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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
LANCASTER COUNTY.
MILLENBECK.

Miss Bessie Schools is visiting he,
brother here this week.
E. A. Poole, of Fredericksburg, is
visiting at the home of J. VIM. Chown-
ing, near Bertrand, this week.
DR.. w. c. Chowning, of Hawthorn,
Fla, arrived Saturday last and is a
visitor at the home of ]. E. Blakemore.
E. j. Carter, a young man of Balti-
more, but formerly of upper Lancaster,
is visiting relatives and friends at this
place and Urbanna.
In THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
MISSIONARY DELEGATES.

For the accommodation of ladies and
preachers attending the Woman's For
eign Missionary meeting, of Rappahan-
mock District, in session at Reedville
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of
next week, a steamer will leave Irving
ton tuesday p. m. Returning, will
leave Reedville 2 p. m. Thursday. No
charge for the trip, and any from the
counties in this section can avail them
selves of this route by being at Irving
ton promp tly.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
KILMARNOCK.

Frank Carter and son and sons wife.
of Dalhart, Texas, and Mrs. Corrie
Chiffon, of Baltimore, are guests of
Mrs. Frank Chase, a relative, near here.
Mr.. Carter is native of this county,
but has been in Texas about 80 years,
during which time he had not seen his
sister, Mrs. Chiffon, who came from
Baltimore to meet him, or visited
Virginia.
Miss Susie Claybrook is expected
home Saturday from Freeport, where
she has been teaching this session.
Mrs. Virginia Lunsford, Mrs. Rule
Gaskins and daughter and Philip Davis,
ali of Bluff Point Neck, are sick at this
time.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
YOUR GRANDMOTHER USED 1T.
But She Never Had Sulphur In Such
Convenient Form as This.

your grandmother used Sulphur as her
favorite household remedy, and so did her
grandmother. Sulphur has been curing skin
and blood diseases for a hundred years.
But In the old days they had to take DOW
dered sulphur. Now HANCOCC'S LIQUID
SULPHUR gives it TO you in the best possible
form and you get the fun benefit.
HANCOCK'S Liquid SULPHUR and
OINTMENT quickly cure Eczema, letter,
Sal hheum and all Skin Diseases. It cured
an ugly alcer for Mrs. Ann W. willet, of
Washington, d. c., in three days.
Taken internally, IL purifies the blood and
clears the complexion. Your Druggist sells
IL.
Sulpeur Booklet free, If you write HAN
COCK LIQUID SULPHUR COMPANY, Bal
timore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
AFRO. AMERICAN NOTES.

w. H. johnson, prominent citizen
of Westmoreland and postmaster at
Baynesville, was in Baltimore the past
week to collect on cargo of lumber
which was nearly euchred out of him.
Daniel Jones, of Eastern Branch, and
Miss Gussie Kelly, of near Rehoboth,
were married Thursday, May 23rd,
Rev. John r. Nickens officiating.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
OBSERVE UNWILLING.

In compliance with the request of
Gen. Lee, commanding at the reunion,
the stores, bank, shops and VA. CIT
zen office at Irvington all closed Mon
day at 2 p. m. for the space of FIVE
minutes Monday was the birthday of
President Jefferson Davis, and at p.
m. the veil was drawn from his statue
in Richmond.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
NOTICE THESE:

Mrs. A. Richards, of Norfolk, will
entertain visitors to Exposition in
private home.
K. N. Hall, of White Stone, is now
representing Davis & Davis, commits
sion merchants, Baltimore. Give him
a trial.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
DIR. WHARTON TO CONDUCT CAMP

A letter from DR.. H. M. Wharton
states that he will conduct the meetings
at Wharton Grove camp this year,
commencing Friday, July Goth, and clos
ing Sunday, August 4th, 1907.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, s..

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is SEN
Tor partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney & Co.,
doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID.
1886. A. w. GLEASON,
lSEAL.l NOTARY PuBTlc.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. f.. CHENEY &CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggist, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Loyola Leland spent few days at
his home here the past week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
CAMILLE HENRY LONG.

In young womanhood the subject OF
this memorial passed peacefully away
Sunday night at the home of Ernest
Longworth, in Poplar Neck, where she
and her youthful husband, Willie Long.
were boarding. Besides the grief
stricken husband, and sorrowing rela-
tives residing in Reistertown, Md, the
deceased left to cheer them beautiful
twin boys. She was not yet % years OF
age, and had been wed only since july of
last year. She was physically beautiful.
and in disposition, character and Chris
tan graces measured near the mark of
earth's best.
Interment was at Irvington Metho-
dist cemetery in the Rev. w. II. C.
Long plot, amid large gathering, for
the young couple are deservedly popular.
Pastor Garner delivered touching and
eloquent discourse, and many tears.
like dew drops, besparkled the flowers
of the bier and grave. Mrs. Long was
sister of Mr.. and Mrs. George Henry.
of Reistertown, Md, who for some
time were residents of Irvington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Charles Hayden. of Norfolk, is visit
ing relatives here this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
Avalon, Va, April 8, 1907.

To THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF NOR
THUMBERLAND COUNTY:
1 hereby respectfully announce myself
a candidate for the nomination of the
Democratic party of said county for the
office of Commonwealth Attorney for
the ensuing term.
l sincerely thank those who have so
cordially stood by me in the past and
shall appreciate the help of all persons
who may see fit to support me in the
future. If elected shall discharge the
duties of the office faithfully and con-
scientiously, as | have endeavored to do
in the past. Yours respectfully,
c. S. TOwLES.
Reedville, Va, March 25th, 1907.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Ladies' Aid Society tonight (Friday)
at home of Mrs. Newhill.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
PRIVATE YACHT TO EXPOSITION,

Parties of twelve or less, ladies and
gentlemen, or gentlemen alone, wishing
to charter the gasoline yacht Blanche
to attend jamestown Exposition for ten
days or under, at $27. per day, includ-
daily, can do so for any ten DAYS after
May Is not already chartered. Apply to
w. l.. MEsSICK, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Baltimore prices paid for eggs by l.. l..
VERIFY \ Son, Kilmarnoek.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

To THE CITIZENS OF LANCASTER COUNTY:
/ take this opportunity to announce
TO my friends and to the citizens gener-
ally that / am candidate for the posi-
ton of Commonwealth Attorney of
Lancaster county, subject to whatever
action the Democratic county committee
may decide upon. If elected | shall
endeavor to discharge the duties of the
position to the best of my ability, while
if defeated, shall humbly bow to the
will of the people.
Respectfully yours,
r. o. NORRIS, JR.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Doctor George H. Oliver is at Sharps
this week doing dental work.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Mrs. II. ]. Dyke and little son, Alton,
visited relatives in Essex county the
past week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

To THE VOTERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND
COUNTY:
hereby announce myself candidate
for the Democratic nomination fol-
Sheriff for Northumberland County.
sincerely thank those who have stood
by me in the past and shall appreciate
their support at this time, and if elected,
l shall discharge the duties of the office
the best l can. / have at present q
faithful and capable Deputy Mr.. Lindsay
Headley, of Lottsburg, and if l am
elected he will continue with me.
Very respectfully,
w. E. FLYNT.
Aualnn Wa Anr;l Q 1a07
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
SOME DEATHS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Barrack, near
huntsville lost an infant few days ago.
Robert Amber Bruce, aged l07 years,
the oldest Mason in the world. died in
the city home at Richmond last week.
He was native of Accomac county,
and had seen service in wars in Europe
and America.
James w. Harrison, former member
of the board of supervisors of Nor
cumberland, and a'popular citizen, died
at his home near Village last week,
aged 70 years. His body was buried in
Henderson's Chapel cemetery.
Died early Monday morning last, Mr..
Thomas w. George, at the home of his
son, +. b. George, Monaskon, Va,
aged rs years. Interment at Bethel
Methodist church Wednesday, $3.50
O'Clock, services being conducted by
Pastor Williams.
Rev. DR.. Lyman b. Wharton, Latin
professor emeritus of William and Mary
College, dropped dead in the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway station while
in the act of paying for his ticket to
Richmond, to attend the reunion. He
was chaplain of Magruder-Ewell camp
of veterans. DR.. Wharton was formerly
rector of Bruton church. He was
seventy-six years old and leaves one
brother, who lives in Bedford City.
Mrs. Aquilla Chitwood died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Wesley
Rock. at Lynhams, Wednesday morning
of this week in the Saith year of her age.
Mrs. Chitwood had been feeble for a
long time owing to advanced age, and
at early morning just as the light of
day was stealing over the land her can
die of life burned out, peacefully and
quietly like the light that was spreading
at that time. Besides her daughter.
she is survived by one son, William
Chitwood, of Lynhams, and several
grandchildren and great-grand-childre
Her life was beautiful one, having
been consistent Christian and member
of the Baptist church from girlhood.
Interment Thursday at Kilmarnock
Baptist church cemetery, services
being conducted by her pastor, Rev.
F. w. Clay brook.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Fred. c. Kirkmyer, of Baltimore, is
spending this week at his parental
home here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
VISITORS

COMFORTABLY ACCOMMODATED
In respectable Home-PARK PLACE
-Norfolk's residential section. Best
references. Lodging 20 cents per
day, So per week; Breakfast 30
and 90 cents. Secure in advance.
MRS A. RICHARDS, Corner 32nd
and CRANKY Ste, Norfolk, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Miss Tottie Cameron, of Weems. was
guest of Miss Nell Ford during COM
mencement
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07
NEWS ITEMS.

Fifty thousand rebels against the
Manchu dynasty are besieging Swallow,
China.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Thomas Jones, of Poplar Neck, visited
his sister, Mrs. w. w. Allison, here
the past week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Mrs. r. H. Hudson and little son and
Miss Lydia Heath are visiting friends
IN Northumberland county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

T. H. Sadler, formerly of this place,
but who, with his family, has been liv-
ing in Baltimore for eight years, has
been making improvements to his home
IN West Irvington the past ten days.
Mr.. Sadler and family contemplate re-
turning to this place to reside.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Misses Charlotte and Bessie Clay
brook, of Kilmarnock, are guests of
Miss Mabel Rilee this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-06-07

Mrs. George Ste. Smith was in
Richmond and Ashland the past week
taking in the reunion and attending the
finals of Randolph-Macon college, where
her son was student. They returned
home Wednesday accompanied by Miss
Edna Snow, of Northumberland county.
While crossing from his boat to the
dock in Cape Charles Monday night
Harry Ely, engineer on fishing steamer
Coulbourn, fell into the hold of another
boat, breaking his collar bone and dis
locating his shoulder. He was brought
to his home here the following evening
and DIR. Hubbard set and treated the
injured bones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-27
LEGISLATORS FIGHT
FIsTIc ENCOUNTER ON FLOOR OF
 HOUSE.
Democratic COngressman-Elect Hack ett Punches Face of Republican Representative During Ses-
 sion of Law-Makers.

Raleigh. N. C., Feb. 26.--The floor of the House today was the scene of an encounter between Congressman elect R. N. Hackett of the Eighth District and Representative c. G. Bryant of Wilkes County.
 Hackett used his right hand effec- lively on Mir Bryant's ear and jaw MT. Bryant drew q long bladed pocket knife and made for Hackett. but was intercepted and disarmed. He then attempted to strike Hackett with an ink stand and subsequently with a chair. but the blows fell short When quiet was restored. Bryant apologized for his offensive words that brought on the fracas.
 The light took place while a legisla- tive committee was in session. a mat ter concerning Wilkes County being under consideration. Hackett had adressed the committee. and when he closed. MT. Bryant member of the committees. referring to Hackett's re- marks. said thai he resented the as pprsion put upon the commissioners of his county.
 Hackett replied that he had not as persed the commissioners. Bryant re- heated the remark and then Hackstt struck him. The committee yves in a tumult of excitement for five minutes Hackett is a Democrat and Brysnt a Republican. Both live in Wilkes County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-27
SHIP SUBSIDY DEBATE.
Grosyenor and Lfttaeur Make Extended
 and Prepared Speeches.

Washington, Feb. 26.-General de- bate on the ship subsidy bill was had today in the House. Representative Grosvenor of Ohio opening the discus sion.
 In an answer to q charge made yes terday by MT. Hinshaw of Nebrask that there had not been a single ves- sel added to our merchant marine since the passage of the mail subsidy act of 1891, and that the vessels that get a bonus from this country themselves carry merchandise to no great extent; that the subsidy had not resulted in the increase of our commerce in the last fifteen years one single particle. the gentleman from ohio proceeded to show Mir. IIinshaw was wholly misin- formed.
 He made the positive statement that since the passage of the mall act. the International Mercantile Company had built ten vessels. many of them with speed of twenty knots.
 The mail subvention made 1t possi- ble." he said. Ito operate under the American flag the two former Inman liners which were denied mail EubSl- dies by the British Government on the ground of their American ownership"
 Mir Littauer of New York followed in a closely prepared argument in behalf of the bill which bears his name. He utCldIhcu dSdihSt s'o hNIoIihASht pl the name ship subsidy to the measure. '"because it was a mail subsidy bill"
 "The Japanese he said. "are subsi- dizing their lines heavily, and it is an absolute necessity that we do what We can to keep our trade with the Orient on our side of the ledger. There Is no experiment of any kind connected with this bill. It Is founded on par tially successful experience of our own" continued MT. Littauer and follows in exact lines the eminently successful experience of Great Britain of over sixty years, of Germany. France and Italy. and most especially of late years of Japan"
 Mir. Littauer's time was extended repeatedly and he was warmly congrat- ulated when he closed, A number of other speocnes were made before the expiration of time allotted for debate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-27
INDIAN DIVORCES.
Supreme Court of United States Decides
 Novel Case

Washington. Feb. 26.-But for the fact that the case of Mary l.. Kalyton vs. Agnes KaIyton was decided on a technicality the Supreme Court of the United States yesterday would have been compelled to deal with the valid- ity of marriages and divorces among Indians In accordance with their own customs.
 The case comes from oregon and in wolves the contest of a sister of Joe KalytOn, a Cayyuse Indian. against the right of his daughter. Agnes. to land allotted tho father on the Umatilla res ervation The contest being based on the fact that kalyton and the childs mother lived as husband and wife ac- cording to Indian custom.
 The oregon State Supreme Court up held the legitimacy of the child and awarded to her the fathers property.
 Justice Harlan, who delivered the courts opinion, dealt with all these questions but failed to decide them be cause he felt that the Oregon Court was without jurisdiction. He there fore practically dismissed the case. If the points are to be decided by the Su- preme Court 1t will be necessary to in- stitute proceedings in the Federal courts of Oregon and bring 1t up through that channel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-27
STOESSEL A COWARD
SEVERE INDICTMENT OF PORT AR-
 THURS DEFENDER.
General Smirnoff Declares He Was Guilty of COwardice and Was Incapable and Ignorant of
 Martial Matters.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-A copy of the secret report on the defense of Port Arthur. which is the basis of the indictment on which Lieutenant General rStoessel,A Lieutenant General Fock, who commanded the fourth Siberian division at Port Arthur. and Major General Reiss. chief of staff of General Stoessel. are standing trial for
 their lives before the supreme court martial. has been obtained by the As- sociatied Press.
 It Is of the greatest interest as ex- plaining the decision to try these three officers and nolle prosse qui to the de- lenders of Port Arthur. The report.
 which was written by Lieutenant Smis- noff. the actual commandant of the 1 fortress. is sensational in the exkTeFas and categorica1ly accuses StoesseI Of cowardice and incapactty and finally of the deliberate, reasonable hasten ing of the surrender to save his own life and in defiance of the decisions of two successive councils of war,
 The report Is biased in the extreme, breathes the most bitter personal en- mity and shows that the high officers of the Port Arthur garrison in the darkest days of the siege were almost at each others throat. The indictment is summed up in conclusion by General Smirnoff as follws:
 "A seriers of unpardonable blunders outside the fortress due to the ignor- ance and lack of military capacity and martial prowess of General Stoessel and Fock brought about the investment of the fortress several months earlier than necessary and after the invest ment a desire for undeserved glory moved Stoessel to interfere in the de- fense with unfortunate results. Final ly at the last period of the siege. Stoes- gel usurped my authority with the as- sistance of Generals Fock and Reiss and comitted treason in surrendering suddenly and prematurely. I regard our defeat at Mukden as direct result of this treason"
 Smirnoff declares that when he pro- hibited the withdrawal of provisions in preparation for the siege, Stoessel disregarded the orders and allowed their sale to the field army. He charg- ed also that Stoessel revoked an or der for the establishment of hospital for contagious diseases because the site chosen would lessen the desirablil- ity as a residence of General Cocks villa. He relate numerous instances of conflicts of authority an dsays that at one period the relations between StoesseI and the late Rear Admiral Withoft. fin command of tn Russian fleet were severely strained.
 He also tells of severe condemnation of Stoessel, his plans for the defense of the fortress and his failure to supple ment the supply of provisions by Gen. eral Kuropstkin and Admiral Alexietf the viceroy of the far east when they visited the fortress In June
 General Smirnoff charge that Stoes- sel was guilty of the ranKest kind of cowardice, the most inexcusable ignor- snce of engineering of costly tactical errors and that he sought to bring credit to himself for notable
 ments of others
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-27
HEROISM OF A TEACHER 1
 IN BURNING BUILDING
Disastrous Blaze Was Caused by
 Defect in Furnace.
Miss Maxwell, fin Vain Endeavor te Rescue Tiny Tots on Top Floor Was Incinerated With Her
 Little Pupils.

Montreal, Feb. 26.-Principal MaI~ well and sixteen children perished in fire which broke out this afternoon In the Hochelaga school of the Protcs- tant School Commission.
 The school was located in a two story brick building in the east end of tho city and was attended by about 200 children whose parents are mechanics living in the neighborhood. The fire started from the furnace and was first noticed by workmen employed near by. The teachers were notified and the work of getting the children out of the building began.
 The kindergarten department was lo- cated on the second floor and 1t was here that the loss of life occurred. The children wer started out but on reach- ing the landing they found the lower hall full of smoke.
 Into this they refused to descend. though the way at this time was quite safe. Huddled together on the stair way at first. they retreated to the rooms from which they had come. When the firemen arrived an extension lad der was placed in position and a large number of children were rescued in this way.
 Assisting in the work was Miss Max we'll The fire by this time was mak- ing its wayl upwards and the smoke was growing so dense that aven the experienced firemen could not stand 1t. Captain Carson endeavored to get Miss Maxwell to go down the ladder, but she refused and evading the att tempt to detain her rushed back into the back part of the building in search of others of the children. When the firemen were finally able to make their way to the back portion of the build ing she was found lying on the floor with a little child beside her All those who perlshed died from asph- xiation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-27
CLERICAL ERROR.
Detectives Do Not Believe Sub-Treasury
 Was Robbed.

officials who are working on the dis appearance of $I73.000 from the sub treasury in this city today declared that they were unable to trace the theft to any one person. and they have form ed the strong opinion that the disap- pearance is not the result of a theft but of q clerical error.
 Captain Porter of the secret service. who has charge of the case. said today that he believed the matter would be strengthened out before night He would not say that he had abandoned the theory of theft, but other off, cials connected with the sub-treasury declared that the idea of an error was receiving far more consideration than that of q possible robbery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-27
COCK FIGHTING EDICT.
Governor MagoOn May Allow Sport to
 COniinMe In Cubn.

Washington, Feb. 26.-It Is expected that Governor Magoon will refer to Secretary Taft the question that has been raised by the Cuban people of the propriety Of resembling the order made bv Major General Wood. when he was Military Governor of Cuba, prohibit ing cock fighting in the island
 Secretary Taft had such an experi- ence as Governor Magoon is now un- dergolng when the former was Cover nor of the Philippines and although he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-27

was able to prevent cock fighting fin Manila. so deeply seated was the love of this sport that he was obliged to refrain from interfering with this an cient institution outside of the capital. Hence every holiday saw pilgrimage of the citizens into the suburban towns to enjoy the sport.
 It is said that Governor Magoon may decide to follow Secretary Tafts exam ple in this matter.