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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.

The Middlesex Anti-Saloon League.
recently organized, is live, working
body. One encouraging sign is the
activity of the ladies. On July 4th
the League purposes having a grand
rally, and on the various committees
well known ladies hold prominent
positions.
"Speak-easies" cannot exist unless
they receive patronage. We must
teach men that when they purchase
whlskey from one who sells it with
out a license they are aiding and
abetting in the violation of the law !;
they are guilty of a .crime against
their community which is no less a
crime because not reached by the
statute law, and they are guilty of a
sin against God.-L. G. Cafle.L. in
S0uthSide Sentinel.
There has been a great awakening
in Virginia during the past several
months on the subject of temperance.
and prohibition was never so popular
as 1T is to-day. The most significant
feature OF this movement is that the
campaign is being conducted in the
main by conservative men and con-
Quoted in practical, business-like
way. These men do not expect to
work miracles. They do not expect
to abolish liquor from the face of the
earth. They admit that alcohol is
necessary and that at least for medi
clnal purposes its sale is necessary.
But there is q strong sentiment aud
growing sentiment against the open
saloon, and especially against the
dlsorderly saloon. Even in those
communities where prohibition has
not been attempted, the sentiment
against the disorderly saloon is none
the less pronounced, and there Is .
righteous demand that all such
saloons be abolished. The saloons
may well be on their good behavior
IL they expect to remain. At best
they have their opponents and MANY
opponents everywhere in Virginia.
and II the sentiment continues to
grow as it has grown within twelve
months, in our opinion, those who
live for ten years will see the open
saloon practically abolished, and the
sale OF intoxicating liquors confined
to those establishments which sell
6y the measure in sealed packages.
IImeS-DiSpatch.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
uARVEY'S NECK.

Mrs. W: @. Whaley and baby have
returned home.
Miss Leila Settles aud brother
Emmett, spent Friday and SATURDAY
with their aunt, Mrs. III. Ii. Black.
we'll.
Capt. and Mrs. W. r. Clark left
Saturday for Baltimore.
Miss Annie Toadvin, of Salisbury,
arrived at Capt. /. N. Bussells' the
10th inst, where she will spend the
summer. Annie is young lady of
lovely disposition and charming man
oers. She has made many friends
here who welcome her return with
much pleasure.
Capt l. NJ. Bussells began fishing
Monday. o
Charlie Kennedy is spending this
week at his home near Lyells.
Rev. f. w. Clay hi ook preached a
most impressive sermon Sundayslast
to an immense congregation.
Mr.. Charles Mothershead aud Miss
Lena Dunaway were married on
Sunday a. m. last at the brides
home near Mia, Rev. f. w. CLAW
brook officiating. We extend TO
them our best wishes for a long and
happy life
Miss Julia Eubauk, teacher of the
Dameron's Chapel school, closed her
school last Friday. The closing was
attended by a picnic which was
held at Sandy Point. At the APP
pointed hour the-school children and
guests began to assemble and in a
short time an immense crowd gath
cred and were soon enjoying the de-
llghtful breeze of Great Wicomico
river. AT II o'clock lunch was
served. Then we were entertained
with music by Mrs. j. t. Eubank on
the mandolin and Miss Genevieve Eu-
bank on the guitar. Afterwards
came Rotations by the children,
which were very skillfully rendered.
Then refreshments were served
which were highly enjoyed by the
participants. Again we were highly
entertained with beautiful music
on the banjo and singing by Prof.
Charlie Kennedy. 1t was a rare
treat to listen to such talented mu-
stefan. The exercises closed with
singing farewell. Miss Eubank has
made an excellent teacher, and by
her genial disposition and sociability
has won the confidence and love of
all: Wherever she goes she carries
with her the best wishes of
SUNSHINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
A DOMESTIC TRAGEDY,

The hooking bird is the delight
and pride in the bird kingdom of all
the South. Virginia has her share,
aud Irvington is a nursery for this
sweet songster. The many North.
erners that visit here annually are
astonlshed and gladdened to hear the
clear, sweet notes of this chorister
ring out on. a moonlit midnight.
as our sleepers so often are delight
fully awakened from their slumbers
by him. 1t is crime against orr
unwrltten code to injure or cage one.
and the tots that run about our lawns
exercise ceaseless vigil when the
chlrrup young begin to try their
pinions. for that is the time when
the honse cat gets in its most effect
i've slaughter. Unappreciative Tabby
does not hesitate to lie in wait or steal
upon the adult hooking, too, drawn
near by his notes which do not seem
to soothe his savage breast. The
feline family delights to kill, and
her growl when eating her prev is
not one of anger, but the method of
showing her delight.
The pugnacity of the hooking
bird is not second to the English
sparrow or the bee-martin, and this
prediction often costs him his life.
A few mornings since a little sunny
haired daughter of family here,
whose heart, so sweet and child like.
Is wrapt up in birds and birdlings.
was standing at her mothers chamber
window and exclaiming at the pro-
gress of a fight between two Mr..
Mockings that were doing battle be.
meath the window. First one would
be on top, and then the other, and
The little Miss was loudly marking
the.sco to her mothers ear. Pres.
emily the little one gave an awful
scream and call for "rapa." The
Eoase Maltese had crept upon the
combatants and, quick as a wink,
sprang and seized one. Of under
the house she went with her prev
and the little watcher, with tears
streaming down her face, hurried
papa off to chase the cat. The cat
would not come out, and we'll she
didn't, for although a great pet
papa and daughter had breathed dire
vengeance upon her head. All the
forenoon the little Miss kept watch
for Malty to come out and when she |
finally did tiny switch was all the
chastising the relented heart could |
visit upon her. But the hooking was
peacefully resting within the bulged |
fur of Malty and his spirit had gone
to the bird heaven.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
LAwsON-BALL VETS TO MEET.
Grand Rally or all Friends or the
Old Guard TO be Held June gath.

On the last Wednesday in June,
the Gath of the month, Commander
Ewell and his veterans will hold a
grand rally at Lancaster Courthouse.
Sons and daughters of the Confede-
racy, and all friends, are invited,
nay, are urgently requested-to be
present aud join in the ceremonies.
1t will partake more of general
meeting for all veterans within
reach and all Sons and Daughters.
There will be unwilling of pictures
during the all-day occasion, and
many short but brilliant speeches
are on the program. 1t is more than
half expected that the Grand Com
mander will be present.
According to announcement of
Comrade Warner Ball on Monday
last, the "dying" and the Giving
Confederacy are expected to be on
hand, and in some way (incongruous
from the yerbiage) they will be invited
into the camp. Mr.. Ball made q
flowery speech of his short announce
ment, saying IN part that on that
day he and his comrades who were
fast passing away would represent the
dying Confederaoy, and that the sons
and daughters of veterans represent
all that would soon be alive of the
cause. These latter he wanted to
affiliate with the Camp and perpetu-
ate the memory of their forefathers.
He would offer for the first time in
its history promenade on the
court green free from molestation by
bovines, equines and porcines and
promised to join with his comrades
in ehaperonlng the young aud the
fair. In prosaic language he meant
that the court house green for the
hrst time was now corralled by a
neat iron fence, and that all would
have a good time on the sward.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
DRAMA AT IRVINGTON

The stirring drama, ~Above the
Clouds" will be repeated at the new
town hall on Friday night next, Nav
S9th, by the same company of anna
teurs that recently played it here
and at Urbanna. This has been re-
quested by scores of people who were
unable to see it at either of these
places. This occasion will dedicate
the new hall at this place, which
Will hold more than 500 people, seat
ing about 400.
AS it is probably the last time the
play will DE rendered in this section
all should take advantage of the OPP
portunity to see it.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
OPHELIA.

Rev. Mr.. Wooden, pastor of this
circuit, has preached for us once and
made a very favorable impression
upon his hearers. We only wish
some arrangement could be made
whereby We might have preachins
at least twice a month. q
Sunday school was organized al
Alton M. z. church last SUNDAY
afternoon. Capt. w. Ii. McGuigean
was elected superintendent; III. A.
Eskndge, assistant superintendent:
Wilma Edwards, secretary; Miss
Clara Smith, treasurer; Suny Forces
ter, librarian; Raymond Williams
assistant librarian and Mrs. G. M
McGniggan organist.
L. Il. Brown and little daughter
Nevis, spent several days in Balti-
more last week.
Capt. William Smith has mr.
chased of Mr.. Bennett, of Holland
Island, the bug eye known as the
|. X. l.. Capt. q. NJ. McGuiggan
Will run her for Capt. Smith.
Master Robert Coles and little
sister, Beck, have been sick with the
measles, but are eonvalescent at this
writing.
The home of James Neal was
orightened by the advent of a little
girl.
Arthur Hastings while working
on Alton church, fell and sustained
some very painful injuries. He was
immediately carried across to his
nome In Crisfield, Md. His many
friends hope for his speedy recovery.
Misses Daisy Ketcham and Audrey.
Maria and Ruth Somerville were
Pheasant visitors to friends at this
place Thursday of last week.
TRIXY--
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22

WHILE the citizens of Fairflelds
almost without exception, arose and
demanded better road management
this timely and favorable result we
learn was largely due to the writings
of our virile correspondent Geo. II,
Smith, of Sunny Bank, who. notwith.
standing condemnation aud frowns
from some quarters hammered away
until he saw the fruition of his eff.
forts. Like Davy Crockett, he felt
sure he was right, and went ahead,
The people of lower Northumber-
land are to be congratulated upon
effective results and a promise of bet
ter roads for the future. Nearly
every quarter of Virginia is suffering
lmmeasurably from bad road man
agement and unless, like sermon.
each makes it a personal matter,
there will be little good derived.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
REHOBOTH.
SPECTRE.

Buck Dodson, who has been saw
ing lumber for b. L. Gill. has moved
his mill on Everett Crow theirs land
better known as "Hard Bargain. I"
Ills mill is set and seems ready for
business.
Luther Coppedge has recently
bought an up-to-date disc harrow.
William keyser has improved the
looks of his house by giving it a
new coat of paint.
Eugene Barrett and wife, L. A.
Coppedge and wife and Mrs. Lewis
were welcome guests at the home of
Capt X. IL. Hayden last Sunday
afternoon.
W. J. Stakes has taken a trip to
New Orleans, La. Son
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22

ABOUT the best feature of the new
game law is that prohibiting the
killing of robins at any season. The
wanton destruction that cred breast
is at times subjected to is grinding on
the feelings of those who know the
usefulness of this bird. 1t has been
fairly estimated that each robin
which habits upon the farm is worth
whole half-a- dollar to the farmer
in the way of destroying insects that
injure his crops.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
ALAS, POOR "COrE DAY

A representative of the CITIZEN
on court day overheard the mimi.
table Lucius NJ. Flippo schemine
TO defeat the ends of the new
Constitution in respect to abo,
lition of ''cote day." Court could
hardly go on, and Friend Flippo
must necessarily be on the sick
hst' II ne did not turn up at Ian.
caster as regularly as the moon
hiied" and more punctually than the
sheriff calls court to order. While
endorsing pretty much all the Con-
stitutional Convention did (except
possibly, to refuse the right of
woman suffrage) Farmer Flippo has
come to the conclusion that to abol-
lsh court day is grievous mistake
and now he has gone to work to W.T.
iate the lntents and purposes of that
body of savants, the ex-Constitu-
tlonal Convention. 1t is believed
that ne has takena those old "vets"
Judge Quicker" Wright and JUDGE
John Ewell, into his council and
schemes. Anyhow, it is all "cocked
and primed" that under the new
regime, wherein the District Courts
will convene about six months in the
year, the other six months the old
Confederates will hold court and
communion and invite all the chronic
court goers to assemble and partici.
pate In grave deliberations ON the
green. Thus will the old order be
continued. But the question arises
how long will this last ? Unless
Comrade Flippo gets Comrade Ball to
retract his ominous statement that
he and his compatriots are the "dyine
Confederacy" we don't see how
the regular order of "cote day. can
be long continued. 4 pious idea
"'--~A miOht get Bunny
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
STEAMBOAT TALK.

1t comes to our cars that some
friends(?) up the river are crediting
the CITIZEN and its editor with un-
friendliness to the Peoples Steam
boat Co. We challenge proof OF
such statements. Because we have
not run wild over the new order be-
ing instituted is probably the pre-
text for this charge. Maybe, if the
Tourist had extended its trips to IT.
vington We, too, might have become
hilarious.
To the Tourist we are friendly,
but since we have never had the
pleasure Of casting eyes upon the
steamer and have no personal knowl-
edge of her doings we hardly feel
competent to applaud or berate.
Some of the gentlemen at its head
are warm personal friends of ours.
IL more were needed to impeach the
statement of unfriendliuess we might
produce all the writings ir these COL
rmns bearing upon the subject to
show differently. AS stated, we have
not become rampant for the quite
sensible reason given above, but at
the same time we have refused to be
party to the condemnation and
abuse that some people are heaping
upon the Weems people. We be.
lieSe in the old injunction-Hive
aud let live"-but a private com.
mercial warfare is snot our funeral"
or our feast. We always welcome
any new enterprise for this section,
particularly in the way of transpor-
tation, and our well known struggle
of years for a railroad should in it.
seit refute erroneous impressions,
PROBABLY disseminated by persons
unfriendiy to us from other causes.
we do not care enough about these
misrepresentation to cause this ex-
pianation, but We do desire to rein
force our incessant appeals for new
enterprises and increased transporta.
ton facilities by some talk on pro.
posed routes.
We want better communication
with Norfolk, and there is every
reason to believe it will shortly come.
just now communication with lower
Northumberland and Crisfield. Md.
is paramount theme. We have
long been of opinion that route to
Cristield, touching in Dymers and
Oockrells creeks, would give us up-
measured advantages. We hone
from the bottom of our hearts tina.
such a line will be put on in the
near future. We care not what
company does it. Let one or more
come and it will have the support of
our people. If the Peoples Line
VIII carry out their announced in
tenhons and put on such a line. to |
run from Urbanna, we welcome them
and will do all in our power,to make |
the route a success. The same feeling
and assurances We extend TO the
rotomac route now being talked of. |
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
Death of ThOs. A. Rose

News reaches here Of the death on
Tuesday night by typhoid fever of
Ihos. A. Rose, who was principal of
the high school at Mathews Court
house, where he died. Six hours pre-
vlous to his death he was united in
wedlock to a young lady from Rock
lngham county. Va, who was nursing
him and to whom he had been en-
gagged some time.
MIR. Rose for several years was
principal of the graded school at
Heathsville and was well known and
fayorably thought of throughout this
section.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
AFTER SENATOR MARTIN

1t is strange how persistent som,
papers seem in constantly making
statements regarding Senator Thomas
S. Martin that are really without
warrant. 1t is now being absurdly
charged that the junior senator from
Virginia is responsible for the failure
of the legislature to pass resolution
upon the subject of electing senator,
by the people.
The same people not long age
were blaming Senator Martin,
friends" for not turning Judge
Campbell out of office, and they
manage in some way or other to at.
tribute to him all the disagreeable
things that they think are extant.
The VirQintGn-Pilot, of Norfolk,
prints the following:
"The warmest of Mr.. Martins ad.
vocates have never contended that
he was strong with the people, espec-
tally with the people of the country,
He is more or less popular in the
towns, but the country people know
little of him and have little liking
for him. Senator Martin and his
friends know this perfectly we'll and
naturally do not look with favor up.
on popular election of senator's.
Senator Martin is, however, a
shrewd politician and long headed
manipulation. He is also backed by
the corporation element in the State,
which is anxious to keep the election
OF Senators as far away from the
people as possible, because it can
control the legislature, but not the
people,"
Senator Martin has repeatedly said
that he would abide by whatever
methods the Democratic party took
to elect his successor, be it state,
primary or anything else. We can
not see why the Norfolk paper con-
cludes that Senator Martin is not
known in the country, and is only
"more or less popular in the towns"
The work that be has accomplished
for this state has made him known
in every county, and there is not a
man mentioned for the senatorship
to-day who could defeat him in a
primary in any city in Virginia, not
excepting Norfolk.
The Iirginian- Pilot also makes
the discovery that the corporations
can control the legislature, but not
the people. Do the corporations
control the present legislature? How
can they control the members, but
not the people, when the people elect
every member of the legislature?
Why is it said that Senator Martin
is backed by the corporations when
in the public investigation that fol-
lowed his defeat of Gen. Fitz Lee it
was demonstrated that the corpora.
tions had treated them both with
equal consideration?
Was the last legislature that re-
elected Senator Martin almost with
out opposition con trolled bodily by
corporations, and only the few who
voted for Gov. Tyler, and who were
elected on Independent tickets again st
the regular party nominees, the
choice of the people?
Was the constitutional convention
when it made the present Corpora
ton Commission appointive by the
present governor afraid to trust the
people?
There is great deal of pure twad
die talked on this line. and the
custom of taking a shot at Sena-
tor Martin seems to be more the re-
suit OF habit than any calm and
deliberate purpose to do justice to
every man and not misrepresent him. |
-Neuport Neacs Times Herald.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
Northumberland Go
'rRIl,BY.


Mrs, W. Is. Harris, of Fairport,
recently visited her parental home
near here.
writing.
Miss Emma Clarke is out again.
Miss Hannah Thrift is visiting
friends at Kinsale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Dodson. of
Marvin, spent Saturday aud Sunday
at the house of MIR. and Mrs. w. G..
Goodman.
There will be picnic at Coan
.ial the 18th beginning at 3 p. m.
from Coan Hall Sunday school. The
public IS cordially invited.
SPECTRE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22

DR.. PARKHURsT thinks that there
was heroism on both sides during
the Civil war, but that there was
very little craftsmanship displayed
after the war in bringing the country
back to peace basis. This is about
the first sensible thing or strong
point we have seen made by the New
York sensationalist.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
Made Younu ADni,

"One OF DIR. Kings New Life Pills each might
for two weeks has put me in my .teens,a Vain-
writes ID. u. Turner, or Dempseytown. Pa.
They're the best i'm the world FIR Liver.
stomach aud Bowels. Purely vegetable.
Never grippe.
Only 25c. Mt Ellis G. Richardson's. Kilmar.
mock, and L. J. Hayden 4 Sons, Irvington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22

THE Normal school girls at Farm
vile have organized a Mock Legis-
lature, and one of the acts it passed
ievies heavy tax on bachelors. We
have some intimate friends in legal
and newspaper circles that we now
expect to see getting in out of the
rain.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
HELP THE SUFFERERS.
The virginia Citizen" VIII Re,
ceive Contributions to Aid The
People OF West Point,

Following the example of the Dis.
patch and some other papers the
CITIZEN volunteers to receive and
turn over to the proper committee
such subscriptions in money as it's
readers feel able to devote TO assist
the suffering people of West Point.
va. Our people are prosperous aud
Providence has favored them in
many ways. No better way of show
ing gratitude than by helping those
who are in affection. Let us do
what we can. Subscriptions sent us
will be publicly acknow lodged add
promptly forwarded the West Point
committee appointed to receive aid.
30 Tar our contributions have been
all from lrvington. We hope other
sections will aid the good work.
Previously reported, $40 so
Geo II McKenney, 9 90
A. James, sr., O0
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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22

Kidneys ihemselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
a arrangement CT the Kidneys and a cure is
obtained quickest by proper treatment of
the kidneys. Ii you are feeling badly you
can make 10 mistake by taking Dr. Kilmer's
Swairp-koot, the grea; kidney. liver and
bladder remedy.
ltcorrccts inability to hold urine and scald-
Ing pain In passing it. and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled 10
go often during the day. end 10 get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect OF Swamp Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp Root is pleasant TO take and sold
by oil druggists in fifty-cent and one dollar
sized bottles. Youmay f-t0(
have sample bottle Of sse:::s:::
this wonderfu, new lis % rrs.srj
covery and book iha; <Sf.@s. s. - sss29
tells all about il. both Home oG swamp-Root
senttree by mail. Address DR.. Ki.ner g. Co.
Singhamton, NY. When writing r.ention
readinG this generous offer In this rarer.,
Don't make any mistake hut remember the
name. Swamp-Root, DIR. Ki!mer's swamp
Root, and tho address, Binghampton. N. ".
on every bottle. -"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22

Webb and Mat Donahoe to hold a
horse trading show six times year
when Brother Balls assertion seems
likely of being verified. We throw
out this suggestion to Brother Hippo,
so there may be something as a last
ing monument to his ingenuity and
combativeness of the new order OF
things.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths.

prevailing in this
S because so Gecep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths arecauced by
it heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
ofk;dney disease. If
kidney trouble is al
lcwedto advance,he
kid re y poisoned
blood wlllattack the
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-22

Make it rule that whomsoeyer
you meet you will improve him or let
him improve you.