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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
POLITICAL.

Governor johnson in a written state
ment says he will not be candidate for
denomination for Governor of Minnesota
for third term. He says that if nomi-
mated he will not accept. because he is
opposed to the third-term idea.
Continued Indignation is being ex-
pressed at that part of the speech of
Secretary Tat at the tomb of General
Grant on Memorial Day, which charged
Grant with too much fondness for
whisky. Mr.. Taft tries to quiet his
critics by explaining that he wished, to
emphasize Grants eventual triumph
over temptation, but his enemies rotor;
that he was not at Grants tomb on
Decoration Day to extort abstract
moralities from alleged facts, but to
celebrate the military achievements OF
Grant. 1t is probable that Taft was
throwing a sop to the prohibition senti-
ment, which has become so intense that
asa candidate for president he though,
he could hardly ignore it. But, Mr..
Taft, like other politicians before him,
has discovered that the prohibition issue
is two edged sword and will wish he
had let it alone.-Alexandria Gazette.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

mont region-typhoid-is u rare
disease in this part OF Virginia.
That by boring down from
200 to 500 feet (and boring
well here is easy, as we have no
rock sub-stratum) the finest and
purest water is obtained. water
that will flow into your second
story.
That an acre in front of your
lawn, if you locate ON a creek or
river, will = produce oysters
enough to feed your family and
some to sell.
That there's not a saloon i'll
the Northern Neck, save in that
suburb of Washington City
Colonial Beach.
That the climate is SO mild
that water pipes are not put
further under ground than seven
or eight inches.
THAT you can live by a river,
broad asa bay almost, and full
OF salt water, take a salt bath
whenever you choose, and can
take comfortable steamer
almost any day in the week, sit
about in the cool salt breeze,
chat with your wife or neighbor,
sweetheart, if you have one, 90
to bed if you want to, and get
a good meal without wretched
railway porter to annoy you,
rest free from the rattle and roar
of railway trains, free from smoke
or dust, or change of cars, and
land in either the great city of
Norfolk or the greater city OF
Baltimore within twelve hours.
And the list of things-good
things-tO think about as to this
sun-blest Tidewater Virginia
might be strung out indefinitely.
You who, in the Northwest,
shiver 40 degrees below zero in
your dreadful winters, and who
cannot even have a peach tree.
come and see this blessed coun-
try, and you'll want to stay the
rest OF your previously-misera-
BILE existence.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
THE CONFEDERATE REUNION.

The parade of the warriors of the
Confederacy the last morning at Bir-
mingham was fitting climax to what
is generally pronounced to be one of
the most successful reunions of the
United Confederate Veterans. The
old soldiers. no fewer than 10, 900 strong.
traversed the two miles of the parade
route between thousands of sympathetic
and interested spectators, and there
was not an accident.
Many of the sponsors, some of them
20 years old. preferred to walk with
the veterans than ride in the carriages.
Probably no one person in the parade
attracted more attention than the hand
some Miss Tommy Gentry, a full blooded
Indian maiden sponsor of the Indian
Territory Department. Her escort was
Acknowledgement /. ID. Coleman.
In the parade We're about twenty-five
old negroes, who served as cooks and
body servants during the war. They
were in Confederate uniforms, and were
loudly cheered along the route.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
THINGS TO COMMEND II
TIDEWATER VIRGINIA

just to think-that here on
June 9Th werestalks of corn over
six feet high when the blades are
stretched out.
That early corn was in silk
and tassel the same date.
That early peas were gone and
the vines dead and pulled up to
make wayfor another crop.
That We were eating home.
raised early potatoes the same
date, and had been for a week
THAT while the Southwest
part OF this State gets only from
35 to 40 inches of rain annually
we get here in the region of the
Chesapeake so to 55 inches an
nual rainfall.
That while many parts of
upland Virginia are pestered with
mosquitoes there are so few in
Lancaster that folks do mot take
the trouble to put up mosquito
bars.
That chills and fevers have
become practically extinct all
ments with us.
That the curse of the Pied
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
500 REWARD, 500.

inc ersof this paper win be pleased 20
learn that there Is ut least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure In all
stages. and that is Catarrh. Rails Catarrh
cure Is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tionai treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
taken internally. acting internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
or the system. thereby destroying the foun-
dstions OF the disease, and giving the patieu,
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith In its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O
Sold by all Druggists, roc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
MEN NOT PRINCIPLES.

The Times-Dispatch of yesterday ed
itorially urged the Democratic State
Convention at Roanoke to consecrate
its energies to discussing principles not
men.
The telegraphic reports from Roam
oke in the Times-Dispatch this morning
shows that principles received but
scant attention at the hands of the
delegates yesterday, while the name of
Mr.. Bryan was at all times the object
of profound interest.
In the face of this blindness to what
appears to be at once sound policy and
inherited duty, the Times-Dispatch
ventures to reiterate that if the Dem
ocratic party in this State or elsewhere
has grown Indifferent to principles and
voluntarily become the adjunct of an
individual, it has forsworn its own her
itage and abjured its cardinal reason
for existence. -Times-Dispatch, day
after the Roanoke Convention.
Our friend, on the spur of the
moment. got hot under the col
lar. We confess there were some
things done and some left I'M
done by us Democrats not to our
liking, but we one and all agreed
ito kiss and make up" So
much, in passing, for the beau
ties OF a convention, a rubbing
of shoulders and a touching OF
elbows. But we do not like the
foregoing deliverence from our
Capitol organ. Does it mean a
bolt because the tbs advice was
not needed? Ii it meant any
thing it meant that; but like a
spoiled child we are sure it slept
off it's pet"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

the governor and general assembly of
this State in his appointment and con-
firmation, and we also desire to extend
our thanks to the Hon. A. A. Phlegar,
Hon. R: Tate Irvine, Hon. A. A. Camp
bell and Hon. b. F. Buchanan, for their
voluntary service to our party and to
the people of our district in their patri-
otto defense of Judge Rhea before the
Legislative committee"
This resolution was not reported to
the general convention by Chairman
Stuart.
NOTES IN THE FIRST DISTRICT.
Lancaster had eight out of her ter
delegates present. w. Mcdonald Lee
was made chairman Of the delegation,
Frank G. Newbill put on committee or
permanent organization, and T. j.
Downing on the district committee.
The old district committee was re.
elected.
E. 1. Ford, of Newport News, and
Garland p. Moore, Of Northampton, were
named as delegates to Denver from
this district, and ex,Judge E. E. Mon.
tague. of Hampton, as elector.
4 NLOocS WITH OOOO FELLOWSHIP.
Although the convention was quite
stormy, it does not appear that its re-
suits will cause any ranking. The
contests were highly spirited at times.
but rarely bitter. Good nature during
the convention was followed by good
fellowship afterwards, and the disputa-
tious delegate was not in evidence after
adjournment,
'"The work of the convention was
dispatched in less time than usual, -
said. Senator Martin, after adjournment,
"and while there was some conflict OF
opinion on few questions, the results
accomplished win. lam sure, give salts
faction to the great body of the Demo
Gratis of the State. For myself, ]
believe the convention has acted wisely,
and Virginia will go into the campaign
with spirit aud hope"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
MANUFACTURED
SENTIMENT.
Persistency Of Some Newspapers
in disappearing Democratic
Conditions.
From Danville ReSister)

Vrom Danville Register)
The political writer for the Richmond
Times-Dispatch is working overtime
in his efforts to manufacture sentiment
for his papers candidate for Governor,
and almost every day manages to work
in boost for him from some ''promin-
ent Democrat" who however, the
writer always fails to name. This is
the same prominent Democrat" who
was called upon for dull-day inter-
view by the aforesaid political writer
several years ago whenever the writer
wanted to editorialize and air his own
views and preferences. To one familiar
with the method it is amusing, but it
probably contributes somewhat to
create sentiment for or against a
candidate for Office. Here, for instance,
is sample of the published as news by
the Times-Dispatch in the course of it's
candidate for the governorship:
"a prominent Southwest Virginia
Democrat was in the city last night,
and when asked concerning the outlook
Tor the governorship in his end of the
State, declared very emphatically that
Hon. Henry g. Stuart. of Russell, was
not only the fave rite, but would sweep
the mountains from Bristol to Roanoke
IN storm. He stoutly claimed that
Mr.. Stuart would carry every county.
and that he would get 80 per cent, if not
more, of the Democratic votes cast in
the Ninth Congressional district
Who is this prominent Democrat, -
who has already counted noses through
out southwestern Virginia more than a
year in advance of the nomination? If
ne were very prominent and believed
what ne predicts for other people to swal-
low, he would hardly object to being
quoted by name, and. in fact, if his
name possesses any influence its publ
cation would add weight to his claim.
Verify a mighty prophet hath arisen
among US who can foretell now how
every county from Bristol to Roanoke
| will go. and who can even forecast the
proportion of the vote certain pros.
pective candidate would get. Perhaps
If the aforesaid prophet were not SC
modest he could inform the public how
| the entire State will vote and thus save
his party and it's candidates the useless
expense of primary next summer,
Mr.. Stuart may do all that is claimed
tor him, but nevertheless the reader
would like to know the source of the
writer's information in order that he
may know how much credence to attach
to his prophecy. Can it be that the
prophet is afraid that he may be dis
credited and therefore prefers to re
main unknown?
Mr.. Stuart's real friends would de
well to call off his extravagant news
paper advocates on the Richmond press
lest they do his cause more harm thar
good. With all three of the Richmond
newspapers strenuously and sometime.
indiscreetiy boosting him, his cause i:
in grave danger. There is room tc
suspect that the prominent southwest
Virginia Democrat" is none other thar
the reporter who wrote the story
after going off into corner and inter
viewing himself.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
ARRESTED FOR STEALING BOAT

George Booth (colored), who is
charged with the larceny of a boa,
belonging to F. B. George, was
arrested at Water view, Middleses
county, Tuesday by r. B. Segar
Deputy Sheriff of that county, anG
brought before Justice L. r. Flemings
at Road View, Lancaster county, who
committed Booth to Jail for hearing,
June 10th. 1t will be remembered that
on the night of March 81 st Mr.. Georges
boat was stolen from Greenvale Creek.
and a diligent search was made from
the head to the mouth of Rappahannock
River for the said boat, and not until
the 2lst of April was the boat found.
She was found near billiards Mill up
the head of Lagranger's Creek, in Mid
dlesex county. Warrants were issued
against Booth and one Walter Edwards.
and placed in the officers hands charg-
ing them with the theft, and not until
yesterday did the officer get up with
either of them. Edwards in the mean
time getting wind of the warrant be-
ing out for him made his escape about
month ago, when Mr.. Segar was pur-
suing him, and has not been seen since.
leaving Booth the bag to hold. Booth,
denies having taken the boat himself,
but admits that he brought Edwards
across the River on the night the boat
was stolen, and landed him on Mr..
Georges landing and waited for him
(Edwards) to get the boat under way,
when he and Edwards went back across
the River in company of each other.
and that Edwards spent the balance of
the night with him. Booth and Edwards
both are old violators of the local op-
ton law, the former having been con-
victed once in Middlesex county. and
twice in Lancaster county for that of
fence, and he owes fine of $3.50. 90
imposed upon him by Justice L. R.
Flemings. Edwards came to this
county over 10 years ago, having
left West Point, Va, for running
blind tiger there and he carried on
his nefarious business here for several
years, managing to elude all the officers
until Mr. X. w. Doggett got in hot
pursuit after him about year or more
ago when he skipped to Middlesex
county where he has been in hiding ever
since. until arrousel by Mr.. Segar the
other day.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Mrs. Chas. T. O'Ferrall, widow OF
former Gov. O'Ferrall, died in Rich
mond Sunday, aged 65. She is survived
by FIVE children.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson has been
elected president of the board of Rich
mond College, to succeed DR.. w. E.
Hatcher, who resigned on account OF
i'll health.
blind Tom," famous negro must
clan, marvel of there generations of play
goers. died in New Jersey last week,
where he has been living for years in
retirement and on charity. He was
born slave near Columbus. Ca, about
1850.
Caleb Powers and Jim" Howard,
who were convicted of completely in the
assassination of Governor William
Goebel, have been pardoned by Cover
nor Wilson, of Kentucky. Powers was
tried four times. the last resulted in a
disagreement.
"Cloverdale, the residence of DIR.
ID. w. Wynkoop in lower Essex, was
destroyed by fire last Sunday afternoon
with entire contents. The owner had
just returned from New York. The
building is said to have caught from
the roof. the chimney taking fire from
burning paper and trash. Insurance on
dwelling 81, 200, on furniture So, 900, in
an old line company.
After a struggle, the like of which
no man in or about the Legislature has
ever seen, the famous Agnew-Hart anti
race-track gambling bills are now laws
of the State of New York. The victory
is signal one for Gov. Hughes. and un-
expected to the advocates of the N. Y.
gambling interests. One member of the
Legislature left sick bed and was car
ried to the State House to vote. The new
law ends open betting on races in that
State.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

If the South cannot have the presi-
dency, it is at least entitled TO the
vice-presidency, and this our people
should insist upon having. Are
there none left who dare stand up in
party councils and proclaim to the
world that the men of the South still
live? The time is ripe for a southern
leader; is there no Saul in Israeli
Richmond Journal.
Plenty of him. But what's the
use? Virginia is for Bryan, and
we want no other. AS she goes
so goes the other Southern
States yet to follow. The Balti-
more News never gave up it's
fight against Bryan until Vir-
ginia acted. It's expiring gasp
is-"With the action of the Viz
ginia Democratic Convention
yesterday there vanishes every
ghost of show to defeat BRYAN
in the Democratic National Con
vention. His nomination is as
certain as that of Taft"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONvEN
TON.

Telegram from Chicago. late in the
afternoon as we went to press. stated
that committee reports had not yet
been passed on. Would probably not
go into nominations until night.
Taft is likely to be nominated on the
first ballot for president. Senator
Deliver and Governor Cummins, of
Iowa, are in hot race for second place.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
BOAT NOTE.

The Lighthouse Steamer Jessamine
has been in Carriers Creek the past ten
days rebuilding the beacons on Spin
house and Grab Point; also putting up
new beacon on Gallyhook Point, which
after 80 days advertising will show a
white light. Carriers Creek will be we'll
lighted up and any stranger can find his
way in or out.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

The Northern Neck Medical Associa.
ton will meet at Colonial Beach or
June 18th. The association will be en-.
tertained by DR.. S. A. Ashton andJ. G.
Ninde at banquet at the Randall Ho.
tel, beginning at 8 pm. These gen.
tlemen are carrying out an invitation
extended the secretary by the late DIR.
+. +. Ninde at their last annual meet
ing last year. -Westmoreland Inquirer.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

The Republican National Convention
assemblies in Chicago June 18th to NOM
mate candidate for the Presidency
Exchange.
Wrong you are. The Conven-
ton met in the White House
months ago: present, Theodore
Roosevelt and the barber. After
seven minutes elaboration w.
ii. Taft was selected as the choice
OF the party. Adjourned. The
Chicago meeting is simply one OF
ratification, and has nothing to
do with the nomination; it is "a
purely perfunctory affair.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

AS THE other Southern states
will follow Virginia's slogan
"Bryan"-will they also back
up her platform castor that she
has SHE'D into the ring? They
have votes enough to make vic
tory certain if they will.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

BRYAN wrecked the party"
says David Bennett Hill. He
did, eh, did be? Well did the
owl OF "WOolfert's Roost" or the
Sage-hen of ''Esopus'' save it, or
even maintain it, when they had
a "drag" with it?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

AS Mr.. Bryan has doubtless noted.
Mr.. Bryan has never been elected to
any office yet. -Times-Dispatch.
Thump your think-box, Mr..
Supreme Editor. William Jen-
nings Bryan, Congressman for
two terms from Nebraska, was
surely elected, not appointed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

WHAT sauce was dished out
at Chicago to the lily-whites
from Virginia. Two negro dele
gates from Danville seated over
two whites in contest Browns
vile must be wiped out.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
COLLEGE OF
WILLIAM AND MARY
WILLIAMS BURG. VA.

Two hundred and fifteenth session be-
gins September 18th, 1908. Buildings
renovated and newly equipped, lighted
with electricity and supplied with pure
artesian water. Two courses: ID Col
legiate Course leading to the degrees
of b. A, M. A. and B. S. (2) Nor
NAL Course: Tuition free and board
at reduced rates. Send for catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER,
President, M. A., LII. ID.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Ladies desiring to have their eyes ex-
amined at their homes, can do so bv
letting me know by mail.
DIR. A. MARKS, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
CLOSING OUT SALE.

aR1E ARE CLOSING OUT OUR EN-
w tire Stock of we'll assorted goods
/" at actual Cost and below in order
to close business September LIST. Also
sloop VIM. M. Ward, in prime condi-
ton, capacity 400 bushels oysters, at a
price.
FREDERICK DOWNING s. Co.,
Sharps, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
To MERCHANTS, CANNERS
AND BOAT OWNERS:

Buy your coal oil, gasoline oil
and lubricating oils from us. We
guarantee full measure, and low
eat Wholesale prices. Large ware.
house and complete stock. We
pay cash for empty oil barrels.
W. A. CAMERON & BRO,
Agent Standard Oh Co.,
Weems. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
CRISP NEWS.

Mrs. Chas. T. O'Ferrall. widow of
former Gov. O'Ferrall, died in Rich
mond Sunday. aged 65. She is survived
by FIVE children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

There is nothing of the coward in George l.. FOX's makeup. He has shown pretty plainly that he is will ing to jump over the small fry and try out his corrupt practices law on Governor-elect Lilley. If it fails there, the law should be altered, bolstered up or wiped out and a new one put on the books, If it wins, then perhaps he will go for the little fellows in Cheshire and elsewhere. Let the truth come out if Fox is ON the wrong track it should be easy enough to show him. even if he isn't in Missouri. The mud singing will not help the case q single bit, and the raking up of old cases that Fox los1 will probably carry no weight when the case is presented to the jury. It is bound to be an interesting affair, no matter how il turns out, if all that has been said on the outside vii, be told on the witness stand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
SOLD GOODS AND LEFT
Women Fail to Fulfill Promisc-Had
 Artistic Stock of Jewelry.

Hartford. Dec PA number of women in Hartford are wondering if they are going to be short on their gifts for Christmas through buying goods from two women who stop ped earlier in the week at a local hotel. The Out-Of-town women. with an artistic stock of jpwelry and fancy articles suitable for the hOli- days. arrived in the city Tuesday, having sent out circulars to women known to have discriminating tastes, and as a result a number of local women made purchases. It is said that the saleswomen told their GUS toners that as they had not obtain- ed 9 vendors license. the goods could not bn delivered Tuesday, but that. the license being secured, they would be delivered Wednesday. Well. on Wednesday the saleswomen left the hotel and the latest information is that the goods they sold have not been delivered.
 Inquiry discloses that the women are said to have gone from here 10 New Haven and some of the local customers believe that. having failed to get q license here. the women left the city and intend to forward the goods sold here. One of the women selling goods here was registered as Mrs c. Bragon of Springfield
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

the lines for handling the normal ir- crease of traffic. In some quarters there Is complaint that the public al. titude toward the railroads does not encourage the owners to put money into new equipment whenever they can avoid 1t. Meanwhile, If the soil keeps on yielding generously, the public must get around the crop nov ing problem as best it can. More waterways are coming some time to relieve the rails of part of the trans portation burden. But it may not be necessary, after all, to await the dig ging of ditches, widening of creeks and dredging of choked up channels
 little figuring and dividing on the live and let live" rule ought to help some. The roads now often haul the soil products twice as far as they need to be moved. They get a long haul from the farm to the wholesale markets first, then a long haul back to town and village retail markets within a short haul of where they were grown. Probably one half of the butter, eggs, potatoes, meal and flour bought at retail ill this country travels 300 to 1000 miles needlessly because middlemeu and railways working with them have complicated the process of nov ing food from the farm to the table.