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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
LIVELY.

Miss Leila Clarke; of Baltimore, who
was called home by the illness other
brother, is now visiting friends at Nuts
vile. We are glad to report Carroll
rapidly improving.
Holly seems to be all the talk around
here, for most everyone is busy getting
it for T. ]. Eubank, of Broun Store.
H. A. v. Clarke was at Molusk one
day last week on business.
Miss Mary Sipes, after spending the
summer at her old home near here.
has returned to Baltimore to spend the
winter.
A large boat is now loading canned
fruit in Western Branch:
We are glad to report the child of
T. T. Lewis, who wasrecently sick. out
again. FoRGET-ME-NoT.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
BYRDTON.

The young men here gave an enjoy
able oyster roast on Monday of last week.
Miss Enid Kelley left Tuesday to
take charge of her school in Nelson
county.
Mrs. Mary Parron is spending some
time with her granddaughter, Mrs. G..
r., Waddy.
Herman Hubarbs and family moved
to Baltimore recently, wht re they will
make their future home.
James Kelley returned from Balti-
more Thursday.
Those from this section who attend
the oyster. roast at Howard Hudnall's
were, Misses Garvens, Enid Kelley and
Matilda Davis and Messrs. Sydney
Henderson, Clifford Kelley and Arthur
Davis. All reported fine time.
Members of the M, E church gave
an. oyster supper at the hall Thursday
night and took in large sum of money.
-; LONG AGO.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
DAVENPORT SENT 10
THE ELECTRIC CHAIR.

Murderer OF Joha Taylor win Ex-
plate His Crime on January 4th.
Frank Davenport, slayer of John Tay-
lor, both colored and of Northumber-
land county, on fishing steamer E. War
rem Reed. on July 30th, was convicted
last week in the Circuit Court of Nor
folk county of murder in the first de-
gree. A motion to set aside the YER
dict made by Harry E. Mccoy, the
prisoners counsel, was overruled, and
the prisoner was sentenced to die in the
electric chair at the penitentiary at
Richmond on January 4.
Davenport is 20 years of age and he
and his victim were employed on the
same vessel which was lying at Colona' s
marine railway in Norfolk on the day
OF the killing. The evidence at the
trial showed that Davenport had work.
ed himself into a passion on account of
having been leased by Taylor, and
twice during the day attempted to force
a fight on Taylor, but was called to or
der by officers of the ship. Taylor's
conduct was pacific throughout After
one of these outbreaks, Davenport
wrenched himself from the grasp of the
mate. who had intercepted him in a
rush upon Taylor, and plunged long
knife into Taylor's breast, inficting a
wound from which he died few hours
later. Taylor was a peaceabfe man
and brother of Mrs. R. II. Holmes, of
near Irvington.
1t is understood that there will be no
appeal in the case. T. ]. Downing. of
Lancaster county, assisted in the prose
cution of the prisoner.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

Monday next is Northumberland
Court.
George Cottingbam, of Ottoman, was
in Baltimore last week.
Mrs. H. l. Walton and children re-
turned TO Sharps Tuesday from visit
to relatives in Portsmouth.
We learn that Walter L. Marter,
formerly of this county, has been assis-
tant postmaster at Beverly, N. j., the
past two years, a position of much re-
sponsibility.
Police steamer Commodore Maury
was this week in Norfolk for slight re-
pairs incident to collision with an I'M
manageable barge of the N. Y, P. &N.
while the Maury was tied at Cape
Charles dock.
Congressman w. A. Jones has suf-
ficiently recovered from his recent
illness to go to a seaside resort, where
It is believed a sojourn of a few days
and complete rest will entirely restore
his health. His doctors say that his
indisposition is due to over exertion and
insufficient care of himself during the
closing days of the recent campaign.
DR.. C. F. Newbill and family, of Nor.
folk, passed up the river Monday to 10,
cate, on the Doctors fine farm in Essex
county. Doctor "Chris" has had t.
repair to the country because of con
tinued bad health. Norfolk showed
great regret at giving him up-ever
temporarily-and Essex and Rappahan
mock people are CORRESPONDENCE glad to
get him back to his native heath.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
MARVIN GROVE.

Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Cockrell spent
Sunday with Charles Pittman, at Mis-
kimon.
Samuel E. HeadIey, jr., who has been
in our midst, has returned to his home
in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Lewis visited the
formers father, Addison Lewis. Sun
day.
Lloyd T. Clarke will move to the
neighborhood of Sharps. We are sorry
to see Lloyd leave us, but wish him
plenty good luck.
Hayes Rains has moved to his father
old residence at Rainswood
r. A. Bryant was at Coan Sunday.
Edward Douglass has moved to the
late Eppa Walkers place; Frederick
Bryant has bought Hiram Lewis place
and moved there and the Hall boys have
moved to Bryant's place, near Rains
wood. MAMA's LITTLE GIRL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
HARVEYS NEUK.

y Ernest Bussells spent Saturday and
Sunday at Oldhams Cross Roads.
+ The oyster supper held at the Mia
Hall last Thursday evening by the Wi
comico M. p. church was a great sue
cess, about one hundred dollars was re-
allied.
Miss Ruby Clarke spent Saturday and
Sunday at her parental home.
Rev. F. w. Claybrook preached an
excellent sermon at Wicomico chapel
on Sunday last to a large congregation.
George Waddy spent last Sunday at
West Lawn.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
Friday, 2:30 p. M, at Wicomico Bap-
fist chapel. We cordially invite all the
ladies to come out and join us.
Prof. Lindsey was the welcome guest
of T. c. Whaley at his parental home
on Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Tapscott. of Bal
timore, are visiting relativesnear Mia.
SUNSHINE
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
RELIGIOUS.

Quarterly meeting for White Stone
Circuit will be held at White Stone
church Saturday.
Rev. Samuel T. Habel, who succeed
ed Rev. E. M. Ramsey as pastor of
Fairport and Smithland churches, in
Northumberland county, had thirty-five
professions of faith in a recent meeting
at the former church. Mr.. Ramsey re-
signed to take special course at the
theological seminary at Louisville, Ky.
The Rt. Rev. Robert A. Gibson,
Bishop of Virginia, has just completed
his annual visitation to the Episcopal
churches in the lower counties of the
Northern Neck. The latter part of last
week he spent in visiting the churches
in Northumberland county, in which
Rev. MIR. Harrison is the rector. The
bishop, accompanied by Mr. Harrison,
spent Saturday evening and night with
! Rev. l.. r. Combs, rector of the parish
IN Lancaster. Sunday morning the
bishop and the two ministers went to
Bertrand. where they consecrated the
chapel recently erected there. The
bishop held services at St. Mary's,
White Chapel, Sunday afternoon, and
at Trinity. church, Lancaster, Tuesday
evening. administering the rite of con-
firmation at both places, and at Grace
Church, Kilmarnock, Wednesday,
! DIspRICr STEWARDS MEETING.
The District Stewards meeting of
the Rappahannock district was held in
the Methodist churah, in -Urbanna. Wed
nesday at II O'Clock, and was called to
order by the president, Rev. r. F.
Gayle, who conducted the opening re-
ligious exercises. j. W. C. Davis was
elected secretary, who called the roll.
The Presiding Elder stated that there
was shortage last year of $40 on his
salary, which, including his travelling
expenses was 81, $40. On motion his
salary was put at 81 300 exclusive of
parsonage rent, which was fixed at 1850.
The following are the assessments for
the Rappahannock District, made at the
recent annual Conference in Norfolk
Tor the year l9O8-'9:
Bishops, 1884; Educational Extension
1928; R. M. College, $525, Church Elk
tension, $685.; Domestic Missions, 81, 275;
Foreign Missions 1884; General Con.
ference expenses SAT; Annual Confer
ence expenses, $l27.. Total,$6. IT'S. Con
ference collection 81, 500.
On motion it was ordered that the as
sessments on the charges for the yea
19o8-'9 for the District parsonage deb
be made on the basis of 81. 500; th
/ amount assessed for the CONFERENCE
. collections, and that assessments ais
be made for the deficiencies on tn
charges last year for that purpose. :
Southside Sentinel.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
NORTHUMBERLAND CO.
MISKIMON

Mrs. WI. Marsh spent few days
last week with her friend, Mrs. G. A.
FORESTER, at Regina.
Mrs. A. A. Ashburne is spending this
week with her mother, Mrs. Martha
Lamkin, at Wicomico Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bell, of Gulick's
Corner, visited the lady's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Norman, Sunday.
T. E. Norman's fine horse stuck
a corn stalk IN his eye one day
last week and it is thought he will loose
the sight of that eye. Mr.. Norman
bought the horse only few days be-
fore the accident.
Providence Baptist Sunday School
will hold its Christmas entertain
ment on Christmas eve night. The
public is invited. u AND 1.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
RECITAL AT SOUTH
ERN SEMINARY.

A communication sent out from
Buena Vista, Va, says:
The Music and Elocution recital last
evening was one Of the most pleasing
and creditable given in the Seminary
for long time. There was crowded
house and most appreciative attention.
The young ladies all received liberal
applause and some were greeted with
deafening encores.
One of the most brilliant numbers
was a vocal solo by n Northern Neck
student. Among the most brilliant
numbers in elocution was that of Miss
Hannah Beard, of Kentucky.
All the young ladies' deserve special
commentator for the most excellent
manner in which they performed their
parts. , 49,.
Prof. and Mrs. Sanborn have been at
the head of the Music School in the
Southern Seminary for eight years.
having returned last year after an
absence of two years, when they were
at the head of the Music Department
in st. Mary's Episcopal School at
Raleigh, N. c. Prof. Sanborn is a
brilliant man and his wife is q native of
Leipsic, Germany, with the musical
inheritance of her country.
The young ladies in the Seminary
this year come from all parts of the
United States. andthere seems to be an
unusual amount Of talent in different
directions in the student body, which is
one of the very finest the institution
has ever had in its history. This is
saying great deal for the young ladies
this session, as this Seminary has been
remarkable for the personality of its
student body in the past.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
The Jumping Off Place.

Consumption had me in it's grasp; aud
had almost reached the jumping of place
when was advised to try DIR. Kings New
Discovery; and I want to say right now, It
saved my life. improvement began with the
first bottle. and after tskiGg one dozen bottles
I was well and happy man again." says
George Moore. of Grimesland. N. c. AS a
remedy for coughs and colds and healer of
weak. sore lurgs and for preventing pneu-
monis New Discovery is supreme. SOC and 500
at all druggists. Trial bottle free
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
HAND SHOT OFF.

Ernest Lewis. living near Lottsburg.
Northumberland county, was seriously
wounded few days ago by gun he
was handling. He was looking at a
fat hog that was lying down, and wish
ing to make the creature raise poked it
with the butt of the gun. In some way
the gun went off, blowing the boys
hand nearly off. Amputation will prob
ably result.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
LANCASTER COUNTY.
KILMARNOCK.

w. A. Eubank returned today (Thurs-
day. from Baltimore, where he has
been on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ramps held
family reunion at their home here
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holbrook, of Maine,
have returned to our village to reside.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
NOTICE THESE.
Good oliver typewriter for sale.

Goou OlVer typewriter for sale.
Rev; G. Y. Bradley has young horse
for sale. ~ - Tae = : :,
H. A. Ingram, of Hardings, has traps
and boat for sale.
Large canoe fitted forgasoline engine
for sale cheap. See ad., IS -. =
Statement of the Lancaster National
Bank to Comptroller of Currency.
Jones & Richardson, Heathsville, ap-
pear in large ad on this page this week.
Read what wonderful bargains they
are offering during the sale now in
progress.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
SOME FIRES.

The store of Robert Tracy (colored).
near Brouns Store, Northumberland
county, was destroyed by fire recently.
Loss about $500; no insurance.
A dwelling belonging to heirs of John
Palmer (colored), near Brouns Store.
was burned last week. Furniture of
the occupants was also destroyed.
Loss about $500; no insurance.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
Neighborhood Fayorite.

Mrs. e. d. Charles, of Harbor. Maine, speak
ing of Electric BitterS, says: 1T is q neighbor-
hood favorite here with US" 1t deserves to
be a favorite everywhere. 1t gives quick
relief in dyspepsia. liver complaint, kidney
arrangement, malnutrition, nervousness.
weak ness and general debility. Its action on
the blood, as a thorough purifier. makes it
especially useful ass spring medicine This
grand Alternative tonic is sold under guaran-
tee at all drug stores 5Oc
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
Keeping Open House.

Everybody is welcome when we feel good
and we feel that way only when our digestive
organs are working properly. DIR. Kings
New Life Pills regulate the action of stomach
liver and bowels so perfectly one can't help
all drug stores.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
SAVE THE HOLLY.

Lovers of Tidewater Virginia will
frown upon the Dissertation of our
beautiful holly trees by mercenary
northerners. Don't let them have our
green's running our most beautiful
of trees. They pay but pittance for
it here and reap rich returns where
sold.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
Suffering and Dollars Saved.

Il. s. Lopez, of Marifla. N. Y, says: II am
carpenter and have had many severe cuts
healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t has
saved me suffering and dollars. 1t is by far
the best healing salve / have ever found"
Heals burns sores, ulcers. fever sores, eczema
and piles. 25c at all druggists.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
KETCH.AWLS FROM EVERYWHERE.

Mr. A. A. Cralle returned on Monday
from several days visit to Baltimore
and to his home in Lancaster county
Tidewater Democrat.
Rev. Porter Hardy, the newly ap-
pointed pastor of Capeville charge, ar
rived Monday morning. He has had a
fine record, and comes to Capeville from
Lancaster, where he remained four
years, the time limit Of the church.
We extend to Mr.. Hardy and his fami-
ly cordial welcome. May his stay be
the full quadrennium, and his pastor
ate successful. Northampton Times.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Capt j. E. Bussells and J. T. Rilee
are in Baltimore this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Postponed Aid Society will meet to-
night friday at home of Mrs. F. A.
Gunby.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Herman Smith, of Hampton, is
spending this week here.
Capt. ]. E. Bussells and J. T. Rilee
are in Baltimore this week.
Postponed Aid Society will meet to-
night friday at home of Mrs. F. A.
Gunby.
Fred w. Gunby, and Carroll Harding,
are in Baltimore this week selecting
new stocks.
r. B. Broun, of Brouns Store, Fertil-
izer Inspector for First Congressional
District, was here Wednesday on bust
ness.
Capt. J. N. Wilder, who is engaged
in the oyster business on the seaside,
spent few days at his home here the
past week.
DR.. Newbill and Lee Simmons went
out in the Rappahannock Wednesday
and returned with thirty ducks as re-
suit of few hours shooting.
w. Mcdonald Lee is today attend
ing Mission Board session of Virginia
Conference in Richmond. F. G. Newbill
Is also in Richmond-on legal matters.
We would thank friends who NAV
have copies of CITIZEN of October 18th,
1908, which they have finished with, to
mail US same, as we are running short
OF that particular issue.
Mrs. Maggie Street and little son,
Pollard, and Miss Ruth Messick left
Saturday for Norfolk. Miss Messick
returned Monday while Mrs. Street and
son will remain over few weeks.
Always doing something for the bene-
mt of their customers, Jones & Richard
son, Heathsville, are now running a
slaughter sale, and people from far and
near are taking advantage of the low
prices offered.
Misses Ruby and Nan Hopkins, and
Messrs. Barker Hopkins, Lynn Ford
and Joe Douglass spent Sunday night
In Urbanna. Miss Sallie Gayle returned
with them Monday to spend a week
with the Misses Hopkins, who enter
tanned in her honor Tuesday evening.
Mary Ball Rebekah lodge will be
given a treat consisting of ice cream,
cake. etc., by one of its members next
Monday night. Others will furnish an
interesting literary and musical pro-
gram. Altogether the evening prom
Uses to be an enjoyable one and every
member is expected to be present
y The debt due your newspaper is as
just one as that owing your merchant
or the bank. The paper needs it just as
bad; will you pay it? Let not the sun
go down on your Christmas-if it did on
your Thanksgiving still owing your
local paper. We need the money for
our Xmas, and so does the devil the
typo and other attaches.
= Late arrivals at Irvington Beach: o.
II. Hale, c. Blake, B. c. Beasley, VIM.
SE. Walker, E. Lazenby, o. HI. Cauthorn.
II. M. Gresham, w. H. Beale, o. F.
Firestone, S. M. Lucas, S. E. Smidt,
Messrs. Thomas, Blackwell and Marsh.
Mrs. Annie Warren, Robt. Murphy, J..
Hearn, A. Fitzhugh, j. C. Franz, p.
X. Bauman, Charles Williams.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or The Lancaster National Bank,
mo. $500, at IrvingtOn, In the
State of Virginia, at the close of
business November 9th, 1908:

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, So, 800 Is
Oyerdrafts, secured and unsecured, 1,034 90
Y. 8 bonds TO secure circulation, 5000 90
Premiums on u. $. Bonds, 1000 90
Banking house, furniture and fixtures $500 90
Due from State Banks and Bankers, 1857 l2
Due from approved reserve agents. 1s,S5i %
Checks and other cash items. Al 80
Notes of other National Banks. $500 90
fractional paper currency, nfckels,
and cents, 2e2 81
iSVriu Money Reserve in Bank INK viz;
Legal-tender notes, I.5O- I2A2s 90 |
Redemption fund with u S. Treasurer
6per cent of circulation. I.s5O 90
Total. sl59,8l5 50
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, $4,000 90 |
surplus fund, 1900 90 |
taxes paid, Ass 81 |
Hatlonal Bank notes outstanding, $4,000 o. |
Due other National Banks, AFRO SO |
Individual deposits subject
Time certificates ree of deposit s ssast s. s.
Certified checks, a25
Cashiers checks outstanding. 3tI 40 "a ss 81 |
Bill payable. including certificates
ofdepositfor money borrowed $4,000 90 |
Total. si- sI5e,6l5 50
State of Virginia, County of Lancaster. SIS:
i, 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. -'-F'
HowARD o. Rock. Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
,va%F 50 JosEPH +. BELLOWS,
5 ". /. Z i EwT5E, directors
; Subscribed x and sy9sp to before me this 4th
-sFas FRANK G, NEwRTLI. Notary Public
ts M v Com. expires April ilth, 1911.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Fred w. Gunby, and Carroll Harding,
are in Baltimore this week selecting
new stocks.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Herman Smith, of Hampton, is
spending this week here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

r. B. Broun, of Brouns Store, Fertil-
izer Inspector for First Congressional
District, was here Wednesday on bust
ness
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
LOCAL MENTION.

ALI communications should be addresses q
the VIRGINIA. CITIZEN. Irvington.vs
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Capt. J. N. Wilder, who is engaged
in the oyster business on the seaside,
spent few days at his home here the
past week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

DR.. Newbill and Lee Simmons went
out in the Rappahannock Wednesday
and returned with thirty ducks as re-
suit ofa few hours shooting.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

w. Mcdonald Lee is today attend
ing Mission Board session of Virginia
Conference in Richmond. F. G. Newbill
is also in Richmond-on legal matters.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Quarterly meeting for White Stone
Circuit will be held at White Stone
church Saturday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Mary Ball Rebekah lodge will be
given treat consisting of ice cream,
cake. ETC., by one of its members next
Monday night. Others will furnish an
interesting literary and musical pro-
gram. Altogether the evening prom
ises to be an enjoyable one and every
member is expected to be present.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

We would thank friends who may
have copies of CITIZEN of October 18th.
1908, which they have finished with, to
mail as same, as we are running short
Of that particular issue.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11

Mrs. Maggie Street and little son,
Pollard, and Miss Ruth Messick left
Saturday for Norfolk. Miss Messick
returned Monday while Mrs. Street and
son will remain over a few weeks.
The state herald., 1908-08-28
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

Thomas A. Ayres. Fort Collins, Colo.
has been appointed scientific assistant
in connection with the Agricultural
Department.
The retirement OF Rear Admiral Ey.
ans places Rear Admiral Spar Il.
Goodrich, commandant OF the Navy
Yard at New York. at the head OF the
active list OF rear Rdmirals OF the
navy. Admiral Goodrich will be re.
tired In January.
At banquet at the National Press
Club In Washington Saturday night.
Capt. Thomas $. Baldwin, who has
just delivered u diriglble 10 the United
States army at Fort Myer. announced
that he had been given contract. soon
to be slgnen. TO construct alrships for
nm aerial passenger line TO ply be.
tween Philadelphia and New York, In
corporatod IN Massachusetts about six
weeks ago by Charles J. Glidden.
The reclamation service Saturday
was advised that high pressure gates
In ;he outlet tunnel OF the Shoshone
reservoir have been successfully In.
stalled and that water Is flowing
through the tunnel. This marks an
important step In the construction OF
what will be the highest dam In the
world, which the government In erect.
ing In the canon Of the shoshone river
In northern Wyoming. for the storage
Of water to irrignte 100000 acres In the
vicinity u Cody,
The United States army now owns
tho Baldwin military dirlgible balloon.
on the 18th inst, after three signal
corps officers. LieutanantR Lahm, Fol.
cuis and selfridge. had made eight trips
In the airAhip, General James Allen.
chief signal officer. Informed Captain
baldwin that having fulfilled his con-
tract he could turn over the balloon NJ
any time This was done after Captain
Baldwin had trained three Officers OF
the Signal Corps 10 handle the craft 10
General Aliens satisfaction.
That the Panama canal can be com
pleicd within five years aud AZ much
loss cost 20 the government that has
been generally supposed II the informa.
tion which Colonel GoothalH. engineer
IN charge ~ the work. N expected TO
bring Secretary of War Wright from
the lathmua next month. Colonel
GoethaiH will visit Oyster Hay 10 dis.
cusa the situation with the PRECEDENT
llo will return 10 Panama before the
various congressional committees ar
rive there early In November 10 In
spect the work
Assistant Secretary Of State bacon
left Washington on the 18th inst. for
months vacation In the Rocky
Mountains, where he expects 20 hun.
and fish,
Tho secretary of the Interior has nu4
pended The contract with the 4. Il. n.
Robinson a Co Contracting Company
Of b. Louis Tor construction OF tho II.
version dam aud headworha OF tho
North Platte irrigation project Ne
Wyoming. and authorized the
reclamation service 10 complete tho
work by force account This structure
IL located near whalen, wyo.