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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
GRANDCONFEDERATE REUNION
Hoa. X. Z. Lee, Jr., Made n Stirring
Address


The grandest Confederate Reunion
that has ever been held ia Westmore-
land county was held ut Mon tross on
Thursday, September "a, 1908. Most
OF the old soldiers of Southern fame
OF Westmoreland county, and quite
number of those of Richmond county
were present. The Reunion was
called by Mr.. John w. Harvey.
Commander of the Westmoreland
Camp of Confederate Veterans, under
whose auspices the occasion was won.
derfully planned and magniicently
carried out,
In the early part of the afternoon
a sumptuous dinner was served to NIL
present. At 2 o'clock the Comman.
der called the camp to the court
house for the transaction of business.
The following delegates were elected
to attend the Grand Camp Reunion,
which will be held in Newport News
the latter part of October; viz: j
w. Z. Davis, Ii. j. Horner, William
Mayo, Capt j. II. Chandler and
Judge X. II. Beale. James p. Jenkins
was elected Commander of the Camp.
The camp voted to have the names
OF William and Henry Reamey In
scribed on the Confederate monument
at Montross. Those two gentlemen
were soldiers from Richmond county,
who enlisted in the service of the Con-
federacy from this county.
at the conclusion of business
Hon. r. E. Lee, jr., who was recently
a member of the Virginia Legisls-
ture, and who is q grandson of Gen.
Robert E. Lee and son of the noted
and gallant VIM. II. +. Lee, in accept
anee OF an invitation extended him
by the Camp, made an admirable
address on "The Lost Cause" which
he well demonstrated was not lost
cause.
The speaker was introduced by
William Mayo, who spoke in glowing
terms and with much beauty of ex.
preston of old Wsstmoreland's pride
and appreciation of the lives and
services of such men as Washington.
Monroe and The Lees, who made our
country famous and historic; and of
Stonewall jackson, who was 30 MOI
for %;s h-~ varv -vtcu
- OIarN :.
Amid many hurrahs and great ap-
plause Mr.. Lee stepped forward to
the rostum, and with oratory second
A.
TO none In Virginia gave full and
well lifting synopsis of the Civil War
from its origin to its close, and even
OF the South to the present time. He
spoke OF the great part taken by the
women OF the South 10 defense of
the cause they loved 80 well. He
said, MANY women Of the South
during the war said, < had rather
be the widow of a brave soldier than
the wife Of deserter'
After the address of Mr.. Lee was
concluded Rev. w. w. Walker. a
member of the bar and a Confeder. |
ate Veteran who has reached his
eightieth mile post, delivered a short. |
but eloquent address. Finally Hon. |
w. A. Jones, member of Congress
from the First District of Virginia.
In response to repeated calls from
the large audience, spoke very en-
of Gen. Robert Z. Lee
and his services for the South.
STAR.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
FAIRFIELDS.

There will be no services at Fair
fields NJ. p. church next Sunday as
the church is undergoing repairs,
but the pastor will preach at Alton
at 10:45 q. m.
Mrs. John Rodgers, Mrs. VIM.
Dodson, Miss Lelie Lelb, Mr.. and
MTs AL. Hogan and Mas Pearl Hay
den were recent visitors to Baltimore.
Mrs. y. +. Wooden and daughters,
Lula and Mary, have returned from
visit to relatives and friends in
Baltimore and Brooklyn, Md.
Miss Lillian Brent returned Mon
day from three weeks visit to rela-
tives In Alexandria.
John l. Brent and son, Ray, and
Mr.. Nelson and sons took boat for
the Monumental City the first of
the week.
The new Alton M. p. church, in
Hacks Neck, will be dedicated on
the fourth Sunday in October.
There will be services at IL q. m.
and $50 p. m. Dinner will be
served on the ground. One or more
OF the prominent ministers of the
conference will be present.
Vow
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
TRILBY.

Our farmers are nearly through
saving fodder.
Miss Vivian Goodman and cousin
Lloyd, of Burgess Store, spent Sat-
urdsy and Sunday at Mr.. Il. W.
Clark's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w. Clark and
little daughter, Myrtle, are visiting
in Baltimore. "
Mrs. Amelia Cowart returned
Sunday morning from Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beauchamp, OF
Fair6elds, spent Sunday near here.
Mrs. w. G. Goodman and several
children spent a few days recently
near Village.
Miss Ethel Reynolds recently
visited Miss Almeda Clark.
Miss Olivia Haynie is visiting her
brother near here.
Miss Emma CLARK spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. r. s. Harris, Of
Fsirport.
0. M. Lowey, of Lillian, was seen
IN our midst Saturday and Sunday
SPEeTER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
A CORRECTION.


In your last issue there appeared
an article copied from the editorial
columns of the Potomac PROGRESS
which stated that the editor of the
Progress made an effort on court day
to learn the trend Of sentiment Of
the people toward the candidates for
House of Delegates, and further
stated that the majority of those ap-
preached thought John A. Palmer
would be an easy winner.
The Progress had in mind Messrs
Palmer and Straughan, and probably
was correct in its deductions regard
ing the two. But w. p. Sydnor was
announced that day, fact of which
the Progress was evidently unaware
at that time, and hence the compare
son.
The publication in the CITIZEN
OF the item is an injustice to DIR.
sydnor, because of the fact that Mr..
Straughan has since resigned. and
Messrs. Palmer and Sydnor are the
two now In the field. People read
ing the item may be apt to think
that Mr.. Palmer is stronger than DIR.
Sydnor. but unless am further
iastray than usual DR.. Sydnor will
leave Mr.. Palmer far behind at the
primary on the third of October.
Here in Fairfelds we know DIR. Syd-
nor, and We can vouch for him. He
aon't need any resolutions or prom
ses to- prop him in any desired po-
ations; because he stands upright
already, and we know what he will
10. de is the man to choose, if we
ire after the greatest good to the
greatest number of people.
GEO. III. SMITH,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

There may be some frost somewhere
this morning, but not in that part OF old
Virginia that is protected by the spurs
OF the Blue Ridge Mountains.-7 ymes-
Dispatch.
And there ne=er was a more highly
favored land than this east of the
Blue Ridge. No cyclones, no storms
Except upon the immediate coast)
and season that begins some weeks
earlier and lasts some weeks longer
than north of us, or even just across
the mountains among the 'cohees. ("
To the observsnt person the influences
of the saline atmosphere are very
marked. Heavy frosts occur In the
"forests" "a term used locally to des-
ignste the country short distance
inland from the salt shores and
stretching back) and not vestige
of it to be seen on lands bordering
upon salt water. A marked illustra.
ton of this was seen q few years ago,
when a heavy frost slew the trucks
on the night of May lst inland but
not q sign of it was discernsble along
the skirt of land on salt shores and
for mile back. Riding from the
shore inland heavy dew was OBJ
served for distance of about mile,
when boar frost took its place. The
influence of salt upon ice or snow is
well known, and it acts IA q deter
rent to frost also.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

OUR own Richmond falls in the
unfortunate list of cities which inyes-
legations show up as holding some
thing rotten. Mr.. Pizziai, corpora
ton Chief, doesn't hesitate to testify
that$lo'ooo as fees is mere bagatelle
when something is wanted bad. All
which goes to prove that where 90
much smoke is there must be some
hre' E1tinguish the thing. even if
it means freeze afterward.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

The Echo, the little paper pub,
lished by youths at Heathsville, came
to us last week in enlarged form,
about double its former miniature
size. The young men at the helm
have our best wishes, as do all young
people of integrity and energy.
A. ID. I+atane, editor and propri-
etor of the 7Tdecater Democrat, at
TappahannoCk, announces the be-
ginning of the seventh year of bis
paper. May tn. Democrat continue
for seventy times seven," with
Latane and his h,irs (but not cas-
'igns") in continue possession.
- LIE neeary Meps, of West Point,
is another of our old and steadfast
friends. but with a new name and
dress. Clean aud up.to-date, it en-
ters upon its fifteenth year.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

if IT would be done honestly and
conscientiously, with view to every
mans welfare and no enormous ad
vantage to the already affiuent holder
or syndicate, we should say let some
OF the so-called depleted oyster rocks
be let out to farm. But experience
with politicians and shore grabbers
teaches us that the "wheel within a
wheel" would be turned with yeloc.
ity, and the poor man and small
shore holder would come in for
nothing. This is going to be the
end of all this oyster discussion any
way, but those who have the oyster
peoples interests at heart will seek
to doyhat they can to stave off the
fateful day. The most gigantic eff.
Tort ever made will be worked at the
next session of the Legislature to |
break the Baylor survey and let out |
suoh rocks as few men may decree. |
Men are but human, and as has al
ready been demonstrated here on the
Rsppahannock, the oyster authorities
and commission "fock" with their
chums and are quite ignorant of
q certain side of the question.
Fsvors naturally follow inclination
and ASSOCIATION. 1t behooyes the
oyster people to move at once and
compactly in opposition to breach
OF the established lines. unless il ia
promised that 10 conjunction with
srch law no man or syndicate ,
shaii be allowed to apply for more
than reasonable number of acres
and that residents or holders of
ad]scent shores be given the prefer. ;
snce. No other favors, and the deal =
to be carried out in honesty and good =
part. -
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
Westmoreland Co.
CHILTONS.

a new organ has been purchased
Tor Currioman Baptist church. 1t
was gotten through the kind assis-
lance OF Kew. J. w. L. McNiel, of
Washington, ID. O.
John X. Campbell attended the
Ministers and Laymen's Institute
held last Saturday and Sunday with
Lebanon Baptist church at Alfonso,
Lancaster county.
District officers were elected at
Montross on Monday of this week.
Mrs. Mary Smith and daughter,
Bessie, are visiting in the Capital
City this week.
The canivries here will soon close
business for lack of tomatoes.
STAR.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
A CARD.


To The VOTERS OF WEsTMoRELANp
AND NORTHUMBERLAND:
Mr.. w. r. Crabb's letter in the
~ ~ Neacs falls fiat, when it ia
remembered that he was the gentle
man who publicly announced in a
speech before the convention that
nominated Mr.. Baker, that il North.
cumberland supported Mr.. Baker, he
aooutd PLEDGE himself and his West
moreland friends to back the nomi-
nee from Northumberland this time.
He is the only man IN Westmoreland
who ought not to run against a N North
cumberland man. for he has pledged
h.mssIf Gf he has no right to pledge
ms frlends) to support this time
Northumberland's nominee.
A CITIZEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
A PAIR OF ?'s.

EDITOR CITIZEN:
We can recall during a certain
canvass for the Senate that Jno. A.
Palmer was tacitly promised by Nor.
thumberland leaders the House NOM
nation. There was slip-up in
calculations, and John Palmer was
pushed aside. Does it become Nor.
cumberland to put him aside now /?
We remember somewhat of Jno. A.
Palmer's being induced to step out
of the way when Westmoreland
claimed the honor. Is it fair for
Westmoreland to again claim it and
say to Northumberland "next timer"
VOTER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
Turn Out to NOrthumberIand's
Primary Tomorrow Saturday,
Noon to q p. nm.
Tappahannock swept bv F,

Tappahannock Swept by Fire.
Fire early Friday morning swept
nearly a whole block, and at one
time the whole town was threatened
The wind suddenly Gained down
and the fire was controlled after
burning seven houses, among them
the large shop and picking house
that was used for chop and storage
rooms by j. b. Scott for storing
buggies and farming implem ents for
the Watt Plow Company, of Rich.
mond, Va.
In this building were stored four
thousand empty cases, to be used for
packing tomatoes by v. Il. Gilbert
q Company, all of which were
destroyed.
The damage was well up into the
thousands.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
Northumberland Co
BYRDTON.

Eugene Hall left on Friday last
Tor Hailwood, Accomac county, W here
he will teach school this session.
Mrs. John Towles and Miss Mae
Biakemore were guests at James 4th
keliey's the past week.
John Rock is erecting barn on
his premises.
Mrs. w. b. Carter has just re-
turned from visit to her sister in
Fsirtields.
John Wark has recently moved to
the home of Edgar Boatman.
MAYFLowER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
aE vsclNIA 0i fIzEN fKvINsroN VA fR1DAY ooronnR a

and we wish her abundant success.
Eddie Rowe, one of our up-to-dste
biacksmiths, has been sick for the
past few days, bat is now much
better, and will go to bis work TODAY.
Mrs. w. A. Jones has been in
Baltimore for the past few days, but
is home at this writing.
John j. Wagner, of this place, is
going out delivering views this week.
News is scarce, but how is this
HE DIDN'T PROPOSE.
Twas Dodson who the silence broke:
Miss Kate, why are you like a trce,,
"Because-because-Pm bored" she spoke:
"Oh, no; because you're WOO dr' said he
why are you like a tree?" she said.
II have heart" he said, so low.
tier answer made the young man red
because you're ssppy, you know"
"Once more, she asked"Wh by are you now
A tieef" He couldn't quite D, receive.
Trees leave sometimes aud make a bow.
And you may also bow-snd !esve."
CESAR.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
Warm welcome to the Oyster.

Sweet bird of aqueous habitation,
come In, aud expand thy hardened
wings and pour fourth an epicurean
song OF saline saccharinity. Sport
thyself In the milky stew, warm thy
esculent form in the ascending
clouds OF steam, invade the indigesti-
ole Try. Take on the robes of scalloped
beauty. Ming!e thy succulence with
the best OF the land wherever .hou
hyest and wreathe the inner man with
smiles of joyous civilizations. Deli
clous hIvalve, We greet thee =
Orange Observer.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

1t ia said that John Crump, a mu-
iatto who served with distinction nm.
der Farragut, and who was severely
wounded during the battle of Mobile
Bay, has been obliged, at the age Of
IO@ years, to seek q home in the
Denver poorhouse.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
POLITICAL.

The old Legislature meets in
Code revision.
Senator Hanna has declined to
meet in JOINT debate John H. Clarke.
tue Democratic nominee for the Sem
Richmond's recent Democratic
primary resulted in a victory for
legislators opposed to the Mann
Oil. Only q small vote was polled.
and the liquor element turned out Ia
force. Citizens showed disapproval
'f the primary plan, but the viva
'oce feature worked well.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

FROM Developments in the post
office matter it is not surprising that
such creatures as Neeley and Rath-
bone hourished. But Why they con-
tinue to do 80. in immunity, is
strange.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

HICKS didn't predic. our recent
coast storm. The Weather Bureau
that another was coming
this way, but it didn't come. So
they are ''quits."
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

10 THE VOTERS OF LANCASTER:
1 hereby announce my candidacy for
Office OF CONSTABLE for White Stone
DISTRICT. Respectfully,
". Il. TREAKIE
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

TO THE VOTERS OF WHITE CHAPEL:
l hereby announce my candidacy for
office OF CONSTABLE for White Chapel
district, Respectfully,
J. w RIcE
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

ToTHE VOTERS OF WHITE STONE DISTRICT:
As you have honored me with your
confidence by three times electiug me
constable, IL bave satisfied you I ask
you TO again vote for me for CONSTA-
BILE OF this District.
JOHN A. MCKENNEY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
Candidates, CARDS.

To THE VOTERS OF WHITE CHAPEL:
am candidate for OVERSEER OF
The POOR for White Chapel District,
and respectfully solicit the votes Of my
fellow citizens
r. w. DOGGETT
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
A FACT
ABOUT THE "BLUES"

What Is known as the "BIues'
Is seldom occasioned by actual exist
ing external conditions, but nth G
great majority Of cases by a disorder
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
To THK VOTERS or L.rc.srvp.

To THE VOTERS OF LANCASTER:
In announcing my candidacy for COM
MISSIONER of the REVENUE realize
the time Is too short to see many of you
personally. rely on the rank and file.
and TX you think me worthy OF your sup.
port vote Tor me. Respectfully,
John Cupr r1,1,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

The Northern Neck Immi grafton
ASSOCIATION was organized at Mon
tfoss Monday. Judge r. III. Beale was
elected temporary president.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
To THE VOTERS OF TIE COUNTY op
LANCASTER:

10 THE VOTERS OF TIE COUNTY OF
LANCASTER:
most respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Office of
sheriff Of your county subject at all times
to the action Of the Democratic party of
our county. Having endeavored to serve
you faithfully In the said office for the
past eight years, my record Is before
you as pledge for my continuance TO
DO so should II be your pleasure to again
elect me. Yours Respectfully,
JAS A. CHowNINa.
To VOTERS or NORTHUMBERLAND AND
WRsTMoRELAND:
desire TO Announce myself q cauif-
date for the HOUSE OF DELEGATES
from the district composed of these two
counties, to be voted for at the Demo.
cratic primary on October 9TH next.
Respectfully,
w. P. SyDNoR.
To THE VoTRRs OF NORTHUMBERLAND
AND WEsTMoRRLAND:
I will be candidate for the House
OF Delegates from the District composed
or Northumberland and Westmoreland
counties, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
JNo A. PALMER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

10 THE VOTERS OF LANCASTER:
hereby announce myself a candidate
ior the office OF COMMISSIONER of the
REVENUE. Respectfully,
G.. III. JENKINS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

To TIE VOTERS OF LANCAsTRR:
at the solicitation of many friends |
am induced to announce my candidacy
for the office Of Sheriff, to be voted for at
the coming November election, such
candidacy being subject to action of the
Democratic party Ia this county.
Respectfully,
X. B. MYrcBRxr.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

A keen feeling of sorrow will per-
meate this Southland of ours when
it becomes known that Mrs. Jeffer-
son Davis is seriously, if not danger
ously i'll in Buffalo.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

To THE VOTERS OF LANcAsrER:
am a candidate for reelection Tn The
office Of TREASURER, to which Won
have q number of times elevated me with
your votes. IL l have served YOU salts.
factorily again ask your support Al The
coming election. Respectfully,
II. M. SAMPLERS
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

Judge Aiken, of Danville, has
revoked the charters of both the
Social Clubs" IN that CITY. and
closed their doors.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

To THE yorERs OF LASo,svrr.
.ereoy announce myself candidate
Tor the office OF COMMISSIONER OF
the REVENUE. Respectfully.
Il. A. PINCKARD
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

10 The VOTERS or LANCASTER:
hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor the office of COMMISSIONERS of the
REVENUE OF Lancaster county, prom
lslng III elected to faithfully perform the
duties TO the best OF my ability.
Respectfully,
GEO. w. THOMPSON.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

To The DEMOCRATS OF LANCASTER.
hereby announce myself q candidate
LOT the office Of Treasurer of Lancaster
county, subject to action of the Demo.
cratic party. Respectfully,
Il. M. CHASE
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
NEWS ITEMS

Liquor men throughout the State
are Sniing Democratic aspirants
who favor the Mann bill.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

10 THE VOTERS OF WHITE STONE prsrRIcr.
1 hereby announce 10 you that am
S1noidste Tor reelection to the Office of
SofEhVISOR. From all who believe
mai nave faithfully and honestly per-
their votes. VIM N CITSn,rr
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02
A RECORD OF FEW MIsHAps.

Inc ioss OF the Beatrice has
stunned the fishing fleet, and while
q few are wavering in thebalance as
70 their decision another few say fiatly
that they will not 20 con the beach,
again. in their boats. In converse
tion with a gentleman who is well
posted In menhaden fishing and an
experienced seaman, we learn that
the Beatrice is the first of the fishing
meet, north or south, during his
twenty-five years. experience that
mas foundered at sea and all hands
lost. When it is recalled that dur
ing these years the fishing fleet on an
average has numbered about fiftv
vessels. this industry has a record
for disasters far below the scale of
any other maritime vocation. So
while the sad loss of the Beatrice
may startle the fraternity, the facts
as noted present also encouragingIv
startling features.
a few other fishing vessels have
been lost by other means than founder
ing, and occasionally some member of
the crew, but the old salt with whom
we talked could only recall two of
THESE instances while chasing the
onnkers, and these occurrences were
such as might happen at any time
20 any boat in ordinarily safe waters
Some years ago fisher was loaded
700 Deep and sank off Montauk
foint, but all the crew got off safely
1uo sne boat was later gotten up.
The second instance was that of the
Newens, which ran on the bar at
and went to pieces
but all hands were saved. These
we're the two instances cited. The
Nooddall and the Hawkins, two or
ginaiiy fishing steamers, were lost.
INT they were not in the service at
he time. The latter was a Cuban
'iibusterer and the former was re-
nrning from like trip.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

10 THE VOTERS OF WHITE STONE:
hereby announce myself a candidate
dor the Office Of SUPERVISOR of White
stone district. Respectfully,
IL. w. TREAKIE
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

You Will Be Happy if Well.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

10 THE VOTERS OF LANCASTER:
am candidate for the office of CON-
MISSIONER Of the REVENUE of your
county. III elected will discharge the
duties OF said office faithfully and inn.
Par'iaiiy. Respectfully,
II. Il. DOUGLASS
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-10-02

To THE VOTERS OF LANCASTER:
hereby announce myself a candidate
ior the Office OF COMMISSIONER OF the
hEVENUE OF Lancaster county. If
elected promise faithful discharge of
us duties to the best OF my ability. /
most respectfully solicit your votes and
influence. Very Trulv ""'
w. T. BARNETT,