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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
OPHELIA.

L. X. Coles is again keeping store at
this place, Mr.. Muir having moved
into his new building at Burgess Store.
Mrs. Homer Cough was in Baltimore
last week to have her eyes treated, but
was told by specialists that nothing
could be done for her. Her friends
sincerely sympathize with her.
Miss Ora Williams, the charming
daughter of Capt. James Williams, of
Smith Point lighthouse, is at home after
an absence of four years. Her many
friends are delighted to welcome her.
A few weeks ago the remains of Mrs.
Nina Cough, wife of Lloyd Cough,
were inferred in the Coughs family
burying ground. She leaves husband
and two little baby girls to mourn her
loss, besides many other relatives. She
was true Christian wife, and loving
mother. What more can be said OF
woman?
Misses Marie Blundon, CANINE Black.
well, Helen Hudnall, Mamie Hall ant
Ora Williams, accompanied by Capt
James Williams and Will Hudnall, paic
a visit to Smith Point Lighthouse OF
Saturday morning last.
Miss Ishman, of Washington, returned
to that city recently from visit t.
Miss Claudia Lewis.
Mrs. c. M. McGuiggan and littl.
daughter, Emma Rebecca, recently pait
visit at the M. P. parsonage to SCI
the little visitor, Master John Frederick
Mrs. Canning, of Washington, is visit
ing at Capt. Howard Smiths.
Mrs. r. r. Forester and children
of Wilmington, DEL, are visiting at thu
home of w. H. McGuiggan.
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Hammock anC
Surry Forester spent the latter par
of last week at Marvin Grove.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs
''Beck" Haynie is very sick.
''Uncle'' Raleigh Lee, highly re
spected colored man died on July 22nd
1t is the opinion of the writer that ther.
can be no truer Christian then he was
His principle was of the highest order
and this community, both white ant
colored, haye lost a true friend.
number of white people attended hi
funeral and carried large bouquets Of
flowers, thus paying last tribute o.
respect. TRIxY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
KILN A Knock.

j. B. Stakes has bought Jno. Nc
Crobie's stock of groceries and will run
a mercantile business at that stand. Mr..
McCrobie will continue his jewerly and
watch repairing business there.
Lancaster Union Masonic Lodge will
meet next Thursday in monthly COM
munication.
Mrs. George Ramps and Mrs. C. j.
Kramer, of this place, mother and sis
ter respectively of Mrs. Collin Chiffon,
of Ottoman, spent few days with the
latter recently. Mrs. Chilton's little
child is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs George Ramps daugh-
ter, of Baltimore, accompanied by her
two little children are visiting relatives
here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

bourn, of Baltimore, are visiting friends
here this week.
The people of this place seemed to en-
JOY Marvin Grove camp and there were
many who attended.
Capt. Bob Bull, we are sorry to say.
is still on the sick list.
The death angel visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Fullerton Mon
day morning and took from them their
only child, Bertha, aged 16 months.
They have the sympathy OF the com
munity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Reed and
daughter, Louise, have been visiting
relatives in New Jersey the past two
weeks. ToPsy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
AFRO. AMERICAN NOTES.

Lawson Carter and Leonard Taylor
of Tombs, were in Baltimore last week
d. Smith made flying trip to Balti
more recently.
Miss Columbia Ball, of huntsville,
has returned from fifteen days. stay in
Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzhugh Rice, who
have been boarding with the latter
mother since their nuptials, owing to
their building not being completed,
have moved to their new home.
Your scribe has for some time
been great sufferer with an abscess
at the root of tooth.
Mrs. w. A. Weaver was recently in
disposed. III. c. r.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
LITWALTON.

Mrs. Mary E. Sipes will soon begin
new barn at her fathers home at this
place.
The young people of this place report
having fine time at Marvin Grove.
Miss Mary Sipes. near Lively, will
leave in the near future to visit her
great aunt, Mrs. Sarah A. Fitzhugh,
of King George county.
j. r. Revere, of Lively, is hauling
for his brother-in-law, Joe Bryant
w. B. Tells, of Irvington, was the
guest of Miss Mary Sipes Saturday and
Sunday. BLUE BELL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
DISTRESSING ACCIDENTS.

Last Saturday while near a buzz saw,
used for saving fuel at cannery at
Muses. Fork, Westmoreland county,
Irwin Sanford, a single man % years
OF age, was tripped and fell into the
saw from the rear His knee doubled
up and the saw split his entire foot and
leg from toes to knee cap completely
In halves.
Alex. b. Mallory, a prominent mer-
chant of Warsaw, had his left foot in
the ankle joint so badly cut by a mower
that the foot had to be amputated.
Mr.. Mallory stepped in front of the
mower to cut balky horse, but the
horse jumped before he could reach
him or remove his foot from the path
of the mower.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
WHEATON,.

Rain and muddy roads is the general
complaint of our community.
Miss Gertrude Coulbourn and Miss
Agnes Coulbourn, of Baltimore, who
have been visiting relatives in this place,
have returned home.
j. c. Coulbourn, son of S. II. Coul-
bourn, is spending his vacation with
friends here.
Capt. and Mrs. John Hall and little
girl, Bessie, who have been visiting
the formers sister, Mrs. Minnie Lark
ford, have returned home.
Mr.. w. w. Marshall is making quite
an improvement to his dwelling by hav-
ing new blinds hung.
Misses Annie and Carolyne Coul-
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
Lancaster County.
MILLENBECK.

DR.. c. I. Peirce was here last week.
T. o. Norris, of Norfolk, is visiting
his parental home here at this writing.
E. Frank Harper, of Baltimore, has
been visiting his parental home at Otto
man the past week.
A. w. Davis, ir., and Master Ross
Cooper, of Bertrand, were in Baltimore,
the past week.
Mrs. z. w. Chewing, of Orange, Va,
has been visiting her mother, Mrs. l..
B. Foster, at Bertrand recently.
In THE Coop OLD SUMNER TIME.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Rev. VIM. M. Clark and wife and r. T.
Peirce and family are with their mother,
Mrs. Mary Peirce, at Oakley.
Rev. VIM. Clark will preach at White
Chapel at IL o'clock the Srd Sunday
morning.
Miss Eva Burton. Miss Cora Riley
and DIR. Bohannon, of Urbanna, are
visiting in the home of l.. T. Rock, at
Litwalton.
Miss Sadie Thomas, of Baltimore, anc
Miss Sue Snead, of New York, are
spending some time with Mrs. Spice,
Mitchell.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
LIQUOR CASES.

Adleana Thomas, the queen bee of
Slab Town, was tried before l.. r.
Flemings on Saturday last for selling
whiskey and fined 5000 and costs of
court. This is the second time she has
been up for violation of the local option
laws. Her place of business is known
as Spirits Gate.
Carrie Mathews and Ella Washington
will be tried on Saturday next at Mil
lenbeck. Other cases to be tried later.
Dry CITIZEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
Northumberland 20
HARvEY'S NECK

Mrs. Berry Stakes, two children and
aunt, Mrs. Turner, of Philadelphia,
spent few days last week with her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Bob Snow
w. G. Towers, who has been visiting
at "West Lawn" returned to his home
in Baltimore last Friday.
Miss Ruby Clarke was the guest of
her friend, Miss Edna Snow, last week.
Capt. w. B. Clarke, left for Norfolk
Tuesday night.
Mrs. Clarence Peed is visiting her
friend, Mrs. 1. N. Bussells.
SvrNcuINE
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
COMING CAMPS.

Kirkland Grove (BaptisD near Heaths-
vile, begins today. Drs. Blackwell and
Savage, of Norfolk, will be on the
grounds from today until the close.
Wharton Grove Camp (Baptist)
near Weems, Lancaster County, begins
next Friday, August oath, to last
ten days. Revs. r. d. Garland and j.
w. Porter will have charge. Bad
weather and prevalent sickness caused
a months postponement, but this
popular resort will run with as much
interest as ever.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

Miss Julia Chandler, of Urbanna, is
home from near Norfolk for few weeks.
Geo. r. Mckinney and daughter,
Miss Pearl, of Iberis, were on steamer
Wednesday en- route to Baltimore.
Mrs. L. r. Gaines and daughter,
Miss Lille, of lower Essex, were on
steamer Tuesday en- route to Baltimore.
Photographer e. S. Hitchcock made
some fine photographs of Marvin Grove
encampment. He also reproduced the
photo on souvenir postal cards.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.

The engagement of Miss Augusta
Dabney Writ, daughter of Mr.. Daniel
Payne Writ, of Westmoreland county,
Virginia, to Mr.. William C. Male, of
wilmington, Del, was announced last
week. Mr.. Male was at one time
cashier of the Lancaster National Bank
at Irvington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
The End of the World

of troubles that robbed Z. II. Wolf, of Bear
Grove, Ia, of all usefulness came when he
began taking Electric Bitters. He writes
1.-Two years ago Kidney trouble caused me
great suffering, which 1 would never have
survived had / not taken Electric Bitters
They also cured me of General Debility" Sure
cure for all Stomach, Liver and Kidney com
plants, Blood diseases. Headache, Dizziness
and Weakness or bodily decline
Guaranteed by E. G. Richardson. Kilmar-
mock; L. j. Hayden Son. Irvington; Ficklin
s. Bass, Litwalton. Price soc.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
A Mystery Solved.

"How TO keep OF periodic attacks of bilious
ness and habitual constipation was a mystery
that DIR, Kings New Life Pills solved for me, y
writes John n. Pleasant, of Magnolia, Ind.
The only pills that are guaranteed TO give per-
feet satisfaction to everybody or money re-
funded.
25c. at L. c. Richardson, Kilmarnock: T. ].
Hayden Son. Irvington; Ficklin & Bass Lit
walton.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
SOUVENIR POST CARDS

Several thousand constantly kept In stock
Prices by mail: Comics zoe. per dozen; Choice
Art Cards. 35c. per dozen; Cards of Shirley
Hotel and Northumberland Court House, S5c.
per dozen. Post Card Albums and Stationery
or every description sold by us. Headquar-
tiers for up-to-date job printing. Samples of
work furnished on application.
THE ECHO PUBLISHING CO.,
Heathsville Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
In Self Defense

Major Hamm, editor and manager of the Con-
stitutionalist, Eminence, KY, when he was
iiercely attacked, four years ago. by Piles.
bought a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, of
which he says: ut cured me in ten days and
mn trouble SINCE" Quickest healer of Burns,
Sores. Cuts and Wounds
25c at 4. c. Richardson. Kilmarnock; II. j.
Hayden Son. Irvington; Ficklin & Bass, Lit
walton.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
NOTICE THESE

Mantua District School Board will
meet August 25th.
Notice to creditors of A. p. A. j.
Mcdaniel, deceased.
Announcement of Wharton Grove
Camp, which begins August "a, 1906.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
TO SELECT TEACHERS.

There will be a meeting of Mantua
District Lancaster Coz School Board
to select teachers Saturday, Aug. 25,
All applications must be in writing.
accompanied by certificate.
j. II. DAVENPORT, Clerk,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
WEIR POLES AND LUMBER.

THE UNDERSIGNED will be pleased
to communicate with parties In want
] of Weir Poles and Lumber, long OF
short lengths.
w. II. JESSE, Litwalton, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

A woman worries until she gets wrinkles,
then worries because she has them. II she
takes HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea she
would have neither. Bright, smiling face fol-
lows its use. 80 cents, Tea or Tablets.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Among the sick are: Mrs. r. S.
Mitchell, Miss Pauline C. Long,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
OYSTER HOUSE FOR RENT.

I ARGE. WELL-FITTED OYSTER
1 House on Corrotoman for rent
h Also dwelling houses, store house
and piece OF shore for dumping purposes
Will take shells or money In payment OF
rent. Apply to
VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Scrub yourself daily, you're not clean In
side Clean insidcs means clean stomach.
bowels. blood, liver, clean, healthy tissue in
every organ. MORAL: Take HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. % cents. Tea or Tablets.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Tom McGinnis, of Ottoman, visited
Stonewall Dix the past week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Frank Huey, of North Carolina, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. f. l.. Wilder.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
EYE SPECIALIST AT CAMP

DR.. A. R. Cohn, eye specialist of
Baltimore, but well known in the
Northen Neck, will be at Kirkland
and Wharton Grove camps, prepared
to examine your eyes and fit them
with the most improved glasses. Arti-
fetal eyes, ETC. Lenses on hand to
suit all conditions of the eyes. Specially:
Children's headaches can be cured by
the use of proper lenses. Eyes examined
free. Will be in Ashburn's boarding
tent at Wharton Grove and Shirley's at
Kirkland Grove. Look for sign. Have
no agents.
ORA. Il. CORN, Eye Specialist.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Dyke are visiting
the lady's relatives in Essex county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Loyola Leland, Baltimore drum
mer,' is at home here for a spell.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
A. A. MOODY, Com'r. Chancery.
CLERK WANTED.

A RELIABLE YOUNG MAN WANT
d. ed to clerk in Stsre. Must be
III willing to work and able to furnish
good reference. Apply to,
j. w. PIrMAN, Irvisgton, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
VIRGINIA:

VIRGINIA:
In the Circuit Court of the County of
Lancaster, July the 18th, 1906.
Orris James, ct ais,
VIM. l.. Messick andW. Med. In
Lee, Executors of last will Chancery.
and testament of A. p. A. j.
Mcdaniel, deceased.
The Court doth adjudge, order and
decree, that this cause be referred to
one of the Commissioners of this Court
who is directed to inquire and report to
the Court as follow:
list. All debts owing by the said A.
T. A. j. Mcdaniel at the time of his
death.
End. All the personal estate and eff
fects of the said A. p. A. j. Mcdaniel,
deceased, which came into the hands of
his executors, w. l.. Messick and w.
Med. Lee, or either of them, or into
the hand of any other person or per-
sons by this, or either of their orders,
or for their or either of their use.
Ord. All real estate of which the said
A. p. A. j. Mcdaniel died, seized,
his share and interest therein, where
situated, and what is its fee simple
| and annual value.
4th. All encumbrances affecting said
real estate.
9Th. All rents and profits from said
real estate received by the said VIM. L.
Messick and w. Med. Lee as executors
aforesaid or by either of them or by
| any person by their or either of their
order or for their or either of their use.
Which said inquiries the said Commits
sioner shall make after first giving
notice of the time and place thereof to
all parties interested by publication of
said notice for two successive weeks in
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN, a newspaper
published in the County of Lancaster.
A copy-Teste:
A. A. MOODY, Com'r. Chancery.
To ALL PARTIES WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Take notice that | have fixed on
Thursday the 30th day of August, 1906,
at Lancaster c. H., between the hours
of 10 a. m. and 5 p. m. for taking the
account and executing the orders as set
forth in the above decree, in the afore-
mentioned cause. At which time and
place all persons interested are notified
to attend. Given under my hand this
18th day of August, 1906.
A. A. MOODY,
Commissioner in Chancery of the Cir.
cult Court of Lancaster County.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17


the VIRcrsrA CITIZEN. Irvington. Va.
Tom McGinnis, of Ottoman, visited
Stonewall Dix the past week.
Among the sick are: Mrs. r. S.
Mitchell, Miss Pauline C. Long,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Dyke are visiting
the lady's relatives in Essex county.
Loyola Leland, Baltimore drum
mer,' is at home here for spell.
Frank Huey, of North Carolina, is
visiting his sister, Mrs T.. l.. Wilder.
Encourage home enterprise and buy your
lumber of ". II. Jesse. t.Itwaiton Lancaster
co. Material the best. prices low. big freights
Baptist Social Circle Monday night
next at the home of Mrs. W. C. Dun
ton.
Mrs. j. A. Bonner was among those
who tented the whole time at Marvin
Grove.
Messick & Gunby started their tomato
cannery here this week, Ellory Cross in
charge.
Miss Agnes Coulbourn, of Baltimore,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Carolyne
Gunby.
Griffin Garner, of the Nd, Del. &
Va. R'y. Co., is home this week on va
cation.
Old maids would be scarce and hard TO find.
Could they be made 10 see,
How grace and beauty is combined
by using Rocky Mountain Tea.
Epworth League Social will meet
tonight friday at the home of Miss
Carolyne Gunby.
Mrs. S. B. Griffith is suffering from
poison on the face, presumably from
poison oak.
II. c. Broadus, of Washington, is
here visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Broadus.
Messrs. d. Williams, Henry Ulman
and J.. Fitz Forbes, of Fredericksburg,
are here pulling in the fish.
Mrs. A. p. Rowe, jr., and children
were taken home TO Fredericksburg
yesterday on Capt. Messick's launch
Blanche
For Thirteen-foot row boat
for sale cheap. Apply to Lewis Burke,
lrvington, Va.
Steamer Accomac, Capt. Jarvis, was
cruising the Potomac and Coan rivers
and Nomini Creek this week with the
Chairman and Commonwealth Attor-
ney Newbill on board.
Late arrivals at Irvington Beach:
c. A. Packie, w. c. Kirwin, Harry
Towson, Rev. and Mrs. Stealey. Misses
Tabb, Davis, Weaver and Beninger,
Chas. Williams, Mrs. Schields and son,
Mr.. Abel.
Chas. M. Riggin, jr., and son, of Bal
timore, Mrs. Maggie Meekins and son
and Miss Maggie Barghausen, of Wash
ington, reached here few days ago
to visit their relatives, Capt and Mrs.
c. b. Riggin.
II you want dwellings. churches. tents or
houses OF any description built write to w, X,
Jesse. contractor, Litwalton, VA. Estimates
va" iown; mills located in Lancaster county
Mrs. Edwin Malone, of Salisbury,
Nd, visited her sisters, Mrs Geo. c.
Kirkmyer and Mrs. j. w. Hayden, the
pas week. She was accompanied home
by her mother, Mrs. Sarah Ann Bus
sells, who will spend several months in
that city.
Gasoline launches Blanche and
Greyhound" conveyed twenty-five IT.
vingtonians and their baggage to and
from Old Orchard in attending Marvin
Grove. From there it was a drive of
III miles to the grounds. A number of
Others drove the whole % miles.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17
LOCAL MENTION

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Encourage home enterprise and buy your
lumber of w. n. Jesse. tsitwaiton. Lancaster
Co. Material the best. prices low. big freights
saved.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Baptist Social Circle Monday night
next at the home of Mrs. w. G. Dun
ton.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-08-17

Mrs. j. A. Bonner was among those
who tented the whole time at Marvin
Grove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-14
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

The latest addition to the fleet of oyster
running boats between this city and the
beds at the mouth of the river is the lit
tie schooner Escort, which arrived here a
day Or two ago with a cargo of Wicomico
river oysters aboard.
Arrived: Schooner Flying Scud. lumber
and shingles from a North Carolina point
for local dealers: schooner Annie Comber.
cord wood from a point on the lower
river; tug Peerless Of Philadelphia tow
ing barge j Gibson from New York tug
Dixie. towing barges or this city George
town and Alexandria: tug James O.. Car
ter, with 1umberladen schooner in tow;
tug Cameron. towing fleet of sand AMI
gravel-laden barges from Piscataway
creek
Memoranda: Schooner TheIma, laden
with lumber from Jacksonville for this
Port, has been due at the capes for sew
eral days; schooner William F. Villas is at
river point loading cord wood for this
city; schooner Mcnamara has completed
dischargIng her cargo and is lying here
waiting orders; schooner A. III. Quinby
has been chartered to load hard coal at
Philadelphia for this port
Sailed Schooners Amanda Lewis, J0hn
Medley and Escort for the Potomac oyster
beds to load back to this city: schooner
L. L. Bowen has sailed the lower river to
load cord wood for this city; schooners
Oyster Boy and Addie have gone to points
or the lower river and will load for this
city; schooner May Brown has sailed for
the st. Mary's river to load cord wood for
this city; schooner Leroy for Aqua creek
to load lumber; schooner S. A Smith for
the lower river to load for this city.
The coal-laden barges Columbia. John A
Brady and s. NJ Provost were brought
into port yesterday from Baltimore by
the tug Dixie. The first named vessel was
locked at Alexandria to unload, and the
others were brought to this city and
Georgetown to discharge their cargoes.
The barges each have more than 500 tons
OF coal aboard
Ice formed for the first time this season
along the river Monday night Yesterday
morning there was fringe of ice in
number of the docks. and it is stated that
Four-Mile Run and other tributaries OF
the Potomac were SKINNED over by ice.
Carpenters are employed in relaying the
deck on the entrance to the pier between
the District Of Columbia morgue wharf
and that used by the fireboat, the Fire
fighter. Though the pier was built less
than three years ago, 1t Is between two
buildings, and sunlight seldom reaches it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-14
Moral Courage a Necessity.

moral courage Is a necessity In the life
of every individual" Rev. DIR. w. F.. Thir-
kield, president Of Howard University, said
during the course of a lecture on the gen.
eral subject of higher education before the
Bethel Historical and Literary Society at
the Metropolitan African Methodist Episco-
pal Church last evening. DR.. Thirldeld an
ing system and moral education at the
same time, and spoke of the good that
might be accomplished by introducing the
Bible and In teaching the Ten Command
ments in the common schools. The custom
of sending children to school for years and
examining their heads full of knowledge and
then starting them out In the world with
out trade or vocation the speaker char
acterized as a custom entirely too much in
vogue in all parts Of the country.
Another address was made before the
society by William E Chancellor. superin-
tendeut Of the local public schoola
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TWICE A WEEK.
Cleaning Of Alleys in Central Portion
of City.

Superintendent Twohey of the District
cleaning department has obtained permis-
sion of the Commissioners to clean the al
leys in the central portion of the city more
frequently than in the past Beginning to-
day the alleys within the territory bounded
by Florida avenue. LIST street northeast. the
Mall and 18th street northwest, will be
cleaned twice a week. instead of once a
week, as heretofore.
Commissioner West explained today that
the additional work VIII proportionately in
crease the expenses of the street cleaning
department, but that the results accom-
plished will more than compensate for the
cost.
According to Mr. Twohey the Importance
of cleaning the alleys throughout the GEN.
trail portion of the city is not generally APP
preciated.
SIT could only be appreciated" he says.
when a person has lived In another city
for several years. For long time we have
cleaned the alleys once week, while in the
majority of large cities alleys are hardly
thought of by the street cleaning depart
ments have known Of instances where
alleys were not cleaned oftensr than once .
year"