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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
WE ARE indebted IN Re

WE ARE indebted to Represen ia
tive Ssdnor, of Northumberland, for
copy of the new Jordan oyster bill,
published in full on our first page
TINS week. DR.. Sydnor easily adjust
ed himself to his new position at
Richmond and we are satisfied that
Northumberland will be satisfied
with his stewardship. He has lined
up with those opposed to Mr.. Jor-
dams oyster views, and hopes that
all our people who wish to be heard
will be present at the public meeting
OF committee, at 10 a. M, January
27th. We have had little time to
review the bill-only time to read it
once. While it does not strike us as
being so obnoxious as the former bill
there are some features we should
like to see modified if it is to be put
upon us as law. For instance, the
minimum limit of assignments is
10 acres, and the maximum $50.
There should be no minimum, and
the maximum is far too much. We
hope to discuss the bill more fully in
our next issue. At the same time there
is no dead certainty that it will pass
at all. Certainly not if the Legisla-
ture soon adjourns over for q year.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
"BURNED OUT.

Sat leyel-headed enough to have every.
thing insured. is your dwelling, furni-
ture' or barn insuredS 4 policy In the
Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association
saves much humiliation and embarrasa.
meni In cases OF fire. The cost is trifiing
compared with the benefits to be derived.
You VIII be surprised 10 know how little
IL costs. A postal card addressed to r.
Vington will bring you fun particulars
concerning our home company.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

The parsgrapher on the Freder-
icks6urg Journal fires these shots a,
the Old Burg:
1--WE recently read of woman in
France who slept II years. We have
a body OF men here which has never
been awake"
"a good many country people who
could stand the roads, are prevented
from coming to town by the condi-
ton of our streets"
"We desire to recommend Fredicks.
onrg TO any person of az indolent
disposition, who wishes to commit
suicide. The gas here goes out with
out being blown"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
GARD OF THANKS

We desire through this medium to
return our unstinted thanks to the
public generally, and to the ladies'
especially, who so generously con-
tributed to, as we'll as took active
part in the entertainment held in
our hall OF December 3Oth last for
the benefit of the Jr. o. u. A. M.
Mia Council. The net proceeds were
S91. The public has shown an APP
probation that our order cannot soon
forget; nor will it as long as our
order lasts or one Of it's present
members remsins to sing the praises
OF our noble people. With glad
wishes for the New Year, we are,
COMMITTEE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

SEEING the deluge of bills that
are being introduced in the new Leg
islature it is to be hoped the press
will continue to discourage the habit.
1t is not the bounden duty of new
Legislator to see how many bills be
can introduce, although i'new men,
generally signalize their advent BY
pulling out roll of drafted bills
upon which they think their politica
future-if not the maintenance o.
the State-depends.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
JAPAN INTHE PRESENT CONTEST
(Fredcricksburg free Lance. J

(frederscksourg Free Ldnce)
The eyes of the world are TO-DAY
turned to Japan, which is now con-
tending with Russia. 1t is one of
the most energetic powers of the
earth, and while it ia not as large as
Russia, it may make up in energy
hat it lacks'in numerical strength.
The New York Tribune, speaking of
the situation, says by no means the
least interesting and suspicious feat
ure OF the present controversy ia the
position which Japan occupies in the
sight and esteem of the world at
large. The prestige which that re-
markable nation has gained and
holds has probably never been rivall-
ed by that OF any other in similar
circumstances. Men who are not vet
willing to be considered old remem.
Der when Japan was scarcely open to
the world aud had scarcely begun to
emerge from barbarism; when the
world generally spoke of Japan much
as of Burmah and Zanzibar and the
Fiji Islands. Men, still young, re-
member when Japan threw OF the
letters of mediaevalism and adopted
a constitutional and representative
government. 1t seems only the
other day that territorialism was
abolished, and all other discrimins-
ton, and Japan was treated as the
legal peer Of other nations. It was
two years ago this month that Great
Britain took the unprecedented step
of making treaty Of alliance With
Japan, treating the latter with q re.
spect and esteem similar to that
which France pays to Russia id the
Dual League, or that which the
members of the Triple Alliance pay
to each other.
Today, then, Japan stands uncbal-
lenged among the great powers of
the world. She is the peer of any
Of them in legal standing. In senti-
nlent and SYMPATHY che actually out. |
ranks at Ieast one Of them. There
can, we think, be no doubt that the
of sympathy the world |
over is with her aud against her ad.
yersary in the present quarrel. That
is to say, Europe and America side
with an Asiatio power Of the yellow
race ogainst an European power
largely of the white race. This ia an
extraordinary state of affairs, but
the reason is not difficult to discover.
IL is partly because Japan ia seen to
be lighting the battle Of civilization
and progress; She is contending for
the interests of Europe and America
against influences that would impair
hem.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
NEWS ITEMS.

Double-tracking of that important
railroad between the North and
South-the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac-is progressing
rapidly.
g. M. Henderson sawed at his
mill, near Passapatanzy, King George
county, few days ago, fifty first
class ties and twenty-five seconds
from one tree, making a total Of
seventy-fve ties.-Free Lance.
An Indian has arrived in Port
Arthur, Ontario and told horrible
tale of suffering among the members
OF his tribe, north of Lake Nepigon.
One family was 40 destitute that they
murdered sauaw 25 years old and
ate her.
The barn and three fine horses of
Mr.. Mann Bland. of Bayport, were
destroyed by fire Friday night. The
loss will amount to about eight hun.
dred dollars, partly covered by in
surance. Origin Of the fire is not
known.
Mr.. M. f. Cole, q we'll known citi-
zen OF Caroline county, died at his
home last week, aged 80 years. He
Is survived by two daughters-Mrs.
Edgar Headley, of Northumberland
county, and Miss Matte Cole, of
Caroline.
The Crismond trial at Spotsylsa-
MIA Is closed except for one indict-
ment Tor forgery, which Coca over to
the Circuit court, and the i'm oression
prevails that it will never be tried
Afte~the frst two trials which re.
suited IN the acquittal of ex-Clerk
Crismond, it was agreed that the
jury bring verdict of acquittal in
the other eight indictments, which
was done.
In his inaugural address the gov.
ernor of Mississippi scores the semi.
educated negro rather hard. He saws
education is curse to the race: it
makes him criminal and not q citi.
zen;s that the race ia deterioratine
morally every day, those who read
and write being the worst; that
there is less criminality among illite-
rate negroes than among others, and
the increase in the unmentionable
crime is due to the negroes aspiration
for social equality.
AT the January term of Mathews
court resolutions Of regret and eulocy
were pronounced. A clergyman of |
some note and humor entered the
courthouse just before Judge Garnett |
ascended the bench to call the court |
to order for the last time, saluted |
him, and said, al came to see the old |
court die, Judge, aud to offer nv ser
vices ut the funeral. Judge Garnett.
Join my fellow citizens in the wish
that your shadow will never grow
less" Judge Garnett goes up high
er to the Circuit seat, where he will
lind broader things and better pay.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
Heathsviile Court Notes.

Court adjourned after entering the
following: Case of Commonwealth
vs.. W. .. Kent for felony continued
till first day of February term, 1904,
Case of Commonwealth vs.. Frank
Z. Bell for misdeneanor continued
to same term.
Will of E. Wells admitted to pro-
bate.
Luther j. Middleton qualified as
administrator Of the estate of bis
deceased father, Elijah Middleton.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

RUSSIA talks peace, but her intent
is war-but not just now if she can
possibly stave it off. She is hardly
prepared to battle even with the
Mongolians when her cause is un.
righteous in the sight of the other
nations. She does not want another
crimea. 1t may seem paradoxical, but
1t would appear best for the peace
of the world for Japan to
force her into war just now; for il
only little time is given Russia she
will be prepared to gobble China and
Japan both, and none can stop her.
That is her future purpose. Unless
checked right now the world will ere
long stand aghast at the merciless
strides of the Bear.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

We ARE not 50 far of from Mary
land as to lose interest in her politi,
cal and other affairs. Seems to ui
the Democratic party of that State il
endeayoring to ape the National party
leaders by splitting among them
selves. We don't know who is right
but the way Isidor Rayner and the
rank and file are being treated by tn,
bosses augurs well for Republican
coup next time.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

On HIS tour to Australia, with bis
bag of gold for rainy day, Prophet
Dowie passed through the South.
He ridicules cur people as being
SLEEPY and not up to date" Evil
IDENTIFY none of his converts are from
the South, which was too sleepy to
subscribe to his rainy day fund.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
OYSTER AND TOMATO pEALgRs,

Pittshurg is one of the best markets
In the Union. Products OF Pastern Vir
ginia find ready sale.
The undersigned is In position 70
place canned goods aud oysters TO ad-
vantage In this bustling city. Collec.
tions, owing by Pittsburg houses, placed
IN my hands can be made when possibly
other methods fail. Correspondence so.
licited.
Tu0S. ID. LEE, Broker,
Tradesmsn's Bank Building,
Pittsburg, Pa.
References: Lincoln National Bank.
Pitisburg, Pa; VIRGINIA CITIZEN, Irv.
tugton, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
poINas IN CONGRESS.

Senator Morgan opposed .he Pam
anna treaty and was ably seconded
by Senator Daniel with a resoluti ton
declaring against the policy of re-
porting any such treaty. Senator DAN
lei declared that the course of the com
mittee had been both precipitate aud
unfair, and urged that the treaty be
recommitted for further cousidera-
ton.
There is probably more diversity
of opinion in congress over the merit
OF the bill introduced by Representa-
tive Rixey providing for the admis-
sion OF INDECENT Confederate soldiers
into Federal soldiers homes than
upon any one bill pending in that
body. And, strange to say, those who
believe most in the justice of the bill
hail generally from the Northern
side of the Mason aud Dixon line,
who think the South is entitled to
some concessions. Southern Congress
men, as a rule, oppose the move.
About December 9TH the Secretary
OF the Treasury of the United States
sent to Congress, among others, the
following estimate of the appropria-
lions needed for the fiscal year end.
ing June 30th, 1905:
Improving Nomini Greek, $4,000
Improving Rappahannock River,
$25, 900.
Improving Urbanna Greek, $40,
600.
Improving York River, Occoouan,
Lower Machodoc, Nandua and Car.
ters Creeks, $4,000.
Senator Daniel says that he would
go to Richmond next week in order
70 be In the city when he shall be
elected to the Senate again. The
election will occur on the 26th inst.
Its thought that Senator Daniel will,
perhaps, receive the entire vote OF
the two houses, Democrats and Re-
publicans alike. He received the
votes of all the members when h
was elected to serve both his second
aud third terms, and it is likely that
the Republicans will vote for him
again this time, when he is elected
for the fourth time.
Senator Daniel has spent thirty.
one years in the service of his
State. He was a soldier for four
years, a member of the House of
Delegates for two years; a member
OF the Virginia Senate for six years,
member of the House of Representa-
tlves for two years, and has been a
United States Senator for seventeen
years.
There is now pending in Congress
bill introduced by the Hon. Walter
P Brownlow, of Tennessee, aud the
Hon. Jacob Ii. Gallinger, Senator
from New Hampshire, appropriating
$24, 100000 as National aid for the
building of wagon roads. This sum
is to be distributed to each State
according to its population, except
that no State is to receive less than
$250,000. The States or counties re-
ceiving this money must add a like
amount, SO that $4s,OOO,O0O will be
expended in the building of wagon
roads. Colonel Brownlow says that
we have over 100000 miles of the
finest railway in the world, more
miles of railway than all the rest of
the globe put together, yet we have
the poorest.wsgon roads of any civil
lied country. He believes that no
one thing will do this country so
much good as the building of wagon
roads, as provided for in this bill.
AS these are to be built in every
State of the Uuion, they will be
especially valuable as an object lesson.
Experience has shown that wherever
good roads exist every one wants
more of them.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

TROUBLE is brewing for the Dem.
ocrats. In demanding that the fres
silver policy be endorsed Mr.. Bryan
may find how hard Democrats car
kick when they are tired. The st
Louis Convention will likely Civ,
him splendid opportunity to show
himself Democrat STILL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
weeping and wailing In charles Ci,,

There was desolation in Charles
CITY county on Christmas day. A
vail came up from Roxbury that it
was 80 bitter cold all during Advent
the jugs froze tight, the hens struck,
and the time-honored egg-nog was
conspicuous by its absence. Christ.
mas was not Christmas in the ancient
county OF Charles City.--IBs Oapalier
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
supreme Court Rulinp,

The U. 5. Supreme Court Monday
reafhrmed the ruling made in the
case OF Garter vs.. theState of Texas,
to the effect that exclusion of negroes
from grand juries in cases involving
criminal charges against members Of
their race is violation of the Con.
st,tutlon snd, therefore, not permis-
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

THE asbestos curtain trade ID
making q wonderful advance. BY
and by the authorities will get Lar
again, and old jute washed with
paint viii again come into use for
theatre curtains.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

We ARE in receipt of copy number
3 of The Journal of Commerce, q
monthly periodical recently started
i'll Richmond. Its name indicates it's
purpose. Such a periodical is needed
for our capital city, and the whole
State should be interested in its sue
cess
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

A LOCAL wit recently propounded
some questions to geography class,
IL will be inferred that he was not
only interlocutor but also .respon.
dent.
What is
An isthmns? A little fellow with
"grsft" on two big fellows.
A continent? The whole thing,
An island? The only pebble on
the beach.
A voicanoF A mountain that's
sea-sick.
A promontory? One stuck M.
A peninsula /? The end ON it.
a straits A fellow that's hard
an.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

GOVERNOR. MoarAeUE's message
to the new Legislature was as fair
and able q paper as could be expected,
~ be had not shown such eagerness
Tor Senatorial primary, so plainly
emphasizing the current report that
ne is after Senator Martins seat, the
docament might have passed with
out criticism. Eliminating. his
earnest harangue ON that subject. the
message is first-class. 1t touches on
about all the subjects presenting
themselves at this time. is trite and
we'll penned. We compliment our
Executive.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
SHOPPING FOR LADIES.

Save travelling expenses aud have
your shopping done by Mrs. j. p.
Meaniey. 3904 Oak St, Baltimore.
She Is In close touch with the best stoI ga
and can save our ladies money on their
purchases In all lines. 1t costs them
nothing extra. Samples sent upon re-
quest.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22
DELINQUENT TAX LIST.

ISt OF real estate delinquent for non-payment of axes
assessed thereon for the year 1902 to be sold pursuant to an
nc. approved FEBRUARY 26 1885, Sec 637 to provide for the
annual sale of lapds delinquent taxes and county Ie, w
amended by an Act approved March 2 1000 ' 0'' %
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

Mr.. BRYAN is now aspiring to a
place where he can do some good, and
can do no great harm Of we are
to believe the desire attributed him
by enemies). Republican Senator
Dietrich, of Nebraska. is about to be
bounced for taking brides. Mr..
Bryan, it is said, will hunt the Job.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

The real estate above mentioned or &c much +boot .
% 10 satisfy the taxes, leves interests costs
charges Que thereon will be sold at public auction on the
III e morning and four in the afternoon in front of the Court
ueSs tne amount for which said lands are DELINQUENT
WIN me interests costs and charges shall have been
previously pao 10 r. M SANDERS. Treasurer
January l8, 1904. O0PuV'
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-22

RICHMOND COUNTY.
l.. +. Woodland, j. w. Woolard, Mrs. C.
X. Middleton, Mrs. Mary p. Belfeld,
Capt James III. Bulger, H. P. Balderson,
W. A. Lewis, John r. Thrift, s. l.. Pur-
cell, +. s. Swami, W. G. Brockenbrough.
Dan Davis. ]. I. McAbee, w. r. DAVIS,
A. y. King, A. T. Jenkins. Mrs. ]. l..
Marks, w. H. Marks, George w. Yeat-
man, j. L. France, o. b. Rock, Julius b.
Hall, Thomas Marks, Henry T. Marks.
Lucy +. Pullen, Mrs. William Y. SAN
ders, Robert l.. Coates, T. C. Barrette.
George w. Sanders.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-06

w. S. SaIyer, Mineral postmaster,
was in the city this week. He re-
ports Mineral as being a lively camp.
A large number ,of men are EN-
ployed by the Ladd Metals company,
that is operating the mines there.
A general shakingup has taken
place in the personnel of the manage
ment at Mineral, several of the old
employees having been dropped and
others appointed in their places.
Mr. Salyer states that new
smelter is being erected near the old
one. The foundation for the build
ing is completed and large portion
of the machinery is on the ground.
The original plan of building smell
ter on the Snake river, has been
abandoned.
The new smelter will be operated
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-06
New Church for WeiSer.

Rev. J. U. G. Stiverson returned
from Payette this week where he has
been conducting revival services at
the German Baptist church. Mr..
Stiverson was accompanied to Weiser
by MIR. and Mrs. T. j. Beckwith of
Payette. Mr. Beckwith is treasurer
Of the district mission board of the
German Baptist brethren, and he
came TO Weiser to assist Rev. Silver
son in finding location for church
building. They have viewed num-
Der of sites, but made no selection as
yet. A temporary church will pro-
badly be erected for the present.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-06
TOM RANAHAN'S PLAN
| TO BUILD THE ROAD.
PLAN BY WHICH THE MINERAL WAGON
ROAD MAY BE CONSTRUCTED.

Campbell's place, and follow the
Glover trail to where it will connect
with the road to Mineral. He states
that by this route a road can be con-
structed that can be used at all sea-
sons of the, year. There would be
about SIX miles of road to construct
to make the connection.
Papers will be prepared and left
in each of the business houses that
all may sign who are willing to con-
tribute work or anything to assist in
the completion of the road.
1t is unnecessary to mention the
many benefits to be derived by the
building of road from Weiser to
Mineral, as every person knows that.
The plan suggested by Mr.. Ran
ahan is good one, and the matter
should be taken up and acted upon.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-06
NBW SMELIBR TO BE-
ERECTED AT MINERAL
FOUNDATION FOR BUILDING COMPLETED
AND MACHINERY ON THE
GROUND.

under a new process. 1t is stated
that by it the most rebellious ores
can be treated. 1t is also stated
that wood alone will be used as fuel
to reduce the ores. The item of
fuel alone has been a serious draw
back to the working of the old smell
ter, as the distance the company
were compelled to haul their coal
and coke made it very expensive.
The present smelter, which has
been down for two or three weeks to
make repairs, started up last Sun
day.
Mr.. Salyer runs store in connec-
ton with the postoffice, and has ar
ranged to put in news stand also,
in which he will carry the leading
magazines and publications, among
which will be found THE SIGNAL.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-06
Guest Day.

The Outlook Clubs guest day was
held at the residence of Mrs. Nellie
Hanthorn, to very good assem-
blage, Mrs. Hayes of the Columbia
Club, being the guest of honor.
Mrs. Churchill's paper, "History of
General Federations of Women's
Clubs" was very much enjoyed.
Mrs. Hayes address to the club on
the topics taken up by the biennial,
to be held at st. Louis, of the Fed
Grated Clubs, also the names OF some
of the speakers to be asked, made
everyone feel that it were possible
for her TO attend. Refreshments
were then served and a very enjoy
able afternoon passed by the many
guests and members Of the club,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-06
Sewer Bond Election.

The election to vote bonds for the
construction of sewer system, and
to provide for the funding, purchase,
and redeeming of existing and out
standing and unpaid Indebtedness,
will take place Thursday, February
18th. The amount of bonds to be
issued is $4,000. OF this amount
$5, 600 is to provide fund for the
payment of outstanding indebtedness,
contracted for during the construc-
tion of thelight and water systems;
$4,000 is to pay for the construction
of the sewer at the junction OF streets
and alleys
This in an important question, and
every person who Is interested in the
welfare and growth of the city should
vote for the proposition. Our city
is now assuming size and acquiring
population that makes it imperative
that for the health of its inhabitants,
sewer system is an absolute neces-
sity.
To be entitled to vote at this elec-
ton your name must appear on the
|
register. Registrars have been ap'
pointed in each ward of the city,
where the inhabitants of that ware
can register.
| y We took long step forward OF
the march Of progress when we voteo
for water and lights, let us take an
other one and establish a. sewer
system.
" Remember, it requires two third
vote to carry the proposition. G'
and register and vote for the bonds
Remember, the date is nearing
Thursday, February 18th.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-06

James Potter, one Of the owners
aud locators of the mines being op-
Grated by the Rankin General Mill
ing company is in the city, and
states that the report that a gun play
was made by him and his brothers at
the time the mine was shut down re-
Gently, was false.
Mr.. Potter came to Weiser to get
into communication with II. D.
Rankin who is in the east, and have
himt meet him here, in order that a
settlement might be effected between
himself and brothers and the Rankin
company
Mr.. Potter says the Rankin COM
pany has failed to comply with the
requirements, of the bond, that be-
ing the cause of the shut down. BY
the requirements of the bond the
Rankin company was to pay $50, OOO
for the miHes; of this amount $500
was paid down, the remainder was
to be paid by 10 per cent of the