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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-15

his seythe in the field of ripene,
grain without discon tent at the slow
ness of the method. The printe
toiled awsy with patience tha
with the swift presses Of today w
fail TO comprehend. And each o.
these customs, as it was abandoned
gave place to something more adapt
ed to the wants of a progressive peo
pie.
But no business interests or com
mercial necessity was mother to tn,
founding of the camp meeting. II
does not owe its existence to the f.
nancial demands of growing coun.
try. The reason of its being Is To be
sought on a high plane; tor the
wisdom and good of The camp urigi.
mated IN the minds and hearts OF
meu who knew and supplied what
was best for the soul of man. La The
regret and unrest of misspent life,
m the cravings of the heart for q
peace and " thar rhis world csnnu,
6estow, In the longiHgs IF the Chris
tan for the sweet cumpHnlunship OF
his fellow traveller to the throne on
hlgb--ih these are to be found the
elements that have given life ever
lasting to the meetings that for
Years have prospered in our midst,
Tor these cravings aud these long.
ings were born with the birth of
man, and cannot die SO long as the
waves of eternity lap upon the shores
Of time.
Picture, if you can-you who for
years, perhaps from early youth.
have frequented Wharton Grove,
Kirkland Grove, or Marvin Grove
Camps-a tabernacle falling into
fast decay, each cottage almost roof
less and sinking into ruins, the weeds
and thlcket hiding from sight the
spot that thousands loved, aud ST.
ience unbroken save for the call of
the crow or the hoot of the owl
where summer after summer an
thems of praise ascended to the Most
High. Fancy desolation reigning
here where once years ago way
ward brother was pointed the path
to life eternal; perhaps here where
hrst ray Of light and hope from
the Better Land broke in upon your
own -darkened soul; perhaps here by
oak or shaded nook loved by some
dear one now long passed over the
rVer-aye, there is not place with
In the circles not sacred with some
holy association. Then ask YOUR
self the question-"Was it for this?"
The successful meetings this year,
though, Danish this gloomy view.
Inc increased attendance shows that
the camps are still dear to the hearts
of our people, and the spiritual in
terest indicates that the Maker of man
has not forsaken his temples in the
forests. The period of good and use.
fulness of these meetings has not
nor is the day near at hand
when 1T will be gone. In our minds
let us keep green from season to sea.
son the memories of the blessings we
received on the hallowed spots; in
our hearts let us ever be loyal to the
promises and pledges we made to God
and fellow-man; and in our daily
walk of life let us be living testi-
monies to the glorious work these
camps have done in our midst-testi-
monies which shall silen tly say to our
errlng brother-"Come thou with US
and we will do thee good" G.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-15
Like Finding Money.

Finding health Is like finding money-so
think those who are sick when you have q
cough, cold, sore throat, or chest irritation
better act promply like w. c. Barber, OF
Sandy Level, Va He says; II bad a terrible
chest trouble, caused by SMOKE and coal dust
on my lungs; but, after finding no relief In
other remedies, was cured by DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds" Greatest sale OF any cough or lung
medicine In the world. AT K. G. Ricnardson.
KiImarnoek; L. }. Haydon & Son, Irvington;
FickIin s. Bass, Iitwalton; soc aud $i.O0; guar
anteed. Trial bottle free.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-15
NOT SWIFT, BUT SAFE-and a
sure winner in the race Of
legitimate competition.
THE NORTHERN NECK MUTUAL
FIRE ASSOCIATION,

of Irvington, Va,
Insures Farm and Village Prop
erty for About One-haIf the
Cost of Old Line Companies.
Chartered by the Virginia Legislature
March 4th, 1896. Reports annually to
Auditor of Public Accounts. Now car
ries over half million dollars insur-
ance in the Northern Neck alone. Terri
tory Just extended 10 King George, Stat
ford, Essex, King and Queen, Middlesex,
Mathews aud Gloucester.
Losses paid before maturity and never
yet a law suit.
Takes all kinds OF insurable property
(except saw-mills and provender) under
two classes-Preferred and Hazardous
but the insured In one class are not as
sessabie for losses in the other.
Judge ]. G. Ewell. President; Asa s. Rice
Vice President; w. Med. Lee, Secretary: Dr.
W.J, Newoiil. Treasurer; Rev. y. W. Clay
nrook, "HH"s NJ. Arrest and JOhnA. Palmer,
Directors.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-15
cot OF Cheau

He may well think he has got on CHEAP.
who, after having contracted constipation or
his health. Nothing Will do this but DIR. Kings
New Life Pills A quick, pleasant, and GER
tain cure for headache. constipation, etc 25c
at II. q. Richardson, Kilmarnock; T. J. Haydon
a Son, lrvinGton; Fickiin 4 Bass, LitwaltOn,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-19
FVANarIfsT rRnGRAM.

An army Of little Christians. led
BY Evangelist Sehaeffer. marched
through the business streets 81
Seattle Tuesday afternoon.
They sang with hearty voices
songs ~ tho Gospel and. when they
had gathered about the Totem pole.
on ploneer square. the youngsters
held a revival meeting that would
put many OF their elders to shame.
Wednesday noon meeting AT the
Grand Was attended by another
monster crowd From gallery 10
narQuetie the big theater was
packed By men and women who
had come 10 listen 30 Or Chap
mans talk on Saying Goodby TO
God
There we're several meetings In
the afternoon. aud a. the usual
hour Wednesday night there viii be
held meetings in all the districts.
DR. Chapman. as usual, speaking at
the First Presbyterian cnurch.
Thursday will be the second day
Of the Bible conference. On Friday
Or 0strom viii speak TO aged poo
pie. the place Of meeting 20 be an
nouneed Thursday
Thursday morning at $50 o'clock
DR. Hohson viii speak az the
Grand. where Or. Toy viii speak AZ
10 70. Dr. Oslrom AT II 30. and Or
Chapman al noon. The evangelist
loader will choose al HIS topic. THE
Lost Vision"
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RIG MEETING IN
THE TENDERLO|N
a. CHAPMAN AND HIS Ase0seATEs WILL CONDUCT sERV
,ess AT rAE STRAND THeAreR WEDNESDAY MONT

ufe.so o'clock wesusa-ss'aY tishs
n,terioas Sfras8 thehJeg ana
80 hall IN the hcaFt Of the Ten
s..,sla. viii resese3 with Hospel
s..,,s and viii echo with the
.s,1,es ef DIT Chapman and his la
- hand 81 exanselistss
tastesa Of TIE usual thump q
- rlano ana the scrape q the vio-
y Nv 10 the tune q Any Rags
,.s,e win be heard the grand basso
,sl,s q Ffed Butler in sacred solos.
- he Chapman auartette IN the
s...tifal SONGS dedicated % God.
rae familiar sing -sang announce
-,nts hy the rorlly sent Who Is
s.awn IN the dance bah az floor
-,s,.f vii make way fag the elo-
s.nt oratory - the evangelist
ssa,r. IN fact the strand tonight
vsi only be itself Ia name, il win
: given over e. the spirit ~ al
A. Is rooa. while is eva iu-
essnr~s viii ouiy be feit Ia the
lssnlsdxs Of What happened yes
wrAay and what VIII happen to-
nofros.
rwenty strong. the evankellsta
~ enter TIE res iiehi district AFT
: he regular service az she F1rst
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The details Of the last Oriental
voyage 81 the steamship Tacoma.
owned by the Northwestern Steam
ship company and which was cap
tured recently By the japanese var
ships. we're brought 70 this city by
the crew Of the vessel. which ar
rived on the steamer Whateom from
Victoria Wednesday morning.
The voyage Of the vessel % the
Orient vas without incident Of a.
unusual nature until February I. on
which date she was caught In the
leo foes In the vicinity Of Kun
aahar islands From that time Oh
until March u. when she was cap
tured by the japanese cruiser Taxa
ehlho. the officers and crew suf-
fered untold hardship
Running short Of provisions. the
ships steward. a short time after
the vessel had become caught In the
ice informed Captain ConnautOu
that there was no more food 70 be
had Ia order 10 prevent death b.
starvation. the unEavory salt beef
and beans, which constituted the
cargo Of the vessel was served out
20 the men. The vessel next ran
out Of fuel and those on board were
threatened with death b. freezing
The men we're forced 20 resort 10
burning the small cargo Of lumber.
which vas stored on the vessel s
deck. In order 10 keep warm. This
served them but a short time. how
ever. aud the unfortunate men then
used the dunnage lumber 20 feed
the fires
The Ice which enoompaased the
vessel on all sides for miles arounu.
threatened each moment to destroy
her. The huge cakes which pressed
against her sides were from Is 10
81 feet ia thickness. while peaks Of
lcchergs here and there rose many
feet above the vessels decks. Fear
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Presbyterian church. Among the
party Will be the famous quRrtette.
BRED Butler and Director Allen.
Nose Goldsmith. proprietor % the
Strand. has made every arrange
ment for the event. and predicts
that a thousand people viii crowd
bis theater 90 attend the meeting
Both the main auditorium and the
biE dance hall viii be used A.
soon a. the former IL filled up the
dance hall viii be thrown open for
an overflow meeting.
And the crowd won't be made up
Of nine Christians 60 one sinner. q"
said Goldsmith. Enthusiastically.
Most Of them win be regular hah-
itues o. the Tendcrlnin. and I don't
believe that Dr. Chapman viii ever
again have such a fertile field 10
SOW his seeds ~ Foapei tn
Il vas through the efforts % The
star that the hiR Strand revival was
arfanRed and. from All Indications.
IL viii be the most unique event OF
is kind ever held IN Seattle.
The evangrilsts are greatly inter
ested IN Anticipating the event. and
predict a great number 81 con-
verts.
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TACOMA'S CREW
ARRIVES HOME
STORY or HARDSHIP AND SUFFERING TOLD MEN WHO
NAMED CAPTURED vEssEL-ARRVEo IN CITY wEoNss
moRhIna

ina that 10 reanain on the vessel
iaeaat uitin0fe @eaih b. starvation
OF freeziHR for AT, First Officer
Chipnerfiela ahd First Assistant En-
ginoar Raymond volunteered 20 set
out for land in the hope Of reach
ing some telegraph station. They
never returned 10 the skip The two
doughty men set ont from the vessel
on February q. after which they
were believed 20 have made Kun
aahari islands -Four days after tho
men departed n strong goutheasr
gale arose. which blow the Tacoma
far out 10 sea.
While drifting before the force o.
the gale, helpless IN the driving Zee.
the Tacoma passed through Kun
aahira straits and ont into the Pa
cific ocean IL wsa after drifting
through the Kunaahira straits that
the first japanese warHhip was
sighted The vessel was on the out
side Of the Ice pack and about 20
miles away. Owing TO the compact
ness 81 the ice. she was unable 20
reach the Tacoma After being cap
tured. Captain Counauton and the
officers OF the Tacoma learned that
ths warship had sent a message by
wireless teiegraphy TO another war
ship Immediately on discovering tho
merchantmen. Every movement Of
the Tacoma and her position at all
times was telegraphed by the war
ship on the outside OF the pack 10
the other vessel. which was never
visible until shortly before the cap
ture Of the Tacoma
On March IL at o'clock In the
morning the Ice foe parted and the
Tacoma attempted to escape. Her
efforts were futile, however for the
Takachlho intercepted her. She sig
nailed to the Tacoma 10 "heaye-to'
Immediately. The Tacoma was then
boarded by two lientenants and is
enlisted men. who took charge OF
the prize. Captain COunauton WAS
then ordered 10 proceed 10 Hako-
data From there the vessel sailed
for Yokohama Al Yokohama the
crew we're tried before the court OF
inquiry and later discharged. Tho
members Of the crew. in charge OF
Second officer Tucker and Third Or
fieer Moritz. consisting OF 40 men.
arrived In Victoria yesterday on the
Empress Of China. Captain Con-
nauton Is now at Yokohama, where
he will remain until some DISPOSE
ton OF the verdict By a prize court
In regard 10 the fate OF the Tacoma
Is reached.
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COSTS MONEY
TO TRY NAN

NEW YORK. April H. During
the examination of William a.
Aldrich. the first taleaman called In
the Nan Patterson trial today. re-
corder 8off interrupted the proceed
ings TO announce that the jury must
be completed today. a. u is intend
cd 20 adjourn court tonight until
Monday for the Easter aenHian Ia
spite Of the courts injunction the
examination did not proceed any
more expeditioualy u Was au-
pounced today that the cost Of the
first Patterson trial waa $4,000. aud
the second $4,000. The cost Of the
third trial T. estimated az $4,000.
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was foolish enough 10 take my
boy 10 the thsater that niEht. even
though I meant 10 bring him right
away again. III Be out By tomor-
row. and I'll drop around the office
and see you she added. gayly
This Is all In a life time. and I've
gut good company here.
There was a laugh from "nabe
Bartlett and the rest 81 the pFls-
oners "a GuEzie tilted her head.
lighted a cigarette and atFolled back
% the window In her weli-fittiug
masculine attire. She has the app
peArAuce Of a youth % 20 and her
hair, which In inclined % curl. she
wears neatly cropped and parted on
the side.
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MINNESOTA ARRIVES
AFTER RECORD TRIP
sIe TRANspAcIFic LINER RE ACHES PORT IN LESS THAN
FOURTEEN DAYS FROM IA PAN

After completing a successful
round trip to the Orient, the steam
ship Minnesota. OF the Great North
ern Steamship company. arrived at
Smiths Cove az Z o'clock Tuesday
night. In doing 50 the vessel es-
tablished new record for Trans
Pacific from Yokohama 10 Seattle
for vessels OF her class.
The Minnesota completed the
trip from the former port in IL
DAYS. Fl hours and s minutes. The
record established by the big liner
came az a surprise 10 almost every
one. Even her owners hardly ex-
peeted her 10 make the time she
did.
Captain Kinder was moro than
pleased when seen last night
Il understand that many people
held the opinion that the Mime
sofa was a slow vessel" he said.
This was. no doubt greatly rein
forced in their minds by the fact
that We made a slow voyage In go
Ing over. Our slow time In making
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waa brought here last night by
Elmer Chapman. a courier who
bears messages from the hunting
camp 10 the temporary seat of gov
eminent here.
whiie the courier would give no
detalis Of the hunt. he admitted
that the prospects we're good for a
.skiK killing "a the mountains
The camp has not been moved.
owing 10 the pleatifulncsa OF big
game In rs vicinity.
Secretary Loeb left this morning
for thc presidents camp on the east
iivlae AZ the Charles Penny ranch-
tie took some important papers
which required the presidents sig.
unture BE viii probably remain
over niThL A. the end Of the week
the camp viii be moved % the west
divide. where the game l. more
uicutifnl Rauehera have asked the
president 20 visit their school on the
way NJ the mountains ana talk Is
the pupils. II ~ believed he viii
srahf the request
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FIENDISH
sucopA MAN ARRESTED ON A
CHARGE OF AssAuLTlNo AN
AGED WOMAN
fsnselaI 70 Ths ssarl

OLYMPIA. April Ia. l. Lush
er. employe of a lumber company
is under arrest charged with the
horrible crime OF assault on Mrs. =.
d. Northcraft, widow, IS years OF
age.
The crime took place at Mrs.
Nurthcraft's home, near Bucoda, las,
Friday night
Mrs. Northcraft and her i3-year-
old son were the only occupants of
the house when n masked man over
powered them, bound them and COW
cred their heads with gunny sacks.
When he told the woman of his vile
intentions. she begged him TO take
her into another room. away iron
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LONDON. April ~ Baron Hay
aahi. the japanese minister. does
no. believe Admiral Togo vail give
battle 20 Admiral Rojostyenaky
with hts entire squadron. hut would
continue the cautious tactics which
characterized hla attacks on the
Port Arthur squadron. not because
he feared defeat. but owing 20 bis
dealre TO tuflict the greatest amount
Of damage on the Russians with the
least loea 10 himself While con
fidcnt OF his ability 10 accomplish
tho total destruction of the Russian
squadron In big battle. there IA
danger OF Togo losing one or two Of
his BIG shipa
Therefore. Baron HayaAhi believes
Togo viii employ his torpedo bsata
and torpedo boat deutroyera, which
number more than hundred and
are vastly superior 60 the RuzaiaL
torpedo beat flesilla.. Ia harranslnK
the Russians while gradually pick
ing or the Russian warshipa lie
said the coasts Of Japan. Korea and
Formoaa led themselves To night
work vith torpedo boats. while the
narrow channels wiil make the
msneuvcrinE OF large Warshipa dif-
fieult and dangerous.
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Gwore that II the couple did not pay
her 800 that they owed her she
would Kill both. One window OF the
Teal womana den had been LEFT
open and It IL supposed the person
who committed the crime gained
access 20 tho room through this
window. as both doors we're locked
Absence OF the sun with which the
shooting was done lends TO the
theory 81 murder.
The eoroner's jury returned a
verdict that Levi r Drew and EN-
ma Teal came to their deaths by
gunsh0f wounds at the hands OF
parties unknown DreW'a body has
been ordered shipped To relatives
ia Everett. Wash
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the trip 10 Yokohama was occa-
stoned by adverse winds and seas.
and TO the fact that our flremen
were not used to their new berth. !"
Owing 10 the foreeasting OF the
fact through the columns OF The
Star. Tuesday night. that the Min
nesota was about to smash all
Trans Pacific records. a large crowd
OF people gathered at the docks to
welcome her home. They watched
the great leyiathan with bOundless
admiration. rendered keener by the
knowledge OF her great speed.
The entire voyage OF the vessel
from the time she left Seattle IN
III her return 10 her docks. Tues
day night. was made without a seri-
Gus mishap. Not an accident marred
the trip.
The Minnesota brought l62 pas
sengers. ~ OF whom were first
class. % intermediate. and the bal
anee Storage. She brought 1905
tons Of freight. consisting Of raw
and manufactured silk. curios and
general Oriental consignments.
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DOUBLE:
MURDER
EvERETT MAN AND coLoREp
WOMAN MEET DEATH nVs.
TERloUsLY

MIgsorLA. Mont. April 10
VITA bullet holes through their
heads and their bodies badly burned
levi Drew. white. and Emma Teal.
eoiesed. both Of Everett Wash.
we're found lying ia bed BY the
firemen called 20 sKtinguish a fire
in the womhns room In the restrict
81 district yesterday morning At
first u waa thought that Il was a
case ~ murder aud suicide. but In.
veatlEnfion hy the police seems to
Indicate that Il IL chae 81 double
murder and that the place was set
On fire TO cover up the horrible
deed. Drew and the woman met
earlY IN the evening and started
out 20 have a good time They we're
scen - enter the NomHu'a room and
both we're intoxicated The police
have q story TO the effect that =
woman living across the street
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ALASKAN
WRANGLE

Among the decisions handed
down b. Judge Frater Wednesday
morning we're three In the Johnson
Jordan Alaska property suits. These
three suits involve several hundred
thousand dollars and have been
bitterly fought The litigation Is
very complicated and hardly intelii-
gihie 20 persons not intimately ac-
qualnted with conditions In the
north In one o. the suits II A.
johnson recovern from Or. Eugene
Jordan. in another Dr Eugene Jor.
dan RECEIVERS against II. A. Johnson,
and IN the third judgment e. given
for plaintiff. Thomas McEwan
against II. A. Johnson.
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TURNED DOWN

The Seattle chamber % commerce
az ita meeting Wednesday after
noon voted % return the letter Of
protest against Seattle and the local
morning Newspaper for opposition to
send % the Port Townsend Chamber
Of Commerce. from which Il came.
The session Was the most enthu-
slaatie one ever held and some very
warm speeches were made regard
Ing the sincerity 81 Port Townsend
in issuing such a big amount 81
bonds for the Nater system Of the
size planned.
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H](;H ON
trial.
ny scripps New. Assrt

CHICAGO. April ia.-Iohann
Hoeh. the confessed biEamtHt aua
alleged wife murderer. was taken %
Judge Kersten'a court today 10 stand
trial on the charge Of the murder
q ere nf his wives. Mira. Marie Well
ker Hoch Assistant States Attor-
ney Olsen appeared Cor the prasecus
tion. and Attorney Flotke Tor the
defense Sir women wno claim hoch
a. husband appeared in court Il
l. thought some difficulty vii be
experienced in ascurinx a Jury. ow-
lne So the feet that the eass has
been widely exploited through the
papers. and there are fsw men who
have not formed opinions.
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CONFESSED

Bertha Hopkins. Who was arrest
81 Tuesday afternoon on suspicion
Of having robbed the apartments al
the greystobe. broke down and con-
fesHrd shortly after noon Wednes-
day
At fret she declared upon her
Bonded knee that she Was not guilty.
and claimed that abe knew nothing
about the affair.
4 detective succeeded fn locating
a $3.50 diamond ring where the
woman had rauned q sud took Il
90 Tire iail Upon being confronted
with this evidence abe confessed and
told the officers that she would
show them where the rest Of the
stolen property Wa concealed. The
ring had been pawned for 1s5.