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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
GAS ENGINES.

We have received the following
from Mr.. Geo. w. lIetzell, of Balti.
more, who is pretty well versed in
gasoline launch matters. Among
the Sal ing Rules he alludes to is
one requiring lights at night. SAYS
Mr.. Hetgelll "From inquiry at the
Marine Department l am, informed
that the Grosvenor bill did not pass
and the only restrictions in regards
gasoline launches are the sailing
rules which are same as those for gov
erning steamboats,, a copy of which |
have sent you, and they must be
strictly adhered to-"
(From The ''GGs Engine"
SOME USEFUL DoN'Ts FOR GASOLINE
ENGINEERS.
Don't fail to examine the engine
occasionally.
Don't fail to oil your engine every
time you run it.
Don't allow your csrbureter to get
filled with dirt.
Don't let your batteries or induc-
ton coil get damp.
Don't use cheap cylinder oil or
steam engine oil in your combustion
engine.
Don't fail to see that the water is
flowing properly when the engine is
running.
Don't make any changes on the
engine or allow a so called expert to
tamper with it.
Don't blame the engine at once if
1t does not run, look for the trouble,
1t may be your fault.
DONE look for gasoline leaks with
a lighted lamp or match.
Don't permit a gasoline leak, fix
IL the ilrst thing you do, even if it
delays your start an hour.
If your engine fails to start in the
morning, don't pull and tug at it
for two or three hours. Perhaps
you left the battery switch in over
night and ruined the battery. At
any rate try to ascertain the cause of
the trouble and fix it, instead of
wearing Yourself ont.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
FINLAND THE LOSER.

The assassination of the Russian
Governor Bobrikoff, of Finland, by s
crazy Fin will bring immeasurablt
distress and misery upon that un.
fortunate country. Already the
Gar has ordered more stringent and
tyrannical laws against the poor Fins
Like Poland, Finland was absorbed
oy the Russian empire and has for
generations been under despotic rule.
Alexander |. guaranteed to Finland
the preservation of its laws, Constitu.
ton and religion, and this pledge
has been solennly renewed to the
Finnish estates by each of his success
sors' including the present Car, In
1898, however, Nicholas III. began
the series of measures which have
since been slowly put in operation
looking to the classification of Fin
land In common with other prov
inces of the Russian empire. In
October, 1902, series of ordinances
were promulgated, aiming at the
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
LIZARDS To KILL INSECTS.

A Times Dispatch correspondent
tells as that there is new enterprise
started this year that bids to make the
owner, Mr.. John Minson, of Roxbury,
Va, wealthy. Mr.. Miuson conceived
the idea some time ago that he could
produce an insect destroyer that
would cause dead shot and Paris
green to take back seat. His
plans have been developed; success is
perched on his banner, and he is as
busy as the proverbial hen with one
chicken. Mr. Minson has in his
possession 225 trained lizards that
are under perfect control; that win
come to the call Of a little steel
whistle, as pack of fox hounds
would to the call of the huntsman's
horn. When in the potato patch q
little door is openedi then the whistle
is sounded, when the whole pack will
come out row by row. Those little
insect destroyers will go to work from
hill to hill; every bug is caught,
eaten or crushed, in two hours they
will clear one aero of every vistage
of insects. The owner is very proud
of his strange pets; still prouder of
the shining coin that is fast falling
into his pockets. The little ugly
creatures are perfectly harmless, and
seem as proud as their master. After
their work is done, the whistle ia
sounded and the pack hustles for
their quarters.
It's amusing, said Mr.. Minson, to
see the ladies come out to watch the
lizards work; every one has her skirts
tied tight just above her shoes. He
has told them often there was no
harm, as they would run from a
stranger sooner than a lamb.
Every field of potatoes and melons
near here has been cleared of insects.
Mr.. Minson will leave la a day or
two for Princess Anne county with
his strange tribe Of insect destroyers,
where he has an engagement for
several days with some of the truck
ers, after which ha will cop,o ho,,,o
and 90 into raising another colony
for next spring,
1t is believed the toad can be
trained to use as well, as they are al
SO great insect destroyers, but they
are lazy and will wait in some
secluded spot for its victim, and
when it happens to come near
enough, it opens its mouth and takes
in the insect.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
ONLY ME.

The following lines have been much
sought after, and numerous requests have
been sent various newspapers to repub.
lish the poem
mother of fashion was being arrayed
BY her dainty French maid Babette;
Her two little girls in the nursery played.
But one was her darling her pet.
sound from the room caused the mother To
cry:
us that you my pet, Marie"?
The answer came back. 'twixt a sob and n sigh.
mo- mother, it's only me-"
Close to white cot one bright summers dav.
The mothers heart weakened at last;
The life OF her baby was ebbing away.
The tears OF repentance fell fast.
20 mother. dear" she said; "you need not cry
1t is not your pet. Marie,
And perhaps the angels in Heaven viii snare
Some love for only me-"
"only me, only me-"
Cried In a woaried tone,
Rung from little baby's heart
That felt so much alone
One got the kisses and kindly words.
That was her pet, Marie,
One told her troubles TO bees and birds.
That one was only me.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
Brca king Ie Ceatiy.

Danny O'iiricn Worked on the sec
ton and WAS as tender hearted n man
as ever got drGnk and cracked n pate
with shillalah. At the time OF Pat
Dumphy's great misfortune Danny
was chosen by the section gang to
break the news gently to Mrs. Dunn
ply.
Good marnin'. Mrs. Dumphy," said
he. 'Did ye hear about PatY"
II heard nothing about him since
breakfast" she answered
"Did he seem to be all right, thenY"
Sure he did"
"Ye noticed nothin' wrong wild his
mindY"
"Nothin' at all. Phwhy de We askY'
"Weli, I hear that his mind do be
wanderin' q little"
"An' phwhat do ye mean be thatY'
II mean he have lost his reason, Mrs.
Dumphy"
Lost his reason, is It? An how did
he do that?"
well, Mrs. Dumphy," said Danny,
scratching his head, "I don't know ex-
actiy. Ye see, wasn't close by whin
1t happened. But do be hearin' from
the rest o. the b'ys that he fell acrost
the track, an train cut his head of Z"
brooklyn Eagle.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
Talked Against Time.

A charming Southern girl who was
convalescing from typhoid fever re-
ceived an invitation from young
man who was very much in love with
her to take drive. She obtained her
physicians permission on the promise
OF returning in half an hour. The
young man suffered badly, and, over
loyed at seeing the girl again after
her long illness, and knowing her
Keen delight in tormenting him, his
difficulty was greater than usual.
W-w-w-w-where," he stammered
as they started off, "sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-
snail w-w-w-w-w-we g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-
go?"
al think" she replied demurely,
sit is time now to go home."- lip
pincotPs for July.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08

complete destruction of Finnish
autonomy. The Senate was placed
under the control of the Governor
General, who, under the new condi.
tions, exercises the virtual power OF
dismissal as over all administrative
officials, as we'll as over the judges
of the law courts.
General Count Bobrikoff, who was
appointed Governor General of Fin.
land in 1899, made himself very un.
popular by his severe measures
against the press of Finland and the
stern manner in hich he followed
out the policy of Russia. This led
to serious rioting at Helsingfors in
1909, which was suppressed by
CossacSs.
The last recorded act of General
Bobrikoff was in March of this year,
when he issued a proclamation for.
bidding the people to darken their
windows ut "unusual hours" Peo-
pie who chose to go to bed before 10
o'clock at night were subject to
heavy fines. This step was due to
the neglect of the Fins to illumi-
nate their houses In honor of the
beginning of the war with Japan.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
scottish Trade In 1hao.

Some idea Of the miscellaneous trade
carried on by Scottish merchant in
1890 may be formed when 1t is stated
that David Wedderburne exported
wheat to Spain, herring to France
powder to Rouen and Bordeaux, salm.
on to Flanders. cloth to Norway and
"woffin beddis cloth" TO Sweden. In
exchange for these he imported wines,
"Clarit, Burdeaux, Alagant, Muskedal.
lis and quhyt wines" from France and
Spain, "apels and unzeons" from Elan.
ders, lint from Norway and Sweden
silk, velvet, vinacre, "oly dolly" (olIve
Old from France, 'pentit brods over.
gilt pictures) from Holland, silk
grew grain," confectionery and
"sucher candee" from Flanders
"murmblade" from Spain and count.
less other commodities intended rather
for the upper classes than for the
craftsmen.-Scottish Review.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
Japanese and Russians

Some japanese naval officers were
sent to England to watch the build.
ing of a Japanese ship there and
bring her home. A Russian shir
had just been completed there. Rus.
sian officers had been stationed al
the yard for months to study the
construction of their ship. They
were big, splendid, careless chaps,
and the time they devoted to the
dock yard depended on their other
engagements. They took some ex-
perts with them to show them the
ropes when their ship sailed away.
Then came Kamimura and his
fellow officers. For months they
haunted the dock yard where their
ship was on the ways. There came
Invitations a-plenty, but these Japa-
nese officers sent regrets. When the
work was finished on their chip they
took possession and no foreigner has
been aboard of her since, except by
invitation.-Leslie Magazine for Julv.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
ACQUIRED IDLENESS,

According TO Mrs. Theodore w. Bir.
ney, who gives so many valuable sugges.
tions every month In The Delineator 10
those who have the care OF children,
habits of idleness are acquired, and not
due to that convenient bugbear, natural
depravity." These are some OF the wise
thoughts In her paper for July: 1T Is
as natural for children to be busy as II is
for them 10 breathe. We are all.familiar
with the ceaseless activity of the wee
toddlers, who are here, there and eyery-
where. 1t is true that children
who are habitually unoccupied want TO
De eating continually; 1t is also true
that by presenting artistic pleasures aud
pursuits to young people, the gross and
Objectionable ceases to attract them. -
Every member of family
should daily be responsible for some
eitort which should conduce to the com.
fort. convenience or pleasure of the
household. Young children
should be allowed to spend by far the
greater part Of their time In play; but
while the greatest possible liberty should
be permitted children in their recreations.
we should bear In mind that, as one
author has expressed 1t, Lawlessness
and ungoverned caprice during play
hours are tn; foundation of misuse of
civic freedo on'"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
A WISE BUSINESS DEAL.

Mr.. James Brinkley a prominent farmer
living near Drivers I'm Nanesmond county
dled recently while in the prime of life. aud
MS death illustrates fOrcibly the importsnc.
OF certain precautions in business matter,
that men are often likely to overlook.
Nearly all business men, and particularlx
men I'm the bush ess OF farming, have plans I'm
hand at all times that others cannot take up
on the Instant and mature SUCCESSFULLY They
must have time TO become familiar with
details, and have ready money to cover dels,s
involved. as well as to continue operations.
Mr.. Brinkley could always command money
needed to tide him over emergencies; but for
his estate to do such a thing Is entirely a diff
ferent proposition.
Mr.. Brinkley was always active In business
and seldom had a large balance in hank. He
kept mis- money Mt work. As n consequence,
when stricken down by death, business losses
would almost certainly have ensued had he
not forsecn such difficulties and as q prudent
business man prepared for them several years
ago by taking out a policy of life insurance I'm
the Phoenix Mutual of Hartford. The money
received from The Phoenix in payment ofthis
policy was. as Mr.. Brinkley foresaw. worth
several times the amount to his family In the
protection which IL afforded its various
interests.
Upon receipt OF request we will seld pam
phlet describing Phoenix policies.
BEN. NJ. RAWLINGS. State Manager.
Richmond, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
The PuG of Fame

Justice Brewer OF the United States
supreme court is from Kansas. and
his state is Justiiably proud of him
Soon after his elevation to the supreme
bench, says the Kansas City Journal
cigar manufacturer I'm Topeka dedi
Gated ten cent domestic" cigar tc
the jurist named 1t "Our Justice" and
on the cover of each box pasted n nor
trait or Mr.. Brewer.
A few years ago the justice was In
Topeka on business trip. The hotel
clerk recognized him, and the negro
bell boy, although he had no idea who
the newcomer was, knew from the
way he was ordered about that the pa.
tron was of some consequence. Going
up in the elevator, the negro stared
constantly at the tall, dignified man.
Suddenly the black face was wreath.
ed IN smiles, and the boy said:
'Scuse me, boss, but amt you de
gemmen dat invented dem 'Ouah Jes.
tice' cigars?"
This reminds one of the man who
was recalling famous persons who
parted their names in the middle"
And then," he said, there is II Plu.
ribus Unum.' the man who makes the
bass drums"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
CURVES.

The Richmond, Frederick sburg
and Potomac railroad, in its new
"double track" is Strengthening the
curves of the old survey. This saves
time, force, and prevents accidents.
Curve is the beautiful synonym for
the ugly word ''crooked." There is a
deal of crookedness in life that calls
for Strengthening. The curve is the
line of Physical beauty, but right
line is rectitude; righteousness is the
line of spiritual beauty. Religious,
commercial, political life is full of
crookedness. The radius of curva-
ture is 30 great in these vast curves
that they seem straight. The ''com-
petitive feature" of our commercial
ife-war, legalizing whiskey traffic
these all appear straight, but they
are crooked tried by the rule-the
cross. Rectifying these is the task
of the ages. In the individual life
the radius of curvature is shorter.
and we can rectify. Sincerity is
right line. Insincerity is curve.
and a very common one. "Sine,"
"cera"! "Without" "wax." The old
Roman had a trick of filling the
fissures in old furniture with wax.
A piece of good furniture was sincere
without wax. Under the fires of
the judgment how much of character
would melt? How scarce furniture
will be in the new Jerusalem.
My little girl said to me with the
opening of the warm weather: "Papa,
are we melting when we sweat as ice
melts?" / said no. and reotified the
curve in her scientific theories. She
replied: 81 always thought that
sweat was melting, and that old peo-
pie were shorter because they had
lived longer, and gradually melted
away" Under the heat of that day
who shall abide? What a melting
time it will be! 1t is appalling to
think of results should the telephone
wires of community accidentally
get crossed. Should X. Y, Y. get
their mail mixed.-Hannoa, in Id.
UOcote.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
AFRO-AMERICAN NOTES.
IN MSMORIAM.

Richard ii. Lee, sr., was barn in Ian.
caster county, near Dunton's Mil, Va
[ In October, 1929. He went to Kilmarnock
when he was ~ years old, and was
brought up In the family OF Or. Elias
E1monds.
He was converted in the year 1919,
and united with Kilmarnock Baptist
church. 10 1868 he transferred his mem.
bership to st. Johns Baptist church,
which was the first coloIed church built
in Lancaster county after the Civil war.
He remained there until the congrep a.
tion became so large It was decided TO
divide it, and two new ch churches-Calvary
and MI. Vernon-were built, he going
with Calvary branch, of which he was
member when he died. He also organ.
ized the first colored Sunday school in
Lancaster. He was Christian gentle
man, kind husband, and an indulgent
father
He served as a soldier In the Civil war
in the 9th Massachusetts Cavalry, Com.
pany + After the war closed he returned
TO Kilmarnock and became one of its
prosperous farmers, aud was also mail
carrier from Kilmarnock to White Stone
for about four years.
In December, 1894, he opened a res
taurant at Kilmarnock, in which busi-
ness he was engaged at the time of his
death.
He was member of Living Hope
Lodge, No. 1916, of United Order of Odd
Fellows; OF the st. Peters Lodge, No II
OF Knights of Jerusalem, and OF the Lin.
coin Post, No. 2, of G. A.
He died very suddenly at his home
Tuesday, June 81. st 1880 p. m. of heart
failure. His remains were inferred IN
the st. Johns cemetery, June 90, 1904
A large number of friends were present
to pay their last tribute Of respect and
sympathy.
He leaves a widow, who had been his
companion for over 80 years, two sons.
two daughters, seven grandchildren, and
host OF friends and relatives to mourn
their loss. Martha
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
Gone For n PaIicemnn

Judge Morgan j. O'Brien of the SUI
preme court of New York state tells
an amusing story OF two boys who
went TO confession after having re-
manned away for many years.
The one who went into the box first
remained there for long while. FL
nally the little door opened and the
priest came out. 1t was sultry after.
noon, and he walked down the aisle
to the doorway TO get breath of fresh
air.
AS he did so the boy In the confes-
sional poked his head out, and with an
alarming look inquired of his friend
who was in the pew, where has he
gomez"
Il don't know" replied the other;
where do you think he's gone?'
WELL" was the now thoroughly
frightened response, -"from what I've
told him think he's gone to fetch a
cop."-New York Tribune.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
Promise Died With QUAY,

There has been no licensed house
in Beavor, Pa, is town for thirty five
years. Chief Justice Daniel Agnew
was instrumental in having the
statute passed which made Beaver
the only dry spot in the county.
Before Justice Agnew died he sent
for Senator Quay. He made Quay
promise that so long as he lived and
remained in political power he would
not permit that act to be effaced
from the Statutes. Quay promised
the dying man he would guard it
we'll.
Now, that Quay is dead, move
ment is on foot to have the LEGAL
option act repealed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
when st. Peter. i. nIum,na,ea.

or religious Examinations in Rome
that of st. Peters is the most magnifi-
cent, but is now seldom seen. Before
the fall OF the temporal power the
whole facade and even the immense Gu
pola were outlined by innumerable lit.
tie lamps, producing a perfectly stu.
pendous effect, but now the lighting is
limited to the facade. The interior Is
only Illuminated for some most i'm
portant event, such as a sanctificatiOn,
when from every arch and from the
roof In the nave hang huge crystal can
delabra With candles. so cunningly In
terspersed with electric light that 1t is
difficult to detect the latter.-London
Telegraph.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
Brother Dickens sermon,

Dis ole worl' is gwine so fast desc
days, it never looks over its shoulder
ter see eff Satan ain't close benin il.
| won't keer whar dey places me
wen gifts ter glory. De only think
dat's botherin' ME is de through
ticket.
Lots of folks is ambitious ter rise
in de worl', but dey dunno how.
FLYNN high is one thing en- lightin'
easy is another.
It's mighty col worl' we alvin
in, ell even de thought er de hereaf-
ter don't PIT it in a perspiration.-
AtIGnta Constitution.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-07-08
- MIRTH THAT PAYS,
The Queer Methods of n Fnshfona BILE
New York Man NiiiIiuer

The Queer Method of n Fnshfona 7,le
New York Man MiiIiner.
There is male milliner in New York
who holds a fashionable patronage be-
cause OF his unusual methods, not the
least among which is n trick he has of
displaying upon his own bald pate all
the bonnets and other headgear be
makes for his fair customers. He Is
short and fat and decidedly plain of
feature, and the effect of n woman's
bonnet upon him is grotesque in the
extreme, but he never fails to subject
himself to the laughter Of his custo-
mers, believing that it pays.
The milliner's theory is that the art
OF his creations can be fully appre-
ciated only when they are shown under
the most unfavorable circumstances.
"A pretty woman" be tells his GUS
toners, will lend n charm to any hat.
and If she is very pretty you will look
at her rather than what she has on her
head. But let me show you the ef-
feet OF this bonnet upon me. Now you
see 1t upon me, and If in spite of that
fact you can see that it is beautiful
1t is beautiful indeed
Ihe fact that the milllner invariably
wears black silk apron, across the
front OF which is row of little pockets
containing spools of various colored
thread, and his waistcoat is usually n
mass OF pins and needles, adds to the
ridiculous appearance he presents with.
say, picture hat resting upon his
fringe OF gray hair: but he bobs blithe-
ly around, exclaiming, "Look at that
side effect! Isn't that exqulsiteY'' and
Now, l am going to turn around so
that you can get a back view. How
do you like that?"
A woman who recently purchased n
bonnet from this enterprising milliner
says that his method of displaying the
art OF his creations is certainly heroic.
Tor when she first saw her bonnet upon
MIN she came near refusing IL then
and there, so appalling was the effect.
She studied 1t a little while longer.
however, and eventually came TO the
conclusion that there certainly was a
great deal in the theory of his strange
eustom.-New York Press