional season.
1t is his ambition to represent bis
people faithfully and to keep himself
informed upon pending legislation
of all kinds. To do this as Mr..
Swanson has accomplished. 1T, occu-
pies nearly all of his time during the
day and up to 10 and 1 o'clock at
night.
Mr.. Swanson has already an
nounced himself as candidate for
the nomination for governor for his
native State next year. He has made
so splendid record as Represents
tive In Congress that, if chosen to
preside as the executive of the Old
Dominion, it is safe to say that he
will make one of the best governors
that State has ever had. Virginia
will honor herself in conferring
greater honors upon Mr.. Swanson.
His ambition is modest when COM
pared with his fine ability and meri-
torious deserts.
Both the Virginia senator's, Daniel
and Martin, recognize in him one of
the foremost young men of the State.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10

we'll as advancing the fortunes of
their party.
Mr.. Swanson is an invaluable
member in committee work. He has
been honored with position upon a
leading committee of the House-the
Ways and Means Committee. 1t is,
indeed, high honor to be placed
upon this committee. Members are
selected for this position not alone
because of their political influence
and position, but for their capabilities
in the management of public ques-
tions. The chairman of the Ways
and Means Committee is always the
floor leader for the dominant party.
This committee practically guides
every piece of legislation. 1t is the
creative committee. Its members are
selected from the brainiest members
of the body. They are supposed to
understand, and do understand, the
economic conditions of the country.
1t is this committee to which is
delegated the authority to report all
bills touching upon the question of
revenue, therefore justly making it
the leading committee of the House.
1t is this committee that formulates
all tariff measures, and there is no
legislation that SO affects every house
hold to the country as that of the
tariff. Mr.. Swanson has made a
thorough study of the tariff question,
which fits him to become one of the
most valuable members. His work
upon this committee has not only
met the approval of his constituents,
but the thanks of the nation are due
him for his indefatigable work.
Mr.. Swanson is also member of
another committee, that of the Post
Office and Post Roads. This CON-
mittee practically has jurisdiction
over the management of the postal
affairs of the republic. Every citizen
of the country, no matter how hum
BILE, is interested in the management
of the postal affairs. 1t is the great
department of the Government that
comes more in direct contact with
the people than any other branch.
1t delivers to the homes of the people
the literature of the world. 1t carries
the messages of love, of peace, aud
of business. 1t is the one great
educator of the Union. Men of fine
business attainments are selected to
fill places upon this committee. In
point of committee assignments Mr..
Swanson has been honored far above
that which falls to the lot of but few
members of Congress. Favoritism is
little respected in the matter of COM
mittee appointments. The Speaker
of the House creates his committees
with the. object of bringing about
the best results.
If Mr.. Swanson did not possess
the spleadid abilities recognized in
him by the Speaker he would not be
so highly honored in committee ap-
pointments. The committees upon
which he serves are the leading ones
OF the House. The labor of the Vir-
ginian upon the Committee on the
Post Office and Post-Roads has been
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

GEO. II. CHAPIN, Boston, Mass.
JNo. a PALMER, KilnarDock, Va.
X II. BRoUN. Broun's Store, Va.
Messrs. Palmer & Brouu have made
arrangements with Chapin's Farm
Agency. established 1S49 to furnish
buyers for Virginia lands, and desire
al who wish TO sell TO list their prop
Srty AT once. All lands given them will
be extensively advertised in the pros
porous Northern and Western sections
OF the United States free of charge
Ghapin's Farm Agency are the largest
Reat Estate dealers i'm the United
ago. '
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10
Bexxarn OF n Courh

cough is not disease but symptom.
Consumption and bronchitis. which are the
most dangerous ard fatal diseases have for
their FIRST indication persistent cough. and
u properly treated as soon rs this cough ND
poars are essiIy cured. Chamberlain's Cough
hemedy has proven wonderfully successful.
and gained its wide reputation aud extensive
sale by its success In curing the diseases which
cause coughing. If Il Is not beneficial it will
nor cost you cent. For sale by T. j. willing
NCo"IrvipEton; Geo. W. Sanders White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-10

The rapid erowth OF the University OF vir-
ginia In popular goodwill is a matter OF pride
to virginians who are especially favored in
having IL as part of their public free-school
system. That splendid institution is IL e larg.
est free-school mouse in Virginia, and many
OF our boys annually gather there to pursue
studies In the Academic schools free ofall ex-
pense Of tuition.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
An Insurance Agent.

An insurance agent should be a
responsible citizen as well as a
capable insurance man, because
fire insurance is too serious mat
ter to be uncertain about. After
ones property is burned up-or
down-it is too late then to con-
slider through whom you want tc
settle.
/ am agent for the Phoenix OF
Hartford, The London and Ian
cashire, the Northern, the German
American, the Connecticut, the
Palatine, the Greenwich, the Penn
sylvania, New Jersey Plate Glass
the Prudential Life Insurance Co
the Standard Accident Insurance
Co, and the Masonic Fraternal-
all good reliable companies
S9tf G. d. JOHNSON.
Opp. P. O., Upstairs
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
Notice.
Florence. Jan 81. 1870.

Florence, Jan 81, 1901.
We, the officers and members of
the Florence Trades and Labor
Assembly, do severely condemn
the action of two of the managers
of the city sewer for assaulting,
and maliciousIy beating, one of
our members, w S. Littlejohn.
without cause or provocation, and
ask the city officials to take the
matter in hand and see to it that
citizens are not molested and treat
ed in this manner.
FLORENCE TRADES ASSEMBLY.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
DOES 1T PAY ro BUY Cheap

DOIS II = hH ~ LII SitLhtA
A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want
something that will relieve and
cure the more severe and danger
Gus results of throat and lung trou-
bles. What shall you do? Go
to a warmer and more regular eli
mate? Yes, if possible; if not pos
sible for you, then in either case
take the only remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe
throat aud lung troubles, "Bos-
chee's German Syrup" 1t not
only heals and stimulates the tis-
sues to destroy the germ disease
bat allays Inflammation. causes
easy expecoration, gives good
nights rest, and cures the patient
Try one bottle Recommended
many years by all druggists in the
wrold. For sale by w. j. Dan
iels,
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

Lloyd Smith. vice president of
the Pot Gulch Mining, Milling
& Townsite company. left early
this morning with number of
men and wagon load of provision
for the company's mine in the
Cripple Greek district 1t already
employees several men in the old
workings, and these men will be-
gin new development work.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

The Young Mems Union will
meet next Sunday afternoon at 4
O'Clock in the basement of the
Methodist church. Prof. j. A.
Miller of the high school will de
liver an address on Little Things
Not Despised; Great Things in
Sight" The meeting last Sunday
evening was well attended and
splendid addresses were listened to.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

The new Strathmore hotel at
Canon City WAS opened last night
This is the old Mcclure house and
has recently been remodeled at an
expenditure of several thousand
dollars. Two hundred and seventy
five people were banqueted.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

Three applications for member
ship in the Modern Woodmen of
America were received at its meet
ing last night. This will give the
lodge a membership of 107, which
is a good showing for one not yet
a year old. At a not distant date
nn entertainment will be given,
Committees have been appointed
to look after the arrangements.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

Newkirk d Hanger report the
sale of lot 40, block K. United Oil
company's West End Subdivision
to T. @. Vezzetti. The property
will be improved.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

George M. Deibert reports re-
ceiving the biggest stock of car
pets ever brought to the county
The stock includes all kinds and
grades. In the last two weeks he
has received $1,000 worth.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
Gun Club Shoot.

The local Gun club yesterday
held its first shoot on its new
grounds. The trap and club house
have been moved from the old
grounds to the new one just east
of the race course. The following
scores were. made out of a pos
sihle %.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

The club VIII hold practlce Shoot
next Thursday. The members in
tend participating in the state
shoot, which will be held at Colo
RADIO Springs on February % and
%. Cash prizes to the amount of
$500, and merchandise to the val
ne of $500, will be awarded.
The gun club expects to erect a
new club house in the near future,
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

WANTED Bright boy over IA
years old; address in own hand
writing. Messenger, care of TRIB-
uNE. 2S-2g
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

$1,000 worth of household goods
wanted by NJ A. Blackmer Mt the
old stand lS-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

| have a few pieces of hollow
quadruple plate silverware which
| will sell at cost.
27-2S Julius McCandless.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

Your house number on enamel
tin in silver, % cents, at Jansens,
103 East Main street. 26-m2
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

Fine watch repairing. Salts
faction guaranteed. G. w. Thomas,
the jeweler, 103 West Main street,
S6-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
Ho, Ho, Ho!

NY, but Wallis frozen creams
apricot and fruit center chocolate
are rich. 1928
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

Two of the best paying business
propositions in town for sale. New
kirk 4 Hanger. 24-lf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
LOCAL NOTES.
Good

travelling candy men won't stop n,
Wallis for he makes his own candy
27-29
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
Your Watch

Will be put in perfect order if
left with Morris, the jeweler. 9Stf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

Household goods of every de
scription wanted by NJ A. Black
mer at his old stand. lS-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

DR.. t. b. Fleming. dentist
Crown and bridge work specially
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

For rent. broom house. new, on
mesa. Newkirk 4 Hanger 22-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

Nj. b. Robinson returned yester-
day from Beaumont, Texas, where
he had been to see the big oil
gusher. He brought back with
him specimens of the oil and the
oil sand. The oil is of dark
green color, very heavy, and con
tains sulphur and asphalt. 1t is
question whether it can be re-
fined, but as fuel oil it is all
right. The oil strike at Beaumont
has caused remarkable boom in
real estate, much of it having
increased 800 per cent
DR.. w. M. Shutz has removed
his Office to rooms and > Wilbar
block. 14-tf
Vail Likes
the people of Florence and the
people of Florence like Walls
candies, 27-29
Ladies,
New stock of woolens for tailor
made suits, bicycle skirts, etc, just
received.
FLORENCE TAILORING Co,
25-tf Lobach Block.
For rent. broom house. new. on
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
Vail Likes

he people of Florence and the
people of Florence like Wallis
,andies, 27-29
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01

DR.. w. M. Shultz has removed
his office to rooms and 3 Wilbar
block. l4-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-01
Ladies',

New stock of woolens for tailor
made suits, bicycle skirts, etc, just
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-22
The Milwaukee Cut off.

Clinton, Aug. 22.-The Flick & John
son Construction Company has. been
awarded the contract for the construc-
ton Of forty-four and half Of seventy
nine miles of track to be built by the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Company between Muscatine and OF
tunlwa. The contract was signed in
Chicago yesterday. This is one of the
largest pieces of work that has been let
in this section Of the country for some
time past. 1t demonstrates. beyond
any question of doubt that the Milwau-
kee will build its Kansas City cutoff
and that Clinton will be one of the bene-
ficiaries Of 1t. The cutoff has been in
the balance so long that 1t was mat
ter of speculation IL it would ever be
built, and even endless rumors have
been circulated to the effect that the
Milwaukee had sold its interest in the
d., R. 1. & N. w. This sets alltof them
at rest. !.
The total cost OF the construction OF
this line will be, in round numbers 81
03Ooo0, exclusive OF the rails and ties.
That is to say, that the construction OF
the roadbed and bridges alone Will cost
that amount and that the rails VIII be
laid by the Milwaukee itself. The other
successful bidders are Mcintosh Bro
Tiers Of Milwaukee. who secrued the
contract for the construction OF thirty
four and one-half miles.