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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

1T is our opinion that fall as man
Democrats will resent the interfer.
ence of Mr.. Cleveland in pointing
the way and picking the man for the
Presidential nominee as are those who
are taking exception to Mr.. Bryan's
selection of Hearst. While we should
not deny to Mr.. Cleveland the right
to express his preference, at the same
time we do object to it AZ a matter
of policy. Virginians are beginning
to clamor for Southern man. Fail.
ing this, they were gradually center
ing upon Judge Parker as a man
not closely identified with any fac
ton. Mr.. Clevelsnd's letter will
tend largely to weaken support of
the eminent New Yorker in the eyes
OF the South and West, at least.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
NEWS ITEMS.

1t now appears that the aotus
value loss by the big Baltimore fir,
was $45, 100000, on which there wa,
an insurance of $50, 900 600, leayins
a net value loss of $lO,0OO,OOO. Thes.
hgures are based on adjustments al.
ready made.
AS result of the Congressional
investigation of Mormon Senate,
Smoot President Smith, of the Nor
mon church, has Issued a manifesto
forbidding any more plural mar.
rlages, under pain of excommunica.
ton from that church.
Mrs. Virginia Chambers Raw. wife
OF kev. George III. Ray, ID. d., of
the Virginia Conference, died in Bal.
timore on the 9th instant. after !,
long and lingering illness. Her re-
mains were inferred in Hollywood,
Richmond. DIR. Ray was four years
Presiding Elder of Rsppahannock
District, but is now stationed in
Mathews.
J:E. Roane Riddick. Of Petersburg,
has been ad3ndged insane and order.
ell to be sent to an asylun. Riddicx
was once q. member of the Virginia
Methodist Conference. While pastor
OF the Brunswick county circuit q
lew years ago, Riddick shot and kill
ea Dr. Temple. of that county, for
which crime he served a term in the
penitentiary.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

Judge Alton B. Parker seems I,
DE sweeping New York. II look
very much as if the next Democrat,
presidential candidate will be Judg
Parker or southern man.
Richmond Pearson Hobson. tn,
Santiago hero, who resigned from
the navy to enter politics, was thi
week defeated in q primary for nom
lnatlon to Congress from an Alabsm,
district.
The present effort to find a man a
chairman of the National Republi
can committee is a situation simila
to that in 1892, just before Demo
cratic landslide. Several big part,
men have been asked to take Senator
Hanns's place at the head of tn,
committee, but so far none hay,
accepted.
A man approached leader of tn,
Dey "good government faction N
Norfolk Offering to kill Trehy, Joynes
and Prince, of the opposition, for $40
Ihe sensational investigation Of
the recent legislative primary held in
Norfolk, which is being contested
has ended, and the evidence of several
hundred witnesses is TO be submitted
for decision to the State central com.
mittee, which will soon meet.
The Norfolk Landmark gets in
this shot: Congressman Jones voted
against suspending the rules of the
House of Representatives the other
day TO let the Portland Oregon
Exposition bill be considered. Mr..
Jones has not said whether he is
for or against the jamestown Expo
.ition BILL but his general attitude
is not encouraging. And the fatted
calf (redistricting billy has been slain
for his benefit, tool"
And so the viva voce primary is to
give place to the old sneak-thief and
hypocrite, the secret ballot. The
Underwood Constitution introduced
the secret ballot innovation upon the
Virginia voting custom and practice
Tor the avowed purpose of protecting
the negroes against persecution for
voting their sentiments. The me-
groes are no longer factor in Vir-
ginia politics, aud even the Under.
wood convention did not think the
secret ballot necessary to protect
white men. Are free born white
Virginians afraid to vote their senti.
ments openly? Their ancestors were
not-Petsrs6,trg Iadsx-Appeal.
The rumor that Mr.. Hearst will
start paper in Richmond is not un.
interesting. For the first time since
the civil war, we believe, the capital of
the State finds itself without a daily
that can be relied on to support the
Democratic ticket, State and national.
III by any chance the Kansas City plat
form should be reaffi it is not
ilkely that either Richmond daily
would support the nominees, and we
should have the somew hat anomalous
spectacle of the Democratic capital
OF Democratic State supporting.
through the press, the Republican
ticket. There ought to be a field in
Richmond for a genuinely Demo-
cratic newspaper.-Nor5olE Viroin.
ian Pilot.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
WARSHIPS
BLOWN UP.
RusSianAdmiral andrew
Lost. u. 5. BattleShip
Missouri Blows Up.
Especial to VA. C,rrzrS)

NEW YORK, VIA FREDERIoKsBURG,
yesterday (Thursday).-TLe flagship
of Admiral Mskaroff, commanding
the Russian navy, yesterday at Port
Arthur struck a sunken mine that
was out Of place, and was completely
demolished. The battleship turned
over, and Admiral Makaroff and 800
men we're either killed or drowned.
The United States Battleship Mis-
souri, blew up last night at Pensacola,
Florida. Twenty-seven men were
killed. Explosion was caused by
defective boilers. The ship is burn
ing and will be a total loss.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

understanding has arisen over the
constitutional clause requiring the
payment of three years taxes, but as
the Constitution did not 90 into
enect until 1902 this provision cam
not be made applicable this year.
Next year 1T will be necessary TO pay
the tax for 1908 and 1904, and in
iSO6 the prepayment of taxes for
l9O3,1904 and 1905 will be necessary.
The right to vote must not be con-
rounded with the qualifications for
registering. All who are now regis-
tered must pay the poll tax for the
three years past to entitle them to
vote. 10 register this year one of
the prerequisites is that a person
shall have paid this tax for the wears
just passed (1901, 1902 and i9O3)
unless he has just come of age.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
MORE ABOUT PICKLES.

We take the following extract
from the letter of a prominent pickle
operator, commenting on our recent
articles about pickles:
al am glad to note the articles that
appear in your newsy paper OF the FIRST
and eighth. All you say about the cult
waiting, curing, ETC., of pickles you have
stated without any exaggeration on your
part, and IL farmers in your section don't
plant from one-half to one acre OF pickles
each for fear OF a failure in the crop then
they must be timid indeed"
The cost of the pickle crop lies
chiefly in the picking-as with toms.
toes-but unlike the latter crop
there is no cost of hauling. The
pickles are brined in barrels at home
and when the crop is harvested only
the hauling of the barrels to shipping
point is required. Many farmers
cure their pickles in barrels loaned
them.
From the books of a prominent
pickle works We CLEAN the actual
cash outlay for an acre is: seed 81 so,
gusno $40; a total of $500. Sure
ly our farmers could try an acre as
an experiment. In such case so cents
might be added for a brine tester,
and few cents per barrel for salt.
We can safely put the cash outlay at
$5. The barrels for few who wish
to experiment can be borrowed, if
sold to the parties who lend the bar
rels.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
TO IMPROVE THE MAILS,

Following up the plan to improve
the mails from Richmond to the
Northern Neck the Postoffice Depart.
ment is advertising for bids for a
continuous route from West Point TO
Urbanna, shortening the running
time several hours. This, and plao.
ing q mail agent on the Rlchmond
and West Point train, are two fea-
lures that will most likely insure us
better mail facilities.
The Department is also ad vertis;pp
Tor sealed bids for Carrying the mail
on the route from Merry Point to
Heathsvilie. Under the present con-
tract the carrier is allowed five hour.
IN which to carry the mail each wav
when the new contract goes into
effect the carrier will be allowed onlv
three and one-half hours each wav
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
PAY TAX. OR NO VOTE.

AS we have said time end again
the new Constitution requires, from
the year 1904 on, that no citizen
shall be privileged to vote at anv
election unless his poll tax for the
three years previous ia paid sir
months prior to the election. The
exemptions are only in cases of per-
sons relieved by the courts from
paying a poll tax, or any soldier or
sailor who served in the Confederate
or Union ranks during the war
between the States.
The poll tax is $3.50 a year now.
and every registered voter who has
not already done so Tor one not ex.
empt) should pay this tax for the
year 1903 on or before May 9TH next.
We have an election on November
9Th next for President and Congress.
men. So be sure to see that you are
entitled to vote by paying your poll
tax for the year 1908. Some mis-
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
Great Ovation 10 Daniel.

commemorative exercises through
out the country in honor of Ale1sn-
der Hamilton were proposed Satur.
gay night by President Sheridan, of
the Hamilton Club, of Chicago. at
the annual Appomattox day banquet
or the club. The principal speaker
OF the evening was Secretary of War
TAFT. John W. Daniel, of Virgins.
ws' given an ovation when be rose 70
speak to the toast "Lee." The Sena.
tor paid an eloquent tribute to the
character of Lee ~ man, and 10 bis
soilty az soldier. Former Senator
Charles +. Manderson, of Nebraska
spoke to the toast "Grsnt."
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

IT is really amusing how our able
contemporary, the Norfolk TIrqinian
Plot, is staggering under the load i,
is carrying for the ''good govern.
ment" crowd. If anything was ever
plain in politics it ia the arraut
humbuggery that has been practlced
in Norfolk with "good govern
ment" as q cloak. That the new
machine, not only in Norfolk but
throughout the State, is better
creased and is more of q juggernaut
than the old. is plain to everybody.
Some of the Gins" are honest enough TO
confess it. Why is it that others, in
wardly knowing tito be true, still lack
the courage to own it? Come out and
face the music; say you are satisfied
with the new machine as a we'll
creased motor, and stop cloaking it
with such frauds as "good govern
ment," "breath of fresh air." purity,
holier-thsn-thou poses. Stick to
your colors, but don't cloak filth
with righteous garments.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
SOME SHENANDOAH Norps

SomE STEAM BOAT NOTES
Captain w. l.. Messick is HAVING
lrvington wharf rebuilt. For a few
DAYS this week the yacht Greyhound
carried the msil and passengers he.
tween Irvington and Weems con meet.
ing with the steamers.
On Friday morning during dense
tog' while bound up the river.
steamer Potomac got ashore on Old
House point, at the mon tn of Carter
creek, and remained there until Snn.
asy morning. Several boats of the
Weems line, at times, and the fishing
steamers OF Carriers creek pulled on
her lneffectIvely. She was finalIv
gotten off by large towing tug Of
baltimore. She returned to Rslt;.
more Monday on regular trip. the
steamer Essex going to Norfolk that
night IN her place, returning Tues.
day night.
IL. ,shep. Chowning, of Urbsnna
was before u. S. Grand Jurv Of
h!cnmond this week, where he ad-
mltted shooting one of the beacon
agnts at Carriers creek, but protested
that the affair was an accident A.
the lowest line in such cases is $3.50
MI MT Chowning was not prosecuted.
Inc Inc damage done was only about
P<. This is a warning to ali nersons
not to interfere with lights or buoys.
rs the government is usually verv
harsh in its treatment of trespassers
n n essrs. Otis Davenport and Henry
panieI' Oh Weems, were on the Grand
Jury from this section. Messrs. ia.
Z. owen aud W.. Key Howard were
as witnesses.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

The name of State Senator Banks.
dale has been mentioned az one OF
the Presidential electors-at-large to
be chosen by the State Democratic
Convention this summer. If the
vote of Tidewater Virginia can de-
eide it the Senator from HALIFAX
will be the lucky man. His efforts
for some years-and more particular.
iy during the past six months-to
ward off dangerous oyster legislation
has showered him with the gratitude
of the oyster people.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

"lT's an i'll wind" etc, finds full
hilment in the way the war il csus-
ing Russia to become more Demo
cratic. The jews will probably be
treated more leniently in the future,
as great part Of the ostracism of
Russia now by civilized nations is
because of the anti Semitic feeling
in that autocratic land. The Gear
humbled himself at the Easter cere-
monies and kissed the sentinels that
were In attendance.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Aes,r.. Coulbourne Bros, wholesale
commission merchants, having had their
former place OF business, III South Cal.
vert street, Baltimore. Md, DESTROYED bv
nre, peg to announce to all shippers Of
produce, poultry, eggs, etc, that thew
are now temporarily located ut No. Is
Ass. camden street. where they will
CONQUER their business until the 7th Of
s,cn' alter which time they will move
to Ill West Pratt street. where tbev
have purchased the building formerIy
occupied by Me,srs. Dunn & WapneT
Ihey beg TO state that they are located
right in the heart of the produce section
and are In position to handle ali sbin.
ments to the very best advantage.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
DOES 1T COST MUCnY

Here 10 letter from one of thu
most prominent of Northumberland,
business men,
W. AcDomah Les. Secretary N. N. Ku
teGl Fire Assn--
DEAR SrR:-I find tbs insurance on
my dwelling viii expire 10th inst. /
herewith enclose you check 1878 for
another fve-year renewal for $500
kindly acknowledge receipt OF same and
send me policy soon as possible az /
DON'T want to be without insurance one
day. like your company very much;
u only cost me $3.50 for five years.
call that cheap insurance. ! am,
Very truly yours,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

fTHAs transpired thata gentleman who
has announced himself as Democratic
candidate for Mayor OF Richmond voted
Tor Mckinley in both 1896 and 19OOl
richmond 10 a curious city now, anyway;
out that a man who twice assisted in
Debating the Democratic party should
ofier himself as the head OF a Democratic
ticket IL passing strange even In Rich
mond.-Ezchange.
But be was quickly told to Ego
way back and sit down." 1t looks as
though Democrats are determined
not to be dictated to by those who
have not plumbed the political line.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

FoR the next six weeks work done
or the roads is worth double the az
penditure at any other time of the
year. Let us hope that our various
Boards of Supervisors will not wait
On the convenience of farm work for
getting teams and men, but will get
them even if at q little advanced
cost, and begin the work at once.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

The Strenuous has backed one
time. He has rescinded the orler by
which U. s. consuls we're to be placed
throughout Manchuria. Russia reg
istered pretty strong kick. and our
Teddy csved in. Never ought to
have had such q fool-notion in the
first place.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
WATCH us.

We are determined to have the
fullest and latest war news las well
rs all other matter) Of any local
paper In this section. Not q thing
or interest shall escape MS. and we
intend giving It to our readers. III
what yoa get from our columns ISM
worth dollar a year you are hard
TO satisfy. III you take no other pa
per you shall know weekly every
thing that has happened or interest
through the columns OF the yir-
ginia Citizen.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
Marvin Grove Committee.

The committee of Marvin Grove
camp ground will meet at the camp
at 10 a: m. Friday next, April 22nd.
inose interested in privileges, tents
or other matters connected with the
camp are urged to be present, as are
also any and all friends.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

In Bsltimoreans would think more
about the people who visit their city
and have enriched it they would not
lose sleep over widening Baltimore
street but give little more berth to
Light and Pratt streets, the most
congested sections Of the city.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

some would-be prophet has arisen
to once more predict that out of this
brawl between Russia and Japan is
going to come the awakening of
China and its advent ultimately az
the dominant power in Asia. They
said such things as these while Japan
was pounding the mongrel Mongols.
and the same thing was repeated
during the Boxer disturbances. A
greater man-"Chinese'' Gordon
than any Of these latter day prophets
ventured the same prediction more
than quarter of a century ago. 1t
may come in the dim future, but we
see no signs of fulfllment just vet
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

ITALY AND AUSTRIA are arching
their backs, aud it looks as though
these old-time enemies might soon
~'>'', "'>iitino and on In fighting.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

That means less than two per cent.
Tor i've years. The cost to no policy
holder has been more than 2 per
cent during the last five years.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
A CARD.

we beg To inform our friends and
customers that we have removed our Of.
nee and salesrooms to Nos. SIG. Sis and
oSo w. Lexington st , Baltimore. where
We will be glad to have you call and see
US. We solicit your orders, and can
give them prompt attention.
CARR, OWENS & HEINEuAN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
w-ss per cent. additional for special position

uoppareil line.
Obituaries, religious notices of entertain
uents. excursions. etc.. one-half regular rates
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
SHOPPING FOR LADvEs

Save travelling expenses and have, our
shopping done by Mrs. J. p. MeanIey.
EzO4 OAK ST., Baltimore. She is in
cIose touch with the best stores aud can
80 save our ladies money on their purchases
sn All INES. IL costs them nothing extra.
samples sent upon request.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15

All communications or business letters
should be addressed TO the VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
kryington. Va. TO receive prompt attention
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-15
POLITICAL.

Judge Alton B. Parker seems to
DE sweeping New York. II looks
very much as if the next Democratic
presidential candidate will be Judge
Parker or southern man.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21
SIS, $40, SIS, $50, S35, $40.

These are top notch Of fashion and are from $500 10
less than real value.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21
HaII-Kniqht Wedding.

The marriage of two well-known
Brattleboro young people took place
Tuesday evening when Miss Ethel Al
mira knight, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Knight, became the
wife of Fred Wilbur Hail. Tine cere-
mony took place at the home OF the
brides parents on Oak street in the
presence of about 40 relatives ana
friends and was performed by Rev.
George B. Lawson of the Baptist
church. who used the double ring
service. Decorations of ferns and
nalms were used in the parlor while
the dining room was trimmed with
smilax and carnations. The bridal
couple were attended by Miss Alice
Hall. a sister of the groom, who acted
az rins-bearer. The bride wore a
gown of white crepe de chine over
silk. After the ceremony Miss Pearle
Gibson and Miss Grace Whitaker
served refreshments to the guests. Mt
and Mrs. Hall left during the even
ing for a wedding trip. after which
they will live at IS Green street wnere
they will be at home after December l.
Among the t-of town guests pre-
sent at the ceremony were Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hall of Walpole, N. H.
and Miss Mary Moore of Marlboro n
II.
The groom has been employed Tor
the past two years as bookkeeper IN
the wholesale office of Durham Bros
He is a son of Mrs. Ellen Hall OF this
town. Up to a few months ago the
bride worked as bookkeeper in A F.
Roberts's grocery store.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21
vINcENT.DoDGE NUPTiALs.
Pretty Wedding Ceremony Witnessed
by Many Guests.

About 100 relatives and friends
were present at the marriage of Miss
Alice Maud Dodge. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. o. T. Dodge, to Harry Wal
ter Vincent of Montpelier which took
place Wednesday evening at O'Clock
at the home of the brides parents, 10
Spruce street The house was hand
somely decorated, evergreen being
used IN trimming the hail and front
parlor while in the back parlor was a
massive bank of laurel and large
bell wrought of hydrangeas. the
bridal party descended the front
stairs and marched through the front
room to that in which the ceremony
was performed by Rev. E. @. s. Os-
good, who used the Episcopal ring
service. The party consisted Of the
ushers Floyd Johnson of Brattle-
boro and Tennyson ID. Caustic OF
Montpelier, the matron of honor,
Mrs. G. II. Byron of Cambridgeport
Mass, the best man and bridesmaid
Harry Lane Kendall of New York
| city and Miss Lottie May Dodge, sis
ter of the bride the ring bearer, Miss
Grace Leach, and lastly the bride and
groom.
| The party entered to the strains OF
| the Bridal chorus from Lohengrin
and Memberships wedding march
was played as it passed out Mrs.
Gilbert Stowe of Hartford, CT, pre-
siding at the piano. The bride wore
gown of white satin, cut en- train,
/ and a tulle veil She carried bride
roses. The matron of honor was at
tired in silk and carried white chrys-
anthemums, and the bridesmaid wore
blue peau de cygne and carried
white carnations.
| After the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served in the dining
4 room which was tastefully decorated
with autumn leaves and red stream
ers. Misses Mabel Kendall, Grace
Johnson, Martha Ingraham Winnie
Douglas Charlotte Barrett and Ellen
sherman assisted in serving. Among
those present from out of town We're,
| G. f. Caustic of Cambridge, Mass,
Mrs. Hattie Skinner of Boston, DAVID
| Golbraith of Sherbrooke, p G., Mrs.
IT, W. Caustic and Mrs. E. e. Caus-
tic and Mrs. H. B. Dodge of Montpei-
Ter. Mrs George r. Robertson and
daughter and Miss Flora NJ Vincent
| of Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent left imme-
diately for a wedding journey which
will include a visit to the st. Louis
exposition and New Orleans, re-
turning by boat to New York city.
After Dec. they will be at home at
| mt NTo,lac Moptnplipr The bride
has been a teacher in the Brattleboro
public schools and the groom is a
prosperous young farmer.