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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-09-04
A PRIVATE SOLDIERS VIEW

An American private soldier in
the Philippines gives his idea of the
islands, from a strictly nOn-imper-
ialist point of view:
"The Philippine islands are a
bunch of trouble gathered together
on the western horizon of civiliza-
ton. They are bordered on the
north by rocks and destruction; on
the east by typhOOns and mOnsoOns;
on the south by cannibals and
earthquakes, and on the west by
hoodooism and smugglers. The
climate is a combination of electric
changes, well adapted to raising
cain. The soil is extremely fertile,
producing large crops of insurrec-
ton and trickery. The inhabitants
are very industrious. Their chief
occupation is the manufacture of
bolos, knives, and reloading REM
ington cartridges. Their amuse-
ments are cook-ighting. Monte
dealing, thieving and cheating.
Their diet consists of rice boiled.
rice stewed, rice fried, rice cooked,
rice and rice every meal. The Fill
pinO marriage is very impressive,
especially the clause wherein the
wife is given the privilege of work
ing as much as her husband de-
sires.
Manila, the capital and prin-
cipal city, is situated on Manila
bay, land-locked body full of filth,
sharks, Spanish submarine boats
and sunken vessels. Cavite, the
next city of Importance, is noted for
its natural facilities for a naval
station, and for its large number of
saloons and chinks. The principal
exports of the islands are rice, hemp
and war bulletins.
The Philippines are an appro-
pirate present for a deadly enemy.
The natives are friends at the point
OF a gun. The soil adapted to rails
ing foul odors and disease. The Is
lands are God-forsaken, eannibal-
ized. Aguinaldo infested blot on
the face of Gods green earth and
can't think Of the rest.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-09-04
A WATCH SUITABLE
FOR A GIANT.

Boston Evening Transcript:
There has just been finished at the
American Waltham watch factory
a mammoth watch, the largest in
the world. To build this gigantic
timepiece cost several thousand
dollars and several weeks time.
Special machinery and tools were
required for It's construction. The
watch is model of the new model
-sixteen-size maximus, three-quarter
plate watch, enlarged ten times,
perfect in every detail and as high
" finished as the finest watch.
The diameter of the pillar plate
is Il inches and the pavement is
d inches thick. The balance
wheel is 81 inches in diameter, and
the brequet spring which controls
its action is eight feet long, .0S of
a centimeter thick, and % of a
centimeter wide. When running
the balance makes a vibration in Z
of a second. The pallet stones are
of sapphire and exquisitely polish
a. The actuating, or main spring
is % feet long, II of a centimeter
thick and % centimeters wide.
The mammoth model is a COM
pletely jeweled as watch of the
finest grade. The plate jewels
which are as large as the smallest
movement made, or about the size
of nickle scent piece, are fine
rubies. about ten lines in diameter,
but pushed by sapphires. The
polish of the wheels, pinions and
other steel work is perfect, and the
demascening on the plates is most
beautiful. The pendant and wind
ing crown are of fine bronze, bril-
liantly polished. Every portion
is made on the exact scale of the
watch it represents. No dial has
been made for this movement, as it
is designed to show not only the
action of the train, but the stem
setting mechanism as well.
The movement stands on bronze
pedestal, and from its base to the
top of the winding crown is 26 in
ches.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
BURGLARS CAUGHT.

On Saturday Constable McKenney ar
rested Roland Smith (colored) at his
home near Kilmarnock upon warrant OF
IL. ]. Dyke, of Irvington, whose store
was broken into last week. Justice A
James, sr.,arraigned Smith, and reman ded
him to Jail to await action of the Grand
Jury.
IL Is stated that Smith later confessed
TO breaking into Dykes store, stealing
goods and battering his safe, and has
implicated two companions named Jerry
Sutton and one Cox, who were later ar
rested. At the magistrates trial Sutton
testified against Smith, and 1t may be
that Smith has attempted to implicate
him out of revenge. Sutton and Cox
were bailed.
Smith bears very bad reputation,
which will probably be sustained before
the court. In which event he will likely
ge; good term In the penitentiary. Our
usually law abiding community and
county has been stirred by recent vio-
lations of this kind and unless the mis-
creants can be caught and punished a
race war may be precipitated, when many
innocent will suffer for the guilty.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
PEARLS FROM THE SHELLS.

Mrs. A. D. Tapscost, accompanied by
her nephew, Master Charles Pitts, left
yesterday for Richmond on d visit to her
niece, Mrs. w. Meade Freder-
,cks6urg Free Lance.
w. r. Broaddus has purchased the
phone line from West Point to Walker
ten and will make every effort to put
the line in good condition. There will
be several new offices placed on the line
AS fast as possible the old phones will
be replaced with new and improved In
struments- West Point Plain Dealer.
We had a moot pleasant visit one day
last week from our friend, James Mon
roe Stubs, better known as Poplar.
wood JIM" Mr. Stubs said his bust
ness with Us was to leave a big order
for job-work, which he did, but we be-
lieve he was more interested In telling
us about his little week old-daughter
than anything else He says she's the
dearest, sweetest, prettiest litilo thing In
the world-just the image of her dad.
Well, we don't doubt she's all he says
she Is, except the daddy-taking- after
part. She might be all that aud take
after her mother easily, very easy. =
There was quite stir in our commercial
circle last week when it was announced
that Il. G. Neale 6 Bro. had purchased
the stock of the late firm of Smither &
Wright, Saluda. The stock will be closed
out and Neale & Bro. will open first
class drug store in Mr.. Smither's old
storehouse.-Southside Sentinel.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
GRACE POINT.

L. T. Williams, who is president of
our oyster shocking house. was In Balti-
more this week.
Miss Elfnor George, who has been
quite sick, is convalescing.
M. j. Barnett began farming last Sat-
urday by sowing turnips from Christ
church to Irvington.
Miss Ethel Hardy is the teacher of a
nice music class.
The boys of our neighborhood have
been cutting lots of ice lately, as have
also the girls. George Cutler, while
showing the girls how much Ice he could
cut, fell through. He was in quite a
hurry to get home but stopped long
enough to get some one to 60 home with
his lady.
William Bussells, of Baltimore, is visit
ing In our midst.
The boys of this neighborhood have
organized sewing circle.
The Necktie and Apron Party met at
g. r. Dunton's Thursday night. All re-
port fine time. John Bussells won the
cake (corn cake) for being the best
"seamstrees," while George Bussells won
the BOBBY prize. which was gold
thimbIe.
Miss Ruth Cutler, who Is visiting here,
will return to Baltimore soon.
One OF our sports has recently re-
ceived gold medal for slow driving.
He has never been known to pass an OK
cart.
Mrs. Sue Sanders and daughter, Miss
Susie. were visiting at w. II. Georges
one day last week. ANA Box.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
CAUGHT ON rHE Fly.

Edwardsville is the name Of q new
postofiice in Northumberland county,
Jno. IL. Edwards postmaster. -
A. Il. Tcll & Co., of Wheaton, last
week received compromise verdict of
$45s25 VS.. Kipgsbury. Samuel q Co.,
contractors, for electric light poles fer
nished for the city of Fredericksburg
Mr. Henry Williams, President Of the
weems Stesmbos, Company, has gener-
ously offered TO issue tickets at half
rates to teachers attending the Normal
School TO be held In Tappahannock this
summer
1t Is announced that the good people
Of Wheaton are taking steps preparatory
to the building of hall in which TO hold
entertainments, etc. AS the present hall
is open to the use of either race the
movement Is for hall for the exclusive
use OF the whites.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31

"Some time ago my daughter caught 'se-
we're cold. She complained OF pains in her
chest and had a bad cough 1 gave her Cham
beriains Cough Remedy according TO direc-
tions and I'm two days she was well and able
TO so 60 school. have used this remedy I'm
my family for the past seven years and have
never known ft to fail" says James Prender-
gast. merchant, Anpato Bay. jamaica, West
India Islands. The pains in the chest indi-
Gated an approaching attack OF pneumonia,
which I'm this instance was undoubtedly
wardcd OF by Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
IL counteracts any tendency Of a cold toward
pneumonia Sold by T, }. willing & Co., Ir-
vinsfon; Ellie O.. Richardson, Kilmarnock;
W. A. Cameron & Bro, woems, and G. w.
Sanders, White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
WHEATON,.

DR.. f. w. Lewis, J. III. Wheaton, Tay-
Tor Hale and Ansly Hammell attended
the meeting of the Board of Fisheries
held In Richmond last week.
Willie Brillheart, who is clerking for
the Wheaton Packing Co.. paid flying
visit to the Monumental City this week.
We were glad to see our jovial friend,
George Anderton, in town this week.
Capt. Thomas, who is in Baltimore
undergoing medical treatment, is very
much improved. although not well enough
to return home.
"Dr." j. II. s. Wheaton, who has
been in Crisfield for the past month at
tending to business, returned last week
and will make Wheaton, his future
home.
A canning factory under the auspices
of the Mutual Packing Co., the stock
holders of which are composed of some
Of the best people of our community,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
KILMARNOCK.

The house of Joshua Byrd, a reputable
colored man, was damaged slightly by
fire recently. Messrs. Claybrook and
Palmer adjusted the loss for the home
company and settled 1t.
There never was seen here such o
business spirit as is now on foot. Enter
prise and investments are all the go.
II Is rumored that citizens OF Indian
Greek will seek to restrain by Injunction
the new fish factories soon TO be erected
there. They claim that their oysters will
be injured.
President L. E. Mumford and the
auditing board, with an expert accoun.
tant, Of the L. E. Mumford Banking
Company. will be at Reedville Monday
next, here Tuesday, Tappahannock Wed
nesday and later at Matthews and Glou.
cester. to review the work done by the
company.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
Westrnoreland Co.
NOMlNI GROVE.

NOh14N1 0hO II.
Rev. r. s. Monds has been called
by Beulah church as it's pastor for
the present year. He very accepta-
bly, filled its pastorate- the past year,
and We hope he may accept.
Lunsford Cameron and Mrs. Maria
Hudson, both of Richmond county,
were married at Village parsonage by
Rev. w. e. Wright January 18th.
May sunshine and happiness follow
this, their third matrimonial ven ture.
John McKenney, residing near
Oldhams, died January 10th after
several months suffering with con-
sumption. This is the fourth men,
Der of this family who has fallen a
victim to this disease during the past
few years. The bereaved ones have
our sympathy.
E. l.. HUT, of Lyells, came near
having several of his fingers severed
from his hand the past week.
Absalom Talent met with seri-
GUS accident while cutting logs re-
Gently; be made miss stroke with
his axe and came very near severing
his foot. His great toe had 10 be
amputeted and several stitches taken.
Henry Courtney, residing near
Ilyells, was very badly hurt recently
by having his horse throw HIM aud
fall upon him.
The residence of Charlie, Kennedy
near Lyells is nearing completion.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r Wood, of
Camden, N. j., are at Lyells. Mr..
Wood will conduct the mercantile
business formerly conducted by w.
IS. Webb. r.. ID. G.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31

In remembrance of Douglass, our only
child, who died July 81st, 1901; born
December 25th, 1900.
We did weep because he died, but find
solace in the fact that he was like only
unto bud that was gathered wild by
the great florist to bloom in more
beautiful garden.
Far away in Bethany church yard,
Lies his dust beneath the sod,
But his spirit free and glad,
Has winged It's way to God.
Only bad from the garden of Heaven,
Loaned for few short days;
Then gathered and transplanted,
To bloom In never fading rays.
Why should we weep for those who die?
Why should we weep because they are
gomez
Why should We grieye when they are
glad?
For earth is not compared to the
Heavenly throne.
BY his parents,
EsTRLLE AND JOHN w. WEIGH.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
DEATH OF MISS NossrHERN

Miss Mollie Northern. r,siden lady
teaching school at Merry Point, and
stepdaughter Of the late Col Sam. Ores
ham, died last Saturday at the home
of John Sharp Chowning at aIerry Poin,
from paralysis.
On Wednesday night l0e deceased re-
tired well and hearty. O. Thursday
morning she was found on Tue floor OF
her room with her left side totally paral-
yzed. DIR. r. F. Eu6ank was called in,
but nothing could be done to relieve
her condition. Her remains were In
tered at White Marsh Methodist church,
Rev. f. w. Claybrook performing the
service on Sunday afternoon.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
IBERIS.

DEATH OF MISS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TWO THOUSAND suAD CAUGHT.
The people of this community are
much grieved over the sudden death of
Miss Mollie Northern, who for years
has been the faithful teacher Of Merry
Point public school. She was Chris
tian OF the highest type. Despite the
hard rain on Sunday nearly ali her
scholars were at the grave to take last
look at their beloved teacher.
The family of u. b. Pruett, near
Merry Point, is quite sick.
Ossie M. Hazard returned to his home
here last Saturday after several months
absence in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
James Corney caught over 1000 mud
shad at one haul last Saturday with his
Seine
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
NOTICE THESE:

Mules for sale.
Small farm wanted.
Card OF Geo. N. Anderton.
Nice home on water for sale.
Entertainment for benefit OF old Christ
Church.
Two court order publications. r. o,
Norris, jr, q.
Stockholders meeting of the Northern
Neck Mutual Fire Association of Irving
ton, to he held on Lancaster court day.
The Globe Publishing Co., Purcell
Vile, Va. advertisement on this psge)
Is one of our reputable Virginia book
concerns that offers good terms to agents
and handles selling books.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
WHITE STONE-pEATU.

Mrs. Dr. Johnson, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. r. o. Towles, former residents
of Lancaster county, died in Balti-
more Monday. Her remains will be
brought here Friday morning and in
TERED in the Baptist cemetery at IL
o'clock.
Mrs. FL. L. Spriggs entertained num-
Der of friends Thursday Of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Sanders spent
Monday with DR.. and Mrs. II. B..
Treakle.
John T. Morris, of Harvard, ILL.,, Is
visiting his old hanic near here for a
few weeks.
Mrs. T. Arthur Treakle, who was Sc
riously i'll, is improving.
Capt. George P. Squires is in Fair
fields this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
LIVELY.

II seems that the time has passed for
the speakeasy 10 flourish and the Grand
Jury and justices are as close on their
trail as ever were blood hounds on that
Of acriminal. We gladly respond to the
cry of an enlightened land, and with no
small degree of pleasure watch their
departure. Your scribe's best wishes go
to the officers of the law in their efforts
to uphold the dignity and peace Of the
land we live in.
J. r. Webb returned from Baltimore
Saturday morning
Mrs. j. r. Webb and daughter are on
the sick list.
T. 7. Lewis has employed his brother
to help him in his shop.
j. S. Efford, of Enmerton, was seen
here last Monday. CYCLE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31

has been established Ia our town
and is under the efficient management
OF E. Z. Rogers, formerly Of Easton,
Nd. who for several years past has been
conducting similar industry on the
Eastern Shore. Nd.
Miss Ethel McCarty leaves this week
tor Anne Arundel county, Nd, where she
will spend the winter.
w. E. Miles. an indefatigsble worker
In the interests Of the oyster industry of
the Wheaton Packing Co., is spending
the week In Baltimore, Annapolis and
other sections OF Maryland.
Insurance agents in town this week
were Messrs. Leland, Hughlett and Eff
ford. FRET.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
Three New Canning Factories.

Lancaster will this season have AT
least three new fruit csnneries. These
sre TO be started by firm from Hartford
county. Md, one at Merry Point one a,
Eubank's new wharf known as Kilmar-
uock), and one at Pleasant Banks, on
the Rappahannock just below White
Stone.
The promoters advertised to meet the
farmers at Kilmsrnock on Wednesday
of this week, at White Stone Thursday
and at Merry Point Friday.
Other canueries for the county are in
prospect.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
ALL YEAS, AND NO NAYS.

I'D you know that Xmas had come and
gonef" Yes" Ibid you know that T. j.
Haydon Son were still doing business in
lrvingtonY" you bet did" How was
their Xmas trader" First Glass; "what
was the cause OF it2' "6ood goods and fair
"what kind of fellows are they 7''
go and see." hat do they keep" "Oh my,
they keep so much-many things you can't
get elsewh are" do they keep drugs?- ssI
should smile; they are headquarters on them
and fine groceries and confcctioneries.-
"weli, I must give them a call.- $50 do.
Good bye" "B, e-bye." 1902.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
A Good RecommandatIon.

II have noticed that the sale on Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is simostin-
variably to those who have once used them"
says Mr.. j. III. Weber, prominent druggist of
Cascade, Iowa. What better recommendation
could any medicine have than for people to
call for IL when again in need of such a rem
edy2 Try them when you feel dull after eat :
ing, when you have a bad taste in your
mouth, feel bilious. have no appetite or when
troubled with constipation. and you are cer-
tain TO be delighted with the prompt relief
which they afford. For sale by T. j. willing
& Co., Iryington; Ellis Z. Richardson, Kill
marnock; w. A. Cameron & Bro, weems.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
Lancaster County.
MERRY POINT

Our faithful and efficient school teach
err, Miss Mary F. Northern, died the 25th
INST, after a very brief illness at the
home OF her sister, Mrs. J. s. Chow ming.
She will be greatly missed by a wide
circle Of friends and relatives.
Mrs. Jennie Catterton, of Baltimore,
is visiting Mrs. ]. S. -Chowning. She
will return home Friday.
j. L. Sullivan is laid up with rheuma-
tism. GRrs.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
sHIPwRECKED FOR HOURS

Tuesday morning small fiatboat cap
sized at the mouth of the Rappahannock
river and the occupants of the boat. q
man and a boy, remained on the floating
boat until the steamer Ida rescued them
at noon. At that time they were fast
drifting into the Bay before nor'wesier
and both were near frozen when rescued.
A schooner was close to them when they
capsized. but offered no assistance and
sailed away.
Capt. Thomas, of the Ida, landed the
rescued persons at Palmer's Wharf.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
Echoes of Lancaster Court.


On Thursday the liquor cases against
Brizendine s. Whitaker were taken
up. These were appealed from Justice
Pinckard's court. Brizendine was tried
on one count and fped $75. Justice had
fined him $40 on this count. Attorney
Downing was called to Baltimore and
the other counts went over. There are
three yet against Brizendine and five
against Whitaker.
a colored boy, son of Lucius Lee,
living near Rehoboth, was arrsigned
before Justice Pinckard for cutting
another colored boy and bailed to appear
at the next term OF the court.
Board Of Supervisors met Friday, al
lowed certain accounts and reviewed the
delinquent lists.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
STOCKHOLDERS, MEErING,

The quinquennial meeting of the stock
holders and incorporstors of the North
ern Neck Mutual Fire Association (of Irv-
ington) will be held at Lancaster Court
house February nth (court day., begin
ming promptly at p. IN.
At this meeting all officers will be
elected for the ensuing FIVE years. By
order of the President.
w. Mod. LEE, Sec'y.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31

urine scalds the flesh or If. when the child
reaches an age when It should be able to
control the passage. II IS yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon il. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment CT
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not 20 a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble
and both need the same great remedy
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. II is sold
by druggists. In fifty fcN
cent and one dollar rC5rsss,, y "a 10
sizes. You may have Ser iE r;
sample bottle by mail III l:l..s s5ys ~
free. also pamphlet tell Home of swampR
ing all about H. including many Of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilncr
& Co.. Binghamton. N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
WESTLAND.

S. II. Abbott's little girl lie very sick.
Mr. Hunley, the Bible agent, was
through our nsighborhood this week
selling Bibles.
w. IL. Mitchell was In Baltimore last
week purchasing goods.
Miss Matte Mitchell is visiting her
sister at Weems.
We learn that the telephone wire will
soon be erected from Fisherman 10 w.
FL. Mitchelrs store.
We wish that cur road overseer would
DO something with our roads here, as
they are almost impossible.
l.. w. Shelton killed four wild geese
at one shot last week. BILL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
Deafness Caanot he oured

by local applications, as they canuot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There Is
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition OF the mu-
this tube gets iniiamed you have q rumbing
sound or imperfect hearing. and when 1t is
entirely closed deafness Is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
aod this tube restored TO its normal condi-
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrb. which
is nothing but an inflamed condition of the
mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness lcaused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
II. y. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 70 cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31

HAYDON-JETT.--On last Thursday
evening, January 23rd, Mr.. VIM. A.
Hayden and Miss Inez Jett, both of
Irvington, were married at the residence
of the BRIDES brother in Bluff Point by
Rev. f. w. Claybrook. The marriage
was private one and only relatives of
the couple were present. After the GER
emony reception was held. The couple
will continue to reside in this village.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-31
A Profitable Inr.siment,

II was troubled for about scvcn years with
my stomach and In bed half my timc." says
:! wv and never could gee anything 20 help
me until i tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. /
have taken few bottles aud am entirely
we'll" You don't live b. what you eat, but
by what you digest and Rssimilstc. II your
stomach doesn't digest your food you are
the stosnach's work Ivy digcsting the food
You don't have to diet. Eat all you want
troubles.