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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
PETRIFIED TILL SHE DIED.
woman Resembled Marble When
Death End. d Suffering.

Death from gradual petrificatiou, the
BODY slowly hardening for year, until
the flesh became as adamant as marble
and proof against iucisions, was the re-
port made last week in the case of Mrs.
Catherine Barrow, forty-six years old,
OF Rosedale, La. who succumbed in the
Charity Hospital Physicians were I'M
able to diagnose the mslady, but it is
believed the woman was afflicted with
a form of skin disease involving all the
tissues of the body. Medical scientists
expressed the belief that embalmipp
was unnecessary, and that the woman's
relatives might retain the corpse per-
petually.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
NEWSPAPER MEN In SESSION.

Editors Ryland, Morgan and Lee, from
this section, are attending Virginia Press
Association meet in Richmond, and also
taking in the Methodist Conference at
Newport News. President Taft adj
dressed the editors in the Hall of Dele
gates Wednesday. The city of Rich
mond has feted and entertained the
editors and their ladies' handsomely.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

TALK about junketing trips,
the Times-Dispatch gets this off;
ga salary of 81, 500 a year and
a summer trip to Europe on the
dear people is not such a bad lot
for a Congressman And how
about our Republican President
at $75, 900 a year and his expen-
sive swing around the circle? But
MIR. Taft got the habit from that
luxurious Philippine itinerary.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

The FARMvLLE HERALD is
"free, white and twenty-one"-or
pretty close to that, as it is cele-
brating it's twentieth anniver-
sary. The Heraldis a white sheet
all right, and one of the cleanest
and brightest weeklies that come
to this Office. Always beautifully
printed, always independent and
Intellectual, we are sure that it
will continue to grow as it de-
serves. Success to the Herald.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
POLITICAL.

The impression prevails in Wishing
ton that the President will make a
somewhat clean sweep in Virginia Fed
eral offices, and that many who now
hold commissions will have to step
down and out, making room for Taft
men. And, we suppose. making room
for the new recruits?
We predict that he Judge Mannl is
going to make one Of the best and most
useful Governors Virginia has ever had.
He is man of fine abilities, he is an
accomplished lawyer, he is good finan-
cier, he is practical business man and
practical farmer. he is kind, generous,
approachable, companionable, Demo
cratic and honorable, and before his
administration is ended, If the Lord
spares him, the people are going to be
proud of him and thankful that they
choose him to be their Governor. Mark
the prediction. -Times-Herald.
There are two reasons for the result
in Washington county. One is the
growth of Democratic sentiment, which
is rather general in the Ninth District.
Another is that many Republicans are
weary of bossism. During the cam
paign Republican newspapers and spell
binders had much to say about Demo
cratic bossism in Virginia, but no fact
is better known than that the dictator
ship established by Republican Federal
officeholders in Virginia is absolute.
The Republican legislative ticket in
Washington county was a one-man tick
ct, nominated by one-man convention,
and it went down In defeat ip a county
that has been safely Republican. = Bris-
tol Herald Courier.
ELECTION DOTS.
Colonial Beach did itself proud by
the comparative vote. giving Judge
Mann 81 out of GA votes cast.
fredericksburg elected Republican
Commemorative Attorney by few
votes on a fiuke.
Middlesex's vote was. Mann, S22
Kent, 9S; Ellyson, 30S: Lincoln, 90
Williams, S2s; Revereomb, s5; James
80; Locke. rs; Hartman. sl5; Crupper
SO; Harris. /; Eggleston. s2l; Brent
SO; Button. 1; Koiner, S23; Robinson,
| So; Ross, 2. iH -,
Political gossip is to the effect that
Glass will be candidate for governor
four years hence and that Stuart viii
oppose Martin for Senate.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

HALLoE'EN was celebrated in
some place in Ohio in a queer
way. The celebraters went into
a cemetery and broke over 100
tombstones worth $4,000. This
should be the limit.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
KILMARNOCK FAIR.
Good Weather. Large Crowds and
the Usual Attractions.

The Chesapeake Agricultural Associa-
ton held it's 26th annual fair at Kilmar-
mock Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
OF last week. The weather was bright
| and clear though a little windy on
Thursday, and everything worked for
the. enjoyment of the pleasure seekers.
The exhibits were about up to the
average in number, but a good many
excelhng former years in quality. In
addition to the numerous home produc-
tons, JAP. Caulfeld- & Co., of Balti-
more. and II. Wallace Garner, of Fred
erieksburg, representative of the Starr
Piano Co.. had several instruments
there and entertained many; the Singer
Sewing Machine Co. had number of
machines from the Irvington Office on
exhibit, and Palmer & Moore. of Reed
vile, displayed numerous Regal engines.
There was also on the grounds, as va
riety. the usual number of fakirs and
small shows. The second days attend
ance was possibly larger than for sew
eral years.
The second and third days races
were as follows:
Mile heats, best three in five, 2:lS class.
lewis Hannis Boy 1 2
Shipley's S. K. Bedworth 2l1 1
Time 2:16.
Mile heats. best three in FIVE, 2:SO class.
Emma Bedworth 1I2 I
King Redwood, Jr., 2 81 2
Time 2:27.
Mile heats, best two in three, 2:29 class.
Rhea's Sailor Boy / 1
Red b 9 9
Time 2:2S.
THIRD DAY.
Mile heats, best three in FIVE, class Els.
Shipley's S. K. Bedworth II /
Lewis Hannis Boy 20 2
Time 2:1S.
Mile heats, best two in three. class 2:29.
Rhea's Sailor Boy II
Red B . 9
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

SECRETARY WILSON, of the Agri-
cultural Department at Wash
ington, says that the time is close
at hand when We will have more
men to eat bread than we will
have bread to eat, and it is i'm
perative that we raise more food
stuff than now. Back to the farm
is what heurges to themultitudes.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

The hookworm was discovered
first in Essex county. At least
this is the report. Well, some
are mean lorcharitable?) enough
to thus account for Essex s
slOwness.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

SAM WILLIAMS led the crowd in
the election, so it is reported.
Well. when Sam shakes that fore
top down over his eyes and takes
the bit in his teeth he is mighty
apt to come in ahead.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

The rousingmajorities received
by Messrs. Eggleston and Koiner,
of the departments CONSTRUCTION
and Agriculture, respectively,
show conclusively that the people
are behind officials who are Wig
orous in the discharge of their
duties. Such men make bitter
enemies, but approvers rise up in
numbers. These departments,
like the Commission of Fisheries,
have been drought out of the
suds" by the present heads.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

MORE men with broken spines,
men dead of heart failure from
over exertion, and others Grip
pied from football accidents, are
reported. Such is the ambition
to excel.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

REPUBLICANS are said to be dis
satisfied with Mr.. Slemp's matf-
agement of the recent campaign
and want Alvah Martin to take
the helm. Sounds like the war
stories, when, because a general
could not win a battle, he had to
go down and out and a new man
take the lead.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

|. SURGEON GENERAL RIxEY, OF
the Y. s. Army, a Virginian, who
has held that post for a number
OF years, is to be retired. Surgeon
John c. Wise, another Virginian,
is said to be slated for the post,
Wise being now a memoer of the
Naval Examining Board. DIR.
Tully Vaughn, another Virginian.
is at the head of the Marine Hos
pital Service, and so Virginians
get to the front at least in medi-
cal places. But it is only a way
they have, when merit is the test.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

A New MEXICO editor declines
President Taft's offer TO make
him Governor of that territory.
saying that he had rather stick
to his newspaper business-his
First love-. Once smeared with
printers ink, it is hard to get
away from it. There are few
editors who have served long
that are willing to cut loose en-
tirely from the fascinating but
grinding work for any Office OF
power other than the grey goose
quill Yields.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

Time 2:2S.
AT the shooting matches Jno. A.
Palmer, jr., of Reedville. won the
second day and Clifford Kirkmyer, of
lrvington. the third day.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12
METHODIST CONFERENCE.

The Virginia Methodist Conference,
now in session in Newport News, is the
centre of interest for many of that
denomination in the State. The princi-
pal concern gathers about the question
concerning the Randolph system
OF education and the control of that
property by the Conference. Whether
the trustees or the Conference shall con-
troll the management of the college and
whether it can stand on the Carnaeie
Foundation are questions of grave i'm
port Another subject that is intensely
interesting is the proposed change of
name OF the church from its present
title to Episcopal Methodist.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-11-12

as The date on the label of your paper
shows the time to which your subscrip-
ton is paid, and is receipt for an am
mount paid. See that it is correct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
NEW ORLEANS IS
 READY FOR RACES
THE CITY IS FULL OF RENOWNED
 DRIVERS AND THE SUCCESS OF
 PLANS ASSURED-ABERNATHY ARRANGING FOR BIRMINGHAM.

New Orleans, February 16.-Wth ten of the best known automobile drivers in the city the people are deeply interested in the New Orleans speed carnival which begins Saturday and terminates Monday.
 The indications are that the meet will prove one of the greatest ever held in the south, rivalling the grand prize in Sa- vannah. and approaching the Vanderbilt cup events.
 As great throngs of people from all over the south will attend the Mardi Gras fes- tivities, the attendance at the automo- bile events will probably be larger than the largest attendance at the Savannah races.
 Every New Orleans citizen owning an automobile is preparing to appear at the grounds and the automobile days will be among the principal ones of the Mardl Gras season.
 T. s. Abernathy. secretary of the Auto- mobile club of Birmingham reached the city tonight, and states that he has se- cured practically all the drivers who will appear here for the Birmingham carnival of next week. He states that there is a great deal of enthusiasm in Birmingham concerning the races and is very optimis- tic over the anticipated success of the plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
STANDING SOUTHERN LEAGUE,

The Birmingham Athletic club de- feated Nashville last night in hard- fought. scrappy game, the final score being 27 to 23. The contest was In many ways similar to that of the night before, as the score was tied once, and at no time during the second half was it possible to name the victor.
 The game was won by Thomas ex- cellent foul goal throwing, as he made II out of IT trials. The guarding oi both teams was so close that neither scored many field goals. The club did not get in it's usual pass work, and long shots were too frequent. ware made several beautiful shots.
 It was a pretty game, however, as the boys had to fight to win. The hrst half ended IS to g in the clubs favor, but Nashville rallied in the second tleo the score and came near winning.
 This makes Nashville's second de- feat. and she goes to Wetumpka to- night. The locals here hope that her luck will change on arriving in Mont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
HIGH SCHOOL TO
 PLAY BIRMINGHAM
THE BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE WILL MEET NEWLY FORMED HIGH SCHOOL TEAM AT ATHLETIC CLUB TOMORROW NIGHT.

The Birmingham High school has put a fast basketball team in the field and will play a series of three games with the Birmingham college, the first be- ing pulled off tomorrow night at the Athletic club.
 The two teams are about evenly matched and will no doubt put up a fine game. Both are composed of stars. The High school has Thomas, the clubs fast captain, Luther Strange of the Y. M. C.. A. and several other strong men, while Birmingham college has Balsam and Lambert, two association stars.
 The contest will no doubt be worth seeing The boys are practicing hard and will be in fine shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Big League Magr1afes
 Hn Harmonious Sessions

discussed, although special committee headed by President John T. Brush of the New York Nationals, had been looked to for a report.
 President Brush may not be able to at- tend the league meeting and his absence may result in postponement or the sub ject until such time as the committee is able to make it's report public
 President Comiskey of the Chicago Americans announced that he had pro- cured C. c. Cravath, a Boston Ameri- can pitcher, and President Murphy of the Chicago Nationals, congratulated him self on the fact that he had added to his fielding staff George Browne, of the Bos- ton Nationals.
 The American league succeeded in trans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
EXCELS SIOR
 NJ A U N ID R Y f805-O7 Second Avenue
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE
 TO PLAY ALlCEVLLE.

Aliceville. February (Special)- arrangements for the basketball game with the team from the Mississippi A. and M. college have been made. Capt 1. B. H. Somerville will not be in the game, owing to a sprained ankle. The local lineup follows: Woolridge, center; Fondren, guard Sanders, guard; somer- vile forward; Fitzpatrick, forward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

Chicago, February 16-The opening or the sessions of the annual meetings or the National and American basepah leagues developed no excitement tooas' notwithstanding the rumors that nave CIT culated about possible wordy wars.
 At the session the National league schedule was adopted without change, ana if was decided that in future the league annual meetings would be held In NC" York on the second Tuesday in Decein- ber.
 The alleged attempt at bribery of Om- pires Klsm and Johnstone during liio closing game in New York between the ChicaRo and New York teams was ho'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
acting it's business in almost record break.

acting it's business in almost record break ing fashion.
 Comiskey was besieged during the day by baseball enthusiasts to know some thing of Manager Fielder Jones, and was confident that Jones would be back when the season opened. Rumors were rife, however, that William Sullivan had been slated to succeed Jones as manager of the team.
 The baseball season of 1909 will open April IA, according to the National league schedule made public today. Brooklyn will play at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, Pittsburg at Cincinnati and St. Louis at Chicago. The first meeting be- tween Chicago and New York, who fin ished so closely last season, will not oc- cur until May il at New York
 It was announced tonight that Cy Young, pitcher on the Boston American league team, had been traded to the Cleveland American league team for Pitchers Chech and Ryan and cash sum-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Nashbilze De1eated M
 Scrappy GAme Win Club

gomery tomorrow, for that is the bunch that Birmingham wants to see beaten badly. The next games to be played here VIII probably be the most royal battles of the season. Mobile comes Wednesday of next week to play the club, and tackles the Young Mems Christian as- sociation Friday after going to Nash vile. Look out for a sensational game! The score of last nights game fol- lows:
 Score: First half, B. A. G., 19; N. A. C., g.
 Final score: B. A. C.. 27; N. A. C.. 2S.
 Field Foul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Rector Will Run Aoain.

Charlottesville, Va, February 16-James A. Rector, champion short distance sprinter of America, tonight announced his intention to run for Virginia in all home meets this spring. He will try to repeat his performance of last spring, when he broke his worlds record by doing the 10O-yard dash in 2-5 seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Dairymen Organize.

A meeting of the eairymen of the state will be held here this morning. The Ala bama Dairymens association will be formed at the meeting. The object of the association is mutual cooperation for profit and protection of the state against impure products of dairies. One of the chief aims of the association will be to study to perfect sanitation as applied to the business of the use of milk and but ter. Prominent dairymen of the state signed a call for the meeting. It is stated that there will be large attend ance, as much interest in the movement has been worked up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

Referee, Redman; umpire, Seals; time, Began; scorers, Metzger and Shute.
 Fouls on B. A. C., Is; on N. A. C.. IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Bicycle Race Postponed.

Atlanta, February 16.-The 15-mile bi- cycle race scheduled for this evening be- tween Bobby Walthour and Elmer Collins at the local track was called off at S:45 O clock tonight on account of the ex- tremely cold weather. The race will be run next Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Wrioht Makes Two Flights.

Pau, France, February 1S.-Undeterred by the bad weather. Wilbur Wright made two flights today with Captain Girard- vile and M Tissandier, giving the French aeronauts advanced instruction in the manipulation of the machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Notice to sewer Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon Febru- ary 20, for constructing about 6SSO feet of M-inch sanitary sewer. Plans may be examined and specifications obtained at 6O1 First National Bank building.
 JEFFERSON COUNTY SANITARY
 COMMISSION 2-6-6t-eod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
WoodIaWn Wins.

woodlawn defeated Birmingham Train ing schools second team yesterday by a score of to 10.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-06-26
BOISE, IDA.

st Teresa's academy closed a most
successful school year Friday, but de-
voted two days to the exercises in con-
nection with the closing of the term.
The class day program was given
Monday afternoon, and on Tuesday aft
ernoon the commencement exercises
were held at the Pinney theatre. In the
evening a reception was given to the
graduates and alumni
The class day program and the grad
uatlon exercises was as follows:
Han Alma Mater, arranged from
Tannhauser- Wagner -. Chorus Class
Class Day Greeting ..........
..--..-......... Elizabeth McDonough
Distribution of Certificates, Minim and
Junior Department
Vocal solo, 1.-THE King of the Vikings"
w. A. Phillips. Elizabeth David. Ac-
companist, Narcisa Gestal.
Cldss history ..,......... Mae SpenSer
Valse Styrlenne .......... Woolenhaupt
Teresa Donovan.
Distribution of Certificates. Preparato-
ry Department
Quartette, MY Rosary ..... Nevin
Mae Spenser, Narcisa Gestal. Eliza
beth McDonough, Elizabeth David,
Poem. AT Parting Mary Villeneuve
Vocal solo, 1.-THE Man of Sorrows
Elizabeth McDonough
Botanical Analysis Teresa Donovan
Darkies Cradle Song .... Wheeler
Glee Club
Distribution of Certificates, Academic
Department
Piano Duet. "Ojos Criollos' ..........
Observation-Disclosures. NJ. Gottschalk
Mae Spenser, Narcisa Gestal.
Distribution of Prizes.
%,
Yachting Walt Song ........... Veazie
Chorus Glass.
Poem, "On the Wings of Song
Observation-Disclosures. Elizabeth David
Faust de Gounod 1900. Alberti, op. 20
Teresa Donovan, Narcisa Gestal.
Elizabeth McDonough.
Poem, After Today" Louise Moritz
Oberon de Weber Albert
Piano l, Narcisa Gestal: piano 2,
Teresa Donovan.
Essay, laurel Women"
Teresa Donovan
Piano Solo, Polka de la RENE" $50.
49,. ..........;..... ...-........ Raft
Narcisa Gestal
Poem, "Graditum" .Izora L. Landson
Vocal Solo, Flower of the Alps" -.
............ Observation-Disclosures. Wekerlin
Elizabeth David, assompanist, Izora
1Ic1ilStlOll
Essay, Common Sense" .......,
........ .,...... Elizabeth McDonough
Overture. Light Cavalry" F. Suppe
Narcisa Gestal, Elizabeth David,
Mae Spenser. Teresa Donovan, Eli
zabeth McDonough, Izota Lansdon.
Peam, Through the Halls of the
MontezumaS' ......... Irene Donovan
Quartette, "Good-bue, Sweet Day.
.-........ Vannah
Narcisa Gestal. Mae Spenser, Eliza
beth Davir, Elizabeth McDonough,.
Accompanies, Izora Lansdon.
Class Poem, Our Patroness" ..
.............. .......... Narcisa Gestal
Vocal Solo, Goodbye" ... Tosti
Narcisa Gestal, accompanies, Teresa
Donovan.
........... Mary Villeneuve
Hour of Partin ................ Mario
Glee Club.
OF Graduation Medals and
Diplomas
Closing Address ......
,............. Right Rev. a. ]. Glorieux
Roses given away in June Rose
Time Wednesday night.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-06-26
RULERS AND STATESMEN.

The governments of the world today
are far from the ideal of Christian state
hood. Through me rulers rule and
statesmen decree justice" says Divine
Wisdom: but very different councillor
is at the right hand of kings today
Some follow no faith at all; others ar
rogate spiritual headship; while the few
who profess Catholicity find their eff
forts and influence neutralized by the
open opposition of secret intrigue of
the goddess.
Yet the burden resting on rulers and
statesmen is one of vast responsibility
To them is entrusted the welfare of
millions: trade, manufacture agricul-
ture, education, domestic prosperity and
national honor, all are dependent ulti-
mately on the country's rulers and
statesmen; and these myriad issues
have to be so harmonized that temporal
success bring not eternal ruin. Yet
amid the pride of the farmer the latter
is often forgotten. Hence the people
at large, who reap the social blessings
of good government, owe that same
government the gratitude of their
prayers.
None will deny the duty of each citi-
zen to contribute his share to the ceono-
my of the nation: far more are We
bound to give our rulers and statesmen
spiritual assistance. Such help is in the
power of all, and is duty from which
neither poverty nor employment can
excuse us. Our Holy Father in his
watchful solicitude is reminding us of
this claim upon our charity. He knows
it's importance, for he is both ruler and
statesman himself; and the very full
ness of his wisdom reveals to him the
wants of fellow rulers Let us join him
in recommending to our Lord those
whose influence forl good or for evil is
so great.