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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

HARDLY had the clods fallen upon
the bier of one illustrious Confeder-
ate chieftain before another, no less
noble or brave, is called to answer
the last roll call. The beloved Cor
don-loyed in the South and hon
ored at the North - follows close
on the dead march his ranking
officer Longstreet. In recent years
Gen. Gordon has been the most con-
spicuous survivor of the Lost Cause.
Around him shone a halo of the
glory of departed days, and for his
honest, fearless and noble traits he
was revered by comrades and old
time enemies alike. Like Bayard, he
was a chevalier sans peur ct sans
reproche. Southern hearts are sor-
rowing over the lifeless clay that
Mother Earth this week enfolds to
her bosom.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

We CONGRATULATE Northumber-
land and Westmoreland in being to-
day represented in Richmond by SO
clean and diligent a man as DR.. W.
Perry Sydnor. He took His seat on
Wednesday noon in the House of
Delegates. He lie not a lawyer, and
may not be a modern Cicero, but
for sterling honesty, stick-ativeness,
and friend of temperance, the oys-
terman and the farmer there is nc
more such in the body. For these
things the district has cause to be
thankful.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

ALL the land unites in declaring
the recent one the best Christmas
IN years. May it 90 on to better
things still. 1t appears apparent,
certainly, that the country at large
is enjoying degree of prosperity
such as We have not seen for years.
But don't let this lead as into prodi-
gality. He is not a pessimist that
adjures one to save up for "rainy
day." but a wise man (if he practices
as he preaches). Let US not get
into spend.thrift habits, but remem-
Der that dark days Will come sooner
or later.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
GULICK'S CORNER

Master Vernard Hazard, who came
home to spend Christmas, Is sick at
this writing.
The little son of III. A. Straugha
met with painful accident last
week by falling from the bed.
Joe Hazard mashed his hand very
badly on Saturday.
L. &. Brown and wife visited
friends in this neighborhood during
Christmas.
The home Of Lloyd Clark has re-
Gently been made glad by the arrival
OF fine baby girl, as has also the
home of Billie Wilson.
j. j. Headley and family, of
Emmerton, spent Christmas at the
home Of Redmond Dawson.
Willie Dawson, of this place, spent
the first of the Christmas in WIcom-
leo visiting friends,
A happy New Year to the CITIZEN
and its many readers is the wish of
RIPVANwINKLE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

The Virginia papers have regis.
tered a kick, and the people are
righteously indignant over the tom
foolery of the outgoing Legislature.
Many of the members took several
days beyond their legal holiday
for Christmas, and for about q
week after reassembling a quorum
could not be had because of the ab-
sentess. The cost was thousand
dollars a day to the taxpayers of the
State, and they will not forget those
lawmakers who caused this unnec-
essary expense. Some of the mem
bers actually did not 60 back at all,
although they will probably draw
two weeks' pay for such absence.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

The town council of Albion, Iowa,
because of row at dance, has pas
sed an ordinance making dancing a
misdemeanor unless permit and
license for the dance are granted by
the town clerk. The clerk is in.
structed to reject any applicants
who look like they might become
boisterous. We can imagine the
way that clerk will be besieged by
pretty girl applicants will make the
rest of the coupcil shed their false
teeth.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
W. MeDONALD LEE. EDITOR.
Fri day, january 10, 1904.
UNDOUBTEDLY the greatest me

UNDOUBTEDLY the greatest mess
our State laws have been in within
o generation is at present existing
The marriage license conglomeration
was only sample of a dozen or more
occssioned chiefly by legislative action
on the new Constitution. We doubt
if any other State suffers its legisla-
tive body to keep secret, as it were,
important laws until some kindly
publisher runs across them, one By
one, and gives them to the public,
generally weeks after they were en-
acted. True, the Richmond papers
publish daily doings of the Legisla-
ture, but this is grstuitous, and in
most cases the passage of a law is
noted as being amendment to section
so-and.so of the Code, without any
lntimaton as to Its purpose. This
should not be so. The intent of
every bill introduced should be
succinctly stated in the press of
Richmond, at least, and every bill
that becomes a law should be pub
lished little more deliberately. For
this the Legislature should allow
compensation. There are few things
that the Legislature could do that
would be of greater advantage to
the people at large than to require
that synopsis of all. Acts be pub
lished as soon as passed. Why our
people aud papers have been silent
so long on this score we do not
know. We have heard much grum-
bling among our citizens because of
lack of proper information as to
our laws.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
Steamers Forced Aground.

The steamer Middlesex, Captain
Smith, of the Weems Line, arrived
In port Tuesday from the Rappahan-
mock River after a hard struggle
against the drifting ice foes. The
Middlesex and the Kershaw, of the
Merchants and Miners Line, came
up the bay together. At one time
the Kershaw became stuck fast in
the ice, and the Middlesex, after
hard work, extricated her. A few
hours later the Kershaw was called
upon to rescue the Middlesex from a
similar position. Both steamers
showed plainly the hard battle
they had fought against ice, wind
and tide.-Baltimore american.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

A NEW State normal school is to
be located somewhere north of the
James river. The conditions. as
were recently explained, require gift
of site and a sum of money by
the place securing it; which means
that Stanton, Charlottesville, Fred
ericksburg or some one of the small
er towns will get the plum. No VIII
isge or rural locality could raise a
purse. though numbers of them
could and would offer o free location.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
Northumberland Go
RAINSWOOD.

Richard Clark, near Marvin Grove,
oied january LIST and was laid to rest
at Coan Baptist church, of which he
was member. He leaves six daugh-
tiers and a son, Rev. Jake Clark, to
mourn their loss.
The dwelling belonging to J. NJ.
lice, formerly of this place but now
OF Oakland, was destroyed by fire
recently. Nothing was saved but
one bed and barrel of flour. There
was no insurance, but kind friends are
contributing largely to help our un-
fortunate brother. RED TAPE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

LONG ISLAND oyster beds have
been 80 completely frozen over for
some weeks that oysters are very
scarce at the Nortff They are also
scarce here, and those of our people
that can get TO their beds are getting
good prices for the bivalve. These
fortunates are very few, however,
and there is stagnation here in the
oyster business, and loose change is
not at ali plentiful. Smokers here as
well as at the North are eating the
bread of idleness.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
That Floating Bar-room.

Captain Webb Smith, of Sharp's,
was tried before Judge Beale at
Warsaw court Thursday, charged
with the violation of the local option
law in Washington District, Rich
mond county, by selling whiskey ON
his floating bar-room in the Kappa
hammock River, opposite the shore of
the said district. The jury failed to
agree, standing six to SIX.
The case has created a good deal
OF interest. AT the next term of the
court the case will be again taken up.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
Contract for New steamer.

The Weems Line has let the CON.
tract for new steamer to be. used
on its Rappahannock river route.
The liner will be built by, the Bslti
more Dry Dock and Shipbuilding
Company, of Locust Point. The
keel has already arrived and work
will be begun at once.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
WAR NEWS.

Columbia has about decided to
send an army to subdue Panama,
Notwithstanding the United States
has declared she will intervene.
Russia is acceding to most of the
demands of Japan, and conciliating
the other nations. Her tact may
avert the war that was all but de-
clared. tits believed, however, Russian
shrewdness sees the other nations in
sympathy with Japan, and she will
await more favorable situation to
strike her smart little enemy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

IT NAY soon be in order for Gov
ernor Montague to rise in defence of
Spotsylvania, after the manner of
Governor Beckhsm and his Kentucky
county of Breathitt.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
John e. Hurst Dead.

John K. Hurst, senior member of
the dry-goods firm of John K. Hurst
u Co., Baltimore, died last week from
a blood clot of the heart, which fol-
lowed an operation performed on
him two days before at Johns Hop
kins hospital. He was " years of
age.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

IF WILL STEVENS doesn't pull out
OF that Claremont fire o. K, and
the Herald shine brighter because of
it, We shall lose faith in the ability
of that Virginia Y ankee.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

The year 1908 will go down in
history as strenuous year-one of
financial prosperity, attended by
some big collapses, as well as one
of fearful disasters on land and sea.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

very little hope. He is about SO
years of age and has been suffering
from dropsy for some tune. On
Sunday night all of one side was
totally paralyzed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
RoUslNG OYSTER MEETING
County Organization Effected and
Onicers Elected.

The widespread influence of the
organization known as. the Oyster
mems Protective Association resulted
Tuesday in the organization of q
county Union. Delegates from all
but three of the sixteen stations in
the county met under "hurry" or
ders Tuesday noon at Irvington, or
ganized county Union for Lancas-
ter county,. elected officers and took
steps to spread the movement in the
other counties of the Northern Neck.
Forty-five delegates, with creden-
tails, were in attendance, and prob
ably so others interested were also
present Corrotoman was represented
with the largest delegation of any
in the county. l.. II. Flemings,
a justice of the peace for White
Chapel, stated that the colored peo-
pie did not expect representation
and were willing to aid the white
stations in whatever way the latter
saw fit.
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Robert F. Meekins was chosen
president of the county organization
Will White, vice-president; George
Cottingbam, treasurer, and j. w.
Thomas, secretary. Executive board,
b. s. Hammonds, chairman; George
Z. McKenney and l.. r. Flemings.
w. McD. Lee, Ernest Gresham and
T.. ID. Baker were requested to form
ulate bylaws, to be approved by the
sub-stations.
Rev. f. W. Claybrook, F. G. New
bill and Warner Ball were selected
to represent the tongmen before the
Legislature. G. l.. Rogers, S. b.
Hayden and a member to be named
by Fisherman Station No. 8 were
selected as practical men to accom-
pany the representatives to Rich
mond to furnish practical informa-
ton.
Messrs. Meekins and Hammonds
were empowered and authorized to
visit such other counties in the
Neck that might desire organization
The body was full of conserva-
tism aud no hot-hesded speeches
or incidents occurred. The Union
seems TO be DESTROYS of moving
along on safe and conservative lines,
and when drafted the bylaws will
be published. The object of o
county organization is to act in
conjunction with the other counties
and at the proper time to merge
into District, and, later, a State
League.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
ST. LOUIS WINS DEMOCRATS
National Convention There on July
9th Next

BY vote of % to 2I st. Louis won
over Chicago as the place for the
next Democratic nominating conven-
ton, and July 9th is the date. The
German influence in the national
committee predominated and decided
on st. Louis.
Sentiment in the committee seemed
to point to German and Hearst as
the leading candidates.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

WANTED = TRUSTWORTHY LlDY OR
gentleman to manage business I'm this county
ana adjoining territory for house of solid
financial standing. $1,000 straight cash salary
ana expenses paid each Monday direct from
neaoquarters. Expense money ad vanced; DO
s,'ion permanent Address Manager, eO5
Monon Bldg, Chicago.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
GEN. GORDON DEAD,

Northumberland John Brown
Gordon died at his winter home near
Miami, Fla, at Saturday of last week.
His fatal illness, was congestion of
the stomach and liver, following an
acute attack of indigestion, to which
he was subject.
General Gordon was born in Epson
county, Ga, July s, 1882, of Scotch
ancestry, which had q prominent
part in the Revolutionary war.
Early in 1861 he enlisted in the
volunteer Confederate service and
was elected captain of his company
He rose rapidly by promotion to be
Northumberland Of the sixth Ala
bama infantry in December, 1861.
He participated in the struggle on
the peniusular, had part in the bat
tie of Malvern Hill, aud. was COM
missioned brigadier-general Noyem-
Der, 1862. He was IN command at
Charlottesville and in the Pennsyl-
vania campaign. He was at the
battle of Gettysburg, the battle of
the Wilderness and at Spottsylvania
courthouse. In May, 1854, he was
promoted to be major-general and
took part in the important battles
which marked the closing scenes of
the civil war. His bearing was char
acterized by boldness and a dash
which made him the idol of his SOL
diers- In an official report of Gen.
ID. II. Hill, General Gordon was
characterized as "The Chevaiier Bay
ard of the Confederacy."
When the hostilities were ended
he called his men about him and ad-
v;sed them to bear the trial Of defeat,
to go home in peace, obey the laws
and rebuild the wasted country. He
has taken prominent part in the
councils of his party since 1866, and
in 1873 and 1879 was elected to the
United States senate. In 1886 and
1888 he was elected Governor of
Georgia, and in 1890, entered again
the United States senate for the full
term. Since his retirement from
political activity he has devoted much
of his time in lecturing, presenting
to the north as we'll as to the south
his lectures upon "The Last Duys of
the Confederacy."
Since the organization of the
United Confederate Veterans he has
held the position Of its commander
in-chief, and bis frequent reflections
to that position testified to the
warmth of affection 10 which he has
been held In the south.
GEN. s. d. LEE SUCCEEDS.
Northumberland Stephen ID. Lee,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, sue
ceeds Gen. Gordon in command of
the United Confederate Veterans.
While General Stephen ID. Lee is
a splendid man, as he was o splendid
soldier, and is an admirable presid-
ing officer, it is no Encouragement to
say that no one can fill General Cor
don's place in all respects as the pre-
siding officer of the United Confed-
crate Veterans. Judge Christian
expressed the conviction that he
would certainly be elected to succeed
General Gordon at the end of the
unexpired term. In fact, no one
else will be thought of az long as
General Lee is living. He outranked
Gordon, being a lieutenant general
in 1854, while Gordon's commission
as lieutenant general was never made
out. .
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
La Grippe Cough

cured cure wit with DIR. David's Cough Syrup of pure
~ 1In .. ahr; horehound ard Wild Cherry Best
! sion' oronchitis and all throat and lung troiI-
lrvington. Va. - '' SiniSus -
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

ON DYMER'S CREEK - "a acres
good land, with two houses (total of IL
roomsl, good barn and all necessary out
buildings. Fruit trees and oyster shore.
Cost 81, 800; will sell for much less.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15
NOW SELLS FOR ONE CENT, AND
CAN BE HAD OF EVERY DEAL
Err, AGENT AND NEwsBoY
AT THAT PRICE.
ALL SUBSCRIBERS IN
Virginia, West Virginia, North
and South Carolina

AS WELL As THOSE THROUGHOUT
THE UNITED STATES. can get THE Sun
by mail for one cent a copy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

20 ACRES-On Great Wicomico river.
within 1t miles of 3 steamboat wharyes,
2 stores and postofflce. Oyster rocks ali
around. One acre OF shore goes with
place. Convenient to Q csnneries. Can
be bought for $240. Quick sale.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

ON COCKRELL'S CREEK - Nor.
cumberland county, Is acres improved
land, good S-room dwelling, barn and
ether necessary improvements, good
well, fine young orchard, on main road
within half mile OF Fairport. To be sold
Cheap
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

DIVIDING CREEKS acres on
west side, at $50 per acre. Term easy.
or 9 acres oyster shore thrown 10. No
buildings. Well fenced.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

GOOD OYSTER PROPERTY.-Tep
acres land, with good house and barn,
artesiau well, ten acres good oyster
snore, oyster house on steamboat wharf,
bstteau and topgs-all to be sold cbeap.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-01-15

LARGE OR SMALL FARMs-432
acres, as a whole or In thirds. ON arm
OF Chesapeake Bay. Good farm and
trucking land aud abundant oyster
shore, also timber land. Near schools.
wharf and postofflce.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
CLING TO Fl 0 D
German Hold to the Duel
as One of Their Inalicn-
able Rights.

In every German university there is
stiIl duelling, and there will be as long as
German universities exist, says the IL
Illustrated Sporting News. Each has its
quota o. fighting clubs, which correspond
10 our W secret societies. Every stu
dent is anxious to be invited to join one
of these clubs, and, having been initiated,
it is not long before he is assigned to a
duel. The members Of these various or
CARNATIONS are distinguished by their
colored b~andsand caps, as our fraternity
men are by their Greek letter badges.
The most a%ristocratic of the fighting
corps arethe Borussia. at Bonn, to which
all the Hohenzo.lern princes belong, and
the SaXo-Borussia, at Heidelberg. of
which most of tho German princes, out
side of the Hohennollerns, are members.
other prominent fighting corps are the
Rhenania of the Uni ersity of Wurzburg.
Normania Of Berlin, F"rancoria Of Mu-
mich and the famous corps of iI~anovera,
IN which Bismarck was a famous fighter,
oe Gottingen. Every corps has its own
officers, its wv laws, rules, regulations,
UGt ali arc bOuAu Wy G. uulftIstl COQe
of honor"
The customs and ~ceremonials incident
to these student duels are queer md pc
culiarly fascinating, the costumes and
fighting attire unique and interesting.
The duels are of two kinds,-the che an
honor duel.' where one student has in
suited another, and honor has to be sat
isfied by a little blood-letting, but these
are often not infrequently the result of
purpose rather than of actual insult, just
for the sake of a little fighting. The
German student, like Pat, is often Spoil
ing for q fight" The other kind of duel
is generally a more serious matter and is
known as "by agreement" 1t is by a
challenge from one corps to another and
partakes of the tournament order. A list
of dates is drawn up and on a certain day
of each week a member of The one CORPS
meets a member of the other for Idle
mensur." \
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
RESTAURANTS FREE LIST.
shrimps served with Every Meal in
san Frnncisco-In washington
ot You Get Fruit.

The restaurants of every city have
their W p~eculiarities in respect 10
the dishes which they furnish a GUS
toner free, regardless of what is or
dered. Some are known for their gen
crosby and others for their stinginess.
Every restaurant has its so-called free
list, and this varies in the different
cities according to the cost at which
extras may be given. In San Fran
cisco it is the custom to offer a
diner a plate of shrimps, although his
order may call for nc heavier meal
than coffee and toast. In New York
potatoes are on the free list, and
sometimes a plate of bread. Restaur-
ant patrons at Washington receive
extras in the way of fruit, according
to it's season, but in Boston the diner
pays more completely for everything
he eats thaniis cxacted in any other
city in the country. The apples which
are free in a Washington restaurant
he must pay for here, says the Boston
Advertiser; the plate of bread which
is unchanged in NcN York is placed
on his bill for five cents, and his pota-
toes, which are the only exception to
the general rule, are gratis only with
good sized orders.
Boston restaurant men explain the
existing situation in the. fact that they
purchase the best quality of goods to
be found, and that the free list In
other cities always consists of food
that cost the restaurant proprietor
practically nothing. The Boston man
pays for sll that he gets, but the
fact that dyspepsia is less prevalent
here than in other cities should make
the restaurant diner happy with his
lot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
ODD JAPANESE CUSTOMS.
Bells Have No Tongues and Houses
No C1iimReys-Their Music En-
tireIy Lacking in Harmony.

Japanese ladies have been known to
do without stockings to maintain the
harmony between beautiful French
slippers and magnificent French even
ing dresses, says Queer Things About
Japan.
| have been served by a japanese
hosier who did without everything he
did not supply himself-he had a shirt,
a collar and tie, and scarfpin and
studs, but no trousers. And the effect
Of their absence was heightened by his
wearing braces, because he sold them.
The Japanese do not kiss-if a
Japanese girl knows how to kiss 1t
shows the work of a foreign instruc-
tor; she does it as an accomplishment,
not as an enjoyment.
The Japanese have no pens and ink,
but they make a very good shift with
a painting brush. The Japanese houses
have no chimneys. and you are never
warm enough until the house catches
fire.
The japanese have beef and no NUT
ton; the Chinese have mutton and no
beef. Japanese bells, like Japanese
bellies, have no tongues. Japanese
snakes have no poison; Japanese
music has no harmony.
Tho Japanese alphabet is not an al
phabet, but a selection of 70 useful
kilograms to dispense with the 10000
in ordinary use by the Chinese.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.

Time Table IN eject Nov 30. 1863.
stations In New York. foot OF Uorfsar DIT ites
Ferries.
TsArSs LEAvH STATE srRsxy sTATruE
FOR NEW YOEE
GU, T.iia am 4 20 \. N. i.Sn nm. daily ~conrerts
wi ~sv train for Bound BTook, Mauch Chung
Weathoriy, Hagelton Pcttsville and intefmedf
ate points.
FOR eOUTH PLAIN FIELD.
$40, rs q M. 1.30, t.. 20. p m. surda75
s IS q IN 100. els p. m
FOR OTHER POINTS
Z Is a. m. Duly Except Sunday CoDnect wfth
TRAN express tor Easton, Bethleham Allen
town, Pottsville. Buffalo. Niagara Falls and Chit
ego. Parlor Car New York TO Buffalo. con-
meets with local train for all points east OF
Mauch Chunk.
s35s 6. m. Sundays only. Express train for
Buffalo, Niagara Fails, and Chicago. Stops at
Pennington jet.
4.M M. Daily Except Sunday Express for
for Wilkes bsire. ~Scranton. Hazalt1n.
and priDeirei intermediate cations.
6.Ib D. ~. Su9days only Through train Tor
Buffalo. Niagara Falls, Suspension Brio re
and Chicago, connects for New York
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PLAINEIsIp
o PERTH ANNOY
9.I0. n. n. 3.ab, SEQ, 7hO. D. m. SUNDAYS:
10 80 q. M, 500, $50 y M. Trains arrive Jert.
Amhnv- $50 a. M. 8.104.0h, 5.25, $40 p. m. FUN
day, JOEY n. M. \ 2h, $40 u. m.
Tickets sold to all Western rofnta.
For further Information apply 10 ticket
agents.