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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-25
Compressed Air Transit.
Star,

II don't see why Americans should be
so far ahead in SO many things and yet so
far behind in the use of compressed air"
said c.. L. Mueller of Hamburg, Germany,
at the Metropolitan. In my city expert
ments have been successfully made by
which persons have Travelled twenty miles
in eleven i'm in a pneumatic tube and
several lines will soon be in operation in
Germany. The pneumatic cylinders in
which the passengers are seated are fed
with pure air, n no one has as yet felt
any bad effects from being slid thus rapid
ly through space. In London there are
many miles Of pneumatic tubes for trans
porting parcels. and yet there are none in
tinns n1 i,ei xGep1 as w Detwe cen f dlnesent por.
leading, as it does, in railroads. I expected
to see it far in advnce Of US. ~ to the use
OF compressed air, n was disappointed
at not learning anything new about It In
this country"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-25
TOD SLOAN A CHAUFFEUR.
Has Lost a Fortune of 100000 Inside
of a Year.

SdVs
washington Star: After travelling across
the country in special trains. entertaining
with a l%avishness that filled his friends
with awe, and making unsuccessful at
tempts to break the bank at Monte Carlo,
James Toe Sloan, one time champion
Jockey of the world, Is in Paris, working
as a chauffeur.
From a wardrobe that was equal to
that of any Beau Brummel in the world,
and which made him a pet in society, the
little fellow, according to word hich
has reached this country, is in want of
both clothes and a place to sleep. He
Is in Paris, employed temporarily by a
French automobile concern at a paltry
salary-a salary. that in a month does not
reach the figures Of n days expenses
two years ago.
When not employed as a chauffeur he
is engaged in selling machines for diff
tation as a former Jockey to bring trade
to their shops. His downfall since being
ruled off the English tracks has been
rapid.
Always Of determined spirit, he recent
ly told some acquaintance who met him
in france that he would never return to
the United States and suffer the humilia-
ton he knew woul be his should they
learn that he is now receiving less than
81, 600 a year, where he was earning $50. eco
annually when he last saw his relatives.
His foster parents live at Kokomo. Ind.
and they say that Todd was worth $500. COO
not long ago, but he gave none to them.
and they are not now in a position to
help him financially. willing as h are
to do 30. An effort will be made to raise
funds for him should he care to return to
his former home. but those who know
the disposition Of the young man declare
he will never be seen in this country
again.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-25
CIR and "keow" the Watchwords
Washington Post. ..-N N.

MANY people are unaware" said Repre-
sentative Curtis of Kansas, yesterday,
that Kansas had a shibboleth in border
state times. In 1854, when the first tide of
New England settlers began to drift into
sourians tied a cow at each crossing Of the
Missouri river. When an emigrant arrived
at the crossing he was certain to make
COW he was suffered to cross, but if he
said 'keow' he was hustled out Of the
country as a bloody-minded abolitionist.
bear on their side of the river, and when
an emigrant crossed who called it bear
he was welcomed with open arms, but if
he pronounced it 'b'ar he was scooted
back into Missouri as an urlwelcome saw
cry adyocaIe.n
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-25

Miss Roeg, whose portrait Is repro
duced above, Is the fortunate holder OF
the Amateur Diving Associations
medal, the blue ribbon for ladies' div
ing in England. Her faultless form
also won for her the first prize in the
competition held at the Hampstead
baths under the auspices OF the Mer-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-25

maid club. The young swimmer, whe
is possessed Of natural aptitude, has
been at home In the water since child.
hood, but. her wonderful recent devel-
opment has been attained under the
sole tuition of the "Mermaids." When
the medal was awarded last year the
Judges agreed that Miss Roeg's styls
was beyond criticism.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-25

Munich. q city of 100000 Inhabitants
has only n high school for girls.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
MILLENRECK

f. ID. Alvord, of New York, is here this
week buying lumber of Judge Ewell and
l.. ID. Stoneham.
I. o. Norris and Emmett Dudley, of
Hampton, Va, were here last week.
Rev. A. ID. Reynolds was seen here last
week.
Miss Mabel Warren is visiting Miss
Sadie Oliver, near Monaskon, at this
writing.
DIR. George II. Steuart was visiting at
the home of ]. Z. Blakemore last week.
Schooner Richard j. Tall loaded in
White House Greek last week with Ium-
Der for L. d. Stoneham.
John A. Rogers has been visiting his
daughter, Mrs. S. Perry Simmons, in
Irvington.
w. W. Davenport, ir., left on Friday
night last for Richmond, where he will
enter business school.
II o. Norris. jr., of Lively, and T. J..
Downing, of Lancaster, were here Satur-
day taking inventory of the stock of
goods of Millenbeck Oyster Company.
C. M. Became, of Molusk, purchased the
goods and expects to open store here in
a short while.
j. E. Blakemore, ST., was in Baltimore
this week on business.
l.. +. Revere, OF Northport, Conn, ar
rived here on Monday last to visit p. ID.
Stevens. He accompanied his wife home
Tuesday.
In THE Coon OLD SUMAIERTnIE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
NORTHUMBERLANp COURT.

There was little business to be trans
acted Monday at Heathsville, SO Judg,
Wright in the forenoon turned the court
room over to the picture-unveiling (ac.
count to be found under "Northumber.
land Notes'O.
In the afternoon the Grand jury
brought in an Indictment against James
Sanders, colored, for assault.
Judge Wright granted writ of babeas
corpus ia the case of one William Jones.
colored, confined in Westmoreland Jail.
There was a goodly crowd in attend
anee, who came expecting to hear some
political discussion. Judge Lewis and
Ro. NJ Hughes, Republicans, both adyer-
tised TO speak did not show up. Late in
the afternoon Congressman Jones.
ID rown as berry, from his Pbilippine
trip, assembled the stand and for an hour
delivered a strong speech, mostly on
national issues, but strong i'm its en-.
dorsement OF the State Democratic nom
ineeS
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
AN INVITATION.
To the Friends Of the Richmond Ur6anna-
Northern Neck Mail Route (Steamer
"Oacen D,L,ar,;,, .,y.,,srN.

To the Friends Of the Richmond Ur6dnna-
Northern Neck Mail Route (Sseamer
"OtceR Dtkard" cdrTier).
hereby extend an invitation TO all the
ladies and gentlemen from south OF the
Rappahannock, to the Potomac, to be
present at the launching ofthe large new
mail steamer ''Dr. w. j. Newbill'' on
Saturday, October 18th, at liza. m. The
"VRGINIA CITIZEN" at whose instance
the mail route was established, has ex-
elusive charge OF the ceremonies and
will n anne the sponsor.
The left side of the "Newbill'' win be
reserved especially for our white friends,
and the other side for our colored friends.
Our drop box viii be fastened to the
Prov, and your compliments are respect
fully solicited. BE sure to leave your
name with each and every donation, as
due consideration will be given every one
as long as the 'Newbill'' plows the wa
tiers OF the Chesapeake. Launches will
leave White Stone, Irvington, Weems,
Millenbeek, Merry Point, Ottoman and
Morans at s O'Clock a. m. Fare will be
so cents round trip.
Respectfully,
HANsFoRD C. DAYTON.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
KILMARNOCK.

Mrs. w. b. Demby and children have
returned to their home, after delightful
visit to relatives and friends in Annapo-
lis, Md.
Miss Lillian Cralle left Monday for
Baltimore
Messrs. T. o. Smither, L. i. VERIFY
and Robert Chiffon are in Baltimore this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer Schwartzman are
in Baltimore during the Jewish New
Year holidays.
Mrs. James Brent was taken suddenly
sick on Thursday of last week, but is
much better at this writing.
Mrs. A. Shaw spent Tuesday with
Mrs. w. b. DENNY.
Charles Shugars and Harry Clingham
visited relatives in Carroll county, Mary
land, recently.
Mrs. Eustace Brent and baby, Hazel,
are visiting in the Monumental City.
Mrs. Ellis c. Rich ardson and Ellis, jr.,
are visiting relatives in Richmond. Little
Ellis is very much improved in health.
Lancaster Masons are requested to
Icongregate here Wednesday night next
for instruction from Rt. Wor. p. X.
Bauman.
The District Anti-Saloon League met
Tuesday at Brent's Hall. Plans were put
on foot for the county meeting on the
9th of this month.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
CAUGHT ON THE Fly.

I.Stuart Lemoine, of Iyondale, Rich
mond county, has been awarded a
scholarship at Hsmpden-Sidney. He has
taken high place in the classes there.
The vacant dwelling OF Isaac Smith,
colored, near Leedstown, which was
burned some weeks ago, was not insured
In the Northern Neck Mutual Fire AS
ISOLATION, Of lexington, as rumored.
MIR. James A. Bslderson, aged sixty
nine years, died at his home, Newland,
Richmond county, Va, Tuesday morn
ing. He was q member OF the Fortieth
Virginia Infantry, and was brave aud
gallant soldier. He is survived by a
widow, four sons and one daughter.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
WHITE STONE.

Willard Gresham left for Baltimore
Monday, where he goes to accept a posi-
ton.
Jas. Bruce and family, of Washington,
are visiting the gentleman's brother, DIR.
NJ. W. Bruce.
Rev. A. j. Frisco, of Norfolk, is assist
ing Pastor Bradley in revival services at
the Baptist church here. He is meeting
with success but will close tonight
(Friday.)
Clifford Toleman, of Baltimore, is visit
ing his parents in Poplar Neck.
DIR. Dick, wife and little daughter, of
New Jersey, are visiting relatives in this
section. Mrs. Dick will be remembered
as Miss Jennie VERIFY.
1t is rumored that Ananias jackson,
who broke jail last week, has. been
captured.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
PEARLS FROM The SHELLS.

Mrs. Josie Kirk, of Lancaster, spent
some weeks with relatives here.-Tide-
water Democrat.
Mr.. s. B. Hsrdwlck and family, of
Kinsale, have removed TO Washington
for the winter, where the children will
attend shool-NortherR Neck News.
H. Shep Chowning left Friday for
Wilson, N. G, where he contemplates
locating for some time in the future. He
will be connected with the Union Mutual
Life Insurance Co.-Southside Sentinel
Mr.. r. K. Pratt, of Warsaw, has taken
position with w. B. Wilson s. Son
Mr.. Pratt has been In the employment of
the L. e. Mumford Banking Co. at
their West Point branch Northampton
Times.
The following, headed ga Sane Maya
zine," is q recent editorial from the EN-.
poris Gazette, whose editor, William
Allen White, Is we'll known to every
reader of contemporary periodical litera-
ture: Between the magazines that are
using the lever Of their circulation to pry
mp the world, and those which have
nothing of current interest later than
1919, there lies fine pathway for some
Magazine, for people who are now on
earth who are not excited about the
proximity OF the demnition bow-wows to
the orbit OF this sad old earth, and in
that path Scribner's Magazine seems to
be walking In solitary state. It's fiction
10 particularly sane and wholesome. 1t
lacks the Miss Nancy quicker of the fic.
ton OF the magazines of prunes and
prisms, and holds the vigor of the fiction
OF the more strenuous magazines with
out the slightest rawness. Scribner's is
a great and good magazine, and should
be in every American home"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
Northumberland Go
HARVEY'S NECK

Il - ~ LINN
Mrs Weudall, who has been visiting
friends here, returned TO her home IN
Washington recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Peed and little son
left for Washington Saturday before last,
after spending week at the home of
Capt. 1. NJ. Bussells.
Miss Eugenia Clarke was the welcome
guest OF Miss Edna Snow and Mrs
Clarence Snow recently.
Mrs. Haywood and son. Frank. visited
the lady's sister, Mrs. W. C. whaley.
Miss Annie Toadwin, who has spent
the past four months at the homes of
Capts. i. N. and l. NJ. Bussells returned
20 her home in Salisbury, Md, Wednes-
day before last much to the regret of her
many friends here.
Capt. julius Whaley and o. NJ. Whaley
were in Crisfield recently.
Mrs. w. II. Bailey returned from Bal
timore Monday of last week.
Mrs. Willie George and little daughter,
Lucy, were the guests of Mrs. F. L. Har-
ding week beforelast.
Mrs. Addie Sullivan, of Rehoboth
Church, visited her daughter, Mrs. Robt.
Snow, not long since.
Mrs. Tiny George. near KilmarnocE, is
being entertained at the home of f. l..
Harding.
The members OF Wicomico Baptist
chapel held their annual Sunday school
picnic on Saturday September 3Oth Mt
Mia wharf. The day was an ideal one
for picnic and the boys and girls enjoyed
being on the water, especially the nice
sail out on the Great wicomieo river"
In the evening about 6 O'Clock we took
our departure after spending very en-
ioyable day. SUNSHINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
MIR. OWENS GARD.

To tho Voter. ef Lancaster and Richmond
Counties:
Having announced myself as q candi-
date for the House of Delegates, res
pectfully solicit your vote and influence
at the general election November 9th.
While / am q candidate put fol ward
by the oyster tongers, want it under
stood that / shall do nothing to retard
the industrial progress of the planter, for
upon the prosperity of the planter de-
Ponds the welfare OF the topger.
am opposed TO the invasion over the
Baylor Line and will support any law
making it q falling offense for any
planter, inspector or surveyor to stake
oil or assign or survey of any ground
within the Baylor Line. Am In favor of
repeating the present patent tong law,
as II prevents large number OF our Cit
liens from longing in deep water.
Am in favor Of a law protecting our
trap fishermen from the Intentional ruth
less destroyer of their nets, when traps
are properly lighted at each end.
Am IN favor OF protecting our men
haden fishermen from exorbitant tax,
and from the invasion of non-residents
and believe that the law should be rigid
Iy enforced against these non-residents.
These large Industries should be given
every protection that our State can be-
stow. as they give employment TO large
number of our citizens and scatter large
sums OF money over our counties at q
time when il is mostly needed.
Am In favor of good roads, free schools,
free books and good teachers.
Am opposed to any increase of taxes,
as i believe that II our present revenue
was rightly used we would have enough
to have good schools and good roads.
have made no pledges whatsoever, nv
earnest purpose being, If elected, to en-
deavor to do my duty faithfully, fear
lessly and honestly as the representative
of all the Interests of the two counties,
Respectfully,
Weems, Va. II. E OWEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
MONTROSS.

The Confederate Veterans OF Westmore-
land held their annual reunion here on
the 9th OF September. A large attend
ance and a general good time was re-
ported. The muster roll is getting smaller
each reunion. One by one the veterans
are joining the ranks OF brave ones who
have passed over the River and are rest
ing under the shade
Mrs. Chandler was recently called to
Maryland to attend the bedside of her
sister, who is critically i'll.
Mrs. F. T. Bowler, of Washington, re-
Gently visited her old home here. Mrs.
Bowler has many warm friends in this
section who were delighted to see her.
Farmers are busy sowing wheat and
rye. Good corn crops are generally re-
ported.
Schools have opened here with good
attendance. We hope for six months
session this year. ANoSA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
SALE OF PIANOS

Our new building, 102 North Charles
street, Will not be completed October LIST
according to contract, and as the prop
erty which we now occupy has been
leased 10 another firm, we are compelled
TO vacate before October 10Th. We will,
therefore, be without location for two or
three weeks, and In order TO avoid double
moving, storage and extra insurance ex-
penses We have concluded 10 offer our
entire stock OF sixty upright pianos at
reduced prices These pianos are made
by some of the worlds most renowned
makers
Special attt ntion Will be given to mail
orders. Write for catalogue, and In or
der TO save correspondence Uhe time is
shorty please state what price piano you
are interested in. You can save from
$50 to $40 by buying now.
Second hand organs from $40 upward.
Every instrument guaranteed.
j. Z. CAULTIELD & Co.,
222 N. Howard ST., Baltimore, Md.
After October 10Th address all cor
respondence To log N. Charles st.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
REHORoTH CHEROH

Rehoboth Sunday school will hold a
missionary rally on next Sunday morn
ing. Let's have a big turn oct. The
pastor will be here and deliver one of
his fine speeches, besides other interest
ing exercises.
The Misses Pinekard have opened their
school here with a goodly number and
promising prospects. Such fine school
is a blessing to our community and
should be well patronized.
Willard Hall also opened public school
here Monday.
Mrs. James Kelley and Mrs. S. A.
Whitaker are very III at this writing,
while the condition OF Addison Christie
pher is improving.
Mrs. Ambrose Cox and Mrs. CIV Cox
and two daughters, Misses Nellie and
Bertha, of Irvington, visited their sister
in-law, Mrs. Ollie Shriner, last Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Gill and Master Harvey
Shriner are boarding at J A. Shriner's
while attending the Misses Pinckard's
school.
Little Virmardel Shriner spent last
week with his grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Edwards and
children were welcome guests at William
Keyser's last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Christopher and
son spent Sunday at Mrs. Lamkin's.
Mrs. Ida Smith, OF Irvington, visited
her mother, Mrs. Addie Sullivan. last
Friday.
o. G. Shriner, second mate on the
steamer PocomOke, spent Sunday with
his family here.
Rev. Porter Hardy opened the doors
OF the church Sunday and Mrs. Minnie
Edwards was received into membership;
after which the holy sacrament was
administered.
Quite number from here attended the
Masonic ceremonies at Kilmarnock on
Thursday of last week.
DAFFopH.LY
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
A GLIMPSE Ar PORTO RICO.

Shortly after the breaking of severe
winter Northern Neck lady and little
ones left TO join the father and make
their home In that beautiful isle which
had but shortly came into the possession
of the United States Writing to lady
friend here upon her arrival In Porto
Rico the traveller indited the following
interesting lines. beginning with board
Ing the ship at New York:
We were all tired and sleepy and did
not stay out to see the sights In New
York harbor. About three o'clock /
was dying sick and did not come to life
until Tuesday. We had very heavy seas
for two days and a half, but after that
the water was smooth, weather warm.
and felt like a new being. Wednesday
night we sighted ship and everybody
went wild over It.
We had a great many distinguished
passengers, most of whom had travelled
extensively in the old countries. en-
joyed hearing them talk, but kept quiet
We reached San Juan Thursday az 10
p. m. We spent Friday In San Juan.
met several OF my husbands friends.
but ! was so tired / do not believe I
would know them now.
O1tuAuoy at Q u. VI. we leII IN coach
for Guayama. / wish l had the power
to describe the beauty and grandeur of
the scenery, but 1t Is beyond me. You
must come and see for yourself; you
would never regret the trip.
We came all the way on the military
road, up and down and around the
mountains. Sometimes we were above
the clouds. The picturesque view of
hills and valleys, beautiful rivers, grace
full palms, luscious fruits, all delight the
senses, but your imagination will have
to picture its regal splendor; / cannot
describe IL.
About four hours before we came over
heavily loaded four-ox cart and three
men went down precipice and all were
killed. They were holding the inquest
as we passed. 1t had very depressing
effect on me.
The weather now is delightful, just
like IL is In the States when the lilacs
and apple blossoms are In bloom.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-10-13
AFRo-AMERIcANN NOTES.

Misses Laura Fisher, Bessie johnson
and others left Wednesday for Balti-
more.
Fielding Taylor and sister, Mrs. La
valia Parker. of Avalon. were visiting
Mrs. Mary Wood, at Tombs. aud Mrs.
Richard Holmes, near lexington.
Our public school at Tombs opened
Monday with Miss Hattie Virgins as
teacher and host of pupils in attend
ance.
Mrs. s. j. Newman, of Ottoman, was
on steamer Owen billiard Friday en-
route to her school at White Stone
We note among the sick Mrs. Martha
and Cyrus Parks, Nathan Taylor and
James Blackwell. all OF Tombs.
Miss Edith Edwards left last Saturday
for Downing, where she will teach this
session. We wish her successful term
Rev. L. r Bali will preach to the Or.
der of Good SamarItans at Mt Vernon
Sunday, October 18th, at IL m.
Miss Bessie Nickens, OF Kilmarnock.
left Saturday last to attend the Northern
Neck Industrial Academy in Richmond
county. RH.H.
Miss Caroline Williams, for years re-
siding in Philadelphia, is at her old
home in Nuttsville for a weeks stay
with relatives.
Miss Nellie Tomlln, who has been In
Vermont the past summer. arrived home
Saturday before last with her sister,
Oracle, who has been somewhat indis-
posed for some time, bu; now Is inn
proved.
Walter Wood, who has been long
sufferer from Bright's disease, died Mon
day morning last. His remains were In.
tered in the cemetery at Beulah Bap-
tist church.
Elijah Towles is building new house.
The cornerstone OF Beulah Baptist
church will be laid by Union Enter
prise and Cross Bearing Lodges on Sun
day, October 22nd. Other lodges and
churches are invited to participate.
j. l.. Roam has had new chimneys
run In his house. H.C.R.