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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-08-18
Passes Good Night.

London, Aug. lit is announced
that Lord Salisbury passed a comfort.
able night and was rather stronger
Saturday morning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-08-18
(Apropos Growers Hunting Trip
The Gopher-What Yer DOM in the Northwest, Grover7
Mr.. Cleveland-Duck Hunting-lust Hunting Ducks.

Dewey, Admiral Taylor, Admiral Rodg-
ers, Capt. Brownson, Gen. Chaffee, Sir
Thomas Upton, Col. Sherman Craw-
ford, c. Oliver Iselin, Butler Duncan,
Capt. Woodbury. Kane and Commodore
Bourne, of the New York Yacht club,
besides other friends of the president.
The review will begin at nine a. M,
Ind the ceremony probably will not be
concluded until 2:30 p. m.
The following vessels will take part
in the review: Battleships Kearsarge,
Alabama, Illinois and Texas; cruisers
Baltimore, Olympia, Yankee, Prairie,
Topeka and Panther; fotilla of tor
pedo boats and destroyers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-08-18

GduCato Toar Bowels with Csscnross.
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-08-18
WARSH|PS sent TO
TURKISH WATERS
Russia Emphasizes Intention Of Ex.
acting Complete Compliance
with Her Demands.
WANTS SATISFACTION FOR
The MURDER OF her CONSUL

Squadron of Black Sen Fleet Receives
Orders to sail-No objection to
Move Likely by Great Britain or
other Powers-Widow Refuses the
Indemnity.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-08-18
Powers WIN Not object.


the stay of her squadron in Turkish wa
tiers, until her demands shall have been
fully complied with. Count Lansdorff's
representations to Bulgaria are due to
the wish of the Russian government to
localize the trouble, as desired by Great
Britain and Austria.
A press correspondent was informed
at the admiralty Saturday that no in
structions had been sent to the Mediter-
ranean fleet to proceed to the eastern
Mediterranean. Two British guardships
are stationed at Oonstantinople and a
cruiser is at Salonica. In order to par
ticipate in the naval maneuvers, the bat
tleship Families was withdrawn from
Salonica and the cruiser Mohawk from
Cyprus:
''If the situation in Macedonia shall
become more threatening than the gov
eminent is at present informed" said an
admiralty official, "ships will be sent.
AS it is, the commander in chief of the
Mediterranean fleet has the control 1t
is discretionary with him to detach a
squadron and order it to proceed to
Turkey. 1t is probable that the Ram
lilies and Mohawk will return thither
as the commander in chief has been kept
Informed of the developments in the
near east"
No News MT Washington.
Washington, Aug. 17.-No information
can be obtained here concerning the
Russian embroglio with Turkey. The
state department has not been advised
by its diplomatic officers upon this affair,
and there are no members of the Russian
embassy at present in the capital.
Not Confirmed at Berlin.
Berlin, Aug. 1.-THE foreign Office
has received no confirmation of the
news that Russian Black sea squad
ron is going to Turkish waters Its
information says the squadron has
left port for an unknown destination.
The officials here do not think that
the Russian vessels will appear be-
fore Constantinople, which might give
encouragement to the revolutionary
elements in Macedonia, as Count Lams-
dorff's note, published Saturday, shows
that Russia is keeping the question of
satisfaction for the murder of the
consul at Monastir distinct from the
general Macedonian question.
Impression Mt Paris.
Paris, Aug. 1.-THE news that q
Russian naval division has been or
dered to Turkish waters coming on the
Feast of the Assumption, when the
foreign Office is closed, and public af-
fairs completely suspended, has not
caused that impression which is likely
to follow, when the significance OF
Russia's move is more fully appre-
ciated. Although Foreign Minister
Delcasse and most of the responsible
officials are absent, assurances were
given that official opinion is strongly
in support of Russia's action, as the
French policy throughout has favored
an energetic course.
Widow Refuses Indemnity.
Constantinople, Aug. 1.-THE widow
Of M. Rostkovsh, informing Him,
Pasha, the inspector general Of Mace.
donia. that she would not accept the in.
demnity Of $4,000 offered by the porte
for the murder Of her husband, said she
did not want Turkish charity. She has
returned the decoration Of the order Of
the Nishani-Shopakat, bestowed on he,
by the sultan, and also her husbands
Turkish decorations
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-08-18

st. Petersburg, Aug. ia squadron
of the Russian Black sea fleet has been
ordered to sail for Turkish waters.
Notification of this move has been tele-
graphed from Sebastopol to the Russian
ambassador at Constantinople.
The dispatch of the squadron is in
tended to emphasize Russia's intention
of exacting complete compliance with
her demands as to satisfaction for the
murder, by Turkish gendarme, of her
consul at MonaSfjr
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-08-18
No New. Mt Washington.

Washington, Aug. 17.-No information
can be obtained here concerning the
Russian embroglio with Turkey. The
state department has not been advised
by its diplomatic officers upon this affair,
and there are no members of the Russian
embassy at present in the capital
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
MISKIMON.

Cornelius r. Marsh is reconstruct
ing and charging his dwelling.
Mr.. Denny, of New York, is visit
ing the family of Robt. Walker.
Willie Rice and Mrs. Packet, of
Lara neighborhood, are reported to
be'very i'll; also Mrs. Douglass, of
same vicinity, who was paralyzed
Sunday.
1t looks little unusual to see the
" blazing hearth =" during harvest
times, but with the thermometer down
in the SOS this was necessary.
The writer while hunting game
and botanical specimens in woods of
Y. II. Dawson came across most
beautiful grove of black walnuts.
The trees stood thick, having long
straight trunks. In few years this
grove will be very valuable as timber.
The suggestion is offered that ii
would be wise in all of our fan mers
If a little attention was paid to the
growing of black walnuts, as thew
are by far the most valuable tree of
our forests. 1t is said that they hav G
been sold in this neighborhood for
as much as SEA apiece.
The fruit tree agent is still with
US charging the usual price of so cts,
$1.00 etc.
ID. L.. Beane and family were visit
ing in the neighborhood Sunday.
THuBAN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
Friday, juno 10. 1908.

LIFE in the country, after all, is life at
its best. Where could it be better than
in old Virginia, and in Virginia where
cleaner and happier than in the Valley OF
the Shenandoah ?-RoekiRghGm Register,
Nowhere on earth, except up here in
our unsurpassed Roanoke Yalley.-SdleR
Iinaes-Regtster.
Mistaken, brother. Southside Virginia
is Goods Country" where health con.
ditions are better, water purer, waflies
browner, biscuit hotter, neighbors more
neighborly, girls prettier, milk and but
ter better, flowers faircr, skies bluer, sun
brighter and Heaven nearer.-Fdrmpaile
Herald.
All wrong. The Northern Neck
is truly the "outside row" to such
ill-informed people. Parson Massey
once said when visiting here that it
reminded him more of Heaven than
anything else-awful hard to get to,
but once there, didn't want to
leave. You brethren of the Valley,
Southwest and Southside come take
a peep, and, like this one-time
Valley-ite, you will be satisfied to
stay.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
REHOBOTH.

Miss Gerevieve Pinckard, who has
been teaching music IN Fauquier
county, has returned to her beau tiful
home near here.
David Sullivan sold a very fine
yoke of oxen lately to David Kelley.
of Bluff Point. Mr.. Sullivan has
also bought new two-horse wagon.
Miss Lizzie Luttrell, who has been
attending the State Normal school
at Farmville for the past session,
has returned home, much to the
delight of her many friends.
There is much sickness at present.
Our faithful physician, DIR. f. A..
pinckard, is kept exceedingly busy.
Many of his patients are at a long
distance.
Miss Otelia Adams, of Harvey's
Neck, is the pleasant guest of Mrs.
X, j. Talley this week.
We are glad to report that Mrs
Frank Dodson who has been ute
sick is improving.
Is. L. Gill bad the misfortune to
get a large number of empty tomato
cans damaged by getting wet in
shipment from Baltimore. Mr.. Gill
has had considerable trouble and ex-
pense to dry them for use.
One OF our sports got lost a short
while ago, but the last we heard from
him be had gotten back safely into
the fold. SON
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
POLITICAL.

The present incumbent, j. A. Pull
len, Commissioner of Revenue for
the county of King George, will be
a candidate for reelection. He con-
sents because of the fact that he has
become cripple for life 10y accident
and is thereby unable to follow other
avocations Of life.
Two or three months ago it was
the new constitution that was to
wreck the Democratic party Of Vir-
ginia. Now 1T is the Mann bill.
Probably four or five months hence
it will be something else. y We
want to see and hear some open, hon
est, frank and sensible discussion of
live and pending issues, that the
people may be informed and may be
trained to think intelligently and to
vote their conviction rather than
their fears and prejudices-News
Leader.
No doubt the spirit was willing
but plainly the flesh was weak iu the
rso-called reformers, and so none of
them cared to try conclusions with
Senator Daniel before the Democrats
of Virginia. If they are wise they
will pursue the same course towards
MIR. Martin. Virginia has now IN
the United States senate represen-
tation of exceptional ability and eff
ficiency, and We believe the Demo-
cratic people of the State will be
quite content to let well enough
alone Petersburg Inle1-Appeal.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
REGINA.

On last Thursday evening the
young gentlemen of this neighbor
hood gave our young ladies picnic,
Among those present were some from
quite a distance. In the afternoon
We were entertained by music on
piano, violin and graphophone. About
8 o'clock refreshments were served.
consisting of ice cream, cake, lemon
ade and bananas. In the meantime
Willie Rowe's horse became fright
ened, causing the greatest excitement
of the evening. At IL O'Clock we
left for our homes, each expressing
him and herself as having spent
most delightful evening, and
feeling much indebted TO the boys of
Regina.
Wayland Marsh was seen in our
midst on Sunday last.
W. K. Pittman purchased new
binder last Saturday.
HE Hurst, who is clerking at Ian
caster, visited his parental home last
Sunday. CAN'T TELL YET.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
RICHMOND COUNTY.
wEsTMoRELAND COUNTY.
In Loving Memory of Mrs.
Mary A. Coles.
~ Of Pcacel in thy palaces fair

OClty OF Peace! in thy palaces fair
Loved faces and forms we see;
oCity of Peace! with thy treasures rare
Are gifts of immortality.
At her home, Cleveland Park, Washing
ing, ID. C., on the goth of April, 1903,
Mrs. Mary Alverta Coles entered into rest
and the life eternal. She was the daugh-
ter OF thelate William Heath Sydnor and
Mary Conway, his wife. She was a
graduate of Hollins Institute and a favor
lite among teachers and pupils. Being
richly endowed intellectually, noble,
truthful, great in heart and in mind, and
with all beautiful writer, her company
was n pleasure to both old and young.
Beauty OF person and charming vivacity
crowned her radiant girlhood.
What Is so universal as death must be a
benefit"
wrote the poet Schiller, and in this
thought there is comfort when the loved
and cherished are taken away. Her de-
voted son and two loving daughters did
all IN their power to keep her with them;
while many friends and relatives in Bal
timore and Washington We're proiuse in
kind attentions. To her the summons
was peaceful one-the grace which sus-
tanned her through life was with her in
the hour of death. The beauty of a soul
in close communion with its God was
visible to loved ones who ministered to
her during the many weeks of illness.
''The faces of the dead are fair,
Earth's last and heavens first look they W ear
Serene without one mortal care"
Rev. Curtis Lee Laws, ID. D., her pastor.
rom Baltimore, and the Rev. George
Bratenahl, rector of st. Adams. con-
Quoted services at the house and at the
grave, which were simple but impressive.
while the spirit of reverence and tender
ness among those present was a touching
expression OF feeling. Mrs. Laws. the
gifted wife of the minister, sung a solo,
Lead Kindly Light" Many rare and
lovely flowers from Virginia, Baltimore
and Washington were placed upon and
around the casket. In her hands--those
hands OF ceaseless ministry-ak kind friend
put a cluster of snow-drops from her
sisters home in Virginia-which was
hers too-remarking, "She may know
they are from her old home" She was
laid to rest in beautiful Glenwood
cemetery. Her devoted and heart
broken children often visit the sacred
spot. Tears shed there are a tribute to
her worth and memory, knowing that
all is well with her, that it is not death
but transition to a brighter and happier
world, where "God will wipe away all
tears, and there shall be no more death.
nor sorrow, neither shall there be any
more pain"
what lacks the summer? June roses blow.
Song birds from the green wood appear;
But charms of nature no solace bring
To those who weep. She is not here.
What lacks the summcr2 High DER the hills
The morning dawns with radiant light
In the vale of tears we sigh for her
Whose presence made our summer bright.
We look beyond; naught lacks the summer
Where palms of victory are won,
Where no bitter tears are ever shed,
And the river OF life rolls on.
ONE WHO LOVED HER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
EMMERTON.

Miss Sadie Biscoe has returned
home, after a very pleasant visit to
friends In Richmond.
The Misses Fisher returned home
from Norfolk last Sunday, but will
leave Friday for Bedford City, where
they will spend the summer.
DIR. Marquis Oldham spent Sunday
at Lara and attended services at
Hopewell.
Miss Gable johnson is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Brooks, in Fred.
ericksburg.
The young people of Jerusalem
church met Wednesday night to
practice for Children's Day.
There will be services at Calvary
next Sunday night instead of the
afternoon.
Maynard Headley returned home
Wednesday from fredericksburg,
where ne. has been attending college.
Mrs. w. e. Headley has been
spending the past two weeks with
her sister, Miss Mamye Hanks.
Miss Mamie Headley is expected
home Friday from Lottsburg, where
she has been teaching in the family
of Capt. Andrew Headley.
DIR. A. @. Fisher paid a flying trio
to Richmond and Fredericksburg
last week. PINKY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
BLUFF POINT.

Children's Day services will be
held in Bluff Point Union chapel
next Sunday night at s O'Clock. A
cordial welcome is extended to all.
Misses Margaret Henderson, Grace
Hurst and Una Kelley, who have
been attending the Farmville Normal
school, have arrived home, much to
the delight of their many friends.
Misses Katherine and Ruby Potter
paid a flying visit to the Monumental
City last week.
The new store at Byrdton has
been opened under the management
of Tom Kelley. We wish him sue
cess.
A very enjoyable birthday party
was given at the residence of Captain
and Mrs. James Disc on Friday
evening. The event was in honor of
the eighteenth birthday of Miss
Eunice Todd. Games and singing
were in order aud variety of instru,
mental music interspersed between
whites. Refreshments were served,
and soon after the guests babe their
hostess good night, wishing her
many happy returns of the day.
wv
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
SIMPSONS WHARF.

Mrs. Estelle Luusford was sum.
moned on Saturday last to the bed.
side of her mother, Mrs. Ann Doug
las, of Lara, who was suddenly
paralyzed. Miss Eta Douglas, of
Baltimore, arrived here Monday
morning en- route to see her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayland Booth
visited the lady's parents at Alfonso
Sunday last.
Mrs. Mamie Ashburne and daugh-
ter, Bessie, and Miss Mollie Moore
visited their esteemed friend, Miss
Edna Harrison, of Marvin, Saturday
and Sunday last.
The large three master Witch
Hazel is loading here with ties for
G. III. Smith.
Rumor has it that before this goes
in print wedding bells will ring in
our midst. They have our best
wishes for success in these
HARD TINES.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
ANOTHER STEAMER.
Weems Line will give two trips
a week between the Kappa
hammock and Norfolk.


On or about July 1st the Weems
Steamboat CO., which heretofore has
been running weekly steamer from
points on the Rappahannock to Nor
folk, will double the trips. As far
as can now be seen the Steamer Es-
sex will leave the Rappabannock on
Wednesdays and Fridays for Nor
folk, returning each following day.
On her trip up the Rsppahannock
Sunday she will go as far as Port
Royal, returning Monday on her way
to Baltimore. Under some such ar
rapgement the Essex will be able to
make two trips to Norfolk and one
to Baltimore each week.
Some years ago when establishing
a permanent weekly route to Norfolk,
Mr.. Henry Williams, President of
the Weems Company, intimated that
at such time as the traffic warranted
it aud the people of this section felt
it a necessity he would consider the
matter of making two trips to Nor
folk. The people of this section be-
lieve the time has come, and when
requested to do so Mr.. Williams at
once acceded. This will be a great
benefit to our section of Virginia,
and q great one to Norfolk if the
people of that city and Portsmouth
would realize it and make some effort
to keep the route from being losing
one. Norfolk and Portsmouth bust.
ness men have never sought com.
munication or trade with this rapidly
growing section as we thought they
should. 1t goes without saying that
our people will feel grateful to the
Weems Company for this additional
service.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
WICOMICO CHURCH.

Cutting wheat. seeding peas and
setting out tomatoes are all the 90
with our farmers this week.
Rev. Il. @. Thrift paid his father
a visit recently.
Mrs. L. A. Whaley and Miss Kate
Whaley visited Baltimore recently.
Miss Cora Webb spent several
days of last week in this vicinity.
Mrs. f. Lackey visited relatives at
Reedville recently.
The following gentlemen from
here met the Board of Supervisors at
Heathsville in the interest of our
roads last Thursday: w. II. Rowe,
Warner Hurst, Capt. VIM. IIender-
son, W. I'll. Carter, Il. j. Eubank, E.
Blackwell, Z. Broun, sr., o. r. Kent,
W. Ball, A. Hudnall, jr., and @. Il.
Myer. BURK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
NIIDDLESEX NOTES.

Miss Buther Bristow, of Ark, Va,
is spending the week with Mrs. b.
Il. Hart, of Locust Hill.
It's rumored that Luther Bsughan,
a merchant of Cooper, will be mar
ried on the End of July to u Miss
Soles, of Gloucester county.
Walter b. Stockdale, who was one
of b. Il. Harris clerks, resigned few
days ago and went to his home in
Tappahannock, but is expected back
in the county July LIST, to ill the
place of Sidney Phillips, with G. Il.
Msrston 4 Co., at Harmony Village.
was told by popular drummer
of Lancaster few days ago that he
thought Lively had the best base
bali team in the county. Now boys,
you know that is some encourage
ment to the absent rooters, substi-
tutes, and especially to the old score
keeper. "Play ball." and let us hear
from you.
Mr.. X. A. Davis, sr. >. a most promi-
uent citizen of Middlesex, died very
suddenly Friday evening from apo
plexy in his carriage while going
from his home at Urbanna. Mr..
Davis was born in Northumberland
county, Va, March 1, 1884, and
moved to Middlesex when only eight
gears of age, where he has resided
ever since. He was educated al
William and Mary College and chose
the profession of law, but after prac-
ticing a short while he turned his at.
tention to farming, which vocation
he followed with great success until
his death. Mr.. Davis leaves a widow
and six children. He was a gallant
Confederate soldier and a life long
Democrat. NARCIssUs.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19
Blackstone Female Institute.

The commencement exercises of
the ninth session of the Blackstone
Female Institute were largely at
tended, visitors from a distance, be-
ing more numerous than ever before.
The reports to the Board of Trustees
showed the largest attendance in the
history of the institution, the enroll
meut being about three hundred, of
which number two hundred and
twenty-five were boarders. Nearly
$4,000 have been spent on improve
ments and equipments. and the value
of the plant is now $S2, 1000. The
graduating class numbered thirty
one, the largest class ever graduated
at the school. The Trustees renew
ed the contract with the present
Principal, Rev. James Cannon, jr.,
for an additional term of five years.
The class of 1904 has a member
ship of ffty-six, which is twenty
more than the enrolment of the
class of 1903.
This section was well represented
at the Institute by the following
young ladies: Misses Nena Carter,
of Warsaw; May Hall aud Lou Rob-
ertson, of Montross; Mamie Minor,
of King George; Emma and Lula
Wheaton, of Wheaton; Annie and
Sedonia Marsh, and Evelyn Robins,
of Reedville; Nettie Evans, of Essex:
Maria Jones, Ethel Hurley, aud
Alma Burton, of Crbanna, and Mar
ian Dutton, Myrtle Grinels, and
Sadie Bristow, of lower Middlesex.
Miss Ida Joe Hayden, of Irvington,
will be an assistant in the Music
Department of the Institute the
coming session, and Miss Helen Lat
ane, of Tappahannock, an A. b. of
Raudolph-Macon Woman's College,
will be an Instructor in the Literary
Department at the Institute the
coming session.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19

L. A. Carter, of Lyells, to John M.
McCarty, of Lancaster.
Miss Leah Bussells, of Baltimore,
is spending the summer with her
grandmother, Mrs. /. N. .BusselIs.
Whaley Bros. are busy erecting
their canning factory.
W. L. Christopher and family
speut Saturday and Sunday with
relatives near Hopeside.
Charles Kennedy has completed
the masonry work on Capt. w. b.
Ciark's house, and returned to his
home at Lyells.
Mrs. Robinson aud two children
are boarding with Mrs. Clarence
Snow for the summer, while her
husband is engineer on steamer J. S.
Rrusstar.
Farmers are busy cutting wheat,
but prospects are poor for a good
yield SUNSHINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-19

The method of making good roads
and keeping them good, as advanced
by Fredericksburg contemporary,
and recently reproduced in these
columns, did not find endorsement
from the Imes-Dispatch, because
that paper thought no law that made
a property owner custodian Of his
proportion of the road fund and re-
quired him to keep the road along
his premises in good order would not
be tolerated in Virginia or stand the
test of the courts. The Newport
News Press is authority for the
statement that such policy is in
good working trim in one of the
northwestern States.