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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

ir is all very well for our people
and press to discourage extravaganza
in State appropriations, but too much
censoring may do harm. We forget
that the Republican party aud the
demagog in our own ranks seizes
with avidity and stores for future use
all the criticism Democratic papers
pile upon our Legislators. Many a
man wEo would otherwise make an
able representative is turned to no ac-
count for fear of unjust criticism and
structures. He has left at home
some fellow or fellows with eyes
upon his job, so he becomes too busy
keeping his ear to the ground to
attend to the business at Richmond.
If at all timid, he will do nothing
for fear of criticism, aud the chances
are that some useful legislation dies
by reason of this. Let the State pro-
vide for the necessary interests while
she is able and then we will forge to
the front. Schools, roads, public In
situations, oysters, Confederate Vet
erans-all-should and will be cared
for properly, because they are popu-
lar themes. But there are many
other MASTERS of public importance
that should be provided for without
stint. Among them is the matter of
game. The present system of ''game
wardens" is farce, and we hope to
see them abolished or, better still,
put under a department with head
to it so their work can be made eff
fective and abuses eradicated. The
military, too, should not be forgotten.
In looking over some figures recently
we find Virginia at the bottom of
the list of the twenty five leading
States in the Union in respect to pro
viding for it's militia. Even little
Delaware appropriates more money
for maint enance of volunteers than
does Virginia. This is an important
branch of government, and growing
more serviceable every year, and we
trustthe General Assembly may treat
it with liberality. Let us have pub
lie auditors and accountants, if nee
essary to keep public affairs straight,
but let US be liberal where it is de-
manded. Moss-backism has kept
many of our counties from progress
ing. 1t should not be SO with the
State at large.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10
SHARPS.

Mrs. Biscoe and Mrs. Hanks were
the pleasant guests of Mrs. Van Pelt, of
this place, recently.
A very pleasant evening was spent at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Web Smith
Tuesday of last week. Quite a crowd
was present and enjoyed themselves
very much.
Miss Minnie Harris is visiting rela-
tives and friends at Emmerton.
Messrs. Walton and Cook made fly.
ing trip to Norfolk last week.
Mrs. Newman and Miss Lavice
Schrimger visited Mrs. Wright Wednes
day of last week.
Those on the sick list are Mrs
Thomas, Misses Carrie and Sadie Lewis
L wonder why ''Daffodil'' did not
write last week. SKIDDoo.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

WHILE We oppose the removal, of
the sacred motto on our gold coins,
1t is because We do not believe the
religious eplgram should be disturb
ed after having been so long in place.
If 1T had never been on our coins we
should oppose putting it there; but
once there, it will look as if we. as a
country, are falling from grace, and
1t will be so taken by the world at
large. There are many reasons why
we could wish "In God we Trust
had never been on any coin. 1t has
caused this sacred motto to become
too common and grow into disre-
spect. In saloons or other profane
places you will see some such pun as
this "'1n God we Trust'-all others
cash down." At the gaming table
or the cash counter the motto is Of
ten the butt of ridicule. Too much
invitation to levity, and it loses its
sacred import; so we could wish il
had never been upon our Filthy
lucre."
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10
WITH THE INK TOILERS

W. r. Broaddus, the energetic
newspaper and real estate man of
West Point, has confided to the care
OF his son, Scott Broaddus, the West
Point Weekly News, one of our best
and most reliable exchanges. Mr..
Scott Broaddus has had eight years
experience in the newspaper field,
and We therefore conclude there is
no reason to fear that our West
Point contemporary will deteriorate
one whit.
1t is announced that Messrs. Silas
4. Snyder and w. f. Snyder have
taken charge of the Newport News
Times Herald. Mr.. Silas Z. SNYDER.
who made a fine record as chief of
the publicity department of the
jamestown Exposition, will be editor.
lie is experienced in newspaper work
and is man of character and most
agreeable personality, as is testified
to by those of the fraternity that
visited our Exposition. We con-
graduate the Times Herald, and also
Newport News, in annexing these
versatile and worthy men.
The Tidewater Democrat. our
Tappahannock contemporary, steps
upon the threshold of new wear in
its history as 1908 is ushered in. To
the Democrat and all of our ex-
changes we wish continued prosper.
ity, linked with mutual compact to
''do better than we have ever done in
the past
With the New Year the hoary but
vlrile Alexandria Gazette passed its
1OStn year. This is a great record.
May the long and useful career of
the Gazette be continued at least to
another generation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10
LEGISLATIVE DOINGs.

With the record for honesty and
freedom from anything like graft our
successive Legislatures have enjoyed.
we do not believe the incoming
Legislature is going to do anything
outrageous. The vast majority of its
members are honorable men, devoted
to their State, and would make apv
personal sacrifice to protect it's honor.
The Legislature will most likely make
some mistakes, but those who are not
unduy suspicious. or who are not
animated by prejudice, will charge them
up as errors of the head and not of the
heart. Free Lance.
ELECT THE OFFICERS.
AT the caucus on Tuesday night the
following were chosen:
Speaker of the House, Hon. Richard
E. Byrd of Winchester.
President pro tenn of the Senate.
Hon. Edward Echols, of Staunton.
Chairman of the Senate Caucus, Judge
William Hodges Mann, of Nottowav.
Chairman of the House Caucus, Hon.
John w. Churchman, of Augusta.
Clerk of the Senate, M. B. Booker, of
Halifax.
Clerk of the House, John w. Williams.
of Giles.
Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate,
Frank B. Watkins. of Charlotte.
Sergeant-at-Arms of the House, John
Johnston, of Rockbridge.
Doorkeeper of the Senate, S. M.
Donald, of Augusta.
Doorkeepers of the House, S. M.
Newhouse, of Culpeper, and E. p.
Lipscomb, of King and Queen.
Messrs. Withers and Churchman with
drew and left the field clear to Mr..
Byrd. Judge Mann had no opposition.
Booker defeated Lynch for Senate clerk
by 20 TO 13.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10
DOINGs IN CONGRESS.

Senator Tilman introduced bill al.
lowing the States to regulate the liquor
traffic. The courts nullify measures
on the grounds that it interferes with
Interstate commerce.
The new Philippine tariff bill intro
duced into Congress, admitting to this
country. free of duty, all exports from
the Philippines except sugar, tobacco,
and rice, reminds one of the report of
the young physician on case that had
been entrusted to him. ''The mother
and child are both dead, his message
ran; bat l hope to save the old man. !"
Richmond Journal.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

A SHERIFF held up Seaboard Air
Line train, and the great railroad
went into receivers hands. Looks
more like ruination than regulation
of our railroads. Beware the blath-
erskite that is, in season and out of
season, downing the railroads. He
does a hundred times more damage
than he would good if his rantlngs
were put into effect. The blatant
politician does not stop at upheayals
If he can better his political fortunes
by fooling the people.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10
MANY THANKS.

We often get letters of commentator
from our friends, but the following is
SO seasonable here at Christmas-tide
and sowell put that we are publishing it:
FARNHAM, VA, Jan. LIST. 1908.
VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
Irvington, Va,
MY DEAR CITIZEN: back von-
der. when thine advent was being
heralded by good people all up and down
this grand old peninsula and elsewhere:
yea, three months. before thine eyes
ever saw the light. my name was en-
rolled on thy register as a subscriber.
Thou vast comedy when in swaddling
clothes, but since thou hast put on long
pants thou art still more handsome
Thy clothes which fit thee so nicely,
thou hast kept so clean and unspotted1
no threadborn places are to be seen, no
mud slung at thee has ever reached its
mark. May thy life be long in the
land, and may thy presence in the
homes of the people cheer and comfort
each heart where thou dost enter. First
In war ION Shrivelled Shrimps). First
in Democracy Ueffersonian) and First
IN the hearts of its many readers.
VOX POPUII.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

"THE man who works eighteen
hours day as habit is plain ass, -
says the Los Angeles Times. That
depends-whether he is keeping an
other man out of job (then he is a
plain hog) or whether he is creating
wealth and doing something for his
community. In the latter case he
is a benefactor Scarce recognized)
and unfair only to himself.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10
RICHMOND COUNTY.
EMMERTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Rowe. Mr.. and
Mrs. Biard Elmore and MIR. and Mrs.
j. w. Sisson visited Messrs. J. w.
Woodland and A. f. Sanford Sunday.
Miss Minnie Harris, of Sharps. is
visiting he's aunt, Mrs. Emma Cook.
A. +. Sanford, who is clerking fol
Richard Davis, at Tidewater. spent
Xmas home.
Miss Lucy Sisson spent Sunday with
Miss Sarah Allison.
The Ladies Missionary and Aid So
ciety will meet at the home of Mrs. W.
b. Mullin Wednesday afternoon.
DAFFODIL
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10
A GREAT TIDEWATER REUNION,

Arrangements are already on foot for
a grand reunion of Confederate Vete-
rams of the Northern Neck and South
side, July 4th, the veterans to be guests
of the Irvington Village Improvement
Association. Governor Swanson will be
the orator of the day, and the Confed-
crate choir will render the old-time
songs.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

The United States is on record
against traffic in human beings. We
cannot consistently sell the Filipinos,
therefore Mr.. Williams bill to give
them their freedom is the sane as
we'll as consistent move.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

DON'T forget, girls, that there are
only 356 days left of this leap year.
Tempus fugit-you'll get left if you
don't hurry.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

"THE cost of funerals has gone
up," says the N. Y. World. Why
no1 Political booms that bloom in
the spring fade before the summer
is over. Rates up Salt River will
also soon go up.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

To the miser: ''Your gold and silver
is cankered, and the rust of them shall
be witness against you. james
Is: 3.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10

The Real Estate herein mentioned will
be sold at Public Auction on the Third
Monday in January, 1908, between the
hours of 10 in the morning and 3 in the
afternoon, in front of the Courthouse at
Lancaster, Virginia unless the amount for
which said lands are delinquent, together
with cost, charges and interest are pre-
viously paid.
II. M. SANDERS, Treasurer.
of Lancaster Co., Virginia.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-10
SHOPPING rOR IADIcs.

Save travelling expenses and hsve Your
shopping done by Mrs j. L. Meanley
2204 Oak ST., Baltimore. She is In
close touch with the best stores aud car
save our ladies money IN their purchases
10 all lines. II costs them nothing extra
Samples sent upon request.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01

BELLINGHAM, July 3i.--A dis
patch TO the keveIlle from Coal Greek
B, C., says as a result OF the caye-in
Of the coal mine at Crows Nest Pass
on the Canadian Pacific. q miners
were buried in the workings of the
mine, and they may all succumb be-
fore aid can reach them. A large crew
Of Tescuers are at work cndeayoring
to dig tunnel through 400 feet Of
earth which separates the men from
daylight. The accident that occurred
this morning came without warning.
The miners were at work on the main
drift mine The only warning was
sudden roar OF crashing rock and the
mems hasty dash for liberty came too
late. II is thought to be doubtful
the men can live until they
are rescued as il will take days to dig
them out. or send them food.
ERNIE, B. c., July 3l.-At four
o'clock this afternoon when all hope
had been given up, 20 miners were
rescued. Three men are still missing,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
LEADERS DISAPPOINTED.
Fail to Learn Taft's Attitude Regard.
ing Hughes denomination.

NEW YORK, July 3l.-Tf the re-
publican leaders Of New York state,
who conferred today with Chairman
Hitchcock hoped to draw the Taft
manager, expression OF opinion as to
the wisdom OF re-nominating Cover
nor Hughes or of turning him down
they were keenly disappointed. Prac-
tically the entire day was spent lis
tening to the state leaders expound
their views on the governorship
question, but he declared he would
not consent, himself, to take party
in purely state matter, 50 long as
there is no party breech which might
endanger the national ticket. Not
only did Hitchcock conceal his own
views, but eluded every effort of the
callers to learn whether Roosevelt
and Taft were in favor of the re-nom-
nation of Hughes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
Starts Like a Bird and Makes
Express Speed Through
the Air
HIS RIVAL HAS AN ACCIDENT
Frank Hamilton, the America Aero
naut Sails His Dirigible Balloon
Into the Race Course and Bangs
Against the Grandstand.

NEW YORK, July 3l-Rising from
the ground like giant bird and dart
ing through the air at an express
train speed, H. Farman's aeroplane,
or heavier-than-air flying machine,
which was brought here from France
made its initial fight in this country
late this afternoon at Brighton Beach
1t rose from an especially prepared
dock" at the will of the inventor and
after attaining height of rs feet i,
flew straight ahead on direct line,
finally alighting with exquisite grace
when the air pilot diminished the
motive power, landing amid provoked
cheers. Farman was surrounded and
literally hugged by jubilant aero
nauts. AS a rival attraction
Frank Hamilton, the American aero
naut, sailed his dirigible balloon into
the race course During his flight,
the propeller broke and the balloon
was banged against the grandstand
throwing Hamilton out. Farman was
the first person to go to his assistance
an he shook his rivals hand warmly
Hamilton secured a new propeller and
sailed away,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
FOUND THE DYNAMITE.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3l.-O-
beying directions given them BY John
Claudiancs, charged with blowing up
ex-Superyisor Gallaghers house at
Oakland, detectives yesterday went
to Sausalito and discovered box
containing twenty sticks Of dynamite
at the spot indicated by claudianes.
Claudianes guided the party and led
them directly to the place. The ex-
plosive was brought to this city is
be placed in evidence at the coming
trial Of Claudianes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
TAFT SENDS REGRETS.
The Candidate VIII Not Attend the
Interstate Fair at Denver.

HOT SPRINGS. July 3l.-Taft to.
day spent comparatively quiet day
Colorado wants the candidate for the
opening Of the Interstate Fair and
Exposition, to be opened on Labor
Day at Denver AS the acceptance Of
the invitation would mean the aban.
donment Of Taft's present plan to
conduct his personal campaign, his
regrets we're sent Taft has not yet
indicated whether he will make a
reply to Bryan's comments on his
speech of acceptance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
Is Reason Why Hill Abandoned
Pacific Trade
STEAMERS RUN AT A LOSS
James ]. Hill Says That he Cannot
Compete With Other Countries,
and Said he Knew it Was Coming
Long Time Ago.

ST. PAUL, July 3l-The announce
ment that the Hill lines have aban-
doned the marine portion of their
share Of the trade with Japan and
China and the affiliation with the
Japanese steamship lines, it came as
shock to the many people Of the
northwest. According to James ].
Hill Of the Great Northern, it was to
be expected.
Why" exclaimed Hill, "Our Pa
ci6c trade has been gone for year.
As long as IS months ago l told them
what was coming"
When asked if the action of the
American roads withdrawing from the
Pacific carrying trade was due to the
action of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, Hill replied:
Resentment! No. The commits
sion cannot be blamed for enforcing
the law The Pacific trade was given
up because it did not pay America
today has no flag on the high seas or
might as we'll not have, for we can
not compete with any other country,
and we must hand the load over to
anybody that asks for it. The only
way for us to continue in the Pacific
trade would be for the railroads to
own their own steamers and run them
at heavy loss. We are not a sea-
faring nation; we have no sailors,
though under the law Americans
must constitute two-thirds, Or three
fourths Of the crews What we must
have to make the ocean carrying
trade possible, is not laws that sub
sides, but intelligent legislation that
helps instead of hinders."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
Are Raging Along the Columbia
River
INTERFERE WITH NAVIGATION
In Southern Part Of the State They
Continue Unchecked and Have
Wrought Great Damage-Force Of
Rangers Fighting the Flames.

PORTLAND, July 81 big timber
fires are raging on both sides OF the
Lower Columbia River and appear to
be extending in every direction,
Captain Bailey who brought the
steamer Eureka up the river from
Astoria last evening, says the smoke
is so dense that navigation can be
carried on only with difficulty Back
of Green's Point and Linnton he
could plainly see the fires which were
making rapid inroads through the
forests.
A big fire is raging at the head of
the Clackamas, where the forestry re-
serve service has about IS men en-
ployed fighting the flames. So far
the fire has been confined to dead
timber and every effort is being put
forth to keep it from destroying live
trees. Fifteen Of the 6re-fghters are
forest rangers, AS they were unable
to cope successfully with the fire 50
extra men had to be employed
Lesser fires demand the attention
OF other government forces at the
outskirts Of the reserve, No reports
have been received from the men in
the field today. At last accounts they
sent word that none of the best tim
Der had been destroyed,
A report from Detroit, near Al
bany, says that forest fires are con-
tinuing unchecked and some of the
most valuable timber in the state has
already been destroyed, A large force
Of rangers is fighting further adj
vance Of the flames, which will cause
great loss if not soon checked The
timber is reported toNbe very dry and
the fire, famed by strong wind, Is
spreading rapidly
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
INSURE TAFT's LIFE.
Stock Exchange House Betting On
His Election.

NEW YORK, July 31.-Gossip
among insurance men has it that a
stock exchange house has taken out a
policy upon the life of VIM. H. Taft
for 100000, In the Roosevelt Parker
campaign a Republican who had bet
on the candidate Of his own party and
figured that he could not lose except
through the death Of the Republican
nominee, took out a policy on the life
Of Mr.. Roosevelt, running to election
day The policy on Mr.. Taft's life
spoken Of is the first case since the
campaign Of 1904 in which Lloyd's
policy has been taken out on the life
of public man here. The rumor said
that the premium charged by Lloyd's
for the Taft insurance was S per cent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
HARTMAN MAY BUILD.
Railroad Magnate Wants His Own
Skyscraper.

NEW YORK. July 31.-Edward H
Hartman may build great sky scra-
per for the central Offices of his rail-
roads. Mr.. Hartman controls Is
large railroads and more than a score
more of subsidiary companies. His
main offices have been in the Equita-
Bile Life building for years. That
structure il to be torn down soon to
make way for a new building and Mr.,
Hartman has an option on four floors
in the new City Investing building
But the officers OF many railroads CON
trolled by him are in other structures
and he wants to house all under one
roof eventually
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
BRYAN WRITING SPEECH.
Says Acceptance Address VIII be
Completed by August S.

FATRvIEW, July 3l.-Today was
uneventful, only a few visitors going
to the Bryan home. In consequence
Bryan has made rapid headway in
his speech Of acceptance. He said it
would be completed by August sth.
As to It's length, he is unable to esti-
mate il at this time. The notification
will be non-partisan affair and on a
simple scale, The indications point
to a large attendance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
PRICE FIVE CENTS
HEARING Is CONTINUED.
Injunction by 5. P. Against the Inter
state Commerce Commission.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 81. = The
hearing injunction sought by the
Southern Pacific and the California
and Oregon Railroad against the In
terstate Commerce Commission will
be continued until the latter part Of
September. The Suit was brought to
restrain the commission from inter-
fering with rates fixed on rough green
lumber from the Willamette River
points to San Francisco and Bay
points. The railroads had fixed the
rate at S. per ton which was set aside
by the commission on complaint Of
the Oregon lumbermen and the rates
Of $40 and $3.65 per ton was fixed
BY it. ri
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
DOCTORS AT OUTS.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3l.--Ten
members Of the faculty Of the College
of Physicians and Surgeons Of this
city have handed their designations
to President Winslow Anderson as
the result of discomfort with the con
duct Of the affairs Of the institution
that has been smouldering since 1906,
The designations include nearly every
department Of the college. DR.. An
derson stated yesterday that the
withdrawal Of the faculty would not
delay the college work to any extent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
CUPID AND THE sToRK.
Twins Arrived in Home Where Wed
ding Is Toward.

NEW YORK, July 3l-Dan Cupid
and the stork yesterday kept thing,
busy at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Schipman in New Brunswick
N. J. The house had been decorated
for the wedding Of Miss Bertha Mis-.
ncr, a sister of Mrs. Schipman to Per
cy J. Hunter.
The Rev DIR. Knox arrived to per
form the ceremony only to find that
the stork had visited the house three
hours prior to the hour for the we'd
ding and left the Schipman's twin
boys. The pastor married the young
couple and then christened the two
boys. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31,-
Stanley Ketchell, of Grand Rapids,
made short work of Hugo Kelly, Of
Chicago, tonight in their scheduled
20-round contest for the worlds mid
dleweight championship. He knocked
his man out after but rs seconds Of
fighting in the third round, a left shift
flush to the jaw placing Kelly hors
du combat, Although Ketchell won
early, the victory was not an easy
one In fact, it looked bit blue for
the champion as he took his seat at