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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
CAUGHT ON THE Fly.

The excessive dry fall has dried up
many wells in eastern Virginia.
Thursday. November 25th. will be
Thanksgiving Day. a national holiday.
Lawson-Ball Confederate Choir will
meet at Kilmarnock Saturday morning
next.
The name of Dew p. o., at West
Urbanna wharf, has been changed to
Remlik.
M. C. Lewis, prominent citizen of
Farnham. lower Richmond county, was
at Raleigh, N. c., last week.
Mr.. M. S. StringfelIow, of Culpeper.
was in the city Friday, returning from
trip to Irvington and Reedville. Free
Lance, ~
Rev. c. II. Williams. of Heathsville.
was in Richmond this Week, having
stopped there en- route to conference in
Newport News
DR.. Geo. H. Steuart, of Ottoman, was
on steamer Monday. taking Mrs. Ernest
Gresham to Baltimore for operation at
the Maryland University.
Steamer Tivola is plying between
Fredericksburg and Baltimore, having
taken the Middlesex's place, which
steamer is undergoing repairs in Balti-
more.
Miss Sallie Gayle, of Urbanna, left
last week for an extended visit in Ports
mouth. Mrs. Ohio Sanders and daugh-
ter and Mrs. Il. L. Busby also went
down for prOtracted stay.
John r Campbell, special agent for
our home fire insurance Co., has pur-
chased the Pullen home in the village of
Newland, upper Richmond county, and
will at once improve same and move
there.
The High School question is being
strongly agitated in Stonewall Dis
trict in Richmond county. A public
meeting will be held there in the near
future for the purpose of organizing
for the advancement of the work.
Miss Sallie Robertson, of Lancaster
who has been the pleasant guest of
Miss Stella Christopher for the past
two weeks, has returned to her home
Miss Robertson visited Cheaden a few
days last week as the guest of Miss
Lucy Sue Moody. Sandy Bottom Corr
in Sentinel.
Miss Ruth Davis. of Urbanns, sister
of Ben Davis, VINO is known in Lancas-
ter, has returned home from a Balti-
more hospital, where she was taken
after being bitten on the foot several
weeks ago in Accomac county. Irewas
feared at one time the limb would have
to be amputated.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
al .LI,ENBECK.

w. w. Davenport was in Baltimore
last week on business and recreation.
DR.. Geo. H. Steuart left on Monday
of this week for Baltimore with Mrs.
E. w. Gresham and Miss Annie Rey-
nolds, where he is taking them for med
ical treatment at the Maryland Uni
versity.
Barges Carroll and hurry loaded
here last week with mine props.
The meeting held at the Bertrand
chapel on Sunday was very interesting.
Several were added to the church.
r. L. Lampkin, who has been living
near here for some time, has moved
his family to Fredericksburg.
H. b. Boughton was in Caroline
county this week on business.
I. G. WORKMAN, representing Isaa.
A. Sheppard & Co.. was here this week.
Carpenters Schools and Lawson are
putting a new roof on the hotel here.
SNOW STORM,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
NOTICE,

Pursuant to the terms of a decree of
the Circuit Court of Northumberland
county in the suit of Morris Executor
VS.: Fisher ct ais, / shall offer for sale at
public auction at Reedville on Wednes-
day, November "a, 1909, (unless sooner
sold at private sale) the following de-
serloed real estate, lately the property
of Albert Morris, deceased:
One lot IN Reedville adjoining lot on
which bank is situated, 20 feet running
back to the creek;
One lot near Reedville adjoining High
school lot, containing As of an acre:
One lot near Reedville between Main
street, Morris Avenue, Poplar avenue
and Crowder's lane, containing 5.97
acres;
One lot near Reedville between Main
street, Main County Road, Morris and
Poplar avenues, containing 8l9 acres:
one lot adjoining Liberty church lot
ana hoseiand cemetery, containing 20
An undivided one-half interest in q
lot at the foot of Poplar Landing. used
for landing, 12-l0O acre:
One lot of swamp and wood land in
belFs swamp, back of T. ]. Croswell's,
containing 10 acres;
One undivided half interest in the un-
sold land at Point Pleasant, bought of
TOulson's heirs.
In addition to the above real estate
there will also be sold certain Carriages
and other personal property.
The sale of the real estate will be
subject to confirmation by the Court.
Terms: One third Cash, balance in six
and twelve months, bonds with approved
security for deferred payments and title
retained until purchase money is fully
paid.
The sale will begin at 2 o'clock d. m.
JAMES c. FISHER,
Executor of the will Annie II. Morris,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
LIVELY.

Mrs. Alice Haynie and little daughter,
Virginia, have returned home after
several weeks stay with the formers
daughter in Fredericksburg.
jennings Lewis has returned to our
village after several months absence.
and will be associated with his brother
here in business.
b. B. Haynie got from his patch a
potato measuring twenty-five inches in
length and three inches in diameter.
o. Hebrey, of Richmond county, has
placed a saw-mill on the tract of land
purchased by Jas. Jesse from John
Marsh.
Jas. Barrsck. near huntsville, is suf-
fering from tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Savin have
moved to White Chapel to reside.
FoR-GET-ME-NoT.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
AfR0-AMEE.CAN NOTES.

Teachers of the colered schools in
White Chapel District met at school
No. l Saturday, November g., and held
an interesting and helpful meeting. They
will meet again December Bird at Merry
Point.
A Financial Rally will be held at Mt.
Vernon church, White Stone, Sunday.
November 18th. Rev. d. Fields, of
Millenbeck, will assist Pastor Tucker in
the services.
Miss Ruth Lewis, of Churchfield. has
opened private school near Pittman's
store with fair attendance.
The ladies' club of Willing Workers
will meet November 18th at the home
of Mrs. Eliza Ball.
Mrs. Violet James, of PHILADELPHIA.
has returned home after spending the
summer with her son and daughter.
John James and Mrs. Martha Smith.
respectively, on Eastern Branch.
Mrs. Mary Marshall, of Crisfield, Nd.
Is cooking at Irvington Beach hotel.
r II II
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
SPRAINED ANKLE.

81 have been benefited SO greatly by
Noah's Liniment in the past two or
three weeks, using it for a sprained
ankle, take great pleasure in recon-
mending it to all such sufferers. Mrs.
w. ID. Robertson, West Somerville,
Mass" Noah's Liniment has been in
existence so long that you doubtless
know it by reputation if not by use.
1t has cost thousands of dollars to
familiarizs the public. with our regis.
tered trade mark, Noah's Ark. None
genuine without this ON every package,
and sufferers from all aches and pains
glH gnd immediate relief by It's use,
Sold by your dealer, "a cents. If not,
we will mail q bottle on recent of
price. Noah Remedy Co., Richmond,
va; Money refunded to any dissatis-
49, NSs%s
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

LAIN 'sAp = n W.
Miss Helen Oldham. of Emmerton,
arrived Monday to spend several weeks
at the home of her brother, DR.. M. C..
Oldham.
Rev. w. L. Ware left Monday for
the Conference. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Ware. Miss Annie Brown, of
near Iberis, is in charge of things dur
ing their absence.
Mrs. Atticus James and sister, Miss
Lola Haynie, from lower Lancaster,
spent Saturday and Sunday at their
parental home here.
Mrs. l.. r. Combs spent last week
with her daughter, Mrs. C. T. Pierce,
at Litwalton.
Miss Evelyn Broun. of Browns Store,
was the guest of Mrs. w. M. Pinckard
Saturday and Sunday.
Bishop Lloyd confirmed a class of
four at Trinity P. E. church on Sunday
night last.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
Kills Her Foe of go Years.

The most merciless enerny had for 20 years
declares Mrs. James Duncan. of Haynesville Ne.
was Dyspepsia. suffered intensely after eating
or drinking and coulG scarcely sleep. After many
remedies had failed ard several doctors gave me
up. tried Electric Bittegyi. which cured me COM
pletely. Now can eat anything. am 20 years
old and am over ioyeI to get my health and
strength back again" For Indigestion. Loss OF
Appetite. Kidney Trouble. Lame Back. Fenals
Complaints its unelualcd. Only soc at drugyists
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
EllYSON CONGRATULATED,

1t was real pleasure to Mr.. Ellyson
to receive a letter of congratulation
from his Republican opponent in the re-
cent contest. eongratulating him on
his success. Mr.. Lincoln writes:
{. ,'It gives me pleasure to congratulate
you second time, and to say that !
shall be glad to serve in the Senate
with you as presiding officer"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
TERMS OF UOURTS.

18TH CTRCUTr-JuDGE T. II. b, WRIGHT.
RICHMOND CO.-First Monday I'm Jauuary
March. May, July. September and NoVem-
Der,
NORTHUMBERLAND CO.-Second Mouday
in February. April, June, Augu {, October
and December
LANCASTERCO .-Third Monday I'm january,
March, May, July, September and Novem-
Der.
WBSTMORELAND CO. Fourth Monday /
February. april, June, August, October
AMI December.
ESSEX CO.-Third Monday in February.
April. June. August, October and December
18th CRCUIT-JUDGE c. ID. JoNEs.
MlDDLESEN CO.-Tuesday after the 4th
Monday ia January, March. Nav. July.
September and November.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

profit by this opportunity to improve
their education as we are convinced
that Mr.. Simmons will be a thoroughly
conscientious and impartial teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Hardy left We'd
nesdsy for their home at Niagara Falls
after an extended visit to Mr.. Harjy's
daughters in Tennessee and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. C. Cross at this place. L.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
TEMPERANCE.

The temperance people of Augusta
county have formed an org anization 70
promote temperance legisH ion, chiefly
Statewide prohibition.
The fate of the saloon in Alabama for
years to come will be decided at the
end of this month, when a vote is to be
taken on a constitutional amendment
placing prohibition in the organic law of
the state.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
NORTHUMBERLAND co.
y SVlh rTDV

James E. Bryant, e Ri , srdson' g
Corner, is visiting his COUSIN, L. Y.
Bryant.
. Mrs. John Whitehead. OF Washington.
IS visiting her cousin, Mrs. George
Douglass. at Gulick.
There will be preaching the fourth
Sunday in this month at Oakland M. E
c1urch at ii a. m. and at Hopewell at 8
p. n.
, Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas's infant
died Saturday and was buried Sunday
In the family burying ground.
Mrs. John I. Lewis is still unim-
proved. MAMMALS LITTLE GIRL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
GOVERNMENT FISH FOR OUR PONDS

A government messenger with large
consignment of young fish for ponds in
this section arrived at Weems this
morning friday. These fish were sent
direct from the United States hatchery
at Cumberland, Md, and were secured
through Mr.. H. E. Owen, of Weems.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
COATS EXCHANGED.

Through mistake some one took from
the ladies' room over the exhibit hall at
kilmarnock Fair Thursday my long,
black, loose fitting coat and left theirs
instead! The person making the mis-
take VIII kindly drop me a card so
exchange can be made as | have the
one left. (MRs.) w, E. BRENT,
Molusk, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
LANCASTER COUNTY.
OCRAN.

G. S. Pasquith left Tuesday to spend
the winter with his family in Baltimore.
Mrs. w. II. LonRworth is getting
lumber in place to build new house,
M. N. Tadlock has his new house
raised and work progressing on it
rapidly.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
NOTICE TBEyE.

Feather beds for sale cheap.
Partner wanted in fish packing bust
ness.
Teacher wanted for small children at
home.
Liberal reward for pocket book lost.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

horrihed his grandmother. Mrs. Maria Taylor. Of
Nebo. KY. who writes that when all thought he
would die. Buckien's Arnica Salve wholly cured
him. InfailbIe for Burns. Scalds. Cuts Corns.
Wounds. Bruises. Cures Fever-Sores. BoIls. Skin
Eruptions. Chilblains. Chapped Hands Soon
routs Piles. 25c at all druggists
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this means to thank our
many friends for their, unbounded kind
ness during the long and continued ill
ness and death Of my mother, Mrs.
Celia Campbell. We cannot express
the deep sense of gratitude we
feel for the many tokens of SYM
patty and kindness shown us and
can only view it as the Providence of
God given as stars of hope in this dark
day Of sorrow. Her children join me
in these sentiments above mentioned.
,, "a, s.ss.--. LIZZIE JOHNSON.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
POCKET.BOOK LOST.

Lost between Irvington and Kilmar-
mock Monday afternoon a pocket-book
$45. for which a liberal re-
ward will be given the finder If returned
to JOS. Smith. Irvington, Va, (near
or CITIZEN Office.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
BAPTIST.
Knv. r. w. cLAYaRoox. Pastor.

kEv. r. w. CLAYBRooK. Pastor.
rviugpon. Second and Fourth Sundays, $50
2. M; First Sunday, =. NJ.
Wicomtco, First and Third Sundays, II A. ".
Kilmarnock. Second and Fourth Sunday 5,
IL A. VI.
Bluff Point Chapel. Third Sunday. $3.50 Z. NJ.
Breut's Hall (Kilmarnock). Second. Fourth
aud Fifth Sundays, 7:30 Z. NJ.
weems, Third sunday, 730 Z. NJ. Fifth Sun
day. IL A NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
REV. w. +. DuNAwAY, Pastor.

Providence, First Sunday, IL A. NJ; Third
Sunday, 3 L. NJ.
Lebanon, FirstSunday, 3 p. NJ; Third Sunday,
80 IL A. NJ.
Corrotoman. Second Sunday, IL A. NJ; Fourth
Sunday. 3 =. NJ.
Norwood, second sunday, 3 7. NJ; Fourth
Sunday, III A. NJ.
Mooreland, Third Sunday, y. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
EPISCOPAL.

REV. l.. Il. COMBS, Rector.
White Chapel, First and Third Sundays. II AM.
Bertrand Chapel, Third Sunday 7:50 = NJ.
Grsce. second Sunday, IL A. NJ; Fourth Sun
day, z. NJ.
Wicomico. Second Sunday, 3 2. NJ: Fourth
Sunday. Ii A. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
IRyINGT0N HOME FOR SALE.

s, FOR SALE-Beautiful residence ON
one of the coves of Carriers Creek: III
rooms, halls; hot and cold water and
path; much land; good orchard: barns
ana out houses. etc. Address.
VA CITIZEN, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12


bs VIRGINIA CITIZEN. IrvinEton,Va.
---------
Our editor is in Richmond and New
port News this week.
Mrs. ]. T. Rilee is visiting relatives
in King g. Queen county. ~
Vernon Messick and Levi b. Riley
are suffering from. boils. "
Social Circle Monday night at the
home of Mrs. l.. H. Rilee
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w. Meekins moved
into their new home this week
Miss Ruth Willing is visiting her
brother, Howard Willing, in Baltimore
DR.. j. b. Hodgkin spent from Friday
until Sunday with friends at Urbanna
Mrs. j. F. Bellows and Mrs. Thornton
b. Treakle visited friends here Monday.
Mrs. Il. L. Willing and Mrs. w. w.
Buchan are visiting relatives in Newport
News.
Miss Grace Long, of Ocran, spent
Sunday with her cousins, the Misses
Hopkins
a Mrs, Sally Willing left Friday to
spend some time with her daughters in
baltimore. & Ia
Mrs. Jos. u. James, of lower Lam
caster, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
= Mrs ~ J:SD,xsS
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Creighton, of
Burgess Store. are spending few
weeks at the lrvngton Beach.
Mrs. Mason Raines and daughter,
Miss Nellie. of Garrisonville, Va, are
guests at the home of +. T. George.
Several men of this place who have
been fishing for factories at distance
have returned home to spend the winter.
Miss Caroline Coulbourn, of Girls
field. Md. arrived Wednesday to spend
several weeks with her cousin, Miss
Gunby.
Monday next is Lancaster court
Messrs. Lee and Rowe expect to attend
in the interest of the CITIZEN and our
home fire association.
Revs. Gayle, Garner, Lewis, Jett,
Busby and Theo. Jett, with others,
were here Tuesday en- route to Annual
Conference at Newport News
Miss Pauline C.. Long was guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Pembroke, on
steamer Calvert, Saturday while max
ing the trip to Tappahannock.
Mrs. l.. M. Irving, who has been
critically i'll at the home of her sister,
Mrs. j. c. Harding, for several weeks,
'iawas taken to Baltimore Monday.
At the masquerade carnival at the
RINK Tuesday evening Miss Mabel
Rilee. as little Red Riding Hood, and
Harry Waters, as king of Jungletown,
won the prizes.
Miss Bette Richardson, teacher in
the High School here. spent Saturday
with Mrs. K. r. Dunaway, at White
OIODS. MI anu mTS. runaway and
Miss Evans spent Sunday at the par
sonage..2
Late arrivals at Irvington Beach Hotel:
Mrs. Dawson and son, w. A. Merchant,
F. w. Pohlmyer, Biard Wright, ]. M.
Waller, p. X. Bauman, Steve Adams,
Charles Williams, E. W. Wright, Mrs.
w. 4. Cox, r. B. Moore, j. r. Butler.
r. l.. Ficklin and Currie and Palmer.
A surprise" was given Mrs. A. N.
Tribe Wednesday evening by seven of
her young friends in honor of the ami
versary of her birth. 1t was also the
birthdayo of Miss Myrtle v. Brewington,
one of the participants. Games were
played until about. 10 o'clock, when a
chafing-dish supper was served. Those
present were: Mrs. Frank l.. King,
Misses Myrtle and Lilly Brewington,
Caroline Gunby. Caroline Coulbourn,
Pauline c. Long and Ruby ". Smith
After assembling Mrs. Mitchell was
asked to join the party. Mrs. Tribe
received many useful and pretty
presents.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
Rry. G. A. HAI1. Pnstnr.

White stone, First and Third Sundays. IL A
M.:SecOnd and Fourth SuudayS.SP p. ~
Fleets Island, Second aud Fourth Summary
llA.M-:Firsta ana Third Sundays, BPM
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
Rev. w. l.. WARE, PASTOR.

q REV. W. L. WARE, PASTOR.
White Marsh. Second Sunday, 3P NJ; Fourth
Sunday. IL A. NJ
Edgely, Second Sunday, IL A. NJ: Fourth Sun
day, p. NJ.
Rehoboth. First Sunday, Ii A. NJ; Third Sun
daS, 3 q. M
Blun Point, Ftrst SUNDAY, p. NJ: Third Sun
day, n "A. NJ.
Kilmsrnock FIRST Sunday. 200 z. NJ; Third
Sunday. 100 =. NJ.
Mia. Fourth Sunday. 1:0u 2. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
ORDER OF PUBLICATION,

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
for the County of Lancaster on the
BIRD day of October, 1909.
Wheaton Packing Company,
Incorporated, - Plaintiff.
F. against
Ida B. Oakley, Defendant
In Chancery and on Attachment.
The object of this suit is to attach
certain real estate belonging to defen-
dant, a nonresident, and subject same
to debt due complainant. And an
affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendant Ida B. Oakley is
not resident Of the State of Virginia. il
is ordered that she do appear here within
fifteen days after due publication hereof,
and do what may be necessary to protect
her interest IN this suit. And it ia
further ordered that copy hereof be
published once q week for four weeks
up the VIRGINIA CIgIzEMna newspaper
published in the county of Lancaster
and that copy be posted at the front
door of the courthouse of this county on
the first day of November, 1909, that
being the next succeeding rule day after
this order was entered.
Test: VIM. Chiffon, Clerk.
X. y. NORRIS, JR., p. q.
A copy-Teste: VIM. Chiffon, Clerk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
FOR SALE.

TWO LARGE. FINE FEATHER
beds for sale cheap. Also pillows and
holsters. For further information apply
to CITIZEN Office, Irvington, Va. -
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
RELIGIOUS APPOINTMENTS.
METHODIST.
REV. L. +. GARNER. Pastor.

hEV- n. +. 6ARNEk. FastOr.
lexington, First aud Third Sundays. IL A. NJ,
Second and Fourth Sundays. Il. NJ
white Stone. First and Third Sundays. 3 Z. NJ,
Second and Fourth Sundays, IN A. NJ.
Asbury Fleets Island), Second Sunday, 3 p.
NJ; Third sunday. Up. VI.
Poplar Neck. tourt IA SUNDAY. 3 p. NJ.
Wesley, First Sunday, u. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
LOCAL MENTION.

Al. COMMUNICATIONS should tie addressed to
bs VIRGINIA CITIZEN. IrvinEton.Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Mrs. j. F. Bellows and Mrs. Thornton
b. Treakle visited friends here Monday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

DIR. j. b. Hodgkin spent from Friday
until Sunday with friends at Urbanna.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Mrs. b. l.. Willing and Mrs. w. w.
Buchan are visiting relatives in Newport
News
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Miss Ruth Willing is visiting her
brother, Howard Willing, in Baltimore
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Mrs. Mason Raines and daughter,
Miss Nellie, of Garrisonville. Va, are
guests at the home of K. T.. George.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Several men of this place who have
been fishing for factories at distance
have returned home to spend the winter.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Creighton, of
Burgess Store. are spending a few
weeks at the lrvington Beach.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Meekins moved
into their new home this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Our editor is in Richmond and New
port News this week.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-14
CANAL ENGINEERS Still.
INSIST ON LOCK pI4AI

Washington, ID. c.. Feb. i3--Col-
o.cl George w Goethals, chairman
of the lsthmian Canal commission
and the members OF the board OF en-
gineers appointed by President Roose-
welt, who went to Panama with Presi-
dent-clcct Taft reached Washington
today. The board of engineers was
sent to the isthmus by the president
with a view to reporting whether
there had been such a change in con-
ditions affecting the construction Of
the canal to warrant the substitution
of sea level plan. The board vain
~ tried to finish It's report before
reaching this city, but hope to be
able to have a report ready for the
president early next week The MEM
bcrs will report unanimously In favor
of continuing the lock plan
II repeat what said to YOU year
ago and that Is that the canal will
he completed and ships viii be tra-
versing II by the first of January
1915 Work on the waterway Is go-
ing ahead splendidly am to APP
pear before the house committee on
appropriations Monday when | VIII bc
prepared To give an estimate of what
the canal will cost
"In my Judgment the character of
the canal to be built has not changed
in the least The most acceptable
plan is that of the lock canal which
is that now under construction ANY
danger of ships humping into the
gates or other parts of the locks about
which some apprehension has been
expressed viii be entirely aVcrtcd by
electrical devices by vNf,r the vessels
Will be kept under control at all
times said Col. Gocthals today
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-14
IRRIGATION PROJECT
OBSTACLES DISAPPEAR
Contract for Work Near Grand June
ton. Colo. Ready for Gar.
fields signature.

Washington. Feb. 1S.--All obstacles
TO the signing by Secretary of the
Interior Garfield of the contract fol
the construction Of the Grand Val
ley Irrigation project in Colorado,
which has been withheld becarse of
what he believed to be an objection
able clause. 1t IS believed now haze
been removed. 1t is believed the con-
tract will be signed in few days.
The attorneys for the company
have inserted in the contract pro-
vision obligatng the government to
assume responsibility for damage to
the right OF way of the Denver AMI
Rio Grande and for injuries to work
men employed during the progress OF
the work.
Secretary Garfield objected to this
clause ana declined to sign unless &
was modified or eliminated. AS he
result of conference with GEORGE
Gould and President Jeffcry of the
Denver and Rio Grandc, by u. Ap-
pcrle. of Grand Junction, Colo, VINO
represents the interests of the farm
ers along the Denver and Rio Grandc.
Mr.. Gould has given instructions for
such changing of the clause as win
meet the governments contention.