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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
CRISP NEWS.

Harry Thaw, after having been a
moral bankrupt for so many years, has
asked for money bankruptcy rs well. :.
Harry Robson, 4 convict 1t the Viz
GINA State farm. serving three-year
term, escaped not long since. After
three weeks absence he has returned
and surrendered himself.
p The tongue of the humming bird is
double for some part of its length and
acts like pair of tweezers in catching
its prey, and. contrary to our common
notions, it does not live exclusively on
honey.
Rev. j. T. Mastin has rendered his
resignation as head of the Virginia
Methodist Orphanage to become secre-
tary of the State Board of Charities on
September first. Rev. A. B. Sharp will
succeed him.
| Thos. Dixon, jr., author of 1.-The
Leopard Spots" 1.-THE Clansman'' and
'The Traitor" has decided to play the
role of the mountaineer member of the
| ANu-ENihA-hsah III lie ATdlCOT the
coming season.
Fire in Richmond last week DESTROYED
one of T. W. Wood & Sons warehouses
in which was stored about $40, 600
worth of seed. However, their bust
ness was not affected, but continues as
before. Total loss by the fire $40, 600,
mostly covered by insurance.
A cloud-burst in Arizona swept a
torrent of water, rocks and mud into the
postoffice in Bisbee, where 20 clerks were
at work, filling the room with five feet
of water and mud. One girl was res
cued from FIVE feet of water by another
girl clerk. The streets were piled with
20 feet of debris.
No college in Virginia, or for that
matter, no college in the United States
has ever had the free advertising that
RandolphMscon has received in the
past year. Instead of slaps reports in
dictate that it will have a much larger
attendance the coming session than ever
before. Cannon, Smith. ct. ais, have
done good thing for Randolph M aeon.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
BASEBALL.

Ottoman team went to Irvington Fri
day afternoon to play scheduled
game. but on arriving refused to play.
Kilmarnock and Amburg played the
second of series of games at Kilmar-
mock Wednesday. The former won by
score of z to 3.
Rehoboth defeated Wicomico team
on the latter's grounds last week. They
cross bats again at Rehoboth next Sat-
urday afternoon.
Irvington defeated Farnham at Irving
ton Tuesday afternoon by score of IA to
4. Irvington team leaves Friday morn
ing for Crisfield, where they play that
day and thence to Newport News,
which team they play Saturday.
Denny Wright, of Tappahannock.
who has been pitching for Fredericks-
burg the past month. left Monday for
Lexington. KY, to pitch in State
League team. Mr.. Wright is an excel
lent pitcher and has done good work
for both Fredericksburg and Tappahan-
mock.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
CLOSING DAYS OF MARVIN GROVE.

With the closing Of services Sunday
night one of the best meetings, taking
everything in consideration, that has
been held at Marvin Grove for many
years, came to an end. The first and
last days were rainy, one so much SO
that practically everybody was kept
away and the other Sunday a large
number. Between these days the
weather was almost perfect. and the
attendance each and every day good.
There were more tenters than usual
throughout the week. but with all the
crowds there was marked order. Splendid
preaching throughout the meeting and
religious atmosphere pervaded the
whole surroundings. and as a reward
for the faithful service there were
several conversions. Miss Ethel Marsh,
of Reedville, played the organ the most
of the time she arriving towards the
last of the week.
The following were on the grounds
representing their respective schools:
Rev. Jas. Cannon and Mr.. Geo. Adams,
of Blackstone School for Girls; Mrs. III.
b. Motley. of Rev. E. H. Rowe's system.
and Prof. II. Mason Brent, of Ran
dolph-Macon Academy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
HEROIC ACT.

Not hesitating to risk his life for a
friend, Capt. Mason w. Gourley, of the
Md, Del. & Va. Ry. Co., sprang into
Chesapeake bay off Point-no-Point at
noon Wednesday to save from drowning
Fowler Chambers, of Washing ton. Capt.
Gourley and Mr.. Chambers were guests
aboard steam yacht Mandalay, owned
by Charles Bier, of Baltimore, on their
way to fish on the Potomac river. Mr..
Chambers lost his balance and fell over
board. Capt. Gourley heard a cry and
giancing aft saw Mr.. Chambers go
overheard. Stripping off his coat, Capt.
Gourley plunged overheard after the
man, and others on the yacht heaved
life preservers overheard.
The yacht was under full Roadway.
and they were left far astern. The
yacht was backed but there was no
sign of Mr.. Chambers.
Capt. Gouley repeatedly Owed search
ing for the lost man, but without success.
The search was abandoned after the
yacht had cruised in the vicinity for an
hour and they returned to Baltimore.
A reward of $lOO has been offered
forthe recovery of Mr.. Chambers body.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
tCommunicated.l
ABOUT PR0TRACTED MEETINGS.

Mr.. EDIToR:-A friend kindly sent
me copy of your last issue, August 2.
which l enjoyed very much, particularly
the article. ''The Protracted Meetings. {"
l endorse every word the writer said.
1 have known ladies to go around and
take note of what their friends had on
their tables, and the next day it was a
rush 10 beat them. Result: Ladies'
broken down, and few if any benefited
except the eaters; and expect they
paid for it in the end. by being made
sick, through eating too much. lex
pect to begin protracted meeting at
Bethel on the first Sunday of September.
Owing to the camp meetings 1 will not
have an opportunity of meeting the
members to decide as to all or half
day services Either will suit me. But
l make this request: First, Brethren.
don't repair the old, or build any new
tables, Second, Sister, if the services
are held all day, please, please, please,
don't carry out single table cloth, or
any crockery. But make your dinners
into sandwiches and let US eat from our
fingers. This will save you q lot of un-
necessary work, keep the preacher from
being. sluggish and the congregation
from being sleepy. and think will add
10 our spiritual enjoyment.
Respectfully,
c. E. HOLIDAY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
RED HOT AGAINST TAFT.

A big Bryan ratification meeting was
held by the negroes of Washington a
few nights since. At the meeting the
presiding officer, De Carrothers, stated
that the League represented 500, 900
members, 80 per cent of them being on
posed TO Taft. who was roasted by the
speakers and described as the Tool of
Roosevelt. No greater truth was
stated than that "there are millions of
good white people in this country. and
if the negro will cease to be a slave to
any one political party and will exer-
else his freedom as man and an Ameri-
can citizen in the right.direction, sthe
God of our fathers will win friends for
him on all Sides T>.>S ~
Says DIR. Waldron, one of the speakers
William II. Taft does not possess the
courage and manhood required in a
President of 1.-The United States. Z If
elected, he will be the tool Of Theodore
Roosevelt. -,
: s'William II. Taft is not a Christian.
He repudiates most of the Bible, denies
the divinity of Jesus Christ and the
Holy Spirit. and is not a fit man to ad-
minister the laws of the United States,
whose government is founded upon the
teachings of the Bible; and would be a
reproaeh and menace as President of
this country to the rights of all Chris
,tians citizens, be they Protestants or
Catholics. >"
The negroes were urged to vote for
Bryan as the only solution of their
political difficulties.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
SOME NOTES
or Interest to Farmers and Truckers

Wheat crossed the dollar mark in the
Baltimore. market last week for the
first time this season. The top price
was due to advfces from Chicago, where
the market was strong and advancing.
Gov. Swanson has been talking to
the farmers; among other things, he
said; Recently, 1 made a trip to the
West. In all my trip and through all
the States. l passed, never found
anything to rival Virginia." In discuss
ing the Old Dominion's farm products,
Governor Swanson declared that this
State produces half the peanut crop OF
the world. "And in Virginia" he con.
tinued. 1.-THE finest tobacco of the world
is produced, and we produce every sort
OF tobacco. We are unexcelled in the
raising of apples and peaches. Take
the Patrick and Albemarle apples.
They are the finest apples in the world.
Inc crops last year were worth
SO, OOO,O Don't you know" he said,
I'VE could buy the entire country OF
Belgium with what the farmers make
in one year. In five years you farmers
raise corn enough to buy Russia, the
Car and everything he owns. You,
earnings in seventeen days would buy
John d. Rockefeller, of the Standard
Oil Company. In fifteen days you
could buy the Steel Trust. All you
need is uniform concerted action. Get
together and be harmonious. That s
what you need" The Governor de-
clared that the State is now producing
enough grass to furnish Virginia.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
WITH OUR EXCHANGES.

No more newsy paper comes to
this office than the Washington
Herald, and it has for its bust
ness manager IA Richmond man.
lately occupying that position on
the staff of the Times-Dispatch.
The Richmond Evening Jour
nal came out in a Playground
Edition last week. 1t was edited
by ladies exclusively advertise.
ments eXcepted) and was devot.
ed to children and play grounds
Marked journalistic talent was
exhibited in this issue.
A new paper found its way to
our exchange table last week and
was reviewed with interest. The
Gloucester Tribune has taken 2
stand at the very beginning Will
our best local papers and bids
fair to be of great weight ano
influence. 1t has IA good field
good men behind it and deserves
the support of its countymeI
and encouragement from the
surrounding country. Nav il
live long and prosper.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
w. R. ROWE. OFFICE MANAGER.
THAT WEST POINT-UR-
81 BANNA RAHRtIAil3. =, -

- Should the railroad now being.
surveyed for from Urbanna to
West Point be. constructed it will
revolutionize things in this sec
ton. To get to Richmond as
things are now it is necessary to
go to Urbanna, take a carriage
orwagon to West Point-twenty
miles across the country-and
wait there until the following.
morning if you miss the after
noon train, or else 90 by steam
Ell once a week to Norfolk and
thence by rail or steamer to des-
tination, making a circuit of
some $50 miles and twenty-four
hours time in transit. The route
via fredericksburg iseve worse.
as the steamer leaving the lower
Rappahannock anywhere be-
tween three and seven O'Clock i'm
the morning is often until the
next morning arriving in that
city, and day and night on the
boat involves the cost of a state
room and meals, and the trav-
eler does not get to Richmond
until sometime the day after he
leaves here. Should the railroad
be completed to West Point, one
can leave this section on an early
boat, arriving at West Point in
time for the morning train
for Richmond, and. no doubt,
a schedule will be arranged
to return the same day, and
this at cost of not over $50
as compared with probably $40
10y the other routes.
Then there is commercial adj
vantage to be derived from such
a link between Richmond and the
Rappahannock. There is no Sec
ton i'll all the State where truck
ing advantages surpass those of
1ldewater and no region more
prosperous than the counties
along the lower Rappahannock.
Besides, there are the enormous
hsh and oyster industries, which.
added to the land products make
this fertile field TO draw from.
As tits there is only one outlet for
all this produce. Baltimore is
more accessible under present
conditions than any other mar.
ket, hence they reap a harvest
from the outgoing and incoming
frelghts OF a prosperous people
right at the door of our capitol.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
THEY FIGHT FOR WORK.

A plant in Camden, N. j., advertised
for 400 hands and over 1000 applied.
In the struggle for places fighting was
started and the frenzied mob handled
stones and pistols in their mad endeavor
to get a little work
Reports from .Ellicott City, Nd, state
that thousands of hands are cut of emf
ployment in that place and that lifelong
Republicans are swearing that they
intend to vote for Bryan, believing the
party in power responsible for the des-
perate condition of things with them.
So serious is'the State of affairs in
Birmingham, Alabama, the mob-law so
prevalent about the mining region,
that the citizens are asking for martial
law as the only remedy. the police
being inadequate to cope with the
situation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
IN MEMORIAM.

In memory Of our beloved brother
Charles E. Hayden, who fell asleep in
Jesus Sunday, July Goth. 1903.
Dearest Charlie thou hast left US
For that Home far. far away;
Thou hast Joined the Heavenly chorus.
In the land more bright than day.
Oil how hard to see thee suffer.
When all was done that skill could do
Then We felt assured. dear brother.
That twas Jesus calling you.
Yes, twas Jesus gently calling, ra.- ..-.
Bidding you to upward come: f' s..
And partakeof all His Siories.
In that bright and happy home.
You are safe from ife's Temptations.
Lifes sore burden you've laid down:
You have reached the Golden City.
You have won your golden crown.
We are trusting. daily trusting,
For more grace as days go by.
That we all may meet in Heaven.
In that sweeter bye and bye.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
APPEALED TO HIGHER COURT.

Anappeal has been taken from Judge j.
L. Goolrick S decision in the local. optior
contest in Fredericksburg last Thurs
day to the Supreme Court of Virginia,
The local Anti-Saloon League and tenn
perance advocates met on Friday anc
decided on that as the best course t.
pursue. Field Secretary, f. j. Rich
ardson was present and addressed the
meeting.
A number of prominent merchants oil
James City county and Williamsburg
were indicted by the grand jury Tues
day for selling drink called 'Nervo. .
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
THINGS PICKING up.

Hundreds of men are back in the
Southern Railway employ; the Pennsyl-
yania is increasing ITS shop force.
10. 900 cars that have been standing on
sidings are being taken off and repaired;
the big cotton crop is calling for more
transportation; corn is quoted at 81 cts.
with the crop estimate, at not far from
three billion bushels; prospects OF
Bryan's election and the reestablish-
ment of Democratic policies in Wash
ington, and the House of Representa-
tiyes IN fair way to change hands
politically.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
ROOM FOR CaOICF.

There's the regular Democratic ticket,
the Republican ticket. the Populist
ticket, the Socialist ticket, the Social
ist Labor ticket, the independence
ticket, the Prohibition ticket perhaps
there are others. Certainly there's a
wide margin for choice. 1t looks as il
there should be in addition, Common
Sense ticket. for to some at least, even
OF the good old Democratic party, that
a little more of that quality would not
hurt.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
KETCH AVIS FROM EVERYWHERE

Mrs. Thomas Tignor and Misses Vera,
Annie and Mary Tignor left today to
spend August in Northumberland coun-
ty. Norfolk Ledger Dispatch.
Rev. VIM. Meade Clark, of Rich
mond. formerly pastor of st. George
church here. arrived Tuesday and took
Steamer Middlesex for Lancaster coun-
ty, the former home of Mrs. Gree
Lance.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14

On OUR fourth page is Mr.. Bry-
ans speech of acceptance of the
Democratic nomination for the
Presidency, delivered Wednesday
afternoon at Lincoln, Neb., when
he was officially notified of the
action ofthe Denver Convention.
We might take space and time
bringing out the particular feat,
ures OF the address but that
would add nothing to a paper as
comprehensive and clear ais Mr..
Bryan s, so we merely publish
it in full and leave it to our
readers to discuss its merits.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14

The New York Tribune saws of
Taft's speech of acceptance that
che is for progress as history
makes it, and history is never in
a hurry" Then in the name of
conscience what place in history
will the career of Roosevelt be
written? If his hurried work is
to stand the test of this standard,
it surely cannot becalled history.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14

tI~SSU 10 tIIt kluf1TyS
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
In the disorder of
these most important
organs
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that ie their worG
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14

BRYAN refused to make the
Brownsville case an issue in the
campaign; Taft tried to wrig-
giles out OF it by layingit on Gen
eral Corbin, SO it may fall to
Hearst's man Hisgen to take it
up, as Watson seemingly does
not care for it and the other lit
tie tickets cannot very we'll han
die IL
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
FISH AND OYSTER NOTES,

In the late storm off the Atlantic
coast thousands of crabs were carried
out to sea. evidently from the Chesa-
: Bluensh smacks have. disappeared
from along the Virgins, coast. ebayir,s,
gone to the north, on the Jersey coast
where they are hauling in sea trout.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
CANOE FOR SALE.

I HAVE FOR SALE, ONE CANOE
81 feet long, u feet wide. In A l
condition. Can be used for engine
or sails. For further information APP
ply to Geo. E. Lewis, Millenbeck, Va. ,
or +. T. Schools, Myers Creek, Millen-
beck p. o.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14

Therefore, when your kidneys are weak
or out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do its
duty. 80 =
If you are sick or " feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DIR.
Kilmer's Swanp-Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are well they will help
all the other organs to health. A trial
will convince anyone. .-
|. If you are sick you can make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys.
The mild and the extra6rdinary effect of
DIR. Kilmer's Swanp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases, and is sold
on its merits by all EvEr~ ~.
druggists in fifty-cent ,H1l7fayS aIS4.s
and one-dollar size !. .,.,
bottles. You may @<fsa s 1s.. kk@1
have sample bottle Home OF svsmp-Roo,.
by mail free, also pamphlet telling YOU
how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bling
hamton, n. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp Root,
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the, ad-
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, onevery bottle.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14

EVEN the ''unspeakable Turk
has determined at last on a con.
stitutional government. The
world certainly does move to-
wards Democracy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-08-14
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by Over Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
1t used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to-be
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-06-24
WITH TIE MINOR LEAGUES.

With 800 per cent or better for iiVtie
of the eight teams there is bound to
be something doing in the Souther
Michigan League before the end of
| the season.
"Tacks' Parrott the old Chicago
player, is umpiring this season in the
Texas League.
Manager George Staltngs of the
Newark club says that the poor show.
! ing of his club is due to the mosqui
toes bothering the players. You're ali
right George.
War between the Coast and Caiifog-
mia State leagues is billed for the
near future. Considerable g-wagging
San Francisco.
The playing OF Brookins, a negro
with the Fargo team Is causing trouble
III the Northern League Fargo says
Brookins will be retained and the
other clubs say he ust be fired.
where there is smoke Their must be
FIRE.
Providence fans have taken on a
swelling of the chest" lately. But
the swell showing of Hugh Duffy's
team in the Eastern League race gives
them ar light to puff up at that
Malachi Kittredge. as good an oil
truck horse as ever donned a wind
pad had The New York State League
at his feet with his Scranton team
Friends of Kit everywhere reioince at
the veterans good showing.
Seattle fans say there is a links
with his thumbs turned down follow
ing their TEEN and If he is not tagged
pretty soon the club will never see day
light in the Northwestern League race
Spokane anG Tacoma are the path
finders at present.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-06-24
BUILDING LOT FREE

WE ARE GOING TO OFFER A LOT
IN OUR NEW SUBDIVISION TO THE
PERSON SUGGESTING THE MOST
NAME FOR SAME.
THIS SUBDIVISION is SITUATED
ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF
NORTH OF THE CITY OF CAIRO
IN THE HIGHEST PART OF THE
DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND NOT
SUBJECT TO OVERFLOW. THIS is
A VERY DESIRABLE PLACE FOR
PERSONS SEEKING Low PRICE
LOTS TO BUILD DESIRABLE
HOMES. THIS ADDITION is Elk.
EMPT FROM HIGH TAXES AND I'M.
PRovEMENTS AND is ESPECIAL.
LIZ ADAPTED TO PEOPLE WORK.
ING IN FACTORIES IN THE NORTH
ERIN PART OF THE CITY. THE
CAR LINE is TO BE EXTENDED TO
THIS NEW SUBDIVISION AND Is
NOW ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE
FROM SAME. LOTS WILL BE ON
SALE ON OR BEFORE JULY 1877
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS
TO M. T. CAHILL, NO. 2702 POPLAR
STREET, OR {. j. STUART, so7
WASHINGTON AVENUE, CAIRO,
ILLINOIS.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-06-24

June 2.

Suf3S
Mrs. Thos Johnson, OF Pine Bluff,
Ark, is the guest OF her mother, Mrs.
u. b. Kennedy, who Is spending the
summer at villa Ridge
DR.. b. A. Royal WAC has been very
sick for the past week is some better.
His many friends nope that he VIII
soon regain his former health,
Quite q number o. people from this
place have been attending the tent
meetings at Mounds conducted by
Rev. p c. CarliL of Lebanon.
Mrs. John Welser, or Mound City,
spent Sunday with Miss Flo Welsen.
Mr.. A. W Williamson and family
of Mounday City were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Grain Sunday
Mrs. Rendleman. of Alto Pass. is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Thos
Donovan. of this place
TIE afternoon tea held at the home
of Mrs. Ida Holman Friday afternoon
was wen attended and very much en-
joyed
Friends here of Mr. Henry Titus,
We're surprised to hear of his mar
riage. which occurred Wedne day,
June 18th, to Miss Maud Gallamora,
of Marion, Ill., who was a teacher in
the Mounds schools last term Mr.
and Mrs. Titus will make their home
at Mounds