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Evening journal., 1902-05-07

When 'Ilhe Bonnie Brier Bush" was
first presented in New York, every
one anticipated such a treat as would
naturally result from the dramatiza-
of Ian Maclarens charming stories.
However the play which James Mac
Arthur has founded upon the narra-
tiyes of the Rev. John Watson Qan
Maclaren) has proved one of the droll-
est and most laughable OF comedies.
OF course j. III. Stoddarts role as the
typical Scotch elder, whose regard for
his kirk takes precedence over his
love for his daughter, is serious
enough, but even This phase of the
play is lightened by many deft and
delightful touches Of humOr. The
Scotch atmosphere so prevalent I'm Ian
Maclarens writings has been subtly
preserved in the play. Among the
characters from the book whom Mr..
Macarthur has included I'm the piece
are the tipping 'posty," the old school
doctor "Weelum MacLure. the free kirk
minister, "Alr Carmichael" Camp
bells daughter. Flora. That "Thc
Bonnie Brier Bush appeals equally tc
the discriminatiye theatre-goer and
the unlettored Is attested by the fact
THAT its run In New York was always
characterized by a large gallery audi
ence as well as enthusiastic spectators
in the orchestra chairs nd boxes. "Tht
Bonnie Brier Bush, with Mr.. Stod.
dart and his New York company will be
seen at the Grand Opera House on sat.
urday night.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
Regarding Summer Stockings

Now that the time for low street
shoes is here. my lady is beginning to
concern herself with the burning oues-
Evening journal., 1902-05-07

The Wild West today has assembled
representatives of the leading exam
nles Of horsemen belonging TO the
Eastern and Western Hemispheres. In
years to come survivors of the present
generation win be able to tell Just
what kind of men carried the sabre
and carbine i'm the Peninsular cam
paign of Mcclellan. the fight at Brandy
under Hooker and the advance on Get
tysburg, the pursuit of Hood under
Grant and the march TO the sea under
sherman. They will be ready TO de-
scribe the painted red man in his war
paint and the audaciOus cowboy. His
mental vision will recall the Roose-
welt Rough Rider, the Cossack, Arab
and German horsemen. The next gem
erauon will have no Buffalo Bills
Wild West TO teach object lessons in
the art OF defensive or offensive war
fare. Many a young man will in his
older days remember the living his
toric pictures placed before him by
Colonel Cody. who for nearly half a
century has been in the saddle. THE
Wild West will be here on May p.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07

Wilmington theauegoers will be de-
lighted TO know that Dumont's Min
strels viii visit this city nm Saturday,
May n. at the Opera House, and give
one Of their performances, which de-
light Philadelphians throughout the
fall and winter season. The entire
company will be here. including Frank
Dumont. Hughey Dougherty, Vic Rich
ards. Charles Turner. ALI. +. Gibson,
John o. Murphy, James McCool. J. M.
Kane, Joseph H. Hortiz. J. M. Woods
Edwin Goldrick. j. r. Dempsey, Joseph
Perry, r. T. Lilly, J. A. Armstrong
and full orchestra OF solo musicians
and the finest singers ever heard in
minstrelsy.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07

Communications Of a social nature, re-
ceived by the Evening Journal. The So
clety Reporter may be reached every
morning from TO IL o'clock by telephone,
No. 50O ID. q A., or 24S Delmarvia.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
SENATOR MARTIN pEcL,NEs

("dShtn0ton Correspondent Richmond Times !,
Senator Martin denied TODAY in
the most emphatic terms that there
was any possibility of his acceptin Q
the Craftsmanship of the Dem ocratic
Congressional Campaign Committee.
The position has been offered him
aud he has been urged and begged
by his friends to accept it, but from
his own lips comes the positive state
ment that there is not the slightest
possibility Of his doing so.
lie has gone to his frinds and
made personal request of them that
they refrain from pressing him on
this matter, and it seems probable
now that they will drop the the mat
ter and not force Senator Martin to
refuse peremptorily their offer of the
craftsmanship.
The adjournment for Two weeks
was had for the simple reason that
the committee is at sea as to whom
1t will elect chairman. The general
impression seems to be now that
Griggs, of Georgia, who has been the
most active aspirant for che Office. is
quite the man for the place.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
DoINGs IN CONceEss

Representative Otey, of Virginia,
introduced a bill appropriating $780,
100000 as a "good roads fund" to
improve the highways of the country.
The Senate Monday passed the
Ship Subsidy bill by vote of 40 to
II. Six Republicans voted against
the bill and McLaurin, Democrat. of
South Carolina, for it.
The House Committee on Rules
decided to report the resolution of
representative Crumpacker, of In
diana, for special committee of IL
members to investigate and report on
the alleged acknowledgements Of voters
in some of tie States. The object
Of the resolution is to overhaul the
election systems of such of the
Southern States as have disfran-
chised illiterate negroes by the enact
ment of ballot laws that fix an educa-
.ional qualification. OF it Senator
iorman says eight, fight, fight"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
OPHELIA.

There was an Apron Hemming a
the home of X. b. Coughs on Thurs
day evening of last week. This HON,
is noted for its hospitality to the
young, the old folks Joining in
their pleasures and making them feel
that they are indeed welcome.
After sitting for half an hour
bending every effort with their
clumsy fingers to hem the best apron,
the young gentlemen were told there
was something better coming. Each
one drawing the name of a Young
lady they escorted them into the
dining room where "a lovely confec-
uonery supper was awaiting. Games
ana music were also important feat
nres OF the evening. A little after
midn ght adieu was said, each carry.
ing memories of jolly good time.
Capt Bill Smith aud G. M. Me-
Guiggan were in Washington last
week. Capt. Smith is now loading
with grain for Baltimore. .
Many persons in the neighborhood
are victims of that stubborn disease.
la grippe.
Some young gentlemen of Sunny.
bank gave William johnson a pound.
ing Friday night of last week. This
gentleman has been great sufferer
from palsy for about five years.
The Crokouole club met with Mr..
Iom Coles Thursday evening. We
are glad to learn that although Mr..
Coles has sold his merchandise to
Muir u Haynie that he still ex-
pects to remain in the neighborhood.
we have an expert domino and
checker player in the vicinity in the
person of little Miss Esther Smith.
She is only seven years old and it is
remarkable to see her challenge old
and experienced players and beat
them without any trouble at all.
TRIXY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
REHOBOTH CUURCu

Farmers are busy putting in their
trucks and getting ready for an early
corn crop.
The public school of this place,
taught by Miss Haynie, closed last
week after short term of five
months. We think it shame that we
cannot have a longer session.
Miss Genevieve Pinokard has left
us for several months to teach music
IN King George county. She will
be greatly missed, especially in her
church, where she is such an eff.
cieut worker.
Our "Literary Club" is progress.
ing finely, members being admitted
at every meeting and great interest
manifested. 1t meets Friday night
at the home of Miss Mary Carter.
Mrs. Samuel Luttrell and Mrs.
II. II. Ramps were pleasant visitors
at the home of Mrs. 4. j. Garter
last week.
Frank Hayward has been spend
ing week or two with his sister.
Mrs: b. l.. Currell, near Weems.
We are glad to learn that Miss
Helen Chiffon has secured fine
position in Chase City, Va.
WATCH.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
Oysters Discussed by Legislators.


The committee appointed by the
Maryland Legislature to confer with
a similar committee appointed by the
Virginia Legislature, relative to the
taking of oysters in the Potomac
river, met in Washington Saturday
at the Hotel Raleigh.
The Virginia committee was repre-
sented by Senator'S Il. p. Bruce and
w. W. Sale, and Delegates S. Wilkins
Matthews, Geo. Y. Hunley, w. ID.
Cardwell, NJ. M. Green and John M.
Lyeil. Senator Walker was prevented
from attending because of sickness.
The conference was harmonious
throughout.
1t was decided to recommend the
passage of law by both legislatures,
providing that violation of the Gull
law in the Potomac river should be
punished by a fine of not less than
$40, and not more than $500. fol
lowed by forfeiture of all oysters
and shells found in the possession of
the person violating the law.
There was also a lengthy discus
sion regarding the ACCESSIBILITY of
changing the time for catching
oysters in the Potomac.
The present law provides that
oysters may be caught in the Poto.
mac between the 18th day of October
and the 10Th day of March. The
virginians wanted this changed to
the lst of November, but this was
not agreed to by the Marylanders.
Inc conference adjourned to meet at
DID Point Comfort May l4th.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21

ALLUDINs to how few officials the
Constitutional Convention will per.
NIT the people to elect, ALTHOUGH
the last campaign was fought and
won mostly on that line and the
Convention is composed largely of
the faction that made elections bv
the people" campaign slogan, the
Fredericksburg Star says:
we wish the hobby last mentioned
had found place in the breasts of NJ
sWhhers' colleagues. Then. forsootb
would the people have been be,ter
pleased. Then would the pledges sucb
as Messrs. Flood and Parks made IN th;o
city been carried out instead of heinz
shamefully violated. Out of The wrecl,
OF our hopes We see projecting from the
wreck OF elections by the people" the
heads Of our Secretary of the Common.
wealth and Superintendent of Educs.
ton, A sop thrown to the people. Hob
by, indeed!"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION,

DIR. Dunaway offered a resolution
which was adopted, providing that q
roll call must be taken when as
many as twenty members demand if.
There will be two sweeping limo
vatlons Ia so far as the country dis
trIcts of the State are concerned
should the new Constitution now
nearing completion be proclaimed or
submitted and approved by the peo-
pie. Indeed one will become effec.
tive without regard to the fate of
the new Constitution. 1t is the con-
solidation of spring and fall cleo
tlons in the counties of the State.
An amendment to the present Con-
stitutlon, embodying this change.
was adopted by the people at the
election held last fall. The other
innovation is the doing away with
the old County Court system and
the substitution of the Circuit Court
therefor.
In discussing the matter of bien-
NAL elections and biennial terms for
senator's, the Petersburg Inder-A p-
peat says that "pnder this provision
OF the new Constitution, it is a howl
ing farce to have Senate or two
branches of the Legislature. "If.~
continues our contemporary, "both
are to be elected at the same time
and on identically the same issues
differing from each other only upon
a very slight geographical dlstinc-
ton in representation, why not get
rid OF the expense, Inconvenience.
and delay in the organization of two
houses by merging them into one, or
further economize by abolishing The
Senate altogether"
The Finance Committee has de. |
,ided. to report favorably the Con-
Iederate pension bill il troduced by
Mr. Gold, to eyade the Governors |
'eto. This measure provides for the
distribution of 100000 among dis
'bled and needy Confederate soldiers
nd their widows.
The number of local pension COM
or members of the county
'ension board is reduced from five to
hree. If any applicant has as much
3 Sl50 income from any source or
500 worth of property, ne shall not
entitled to relief. The present \
Nv provides that if the veteran have {
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21

The Governors suggestion that short.
term prisoners In the penitentiary be
utilized to work on the roads recalls the
TACT that provision has been made for
sucn LABOR on certain necessary condi-
lions by an act of the Legislature. The
counties utilizing such labor have. n
feed and guard such prisoners while the
work is In progress, and so far very few
counties have shown a disposition to
take advantage of the opportunity. The
objection to convict labor seems 10 have
no metes and bounds-DanOi2le Rsoister
While this is true we think the
main objection lies in the fact that
the-co and trouble in getting con-
ivicts to and from the peniten.
tiary (some counties being quite,
distant from Richmond) deters SUI
'perVisors from trying the expert
ment. What We want is law per-
hitting counties TO utilize State
criminals sentenced within their own
boundaries - chain-gang system
utilizing all grades of criminals
When permitted to do this the sys-
tenn will be no longer an expert
ment, but will, we believe, lead to
the asking for additional force
from the penitentiary when there is
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
Friday. March FL. 1902.
A GENERAL GAME LAW.

.'sAuent the bills introduced in the
Legislature relative to protecting
game in Lancaster and Richmond
counties, the suggestion has lately
been made that the four representa-
tlyes in the Legislature from the
Northern Neck put their heads to-
gether and formulate a common
game law to cover the five counties
OF the Northern Neck. 1t is not a
bad suggestion, and it will be re-
called that some years ago, in adyo-
eating a game law and a common
scalp-law for these five counties, the
CITIZEN proposed such step.
There is hardly any section of the
Union that could so well live within
itself, raising, figuratively, a "Chinese
Wall" around her territory, as this
peninsula lying between the Potomac
and Rappahannock rivers. AS to
social and commercial intercourse
we could not think of doing such an
exclusive thing, nor is it desirable
for any territory SO to do, but there
are some natural advantages which
might be recouped and improved by
local agreement and legislation. This
IS more particularly the case in re-
spect to game. There was time
when deer-hunting was a profitable
and pleasant amusement in the
Northern Neck. Today the "buck" is
almost extinct here; yet every season
sees a few deer wander down from
the region along the upper Rappahan-
mock and, without being able to
escape or given chance for propaga-
ton, are peremptorily slaughtered.
a law restraining the killing of deer
for a few years would soon see our
forests again teeming with them,
and this would be greatly augmented
by the dog-laws that are now being
put into operation throughout our
counties. If our woods once more
became peopled with these "kings of
the forest" short shooting season
might be permitted and law pro-
hiblting the killing of fawns enacted.
4 a common law in respect to quail,
turkeys and other game would pos
sess merits which are SO obvious that
1t rs useless to discuss them here.
AT the same time a common law
passed for the five counties paving
premiums on hawk and fox scalps
would go a long ways towards max
Ing this peninsula magnificent
game preserve.
Gould these subjects excite the
interest among our public men that
they really deserve there could hardly
be adoubt that our natural adyan-
tages would once more be supple
m td by droves and flocks of
choice game.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21

WE HAVE had cause to be proud
of the position that I.ancaster's dele
gate IN the Constitutional Convention
has achieved, and now again we are
20 be congratulated upon the promi-
nent and meritorious stand that the
delegate in the Legislature from Lam
caster and Richmond-Hon. J. NJ.
Lyell-has taken upon the many
questions of local and State concern.
With such representatives in Rich
mond we feel confident that the local
welfare will be taken care of, and we
feel less like we are the "outside
row" than ever before.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21

an income of $500 or $1,000 worth
OF property, he shall not be entitled
to pension. The veteran over sixty
five years of age ia to be entitled to
a pension if INDECENT. whether suffer-
ing from disease or not. There is
no age limit in the case of disabled
aud wounded veterans. The amounts
to be paid are unchanged from those
named in the present law.
THE DARBoUg-oUARLEs VOTE.
We publish the vote on the Bar
bour-Qaarles bill in the Constitution
al Convention, by request, as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. Ayers, Barbour.
Chapman, Cobb, Duuaway, Earman.
Eggleston, Epes, Green, Gregory.
Gwyn, Hardy, G. w. Jones, Lincoln,
Lindsay, McIlwaine, Mundy, Orr,
Pedigo, Richmond, Summers. Turn
bull, Watson, the President-2i.
Nays-Messrs. Allen, George X.
Anderson, w. A. Anderson, NJ. III.
Barnes, L. ii. Barnes, Braxton.
Brown, Garter, Davis, Fairfax.
Fletcher, Gilmore, Hancock. Harri-
son, Batton, Ingram, G. b. Jones.
keezell, Meredith, Miller, Moncure,
L. W. Moore, Parks. Phillips, Pol
lard, Portlock, Rives, Robertson.
Stuart, Wadlill, Walter, Willis,
Withers, Wysor-36.
THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
The Democratic conference of the
members of the Convention rejected
by a vote of 46 to "a the majority
report of the suffrage plan, the basic
feature of which is a permanent un-
Outstanding clause. The temporary
understanding clause (the Daniel
Glass plan amended) was adopted as
substitute. The substitute pro-
vides for temporary understanding
clause, property and educational
qualifications; exempting veterans
from payment of capitation tax.
After January next voters will not
be required to understand the
Constitution. Descendants Of all old
soldiers are exempted from the I'M
derstanding clause.
The Gordon amendment was tack
ed on to the Daniel-Glass substitute
amid exciting scenes. "You have
damned us forever aud eterpally,"
bitterly CIRCULATED Captain Parks as
he arose to leave 81 will stump
my county and carry it by I,5O0
against the whole Constitution" ex-
cltedly exclaimed another. 81 will
do better than that" said third,
I'll vote with the Republicans in
the Convention against any suffrage
clause"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
SoME counties are vieing with each

SOME counties are vieing with each
other in piling up convicts at the
already over-crowded penitentiary.
Last week Underwater cities and
counties outdid the record of the
Southwest, for the week previous.
Twenty-Five alone were sent from
Newport News, Norfolk and Ports
mouth. 1t is significant that in nearly
every locality of many criminals
there is wide-open whiskey selling
aud drinking. Two things stand on t
prominently as crying for reform
restraint of the saloon aud working
convicts upon the roads.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21

IT SEEMS that Congress is to start
ont the new century by passing one
OF the most iniquitous bills that
could be foisted upon Americans.
1t IL Mark Hanna's ship-subsldy
bill, which will in effect appropriate
to single wealthy ship firm more
public money than England pays as
a subsidy to her entire and vast
marine. This bill was defeated last
session, but the party lash DEGREES
that it shall go through at this
session.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
wICOMICo CHURCH.
Goo late for laa. .s.,,aA

Goo late for last issue,)
Our farmers are busy preparing
for their spring crops.
L. j. Wheeler spent last week
with friends near the ferry.
Capt Will Edwards reached here
Friday with load of shells for w.
III. and w. A.. Rowe.
Miss Rose Barrett has returned
from Baltimore.
Miss Mamie Holiday spent Sun
day with Miss Susie Thrift.
Several warrants were tried before
Justice Christopher last week.
John Payne was in this locality
several days recently.
Messrs. Payne and Wheeler spent
Friday night at the home of W. III.
Rowe.
Very few oysters in the Great
Wicomico river are winter. killed.
BURK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21

scarcity of local criminals. The
chain-gang system, using.jail-birds,"
seems to have been success wher-
ever tried, but its best result-re-
straining felons--has not been given
a fair show because Of the alb
sepce of available force. These
facts argue that there would be less
crime and criminals if the latter
were put to work where they reside
or where they have committed
crime. Strange as it may seem the
penitentiary has few horrors to some
classes, while they would seriously
object to being road "galley-slayes''
In the presence of their acquaint-
ances, kith and kin.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
The Amende nonorable,

The Richmond Dispatch thinks '.there's
a lou o sound sense" in our expression
OF fear as to the practical working nf
the Corporation Commission.--VIRaIsIA
CITIZEN. ''- .
so we do, but we are ashamed to saw
That we robbed you, good Virginia
Citizen, OF your true name and gave
credit to the Yfrginia Gazette. Redmond
Dispatch.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21

THOUGH very seldom it is that
the U. s. Supreme Court renders de-
cisions adverse to corporations and
in favor of the masses it did so last
week. Ii decided as constitu ton al
the Illinois law which prohibits
dealing in futures in wheat and
other products, and imposing fines
of from $40 to $1,000 for its viola
ton. AS usual some of the Justices
dissented. 1t is cup to- Illinois now
to enforce her statute.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-03-21
NEWS Items


The Supreme court has decided
that marriages in common law are
not valid in Virginia.
During a storm on the Mississippi
Wednesday the steamer Providence
was upset and 21 drowned.
The contract for the new bunk
building at Warsaw has been awarded
to +. p. Stearns, Of Fredericksburg.
Miss Julia Vaughan was fined
500 for selling liquor in jackson. a
local option district of Louisa,
county.
Jas. Ramsey, who was convictt d
of murder in the first degree at last
term of Essex court, has been granted
II new trial.
The street car stike in Norfolk
seems to have entirely collapsed.
Cars are operated regulaly and all
the military companies have been
withdrawn.
The Beers have released Gen.
Methuen, who was recently severely
wounded and captured. 1t is now
Engiand's turn to show a little
magnanlmity
Mrs. Nation will start ont on a
spring smashing tour" in April. She
will be in Topeka on April z to
smash every one of the As saloons.
She urges citizens to supply axes and
hatchets and to be ready to follow
her.
Quite number of Albemarle
county fruit-growers have shipped
during the past week their fancy APP
pies which they have had stored in
cellars, waiting for fancy prices. One
shipper received $40 per barrel for
first-class pippins.
A monument will probably be
erected at Tappahannock during the
present year to the Confederate dead
Of Essex county, bill having passed
the Legislature authorizing the
Board of Supervisors of the coun'y
to make an appropriation for suoh
Al object.
There was a naval battle from
way back near Greenlaw's Wharf on
he Rappahannock last week between
Herbert Taylor in one skiff and two
Lees In another small boat. The
kits were capsized and the battle
continued in the water sometime.
Taylor is badly wounded.
A sensation was produced in Dan. |
lille social circles by an effort of the
rand jury to procure information
bout the doiDgs of certain LADY card !
'arties. Some of the newspaper re- |
'orters who chronicle such interest
ng events from week to week were
ummoned to appear before the Jury. |
nd the questions asked them indi- |
ated the existence of suspicion /
hat cards had been played at some
ocial gatherings for something more
han the amusement which such
ames are supposed to afford:
There were oysters by the ton in
ne Baltimore harbor last week. $780,
OO bushels were on board of the
srgest feet seen there for years. The
undreds of vessels with full cargoes
snt prices tumbling, and records for
yer decade were broken. Ship
tents of Virginia oysters have al
lost stopped, these oysters being
'om Maryland beds. On Monday
le worst glut of all occurred. Fully
10000 bushels were On Baltlmore's
arket- Today the market is a little
etter, owing chiefly to the cold
ave.