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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
GOOD CITIZENS WILL
PROTECT THE ROCKS,
tFrom southside Sentinel. Urbanna.l

tFrom Southside Sentinel. Urbanna)
The Sentinel desires to especially |
commend the oyster tongers whose
names are signed to communication
elsewhere in this issue emphasizing the
Importance of the preservation of the
natural oyster rocks. OF the % names
there appearing, "a are colored men,
representing the most intelligent and
influential of their race in this section.
If these men are honest and sincere in
their convictions, and we would not
question for moment that they are,
there is apt to be very little unlawful
clustering at ornear points where they
are at work, and we exhort them earn
estly to carry out to the letter the reso-
lutions they have formed. Their inter-
est and those OF he other fellow will be
helped by informing on the violations
Of the Gull law and they will gain rath-
err than lose the goodwill of good citi-
zens. If the leading tongers would
take this stand everywhere, we would
have no need to fear the destruction Of
our great oyster industry. In fact, we
have thought for some time about this
question, very much as we think about
the temperance question the best
way to manage it is to educate thepeo-
pie to see the reason and practical need
of the preservation CT our rocks rather
than in seeking to compel them by force
| Tor law to take from the rocks only
oysters of a certain size.
EDITOR SENTINEL
Please allow US space in your columns
to say: Taking into consideration the
condition of the natural rocks, beds and
shoals of the Rappahannock river in
1904, and comparing it with the present,
we are called upon more loudly, more
imperatively than ever to unite our
efforts in protecting the seed oysters on
the rocks and shoals, thereby assuring
the longevity of our occupation in the
industry. Therefore, we the under
signed oystermen of Urbanna creek,
agree to the following resolutions, hop
ing that others may do likewise
Whereas, the seed oysters on the nat
ural rocks, beds and shoals of the Rap.
pahannock river have greatly increased
in the past few years by the rigid en-.
forcement of the Gull law, therefore be
it resolved:
LIST. That we will adhere as near as
possible to the Gull law.
End. That we will individually anC
jointly assist the inspectors in enforcing
the Gull law by reporting all violator!
of the law which come under our obser
walton.
Joseph L. Wood, Thos. H. Cook, r
w. Franklin, John Taylor, Robert II
Wood, r. G. Reed, John A. Webb
James II. Reed, Thomas Lewis. Caro-
Davis, Alexander Johnson, w. II. Roane
James Reed (Major), jeff Anderson
Ben Johnson, w. w. Rawley, R. Wal
ker Harris, Robert Washington, Shep
pard Rawley, Jack Carter, G. t. Wood
Ben Ellis, Carroll Hodges, 7. V. viii
liams and T. H. Harris.
Urbanna, Va, Dec. End, 1907.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
SPECULATION, AFTER ALL.

Scientists tell US that the sun is
just now in furious commotion and
that the many meteors and aerolites
passing the earth or striking us are
r results of the turmoil many millions
Of miles away. Modern instruments
bring the bodies of space nearer to us
each year, and 1907 has seen won
derful strides. Possibly this accounts
for the observation just now of SC
many bodies and worlds being en-.
quilted in the great orb of day.
"Never before has a great solar
cyclone presented such marvellous
detail" say the observers. No lees
than forty one nuclei were counted
in the disturbed area, and the fila
mentary structure of penumbral
friDges were beautiful in the extreme,
indicating solar storm of which
we mortals can have no conception.
The disturbance covered an area Of
more than two billion square miles,
SO large that the disturbed area waa
readily seen in the evening by the
unaided eye"
Just to think if our earth dropped
into the sun it would make a "sun
sp"t" discernable at this distance
only by telescopes
Well, we take the learned mems
words for it,while we do little spec
ulating ourselves. Did it ever occur
to the average reader that there are
countless worlds In space that have
lived, breathed and died. Passed
through frey furnace, as it were.
And there are thousands, maybe
millions, yet unfinished, going
through chaotic stage. The dead,
cold worlds may have been inhabited
like ours-by either immaculate or
fallen beings, and in the latter case
may have had celestial savior. Told
that God made this earth and inhab-
tied it for Ills own pleasure, and
that million years are as but one
day in His sight, what binders the
thought that through eternity this
process of shaping and peopling
worlds, one at time, mayhap, is 6
continuous process for ellis owr
good pleasure"l Would our little
atom of sphere and life of day b.
continual pleasure to Him?
We are to believe that some day
our earth will be purged with fire
What more logical speculation, then,
than that we too shall become 8
"sun spot" and, like others before us
pass into the great orb and come out
dead aud cold? The living
centripetal force of the sur
overcoming the centrifugal force We
received when thrown into space by
the hands of the Creator
And after all, it is all more or less
a matter of speculation. Man is moi
permitted to unravel the mysteries
of world making, governing and de.
struction.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
OBITUARY.

VIM. II. Miskeel died at his home in
Baltimore on November 23rd. 1907, in
the 57th year of his age. He was a
native of Essex County, Va, but had
resided in Baltimore for the past 25
years. He is survived by widow.
(Tappahannock paper please copy.)
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13

AS THE Presidents five-page mes
sage has gone the rounds of the
press, paper makers will take q
hitch in their consciences and move
the price up a notch or two.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
SOME TEMPERANCE NOTES.

Saloons are disappearing from st.
Louis at the rate of 300 year.
White Stone district Anti-Saloon
meeting next Tuesday afterno on at
Irvington Methodist church, 2:S0 o'clock.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
BOAT NOTES.

The greatest fleet in American an
nails is now in Hampton Roads. 1t will
leave, under command of Admiral
Evans, Monday morning for San Fran
cisco via Cape Horn. Thousands of
people and craft are gathering at the
great review. Admiral Evans holds a
reception tonight at which Mrs. Swan
son will preside.
Steamer Lancaster broke her shaft
near Bayport, Wednesday of last week
and drifted down the river to point OPP
posite Carter's Creek, where she went
aground. Steamers Middlesex, Calvert
and Potomac tried to float her Thursday
morning, but the tide was too low
Friday morning she got off by working
one of her side wheels whose shaft was
still good.
The steamer st. Marys, of the Nd,
Del & Va. Ry. Co., was burned in the
Patuxent river Thursday. A colored
waiter was burned to death. The crew,
including Capt. James Gourley, had
narrow escapes from the flames. The
st. Marys was stranded on bar when
the fire broke out. She had gone ashore
Wednesday night in gale. She was
bound out from Baltimore, and Benedict
was to have been her last stopping place
for the day. Consequently, most of her
freight and all of her passengers had
been landed. The vessel was valued at
$50, 900, and is fully insured. The
vessel was an old Weems Liner.
CAPTAIN SHOOTS MATE.
Capt Tollie F. Wright, of Middlesex
county, Va, master of the schooner
Hester H. Waters, lying in Spring Gar
den, Baltimore, is locked up on the
charge of shooting his brother-in-law,
Paul B. Gray, mate of the schooner.
The Baltimore police declare the shoot
ing followed quarrel, but Captain
Wright says it was an accident. Gray's
wound is not serious.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
FOR SALE.
NOTICE To THE PUBLIC.

I HAVE FOR SALE $50 CORDS OF
| outside wood; at the mouth of
Farnham Creek; can be delivered
on board at short notice or sold on
shore at reasonable price.
L. w. SCRIMGER, Sharps, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or The Lancaster National Bank,
tho. $500, at >Iryington, in the
state OF Virginia. at the close of
business December 3rd, 1907:

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, sQs I-3 ca
ONerdratts, secured and unsecured, 24Ig 10
". :. Bonds TO secure circulation y, tHO "a
Premiums ca : :. Bonds, I.OOO co
Danklng mousse furniture and fixtures, $500 90
Due from State Banks and Bankers Ss3 So
Due from approved reserve agents 45qn a
Checks and other cash items, 81 -
Notes of other National Banks, $50 90
+ raetional paper currency, nickels,
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank. viz:
specie. $3.50
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer ''''' "
@per cent. of circulation, 1850 %
Total. sl47.Is2 Sc
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in, $4,000 90
9 Ifi,d R,Is d1n 40, 1000 %
taxes paid, 5.7l4 A
Due other National Banks SOS AZ
Individual deposits subject
Time &C certifcates of deposit IS $3.50 ,SS5 %
Certified checks, So 57
| Cashiers checks outstanding 20 IL $3.50 &c
Total. SI47.Ie2 60
State of Virginia. County of Lancaster So:
Il. Howard q. Rock Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
| statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief
HOWARD o. Rock, Cashier.
| Correct-Attcst:
yNo. g. EwELL,
| j. r. BELLOwSl Directors.
| w. l.. MEssICK,
| Subscribed and sworn to before, me this II III
day of Decem ner. 1907.
| +. G. NEwBrLL. Notary Public
My Com. expires April IL. 1911.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
AFRO-AMERICAN NOTES.

New pews have been enstalled in
Beulah Baptist church at the cost of
observation-disclosures neutrality-suspicious..
j. L. Roan's new dwelling is nearing
completion.
Mrs. Catherine Taylor, of Alfonso.
who has been quite indisposed for some
time, is out again to the qualification of
her many friends.
Hon. T. G. Walker is expected to
lecture at Beulah Sunday next at IL 80
a. m. The public is cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Weaver en-
tertained Sunday afternoon last. Those
present were Misses Ruth Bland, Amelia
Hill and Emma Elicit and Messrs.
Aquila Laws. Joseph Mitchell, William
Howard and your scribe. After dinner
Mr.; Weaver took the party out for a
sail on his commodious launch.
H. C. R.
Mrs. Sophronia Laws, of Tombs.
recently accompanied her daughter.
Mrs. Cora House, as far as Baltimore,
while en- route to join her husband
in Crisfeld.
Cards were issued this week announc-
ing the approaching marriage of Henry
c. Roam, of upper Lancaster, to Miss
Emma Elicit, of Hampton, December
&c, 1907.
Thornton Chinn, of Kilmarnock, and
Miss Addie Castor, of Baltimore, were
married at the residence of Rev. l.. r.
Ball, Wednesday evening of this week.
Members of the Heartwill Baptist
church met last week and reelected
Rev: ID. Fields pastor, which he accepted.
Miss Jessie G. Parkes, of Tombs, has
been visiting Miss Ida Jackson al
Ottoman. and Miss Maria Howard, at
Molusk, the past week. Miss Parkes
and Miss Nettie Jackson also spent
Sunday afternoon with Miss Estelle
Flemings. Miss Blanche Jackson, of
Ottoman is visiting Miss Parkes, this
week
Lucius Schey, of Tombs, who ha.
been sick, is out again. r. II. H.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13

Encourage home enterprise and buy your
lumber of w. III. Jesse. Litwalton. Lancaster
Co. Material the best, prices low, big freights
saved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
sunday school c1cu..

The Daliasy County SuSday Schooi Association is making great prepara- tions for the taking of tho census of the county next Thursday. With to- morrow the work of arousing enthusi- ast, for all Sunday school work In the county will be started and during the week at every important church and Sunday School in tho county speeches will be made by sonis pro1ni- nent Sunday School worker.
 The work of taking the Sunday School census of the county will be started early Thursday morning. The chimes of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will announce the starting of this woi \ which will continue throughout the day until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The taking of the census will be par- ticipated in by 25o Sunday School
 At ii o'clock tomorrow morning Judge Carthel, H. B. Kincey and w. n. Alison will address the people al Richmond. They will return to Selma during the afternoon.
 At Ii o'clock tomorrow morning Hon II. s. D. Mallory, Mrs. J. J. Thomas and Miss Edith Rice will address the people Of Orrville. They also will re- turn to Selma that afternoon.
 At { o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Young Mems Christian Association buiidine President W. T. Atkins cf the Dailas County sunday School As sociafion win deliver the opening ad. E1rsss lof the fall fall eessse cf lectures f His subject will be Experiences oi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
TRIAL or CHRIsTMAs.
gt Is Set For ne Second week sf Ne
 vemher aR maflanna.

It ss Set For ne seesna week sf Ns-
 vember aa mafianna.
 Cottonwood, Oct. s--(special. --1reat interest Is again being manifested in the Christmas murder trial which is set for the second week in November at Marianna, Fla.
 win Christmas Is charged with the brutal murder of hts father. mother and 10-year-old brother, which murder oc- cured during . night In February. 1906. at the Christmas plantation half mile across the state line or Fiorida.
 This trial has been up in court twice. One time . mistrial was entered by the jury. The last time 1t was called In court at Marianna in June, . continu- ance was asked for by the states At torney, Hon. walter Kehoe. It Is ru- mored that a great deal more evidence has been secured since the last court than has ever boon introduced befcre.
 No trial in recent yeaf1 has created as much interest throughout rivfiuA and Alabama as this case.
 e. M. Gresham, local organiser for the woodmen of the World. will 20 to Madrid next week where . new camp of Woodmen will be instituted. This or der is rapidly growing in this section. 1t ts thought probable that . very strong camp will be in readiness at Ma drid when the organiser gets there.
 Mrs. John Mcdonald and children are visiting relatives nea< Dothan this week. Mir. Mcdonald Ia also away on a trip to West Florida.
 Mics Lucy Wood, who has been away for several weeks visitink relatives In Ozark. Is expected home next week
 Mrs. Luther Matthews and little daughter. who have been spending tho summer with relatives in spartanburg. S. C.. have returned homo.
 Hiram Metcalf is improving his resi- dence property Gn North Metcalf Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
Ladies' Zine CdiIcrcd Suits
 Perfection in material and Uorkmansbip '

nnuchm tailored Bados ranging the the beautiful model wilt glance
 novelty materials of quality of The kind others .$650 and shades of blue red green striking hands . . Lnansv Co solid cOors and pockets strapped ptd Fluffy Rues Skirt Every Misses ccdy solid cored chevots shown lined
 
 s..a. s ins;a checks and
 
 made China silk regular $500 vue Monday . .: Lace and eabote trimmed $65
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
Cbe millinery
 Hrt

Monday we continue the showing of gor- geous millinery, just as though our Opening were about to extend itself into another week. The richest products of our workrooms will be demonstrated along with the richest products of the millinery world, and every feature of. the seasons beauty will find expression in its most perfect form.
 Millinery is the most delicate of all the dressmaking arts. It constitutes the highest conceptions of color harmony produced through the knowledge of blendings and contrasts, But more than this, every fold of its trimmings speaks an artists touch. We want to show you these points tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06

3ourned late this afternoon. The weeks which the court has been in sec sion has practically cleared the docket of the court and but few cases were continued until the next term.
 The most of the morning session of the court today was taken up in sefi- tencfng the prisoners who had been conyicfad during the session of the court. Quite a number of other pris- oners had sentence passed upon them this afternoon and after which the court adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06

He yyss Injufea by Rsnaway Tn seInas
 Selma, Oct. s--(Special. )--Ira Moore q 1s years old negro soy, was fatally between Greene and Franklin late this afternoon.
 The boy was driving d horse owned bv RI. F. Pollard. when the animal be- came frightened and Isn away, The buggy was dashed into a country wag- on and the boy was thrown out. Be- side receiving several bruises he was iniufed internally and 1t is not believ- cd he will live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06

she viii spend the wintsr studying music.
 Miss Nell McKinnon has returned home after visiting Miss Stuart Mc~ Kensie of Montgomery.
 MT. Jim Miihous of orrville is in the city today. -s
 Jeff Ray of New York has been here for the past few days.
 Mir. Herbert Bloch of Montgomery spent today here.
 Mir. Nathan stahibehi, formerly of this city. but now residing in New York, ig here on a short visit to reia- lives.
 Misses Irma Wolf and Gcrtie Meyer will leave Tuesday to visit friends ia Birmingham.
 Mir. B. J.. schuster and daughter, Mss Bertha are expected home to- night from New York;
 Miss Irma Marx of Greensboro 10 expected here in the next day or 70 to spend short while with Miss Esteiis Adler.
 Try the New I1eauvoir Havana 5e Cigar. It's Real Havana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06

outside Of the disffiot on which . license tax of t1,O0O is prescribed He rendered tl.ee0 for the lice1se and stated the point where the saloon waa opened. The comptroiler refused to ts- sue the license. whereup0n the saloon proprietor paid the sum required. t2,A 500. but did so under protest.
 Attorneys employed by the liquor dealers are now looking into the law. and 1t is believed. will bring proceed ings alleging discrimination- The new law also requires "Jim Crow" bars for saloons serving white and negro pat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
SELMA TIMES SOLD
R. E. |. MEL WILL BECOME ITS
c. O. Eastman, Former Omcisl ef southern Express Company, As- sociafed wlth wen Known
 Newspaper Mnn-Mr.
 Adler Refirea.
Advertiser Bureau.

Selma, October 5.
 The Selma Morning Times, one of the oldest morning newspapers ' in the state having been established in 1925, was sold this morning by !. O. Adler to R. E. l.. Mel and G. Q. Eastman of this city. The price paid by Messrs. Mel and Eastman for the plant is not made public
 Under the new management the first issue of the paper will be published Tuesday morning. The new proprie- tors believe that Selma offers a splen- did field and can support a good and conservative morning paper, and with these ideas in view they will endeavor to give each morning to the newspaper and Central Alabama an up-to-date and
 The plant of The Times win be Im- proved by the new owners of the pa- per as the patronage and support which they receive will justify It.
 Mir. Mel win. on Monday become the editor of the paper and under his guId- ance the paper will in future be is- suod. Mir. Mel Is we'll known to the people of Selma and Alabama. He. has been active in newspaper work in the State for . number of years, and was the last President of the Alabama Press Association. Since 1891. with the exception of three years that he was in Washington. Mir. Mel has been the editor Of The Selma Journal.
 MT. Eastman will have charge of the business department of the paper. He is we'll known to the people of Selma and has held most reliable and responsible position with the Southern Express Company in this di- vision of that system. having been the superintendent of agents.
 The retirement Of Mr. Adler from the newspaper business in Selma was learned with sincere regret today by all of those who help to make news papers in the city. He was actuated in disposins of The Times on account Of the great demands that his several other businesses involved upon him.
 Since he purchased the plant of The Times from V. H. Nunnellee seven and half years ago Mir. Adler has im- proved 1t great deal.
 Cfrcult Court Adjourns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
The City of Mobile.

The Alabama river packet City of Mobile reached the wharf about [ o'clock this morning from Mobile with a large cargo and a number of pas sengers. Among the freight which the Steamer brought to Selma was fsb bales Of cotton and several hundred sack of cotton seed besides q quantity of miscellaneous freight fhe City Of Mobile left at noon today for Mobile with light freight for way landings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
e hs hroaxAk have not yst tssa oct. lined e far as Is known.
rp peuppse ef aarhege.

The Board Of Public WorkA in spe- cial session this morning. awarded the contract Tor the removal and nsposAf of garbage for ensuing year to T. A. Daw. IT.. the stipulation being $500 per month. Under the contract the ground outside Of the city Iimita to place the garbage, and under no condf- tions is It to be placed within the city limits or in the harbor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
lUaSb Goods UaIueS

This is where values camoring for recognition. and where neat inexpensive materials the guise of fabric nery In other words it's the place for yourself and for your purse.
 Perfectly beautiful French Plads in imported ging- hams The may suggest but cannot tell you what they are. 35c value Monday .2Sc
 White Madras in great assortment of pretty pat tcrns for shirwas and the cdrens dresses BOG value Monday 24c; 25c value Monday =. .19c
 Extra heavy white Auto Cloth. Sells and satisfies at 18c., Monday .. .. .. .loc
 Kimona Outing, in Persian and Roman patterns. Very unique in design :. .. .s.,. . .loc
 Extra Sheer Persian Lawn, different from the usual grade, Monday ..l5c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
Race Horses Arrive .

Two ot the string of six race horses owned by Captain T. E. Weiies. ar- rived here today from Pulaski Tenn, where all of the animals. with the ex- ception of John A., on the Grand Cir cult. have been auartered since they were withdrawn from the southern Circuit. The two racers are Frank Di- rectiy and Red Apple. both trotters. and 1t is the intention of the owner to keep them in Pensacoia untH after the horse races during next month. and to later bring all of them to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
Av-eIuted a. Nfauaxer.

Charles Young. who for two years has held the position of chief clerk in the Dun agency in this city. has been appointed manager of the Selma office of Dun. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
Underwear UaIueS

Ladies' White Knit Corset Covers high neck and long sleeves for warmer wear A .25c
 Ladies' heavier knit Cotton Vests and Tights to match ..50c
 Infants Cotton Ruben Vests, known in quality by the memory of it's past service =. ...... ...... .25c
 Children's Cotton Knit Union Suits warm, snug and comfortable . . ......... SOC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-06
n1cre Carpet Reductions Che Best of tbe Seasons UdIle$

For another week we delight the home-makers Wlth self made values which have forced themselves upon us through an overcrowded department. We need more room for the convenience of customers and to facl tate the handling of stock and must have it. These price reductions made to affect quick sale They will last this week. but no longer.
 4Oc ngrain Carpetng splendid patterns, Monday 29c
 65c Tapestry Brussels Carpet odd rols Monday 49c. 85c Imperial Tapestry Brussels chiefly hall and stairs patterns in latest two-tone effects Monday 69c
 $135 good Velvet Carpets, odd rolls, in of our handsomest patterns Monday " 9oc $150 Wilton velvets in Oriental patterns of richest colorngs; many hall and stairs to match, Monday $ll9 50 Union Art Squares, 9x12 feet, all new Fall pat terms, worth $7.50, Monday $598 10 splendid 9x12 Three-py Ingrain Art Squares in select Oriental des igns, Monday .. .$94S 20 Carpet Rugs 9x12 feet made of English Brussels, worth double the money, Monday .$lO9S 25 Imperial Brussels Rugs room size, in rich, hand some patterns, actual $18.50 value, Monday $l5OO As an extra special offer your choice of highest grade Royal Wiltons Imported Seamless Scotch Will tons, 9x12 feet, worth $6OO0, at .\ :. . $4o'OO