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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-18
New Orleans & Northeastern
Hattiesburg Central Time"

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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
NEWS ITEMS.

The epidemic of typhoid fever at
Bedford City academy is about over.
A hog killed by Capt. Station F..
Byrd, of Northern Accomac, weighed
1861 pounds dressed.
A U. S. soldier was arrested for call
ing lat Jno. Z. Hurst's residence in
Baltimore and demanding of that gen.
tleman $4,000 or his life.
There were fifty-six lynchings in the
United States during 1907, against sew
enty-three in 1906; but not one of them
was in Old Virginia or North Carolina.
Over hundred and fifty persons,
mostly women and children, lost their
lives and 75 injured by the burning OF
an opera house at Boyerton, Pa, dur
ing Sunday School entertainment.
One of the newest wrinkles in fashion
able society is to wear a split sleeve.
caught together but apart by two OIL
three link pins or buckles, thus show
ing the outside bare arm from the
shoulder strap down.
Richard Dayton, colored, who was
fined $50 and given two months in laiI
at the fall term of court for running a
speakeasy, after several months escape.
returned Thursday and gave himself up
to Middlesex officers.
Judge Rhea, ex-Congressman from
the Ninth district, was this week APP
pointed by Governor Swanson amember
of the State Corporation Commission,
to succeed Hon. Henry C. Stuart, and
will assume his new duties on February
LIST, for term of six years. The posi-
ton pays salary of 81, 500 per annun.
President Roosevelt honored by APP
pointment as alternate to the West
Point Military Academy another Con-
federate soldier when he named Albert
w. Jackson, of Knoxville, a son of the
late Colonel Andrew Jackson, grandson
of General Andrew Jackson's adopted
son, Andrew jackson. The youths
father was graduated at West Point
and was second lieutenant of the First
Cavalry when the Civil War began.
Joining the Confederate Army, he rose
to be colonel of the First Tennessee Ar
tislery. Two Alabamians, sons of army
officers were appointed alternates.
They are Joseph +. Mcdonald, son OF
Captain j. B. Mcdonald, who was
Northumberland of the First Alabama
Infantry in the war with Spain, and
Franklin Cummings SiDert, son of Ma
Jor William l.. Sibert, engineer in
charge of the Gatum dam project in
Panama Canal construction.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
THE PRIMARY PLAN.
tFredericksburg Free Lance.


The Times-Dispatch, while it gives
due credit to Governor Swanson for
having transmitted to the General AS
sembly a very progressive and able
message, at the same time charges him
with having made some grave omissions,
among which was his failure to advo-
cate bill legalizing the primary plan.
There are as many men in Virginia to-
day who will commend the Governor
tor this omission as there are who
will blame him. Indeed, we have no
doubt that majority of the Democrats
IN the State will commend him. as we
are firmly convinced that a majority of
Democrats are opposed to the enact
ment of law legalizing the primary.
1t has been vigorously attempted at
two former sessions of the General As
sembly and has failed on every occa-
sion. Why, therefore, should the Gov
ernor, with all the live issues before
him, with which he has so ably dealt,
undertake to resurrect this fast decom-
posing corpse? 1t is far better to let
it slumber. The primary plan itself is
none too popular, and the chances are
that if those who wish to retain the
primary plan of nomination agitate
the matter too much they will lose
what of that plan they now have. At
least Governor Swanson is to be COM
mended for not referring to the matter
in his message.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
ON THE FARM.

This phenomenal January weather
leaves no householder excuse for not
providing for inclement weather in Feb
ruary and March, or to the farmer for
not having his winter crops top-dressed,
his provender stored or his land fallowed.
Some timely suggestions we take
from the Southern Planter:
Keep the plows running whenever the
land is dry enough to work well.
Keep the wood pile well replenished.
We often get spell of hard weather i'm
January and wood is then needed badly.
When the weather is unfit for out
door work clean, repair and paint the
implements, wagons, tools, harness and
have them all in good order for work
when wanted.
See to it that new fences are built
and old ones repaired. Make all fences
straight as nearly as possible so that
there may be no corners into which YOU
cannot take the pillow and harrow.
bitches should be opened and drains
put In where needed. Let these be put
down deep and see that they are
straight and have sufficient fall to carry
OF all the water quickly.
Have plenty of long-feed stored in
the barn or convenient thereto so that
If we should have a heavy snow storm
the stock will not suffer nor will YOU be
compelled to haul in feed in frozen or
wet condition.
Top-dress the wheat and winter oats
with farm-yard manure. The manure
spreaderis the best means of doing this
work as it puts the manure on in fine
condition and spreads it evenly over all
the land and this is more essential than
heavy coating to secure good results.
Every farmer ought to have a manure
spreader who keeps at least ten head of
stock. 1t will save its cost in increased
results in two years time. Where no
manure spreader is available, take
pains to break the manure finely anC
spread it evenly. The coarsest, freshest
manure should be got out on to the
land intended to be put into corn. Hau
it. from the barns as made and then il
is only once to handle and it will leach
where the teachings will be absorbed
and do good.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
TEACHERS NOTICE.

The State Board of Examiners, at q
meeting held November 80, 1907, passed
the following resolution touching the
extension of first grade certificates fol-
the session of 1908 and 1909:
Resolved, That all first grade certif-
Gates finally expiring July 81, 1908, be
extended for one year, on the condition
that the holder either complete the re-
quirements' for new first grade ,certif
cate by passing an examination on
Elementary Algebra throughquadratics,
drawing, and either General History or
English History: or pass satisfactory
examination on at least three subjects
of the first years work of the new
Professional Course of Study. The board
further decided that no second grade
certificate issued prior to 1906 will be
extended.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
BOAT NOTES.

Andrew Lackey is no longer purser
on the Rappahannock steamer line. A
petition is being circulated by MANY
friends for the old purser, John Dare.
to supply his place.
A stretch of beach 800 feet long at
Oregon Inlet, N. c., was literally
washed away during a storm last week.
carrying with it ten telegraph poles
and the land end of the government
cable going to the Hatteras station.
From eighteen inches to three feet of
water now covers the former position
of smooth stretch of beach.
The schooner that went to pieces off
Diamond Shoals Tuesday of last week
has been identified as the Leonora
from Round Pond, Me-, loaded with fish
scrap and bound for Charleston, S. C.
The cook was the only soul saved. Four
bodies were washed ashore during the
day. One of the crew is still to be ac-
counted for. The life savers declare
that not even spar of the wreck re-
mains to show where the vessel struck
showing that her destruction was
complete.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
KECH-AWLS FROM EVERYWHERE

Rev. w. E. Wright, wife and four
children are sick at the home of Mr..
l.. w. Headley, near Callao, where they
are visiting. The Echo.
j. E. Marsh, jr., of Reedville, will
be cashier of the l.. E. Mumford bank
at Kinsale, and Mr.. ]. H. +. Sisson
assistant cashier. Mr.. J. w. Hundley.
jr., will be cashier at Sharps. IN. N.
News.
The man who begins the day with a
dash of cold water and ends it with a
prayer will never get into the undesira-
BILE citizen class. The formula is sim
pie and cheap. Newport News Times
Herald.
The boys who congregate around
church doors and windows during Sun
days and interfere with religious SER
vices should be kept at home and in the
cradle where they properly belong. 1t
is unbecoming to disturb the Lords SER
vice, and gentleman would not be
found guilty of such conduct. West
Point News.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
LEGISLATIVE DOINGS.

So far we have not found in the.Vir-
ginia State newspapers or elsewhere a
single adverse criticism of Governor
Swanson's message to the legislature
The Republican papers apparently can
find nothing to criticise and, therefore,
are silent. Richmond News-Leader.
The session of 1906 was by general
consent acknowledged to be the most
progressive and liberal of those of
recent years in matters concerning
education, roads, etc. The pres ent ses-
sion does not give any sign that it will
be behind its predecessor in this respect.
On the contrary, with larger surplus
on hand, it is likely that appropriations
for leading purposes will be materially
increased.
SOME BILLS INTRODUCED.
To prohibit the sale Of pistol car
tridges in broken packages.
A resolution providing for the abolish
ment of the Offices of the district school
supervisors and inspectors.
By Mr.. Curlett-A joint resolution re-
questing our representatives. in Congress
to introduce bill in Congress provid-
ing that the national government return
to each of the several States certain
percentage of the internal revenue as
collected from that State, etc.
Also bill by Mr.. Curlett providing q
penalty for failure to list dogs for taxa
ton, and to make owners liable fol
fowls killed.
Colonel A. nj. Bowman offered in the
House at the request of Louis A. Scholz,
president of the Virginia Brewing Com
pany, of Roanoke, a bill which calls fol
the most stringent regulation of the
liquor traffic. The measure goes fan
beyond the Mann law, providing for the
general closing of bars at 8 o'clock p,
m; forbidding any person to treat
another; requiring applicants for license
to promise that they will keep orderly
houses, and will not sell to minors OIL
students, nor make any display of liquors
in their windows. There shall be nc
pool or billiard tables or ten-pin alleys
where liquor is sold, and when the places
are open for business all screens shall
be removed. Mr.. Scholz will appear in
the interest of his bill. 1t is said that
liquor dealers and brewers are divided
on the astounding proposition, and some
will fight it.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
SHARPS.

Frank Thrift returned home Sunday
afternoon from the burial of his wife's
step-father. He was accompanied
home by his mother.
Bismark Lewis returned home FRIDAY
from trip down the river.
Miss Minnie Harris returned home
Sunday from visit to relatives and
friends at Emmerton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas left last Tues
day night for Norfolk. The latter ex-
poets to have an operation performed
before returning.
Mrs. Tom Davis had the misfortune
to stick nail in her foot Monday after
noon which caused severe pain.
The ''Y. P. u" meets Thursday
evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Balderson.
Quite number of people in this viii
lage are sick. Those on the list are:
Mrs. j. b. Smith. Misses Carrie and
Maggie Lewis, Miriam Walton and
Josephine Smith. SKDDoo.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
AN ANXIOUS ONE.

Here is confiding good fellow on the
anxious bench. Every now and then the
home Association gets letter from
some policy-holder in the preferred class
who does not think assessments come
fast enough. The few losses in Class
A keep them guessing. Read this:
NORTHERN NECK MUTUAL. FIRE Asso-
CATION:
DEAR SRs:-As haven't heard from
you for some time, l write to know If
the Company is all right, or has it
played out? Please answer at once. for
If it has gone out of existence / would
like to know so can insure in Some
other company. Please answer on the
enclosed postal card.
Yours respectfully,
JAMES BOYD
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
IN MEMORIAM.

Edwin Leland Shackelford, born De-
cember 23rd, 1885, died July End, 1907.
Again and again / read the words and
yet 81 cannot make him dead" He
was so young; so full of promised The
pride of his home, the joy of his friends.
1t was my privilege to have him as a
pupil at the age of twelve years. He
was obedient, industrious, loving, and
considerate of teachers and playmates
alike, applying himself diligently always
and manifesting wisdom and penetra-
ton far beyond his years. His presence
was felt at all times, for he had the
spirit of that Master whom he earlv
learned to love and serve. On entering
college he was soon recognized by class
mates and preceptors as young man
of unusual ability, and this knowledge
won for him an enviable reputation.
which his manliness, genial tempera-
ment and brilliant achievements sus-
tanned. He bore the many honors con-
fered upon him with his usual modesty.
He is gone, but his memory is enshrined
in the hearts of those who loved him
and the influence of his life will tell in
the quickening Of the minds and hearts
Of those who knew and loved him, into
greater and grander responsiveness
to the calls of duty along the very
lines which he wrought. Oh, fond
parents, you must look beyond, even
tho it be thro' the mist of tears, ITO the
sphere in which he has been honored ia
enter in his brilliant youth, to the full
ness of life, the perfection of every
gift and grace, to congenial employ
ment. to the society of the noblest and
best earth has ever known, to the low
ing presence of Him who conquered
death. He is at home; he is well, is
happy, and he has everlasting life.
A slight tribute from one who loved
him. LUCY JONES EUBANK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

A strong and effective Board of
Health, liberal pensioning of confederate
soldiers, monument on the field of
Gettysburg, proper examination of state
banks, a commissioner of prisons and
reformatories. some legislation to. cor
rect the turbulency that has made the
Board of Agriculture ridiculous for a
year or more, and greater generosity in
appropriations for the support of that
splendid example Of usefulness, the
Board of Fisheries, are its other more
forceful and engaging features. AS a
whole, it marlxsits author as one of the
strongest and most consecrated execu-
tives Virginia has,ever had. -Northamp-
ton Times.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
EXAMPLE FOR LEAP-YEAR
GIRLS.

Queen Wilhelmenia of Holland pro-
posed to Prince Henry, was accepted and
marriedhimi Queen Victoria of England
popped the question" to Prince Albert.
won him and was very happy. 1t is the
custom in Europe for Queen to make
the advance, and nobody respects her
any the less for it. Why should any
girl be ashamed to make known her
feelings to- the man she loves? Certainly
In leap year girl need not be afraid to
do what royalty does with no loss of
self respect.
Four years ago, during the last Lean
Year. many happy Leap Year mar
riages We're reported.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY

Owing to my feeble health, and the
scarcity Of labor, have decided TO sell
out and change my domicile; therefore,
on Tuesday, January 2lst, 1908, at IL
O'Clock a. M, at Granville Seed Farm,
near Monaskon, Va, Twill sell at public
auction to the highest bidder oil of nv
personal property, consisting of Horses,
Cows, Hogs, Fowl, Corn, Fodder and
Hay, Wagon, Buggy, Harness,
Farming implements of all kinds, A
new Mower, Household and Kitchen
furniture, most of which is brand new.
Some nice Bedroom Suits and Organ,
good as new, and many other useful
articles too numerous to mention, must
go on the above day. This will be your
chance to make big bargains. Terms
made known on day of sale. Don't for
get the time and place. January 2Ist,
1908, at Granville Seed Farm, between
Molusk and Monaskon, Va.
JNo. L. HUTCHIN GS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
JULIAN A. THRIFT SUICIDES.

Julian A. Thrift, 65 years old, a far
mer near Oldhams, Westmoreland
county, committed suicide by shooting
himself with a shot gun, the entire
load taking effect just below the hear t
No reason can be assigned for the
rash deed. Mr.. Thrift seemed in the
best of spirits, and had been talking
pleasantly with his family shortly be-
fore taking his life. He is survived by
widow and one son.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
Friday, January, II, 1905

MANY sensible men will ''size up.
the present Congress 10y what it does
about our eastern islands. AS we
canEot consistently sell them into
slavery Congress will do a fool thing
if it kills bill to give them their
freedom.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
CONVICTED OF STEALING.

w. w. Raynor and two sons, Z. C.
and W. l.. Raynor, of Millenbeck, were
arraigned in magistrates court Thurs.
day of last week for taking oysters
from Mr.. Stevens plant bed, fined five
dollars and costs on three different
charges against each man and each put
under bond Of $50 for good behavior
They took an appeal to a higher court
e. Gilbert Raynor win be tried today
(triday) for like offense which j.
alleged to have been committed Monda,
night of this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
GIN DEATH NOT DIVIDED -

If you want your local paper to sue
coed be liberal toward it, and do not
squeeze it too hard. It's value to YOU
cannot be estimated in dollars and
cents. If it were gone you would feel
the loss of it. So make up your minds
to help it keep to the front. Your sub
scriptlon, job work and advertising are
what give it life. Your confidence in
the enterprise goes a great ways to-
ward helping your home paper. 1t can
not exist on wind alone. You are re-
sponsible in great measure for the
existence of your local paper. Elk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
sETO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The U. S. Postoffice Department has
just issued ruling that all newspapers
under the second-class matter rating,
must drop from their list subscribers
who are in arrears one year or more.
Even if we were inclined to humer
our friends, the line is now drawn and
we cannot keep on our list any who are
a year or more behind.
Respectfully,
VIRGINIA CITIZEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
MR. JESSE BADLY HURT.

While cutting down trees for weir
poles Monday, w. H. Jesse, ST., of
Litwalton, was caught under falling
tree and his collar bone broken, also his
ankle broken in two places. Mr.. Jesse's
son was cutting the tree which lodged
up some others andupon prying it from
tsresting place it fell Unexpectedly. The
broken bones have been set and he is
getting along fairly we'll.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17

Judge not. and ye shall not be judged
condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned:
torgi0e. and ye shall be .forgioen: gioe
and 1t slaUOe 9icen unto you; good measure,
pressed doaon. and shaken together, and
running o0er. For aoith the same measure
that ye 0aetc 'oittat al shall be measured TO
yon again. -BibLe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
SOME DEATHS.

The little four year old son of Frank
Holmes, of Lower Lancaster, died De-
cember 2lst, 1907 and was buried at
White Stone Methodist Cemetery.
Mr.. Robert Hogan, father of MIR.
Dunaway Hogan, died at the residence
of his son, near Heathsville, on Thurs
day last. Mr.. Hogan was an old and
highly esteemed citizen and a lifelong
member of the Coan Baptist church.
He leaves a family of three sons and
three daughters.
Mr. Richard Winstead, aged rs wears.
was paralyzed at the home of Mr.. G..
A. Richardson, near Village, Northum-
bertrand county, on Saturday. Mr.
Winstead was paying an evening call
when he suffered the stroke from which
ne died the next morning. He is sur
vived by his widow, two sons and three
daughters.
Mr.. Joseph Headley, respected citi-
zen, died Wednesday morning, January
9Th, 1908, at his home near Rainswood
He was 70 years of age and is survived
by widow NEE Belle Thrift. one
daughter, Mrs. w. ID. Cockrell. three
sons, Robert, A. G. and K. l.. Headlev.
nine grandchildren, one great-grand-
child and one brother, Stepp Headley.
and other near relatives. Rev. A. d.
Reynolds conducted the burial services
Friday evening and his remains were
laid in the burying grounds at his home.
I'm DEATH NOT DIVIDED
Clarke Coulbourn, prominent citizen
OF Wheaton, died Monday morning after
an illness of ten days of pneumonia.
aged about eighty-four years. The re-
mains were taken to Marion, Md, for
burial. His wife. Mrs. Annie Coulbourn.
died on Saturday morning and her re-
mains were taken to Marion that dav.
Mr.. Coulbourn is survived by two sons.
William T. and Sam Coulbourn, of Bal
timore, and two daughters, Mrs. w. w.
Marshall and Mrs. Frank Landlord. of
Wheaton.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

Annual meeting of stockholders of
the Northern Neck Mutual Fire Asso-
citation will be held February ii. 1908.
10 a. M, at Irvington.
By order of Board of Directors
w. Med. LEE, Sec'y.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17

AL. communications or business letters
should be addressed TO the VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
lrviugton, Va, to receive prompt attention.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17

Notices III reading columns. 10 cents per
uonpareil lire.
meots. excursions. ETC.. one-half regular
rates.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
PRICE 1 CENT!
THE SUN
Baltimore, Md
NOW SELLS FOR 1 CENT. ANDCAN
BE HAD OF EVERY DEALER.
AGENTS OR NEwSBOY AT
THAT PRICE.

ALL SUBSCRIBERS IN
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA,
NORTH AND SoUTH CAROLINA
PENNSYLVANIA, della WARE
And Throughout the United States Car Get
TnE SUN by Mail at Cent A Copy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
THE UNREASONABLE KICKER.

A man of prominence in Maryland
reviews the discretionary disposition
of a certain class of oystermen who not
only bar progress but bring upon their
class greater hardships from legislatures
because of unreasonable opposition to
all moves, good or bad. Oystermen or
fishermen who oppose any and every
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
THE SUN AT ONE CENT
Is The Cheapest High Class Paper
In The United States.

The SUNS special correspondents through
out the United States. as we'll as in Europe.
China. South Africa, the Philippines, Porto
Rico, Cuba and I'm every other part OF the
world, make il the greatest newspaper that
can be printed.
It's washington and New York bureaus are
among the best in the United States. and give
THE SUNS readers the earliest information
upon all important events in the legislative
and financial contcrs of the cnnntrr
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17
THE FARMERS PAPFR

THE SUNS market reports aud commercial
columns arc complete aud reliable. and put
the farmer, the merchant and the broker i'm
touch with the markets of baltimore. Norfolk,
Charleston. New York, Chicago, Philadelphia
and all other important points in the United
States and other countries. All of which the
reader gets for ono cont
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-01-17

The little four year old son of Frank
Holmes, of Lower Lancaster, died De-
cember 2lst, 1907 and was buried at
White Stone Methodist Cemetery.