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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Editor Lee is in Lynchburg, W ashiug.
ton and other parts this week
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Postponed meeting of stockholders
and directors Of Lancaster National
Bank will be held next Tuesday. A
report today, rendered the comptroller,
shows an increase over the good report
of two weeks ago.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Stewards meeting and Epworth League
both tonight (Fridayl at DR.. Newbill's.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

s We have samples of two thousand
cards Of beautiful designs for parties,
balls, weddings, socials and all classes of
business Send your inquiry for order
to the CITIZEN. St. Valentines Day is q
good time to send out compliments.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Visiting and business cards, printed or
engraved. Write for the CITIZENS
prices.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Capt. +. A. Gunby Is in Baltimore and
on Eastern Shore this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

The CITIZEN has on hand enough good
stuff to I'LL q New York daily for some
weeks, but we always make room for
crisp. trite Items and doings of people
Throughout. Its territory. when received
In time for publication. So. friends keep
us posted on events.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
CAN'T TELL Why 1 LOVE You.

President Giles B. Jackson, of the
Negro Employment Exchange, Of
Richmond, has written an open letter
to members Of his race now filling the
positions Of cooks and housensids, in
which he tells them that their places are
In jeopardy by reason of efforts now on
foot to train white girls to fill such posi-
lions. He urges them TO be warned In
time, and not "to lose a legacy be.
queathed by the fret white families of
Virginia, because the colored nanny
and her descendants have been consid-
cred the best domestic servants of this
Southland for more than $50 years"
He also says: aft our people lose their
places, it will be their own fault, for the
white people are anxious 10 give them
employment"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
Raw. q. Y. BRADrEy. Pastor.

White stone, First and Third Sundays. IL A.
M.:Second and Fourth Sundays =. NJ.
Fleets leland, Second and Fourth Sundays.
ii AN: First and Third Sundays. =. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Capts. w. L. Messick and Geo. p.
Squires were attending Fishermen's
meeting in Baltimore last Saturday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Allison have re-
turned home after an extended visit to
the lady's relatives at Sharps.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Don't forget about our fine line OF Mattings,
Rugs. Oilcloth, Laces, Ribbons and Dry Goods.
MkssIcK & GUNBY, Irvin gtOn, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
PRESBYTERIAN.

REV. ii. L WALTON, Pastor.
weems. Second and Fourth Sundays IL A. NJ.
and 7:S0 Z. N.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Jno. F. Gouldman, jr., is spending a
few days In Fredericksburg. Howard
.. Rock is In his place at the bank.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

The old, original GROVES Tssteless ChiIl
Tonic. You know what you are taking. It Ia
iron and 9uinine In q tasteless TORN. No cure,
no pay, 6Qc.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Fresh Pork and Beef will be found at Mes
sick 4 Gunby every Saturday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

DIR. Newbill has been suffering with
lumbago this week, and Druggist j. b
Smith has been indisposed. Richard
Rilee continues unwell.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
BUGEYE FOR SALE.

For sale cheap, Five-log Bugeye, sharp
rugged, good model. Address
KRIErE Bios,
Bowlers Wharf, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

The Odd Fellows Of huntsville have
sold their stock and rented their
store TO II. j. Urkums & Bro, who will
appreciate all future patronage. We
wish them success in their new position.
Miss Ella Sanders, of huntsville, who
has been residing in Philadelphia.
arrived home few days ago aud
was united in wedlock to Mr.. Edward
Croxton. The newly welded couple are
residing near Wheaton.
Miss Francis Barber has arrived from
Baltimore 10 spend some time with rela.
tiyes near Litwalton.
Ryland Ball, of this place, and Miss
Lucy Taliferro, Of Moiusk, were married
Wednesday, January 18th.
Misses Francis and Sarah Faantleroy,
who have been spending some time with
relatives here, have now returned to
Baltimore.
81. @. Roam returned home few days
ago from Baltimore, and reports pleasant
trip. Owing to enclemency of the
weather and coldness of climate, decided
to leave his expouse there to await the
elaspe of winter.
Messrs. Montague and Wright of Car
tiers Greek was visiting w. A. Weaver,
near Boer, recently.
Carroll Aliens, OF Wheaton. spent some
time with Messrs. II. G. and ]. L. Roam
very recently.
ID. Smith gave dining Sunday last
All present reported q pleasant partici-
patton. They had also delicacies Of the
season and spared no pains to make the
day enjoyable for the guests.
CAN'T TELL Why I LOVE You,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

&. 2. Palmer, OF this place aud Moran,
is In King Il Queen county this week on
business
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund the money If IL fails to cure
8. w. Groves signature Is on each box. 25,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Mrs. Crozier Pettingsll, of this place,
is in Bennettsville, S. c., where she viii
spend the rest OF the winter.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
LOCAL MENTION

All communications should be addressed to
tho VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Mrs. L. Nj. Irving and Mrs. J. Carroll
Harding left last week TO visit their
sister In Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

SHIP YOUR-DRESSED HOGS, EGGS.
POULTRY AND PRODUCE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Mr. and Mrs. Roney Mitchell and Mrs.
w. III. Mitchell and little daughter, all
of Westland, spent several days the past
week with the family of s. b. Griffith.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
AFRo-AMERICAN NOTES.

Robert w right, age so, died at his home
near White Stone Tuesday.
The young men Of Tombs gave an
entertainment to their friends on Thurs
day evening at the home OF NJ. F. Beane.
Susan Smith, wife of Stephen Smith,
near Kilmarnock, died Tuesday. after a
few days illness. She was parslyzed on
Friday last and grad ually grew worse un-
ill death relieved her. The deceased was
about 80 years Of age and leaves family.
Tom Johnson's little two-year.old son
is quite sick at his home In Kilmarnock.
Rev. ID. Tucker was last week in
Alexandria on business. r. II. II.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Miss Donahoe, of Kilmarnock, has
been spending some time with Miss
Annie Thomas here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
lockwood AND PERSIM-
MON WANTED.

ESQ cords of Dogwood and Persimmon
wanted. VIII pay eleven dollars per
cord, In five cord lots. Will pay more
when larger quantity lie furnishedt
Wood TO be delivered on Steamboa.
wharf or vessel rail. For full particulars
and specifications address
j. L. CoNNELLEE,
Litwalton, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

The W. L. Douglass 81, $3.50 and "a shoes
are acknowledged TO be the best On the
market Messfck & Gunoy have just laid In
a full line OF this famous dress shoe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Rowe, of Fred
ericksburg, have moved into their hand
some new residence In that city. Mrs.
Rowe Is daughter of Capt. w. l.. Mes
sick, of this place.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-20
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

or the Lancaster National Bank,
mo. $500, at IrvingtOn, In the
State or Virginia, ut the close OF
business, January 18th, 1905:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
NEW YORK BANKS.

NEW YORK. July 29,-The statement of
averages of the clearing house banks OF
this city for the week shows:
Loans, Lila S47. 100; Increase SIS. $50, 700.
Deposits. 81. 1873. IA 800; increase. S22 346 100
Circulation. S4S. S04 900 decrease, S1OS. 600.
Legal tenders. $50, All, 700; increase, 81 ,3G2-
co.. Specie. $224 $50 700: increase. 81 CO.
300. Reserve. S315.242 200: increase, So ,9i2.-
TCo Reserve secured. $3.50 936, 225; increase,
$5,5S6,615. Surplus, SO 305 $40; increase.
S356.@o5 Elk United States deposits, ST.
420 200; increase. S33S, 625.
Money on call. nominal; no loans. Time
loans easy; sixty days. 2a.a3 per cent;
ninety days, 3; six months, 334a4.
Close-Prime mercantile paper, 4a4H per
cent. Sterling exchange weak, with actual
business in bankers bill at 4S6. 4Oa 4SG 30 for
demand and at 4S4. IOa4S4S0 for sixty day
bills; posted rate 4s512 and 4sTh CONNER
cial bills. 4sia45412. Bar silver, 80. Mex
ical dollars, 4J12.
Government bonds steady. Railroad
bonds steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. July 29.-Unsettled weather
northwest sent September wheat up to ST
cents here today.
On smaller receipts than estimated Sep
TENDER corn sold up TO 523s.
September oats. in sympathy with other
grains. advanced 30 2SAs cents.
During the last hour the wheat market
became exceedingly weak under general
selling pressure Many small holders were
anxious to secure profits and liquidate ed
freely. From S61s cents the price for Sep
tember dropped to Sias. The market closed
weak. with prices practically at the low st
point of the day. Final quotations on Sep
TENDER We're off u at S412.
The corn market later eased off a trifie,
In sympathy with the break in wheat. The
close was steady, with September Is higher
a a2Ss.
Close: Whear-July s51a; September,
S4l1; December S5hs; May. SS1a.
Corn-July, "a. old. "a September 52a.
old. 52fsa%; December. 459s. old, 47a4; May.
45l2.
Oats-July. CO.'S; September 27A: Deem
Der, 2SA May, 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
Bank Statement.
A Country Home.

From the Country Calendar.
Perhaps best of all, from every stand
point, has been my experience with plant
breedingthat is. creating new things and
improving the old. Calling the bees into
alliance, to thoroughly pollenize my flow
ers and cross varieties \ the garden and
orchard. / soon found that it was possible
not only to be a grower of what others had
originated but to be plant-creator my
self. And now 1t has come ABOUT that my
nine acres are conspicuous for new fruits
new vegetables and new flowers, originated
by hybridizing. Hundreds of new crosses
have been thrown away not emnently
ahead o. old sorts; but we have one cur
rant that stands in the bush third larger
than Fay, while the fruit is Of the largest.
OF four hundred varieties of beans orig
mated. a half-dozen crosses are of value
to the world. Seeding grapes include
some of great promise: and the story is
the same with the berries of all sorts.
However. you will note that the chief ad-
vantage of this kind of work Is that 1t
makes Il country home exceedingly at
tractive to young people. 1t lifts lands
tillage above every other sort of occupa-
tion-unless 1t be direct invention in
mechanics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
The World of
Finance and Trade
THE COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK. July 29.-The cotton mar
ket opened quiet at an advance Of 2a5
points on higher cables and bullish crop re-
ports Demand was quiet at first and there
was endweek realizing which caused some
hesitation. but later the market became
more active with the active months selling
9al0 points net higher. The weather map
was regarded less favorable owing to
rains in the central belt. and the advance
was led by New Orleans. where October
sold points over the New York price
Cotton futures opened quiet August
1867: September. 10 SOa go October 10 96;
December. 11o4: January. 11.O7; February,
.0S bid: March, 11.12 bid; April IL l6 bid ;
May. Ills bid.
Estimated receipts of cotton at the ports
today, 9,oOD bales. against 1851 last week
ana 1852 last year. For the week 30 900
bales. against 1oo.967 last week and 1911
last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans.
700 bales against LISA last year. and at
Houston. 3.2j bales, against 81 last year.
Cotton futures closed steady. July, 10. 10;
August, 1914 September. 1875; October
100; November, 11.04: December. 1109;
January. 10; February. 1116; March,
Ii 20; April, IL %: May, 11.25.
Spot closed quiet; mddling uplands lilo;
middiing gulf. 1l.35; sales, 80 bales,
LIVERPOOL. July a9-Cotton spot. dull:
prices points lower to 2 points higher;
American mddling fair, CAB; good mid
ding. 6.17; middling. 6.O3; low midding,
J.S1; good ordinary. $50; ordinary, 553.
The sales of the day were 1900 bales, of
which 800 We're for speculation and export
and included 2,400 American. Receipts,
5000 bales including 1900 American. Flu
lures opened quiet and steady and closed
quiet American middling g.o.c. July. 5.91;
July and August, 5.9l; August and Septem-
Der. 5.91: September and October. $50; Oc-
toher and November SOB; November and
December. 5.94; December and January,
5-9J: January and February, 5.96: February
and March. 5.06: March and April. o.97;
April and May, sos; May and June. sos;
June and July, 5.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
STREET CAR MAKERS COMBINE.
Reported Nineteen Will Unite, With a
! G43, 100000 Capital.

A company Is now being formed to ac-
quire nineteen of the leading street car
building companies in the United States
and organize new company, with capt
tai of S43, 900 900. The consolidation en-
braces nearly all of the plants engaged in
the building of street cars IN this country.
The promoters are r. H. Power and w. r.
Van Brunt president of e. H Harriman's
Furnaceville Iron Company Mr. Van
Brunt has also been closely associated with
MI Hartman in other ways. He is pres
ident of the st. Joseph and Grand Island
railway.
The news of the consolidation came out in
New York yesterday in a circular describ-
ing the plan addressed to kean. Van Cort-
landt & Co, the bankers. who will act as
new securities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
A Woman City Clerk.
From the Pilgrim


The distinction Of being the only woman
city clerk in the state of Iowa belongs to
Miss Esteila Gordon OF Centerville. The
interesting question OF the legality of her
election by the city council the statute say
ing that the Office shall be filled by quail
fed elector. brought about much interesting
discussion. The city attorney. however.
rendered opinion that Miss Gordon was
a qualified elector, she was qualified to
vote in Iowa at certain school and munic-
ipal elections where the question Of bonds
is voted on. There can be no question a s
elected to municipal offices hitherto held
exclusively By men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
Woman Explorer.

From the Pilgrim.
In these days of prosaic living 1t gives
one glamour of romance to have endured
hardships for the purpose of learning the
characteristics of DISTINGUISHING race.
Not only Americans, but the world at large
is indebted to Mrs. Matilda Coke Stevenson,
who. with her husband. spent thirteen years
in exploration in the Rocky mountain re-
gion. collecting archaic implements. ceram-
les and ceremonial objects for the United
States National Museum. Mrs. Stevenson
studied the Zuni mythology, philosophy and
sociology, and visited all the Pueblo tribes
and Navajos as well. With her husband
she was received In many of the secret or
ganizations Of the Indians. Her knowledge
Is OF great value to the bureau of American
ethnology, Of which she has been staff
member since her husbands death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Baltimore Markets.
.ecial plsnatch to The Star.

SlF"lal Dispatch 10 The Star.
BALTIMORE Md. July 29.-FLOUR-Dur, I'M
changed; receipts. 1885 barrels; exports $50 bar
Trls
WHEAT-Duu easier; spot contract s3naS3Et :
spot. red western. s5%5asJA; July. s3EaS3a,; Au-
gust, Sjl1aS3-4 September S4itaS+%4: steamer No.
red. 76lsaT61: receipts SO 500 bushels; exports
1000 bushels southern by sample, new 6osiTsA
southern on grade new. 7S@as5.
CoItN-Steady; spot 80; July 60: August. sou
september. 60N2 asked; steamer mixed. 81: re-
c"lpts. 1881 bushels; exports. 2.S57 bushels:
southern white corn eoa62: southern yellow corn
Ula63.
oArS-Weak No. white. 38ha3T No. mixed
S3s33i4; receipts. 2. $40 bushels
FtlE-Easier. uptown. No. WESTERN 69a10
HAl-Steady. unchanged
GRAIN FREIGIITS-Quiet unchanged
BU TTER-Steady. fancy imitation Halls; fancy
creamery 2la2lh: fancy iadle. I6al7; store
packed. l4a15.
EGGS-Weak, II
III. - '
SuGAR-steady; coarse graduated. B.41; fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

From the course Of the trading in the pre-
ferred stock of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company at today's meeting
of the stock exchange the conclusion WAS
reached. on the part of some ct any rate.
that the block of stock that was currea,ly
Believed TO be on the market for some time
past had been finally absorbed.
This stock had been marketed al varying
prices between % and 81. good deal of
the stock has been disposed of off of the
exchange, Ii Is evident. and from the re-
ports that have been received from the
transfer company the activity has been con-
siderable. as they have informed those who
send stock to them for transfer that the
certificates have been exhausted and that
a new supply will not be ready inside Of
week.
Today when the stock WAS called the bid
began on about the same basis as the clos
ing bid of yesterday which was sos. 1t
soon advanced. however. and one or the
principal sellers of the stock offered to give
0Otz for 900 shares and that not being ac-
cepted he bid % for 5000 shares. The bid
for 20 100 shares rose to- 901z and then to
WA and finally to 81 and half point high
er, but without result.
The stock for sale at 92h. Options
were offered at 02la, and a bid of 81 was
made for an option on LOCO shares. Some
fractional lots sold at ~.
limited amount of the common stock
was sold for 394s and 391s and at the close
of the trading. which was not very spirited.
the bid was 391s and the asking price an
eighth higher.
The bid for the stock Of the Potomac Fire
Insurance Company advanced to %. and
there an Offering of quarter of
point higher. but nothing was done.
One hundred shares OF Riggs Fire 1nsur-
snce Company stock sold for $50. and then
that was the bid. and the price asked was g.
A block of twenty-five shares of gas
stock sold for GA and there was more to
be had at the same price. Another block
went at 61h, and the bid for twenty-five
shares was 6iA and the asking price 6lts.
A bid of 81 was made for 100 shares.
The best bid for Mergenthaler was 1872.
and the lowest price for which the stock
vas offered for sale was 1341.. There was
apparently but little disposition to trade.
Lanston sold at 16as and 1872, and at the
close the bid and asking price was on those.
levels. although finally 1873 was Withdrawn
as a bid and 1871 was substituted.
One hundred shares of Graphophone sold
for 4at. and that was the bid. while the
asking price was ). For the preferred
stock SIS was bid and S1s was asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
Directed to Pay Depositors.

ALBANY. n. Y. July 29.-The receivers
OF the bankrupt Merchants Trust Com
pany of New York are directed to pay all
depositors of that company 40 per cent OF
their deposits by an order granted by
Justice Howard today in special term.
This partial dividend is made possible by
the sale OF securities which netted $974-
POO. The directors still have undisposed-
of stocks and bonds OF large value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
FOREIGN BANK BUSINESS.

BERLIN, July 29.-Exchange on London.
20 marks 46a. pfennigs for checks. Dis
count rates-Short bills, 81 per cent; three
months bills. 2 per cent.
PARIS. July 29-4 Im.-Three per cent
rentes. 30 francs 10 centimes for the &C
count Ely rhange on London, p francs I4h
centimtS Jr checks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
WASHINGTON Stock Exchange

Sales.-Reguar call. - o'clock noon-Wa shingtcn
Rwy. and Flee. pfd., 10 at 81, 10 at OIL, q at OIL.
so at 911a buyer go.
Washington Rwy. and Flee. COM, so at $685. so
at 39l2, 80 at 39as. 100 at 39ia
Riggs National Bank ut $50.
Riggs Fire Insurance. 10 at 81. 100 ct SN.
Washington Gas. % at 61&. % at G1ss. % at
61M.
Mergenthaler Linotype. at 1924
Lanston Monotype 100 at 16as, 100 at 1875. 100
at 49,. 100 at 1885,. 100 at 1872, 200 1875.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
Wonderful.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
I'VE have a wonderful echo up in these
mountains" said the proprietor of the
Mist Inn, as he showed the new boarder
around the premises. Just yell as loud as
you can, VIII you have a smile?"
"Ah," said the new boarder It suppose
1t answers back, VIII you have smile?'
Nothing of the kind. 1t answers back,
Sure"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
His Experience.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
"In Holland the cap a woman wears sig
nfies whether she is married or not
ooh, WE'LL replied the man who had just
returned from the summer resort, what S
the use of that? It's easy TO tiirt with a
married woman as any other kind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
Seemed Big.
{ Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Pa, what did they mean by camel
getting through the needles eye
That's only figure of SPEECH" explain
cd the man OF family. The man who was
trying 10 put the thread through the eye
OF the needle just thought 1t WIS camel.
that all"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29

The coasting steamer Nueva Mortera of
the Herrera line was sunk Thursday night
In a collision with the British steamer
Pccklington. of Nuevitas, Cuba. Capt
Wythe OF the Pocklington reports all on
board the Nueva Mortera, including passen-
gers, Were saved. The Mortera IL total
loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-29
When It Grew Tiresome.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
II never thought" said the conceited lee
turer. that my voice would fill that hall"
NO" replied the candid man. thought
at one time 1t would empty it,