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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
Common Errors.

Nine newspapers ont of ten, and
ninety and nine persons QUE of a
hundred, when they speak of Con
greSs" mean the Lower House
alone, and call Il Representative a
"Congressman." The Senate aud
ltlhel H,1.ae. kan-~t ''gatiIs A.,1,rn"stis
representative IS. a Ike coilff-
sion of'terrns exists regarding the
words "minister' and "ambaSsa-
DOR" Our representatives at for.
eign courts are not III any sense
am bassadprs. They are merely
ministers resident. Only six coun-
tries in the world -tLe five great
European powers aud Turkey
send or receive ambassadors.
Tue difference between 40 act
and Il law is also very great, but
the contemporary press generally
speak Of them as identical. An
act may be passed. by both houses
Of Congress, receive the Presidents
signature, ana 60 Oh the statute
books, but until the courts have
passed upon it it is not a law. Ma
NY acts are unconstitutional; others
are imperative; others again con-
hict with established laws. An
act does not become II law until it
has proven its r;liSon d'etre. AnotL.
er un American blunder which is
constantly made is speaking OF a
private soldier;ls IL common soldier.
This may do in European couu-
tries, where cl ISIS distinctions arc
rigidiy observed in civil It's well as
military life, but it won't do at all
III this free and glorious Republic,
where, as the evangelist say, there
is nothing common or nnclean.-
These are errors picked up ut rail-
dom-but one starting out to find
:heln in books, newspapers, aud
magazines of the best class could
hight upon two or three billions of
them j ycaIr.-New York Mail and
Express.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
Peach Culture.

The conditions of failure in peach
growing, coucisciy stated, are:
L. a wet s"i, or one that from
any cause holds water around the
roots OF the tree, whether the land
is situated high or low.
2. Excessive fertility, while the
trees are young, whether it be Sc
cured in the natural condition OF
Tile soil or by the Ingenuity OF mln.
3. Severe cutting back Of the
young growth each Year, thus
dwari'lng the tree and robbiug it Of
much natural vitality.
4. Allowing the trees to overbear
and thus exhaust their vitality by ID
single crop of fruit.
5. by deficient and improper cul.
tivatiOn.
On the other hand, the conditions
of success in peach growing are:
l. An elevated location that is
not subject to late frosts in the
spring or early frosts in the fall.
9. q warm and moderately fer.
tile soil that is we'll drained by ma
ture. Artificial drainage may
prove successful, but it's utility has
not been fully demonstrated III this
region.
8. Thorough cultivation, without
manure, un.il the trees come into
bearing, then combine the two so
as to supply all the depletion pro.
duced in the soil by growth OF the
trees aud fruit.
4. Never let a tree overbear.
5. Continue cultivation until the
close of the dry season, every sum-
mer, even if it continues until Sep.
TENDER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
Varieties.

June bug got de golden wing
Lighrnin'bug lie 4 l'ne; bel bug 81.
no wing at all, bat lie git dar all d
same.
A young MN asks: aH,y can
gain copious' flow Of langnagea,.
We suggest that he should try sit
ting down on /. tack.
A woman will flee a. frownin {
world and cling to the man sh,
loves through the NJ ,,t bitter a. l.
versity, but she wouldn't wear ~ Ii 10
that was ont OF style to save th ,
Government.
"A SIN Ill by, who WIS playing
truant the other d:tv, when :l,ke.l
if.he wouldn't geta whipping wIiea
he-got home, redie l."Wn.lt is thai
to five hours OF funl"
you, relnembar ,how. vol
i;s,ylso ore ON our bend s knees thu.
night. yon prop ,seds TO me, lover.
"Oil, yes; that's notllins.". ,HNoth.-
ing" .sYpu ong!ltGD se,, M swear
on my knees when my CELLAR button
drops aad rolls under the bureau"
1t IS simply absurd to talk,aboat
woman being qualiiie | to:fill ev-
cry position in life that Il man fills.
FJr Instance what wOn.tu could
lounge around the st we in u coun.
try grocery AMI lie abo1t the nun.
Der OF fishes she caught last sum-
mer.
A Massachusetts man, who WIS
elected Lientenan5.G ,vernor good
inany years ago, OH being informed
of his election, acknowledged the
honor in handsome terms, aud add
ell that he had no donbt he should
IN Ske a god lieutcnanU.governor,
us that WAS the Off 20 he had always
held in his own house.
"Good heavens, Washington,
how does yOur muster live in SUCH
a mosquito-ey hole as thiS9"
.WelI, sab, the fact am. ut night
Mars George am so igtoxilied he
don't give a cuSS for the skeeters,
and in dc morning do skeeters am
so intoxtied they don't give Il Gu IS
for Mars George"
The author of the Estate of d
Country Town" is spoken OF as the
coming Novelist; but then any pho
nogra bier could write thrilling
story Of IL country town if he would
take the troaole to listen at the
keyhole when sewing society
meets.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
RE-0PENING OF STORE
By
II III RILEY,

| have returned from the city
with a stock OF
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
and will re open IL. my old stand
"On the Corner" in Onancock.
Ihave purchased a large and the
most select line of Shoes ever OF
fpred in the town. including the
finest Handmade Stock, made to
my order, for both ladies and gen
tlemen. The Ladies' Hand Made
Shoes are the work OF Pollock, the
recognized artist of Baltimore in
that line. The Gents Handmade
Shoes will supply the long felt Want
of the community. They are of the
best material and style, and OF
standing reputation.
also offer a large assortment OF
Notions and Gents Furnishing
Goods, including Fine Dress Shirts,
Cuffs. Collars, Hosiery, Neckwear,
etc. The line of Ncckwear includes
the latest styles of this season,
which are entirely new and very
handsome.
In Hats, l will show good line
of Straw Goods, also something new
in spring and summer styles OF
Stiff and Soft Felt Hats.
In Ready.Made Clothing, my
stock is select. The styles are very
handsome. They will fit well. In
short, they are equal i'll beauty and
ouality of material TO the work OF
the city merchant tailorS. Fine,
Fancy Sack and Culaway Frock
SHIFTS for young men.
To the above named articles l
call especial attention., as my stock
in those lines is to the front.
Tie balance Of stock will include
Dry Goods, Groceries, etc.
Favor me with an inspection OF
my stock.
L thank uly friends and the pub.
lie for past patronage, and respect
fully solicit a liberal share of the
same in the future.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24

i'm his Al fart r., rnfiax-a !, lp cpoo Il ~
ln1 1as e e >" rel'oT NJ eu,tlsi'eea.,s
''e eeI y'J,,l wi t, l"os sooot =
s.ii,'csl, ~ "..o .l ~ 1 h ,,'r
t t r., .ra w.,s so M 90 ,;,;st.,S n,
,,, - i, -, ~ ,;.,,,;s. , :,
=, wv, .; ~ ~ i's'',..s' '"s' 8 n'n0 u
: ,s r,ars t,,;s d;s.o,4..r,, clio IL,
Il row .1 n,,ra .,nd ,a,,re fro.m tho. c,,n
4 satinnsof rho aantIom..n all
| tlSas hr;mht ;nta,l;ren ,oo,,. MIL,
swisin,, She had ,,sad ~ .,,s,vo,
p.,E,s inGr,;.;,,o. .I.nnas yora : ,ro
of ton mir d., s:,,r sa,,d f,lt 9Th.
,.h,n,r. INF c,;I.d 80 dr,w th. nro,,:
erint;s ren on li
TI,ings h ais;n,laoaa7 ;.oo,n Z 10 q No
s;tinn ,n which Il .aam "A to-For.
time fnlIy toSnnrsa longara santi
MN s y,, ~ ..Ms ;.a,,;i antsR no I'd
M M, 5tI,s sIinI,t.st Ie siIastn ,r.cinro
cs,fa Shn5wo,,ld .t oncn riya mr.,
av,srrtbinyS sfJ,.st sa,co,,,:a'1a / $50
x iran .,:sIev,s satts.s fo.SI.sfro I, I
ssba bad NM. md = FIR t:,l;ans ~,
or s,u,yanirs She had onlv. one am
ciant hron.', of i ..ul y,,rl,l to
~;wa mn r. VS. nnt ;, nratty orna
man and shs hal nayar worn if.
Inf Raw had fold her flat if was
vary nracious to him and valneI
ahnva goi,l and silver YAt he ha !
mad,. n v ,no',iries .,boutjts weIf;,ra
nmd u M 49, rs'n!,, Il, .,h mn h.rnot ma.,r
ina IL ~ r. ho v,,"e1 r. ~, sn NM, ne
sbonI,l have # hacS. TVS tha on, ~
" link betwceu them and il shonl1
he broken at onca.
Sho walked to her de.k and took
IL ont of the LITTLE b,x in which il
had lain for ycars. Sic laid il mn.
nm her palm. AMI if seeme. 10 rIow
and bnrn and reflect a thouSan,l
lights. twas lovely. Ii was very
dn.r n Lar SIM ! ;ss,d T. With
PASSIONATE feryor. She th lew her. her.
Self on the sofa aud wept some
very hitter tears for fine death of a
dr.,n, Sn t.u,lnr AMI IN ,ovAIv .,I
w. 'l,e e' ralt ~ flat liz tha O Swao+nass
sue leiV V'iav dii VI 'no SWEETNESS
and dew OF her youth went with it.
But us she lay weeping, R.y
stepped quietly up 10 her side =
He took her IN his arms, and ten
DERBY kissed away the SAL, lary,
tears. ,sDarling,n he said. II have
seen all You have kept nv token;
YOU were weeping over il. You
love me. Fortune-you love me-
On, beloved, do not nov DENY its''
"How dare | love yon, Rlv!"
elbow dare you not love meY-
Have notIcarried your image in
my heart tor six years? won't
have my token back, aud I won't
leave you until yon say that YOU
will he my wife. Think oft IL mo
ment." =
SIT is enough, Ray. 1. have
thought only OF you for six years"
"Then, sweet Fortune, let lis he
married morrOw-re.day. Why
delay l0ngers"
l ~, I po'.n..'"t' ",.',H
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
Understood His Business.

"Wbo is that handsome young
woman that sometimes waits on
the rablesn asked a new boartler.
us she the landlady's daughter"'
"You mean the lady just coming
IN with the syrup jugW
Yes; she's very pretty, amt she!
the daughter Of the house, l
presumed"
"Why, no; that's the boarding
missus herself"
The new boarder's inquiry and
his tlattering comments Oh her
personal appearance SOON reached
the ear of the landlady, and now
that boardcr eats tenderlOin and
has the ARREST, sunniest room III
the house.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
HELP ONE ANOTHER.

Let us all holp one another.
And hoart of kindness show,
As ndown times sloplng liver
s In tho boat Of life VIC row;
And, though rough may be the weathor.
q, And the sky be overcast,
3 II wo only pun together.
VS. can brave the storm ut last.
ifSs.
zaLetus all helpono another. +
II Aud do good whero'erwe cnn;
= Ho that sights o needy brJthor
8. Scarce deservcsthe'nnme of mnn.
$ For tho ono greatlsw of nature.
Which WIS meant. mankind to bless.
I SBidsne htlpa fcll"w-r-e"inre
1Wneh we ind him IN distre.-l
= . N
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
ARE YOU NEEDING A SPRING SUIT

or a summer one. for yourself or
your boy, You will find as many Of
them in as good styles and at low
prices, as anywhere in the county
of Accomac, in fact, we think you
will have to go great deal further
to beat us, and then won't do it.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
There is a Good !.
Deal of Talk

Just at this time about hard times.
there always is such talk about
this time OF the year; we do not
not think the times are much hard
er than usual. If you will come to
see MS we will do orr share toward
making them easy for you, by Civ
ing you all the goods we possibly
can for your money.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
DO YOU WANT A NICE DRESS7

or % cheap one. look through onr
line of Surah Silks, Travers Cloths,
Pnngce Silks, Tricots, Satteens,
Crincles, &C., before making a pur-
chase.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
WE HAVE THEM THIS SEASON,

having movedinto our commolious
new store, and opened out a splen-
did stock Of spring and summer
goods, we are in better shape to
supply the trade this season than
ever before.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-07-24
WHITE DRESS GOODS

in Marsailles, Pique, Linen Lawn,
Indie Linen. Persian Lawn, Batiste,
&C.. with EmbroiderieS to match, a
handsome line and the prices are
low.
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HATS AND SHOES

having more room, we have pnt in
fuller and more complete stocks in
each OF these important lines, the
ladies must not forget we are still
sole agents for this town of
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SILK UMBRELLAS AND PARAS0LS

and full assortment Of Notions in
general.
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June .bug got de golden wing
Lighrnin'b bug lie 4 lne; bal buggo5
no wing at all, bat he sit dar all d'
same.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08
Transfers of Real Estate,

The following transfers of real es
tate have been recorded in the clerk
office since our last report:
Asa Henderson to E. L. Hender
son, release.
Bowen +. Thomas and wife to
Margaret Manning and others, I to
acre at Laurel Point, Grant district
for $3.50.
Samuel G. Martin to James Mil.
Ter, release
Elizabeth n. Miller to Samuel G.
Martin undivided 20 interest in LOT
in Grant districtfor 5000.
SarahgH. Morris to Mary E. Wiley
lot in town of Wise
Geo. N. King and wife to Henry
King one acre Clinton district fol
$40.
Rogers and Moreland to James F.
Snider A acres and fraction in Nor
gan district for 1925.
A. B. Mason and wife to Henry
Taught Ill acres and fraction in
Battelle district for $4,700.
Hananniah Hunter to Sarah j.
Sadler, release.
HananDiah Hunter to Ruth Cleay-
CT three acres and a fraction in Tn
ion district for $105.
Ruth Cleaver to Sarah J. Sadler
same land for $6S.379.
James A. Hawthorn and wife to
VIM. G. Henderson acres in Nor
gan and Clinton districts for 800.
Simeon Furman and wife to Lucin-
ola Chesney lot in Cassville for $3.50.
John H. Hoffman to Elizabeth
Brand 1S4 acres in Grant district
for $1S5.
w. w. Houston special commits
sioner, to VIM. S. Glascock and
fraction acres in Grant district for
1852.
R. w. Monroe and A. w. Freder-
lex to W. r. and Geo. B. Kelly $50
acres partly in Clinton district and
partly in Preston county for $500.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08
Shot Down in His Tracks.

Thos. True, living on Robinson s
Fork, Doddridge county, on the 21st
ult. quarreled with his wife and bru-
tally drove her from his house, at
the same time swearing to kill any
one who should shelter her over
night. She went to the house of
Robert Miller, farmer living near
by, who give her shelter till morning.
True, hearing this, kept his oath,
and brutally murdered Mr.. Miller,
an account of which was published
in the New DOMINION last week.
The outraged people of Robinson s
Fork organized posse and have,
since the murder, been securing the
country for True, to capture and
deal out summary justice to the vii
lain. The armed posse followed him
into Marion county, and, after days
and nights of vigilant search through
the woods and mountains, the deter
mined pursuers came up with him
in q dense wood. He was armed
with the shotgun with which he
committed the brutal murder and
refused to surrender when called
upon to do so. He fired upon the
posse who surrounded him and a
bloody fight ensued. True was rid
died with bullets and died in his
tracks. None Of the posse were in
jured The greatest excitement pre-
walls in the vicinity where the affair
occurred. The action of the party
of pursuers is upheld, as True was a
notorious desperate and his death
is a relief to the people about Rob-
inson's Fork.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08

The committee appointed by the
Presbyterian Sabbath School fol
this purpose. extend, on behalf Of
the school, to the bereaved parents
and friends of Miss Ida Hite, re
Gently taken home, their heart fell
sympathy; and commend them to
our compassionate Savior, who has
said, l will not leave you comfort
less
They would remind the class, SC
often bereaved, this being the
third visitation of the death angel
in but little over two years, that the
tender friendships, (which make this
life 80 sweet" TRANSPORTED and puri-
fed, "shall render Heavens joy com
plete." They are thankful for the
grace, which sustained this dear
young friend through her painful ill
ness. while passing through the dark
valley and, for the blessed assurance,
that,
mo morrow will see her joy o'ercast,
No pain, no tears, no sorrow,
Her gentle heart will borrow;
Sad life il past;
Shielded and safe from sorrow,
At home at last"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08
The Hensham Medal Contest.

The Parthenon literary society
contest for the Henshaw gold media
occurred last Thursday night il
Chapel Hall. Music was furnished
by the Morgantown orchestra. Tn,
contestants were r. A. Armstrong
of Upshur county, Thomas G. Rec
tor, of Wood county, and ID. L. Jam
ison, of Monongalia county.
Mr.. Armstrong; subject was
Higher Educaion OF Women in
West Virginia" Mr.. Rector's was
"Out of the Ruins" and Mr.. Jami-
sons was, "Fame and Her Votaries. .
The judges were Judge A. b. Elem
ing, Clarence L. Smith, Esq, of Fair
mont, and c. w. Lynch, ESQ.,, OF
Clarksburg. The orations were
highly creditable to the performers
and to the society which they repre-
sented. Mr. Armstrong was award
ed the medal, but he had hard
battle for it, and, considering the
nature and purposes of the contest,
it seems to us that if the medal had
fallen into Mr.. Rectors hands it
would not have gone very far out of
its proper course. However, nobody
doubts the honesty and eminent eff
cheney of the judges.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08
A Thriving Business.

The modern fakir is a caution
He springeth up in the morning anc
reveleth in clover all the day long
Yea, he goeth about seeking whom
he may devour. He was here Friday
and all Of his brothers and uncles
and cousins to the number of about
two dozen. And the way they got
in their funny work made tears come
to the eyes of many shorn lamb
Marion county and Preston county
people seemed especially anxious to
let the fakirs have their money. One
man from Marion county got bitten
to the tune of $505. A distinguish
ed citizen of Kingwood, a gentleman
who would not push aside Con
gressional nomination, lost $3.50
and then cut the fakir's acquaint-
anee. Several Monongalia people
got bitten so badly that they will
have to be inoculated against the
rabies. 1t is said that the Marion
county man never took newspaper
in his life and had never heard of
sharpers. Verify the fakir is daisy
and knoweth his meat.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE!

The valuable farm near Cassville,
known as the Christopher Mankedick
farm is offered at private sale. It con-
tains 265 acres, two dwelling houses. n
fine hearing orchard is well watcred
and has a considerable amount of fine
timber
This very desirable property will be
sold in whole, or divided in parcels to
suit purchasers.
For particulars inquire of John Il.
Barrickman, Cassville, or Elias Kauf-
field, 1905 Carson Street, Pittsburgh,
Pennn
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08
The Liveliest Store In Town.

HIRsCHMAN's prices are always the
lowest and right now they are lower
than ever before. Every body knows
that Hirschman is reliable clother,
breaks no promises, leaves no obli-
cations unfufillled and treats people
of all classes and conditions alike.
1t is true that much depends on APP
pearances but it is as easy to get
good fitting garments at Hirschman's
as it is at any merchant tailor's
without paying extravagant prices
for them. You cannot possibly be
misled providing you deal at
HIRscHMAN's.
These assertions are not made
with the idea so prevalent among
other dealers of getting customers
into their stores at all hazards and
then trusting to good luck or their
pleading to effect sale. These are
assertions which will be proven every
day by hundreds of our delighted
customers. 1t is nothing but the
truth we tell.
When we claim to sell much cheap
er than other dealers can, it may
sound peculiar to many unacquaint-
ed with the fact that we do by far
larger business. We buy for our
several stores. We buy for spot
cash, direct from the manufacturers.
No matter what others claim to be
able to do, we will always do better
for you, We will be pleased to see
You when it suits you best.
S. d. HIRscHMAN,
The peoples Clothier.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08
About Glasshouses SC.

So it seems that 0. S. Mckinney
in addition to his duties as Deputy
Collector of Internal Revenue and
Printer for the State Supreme Court
is to take upon himself the additional
labor of running Camden newspa-
per organ-as soon as he can get
possession of the office and material.
It's wonderful how much territory
some men can cover. Either one of
the three positions named would
command the entire time of an ordin-
airy man if properly attended to-
Grafton Eagle.
The editor of the Eagle is speak
ing from experieece, He was Collrc-
tor of Internal Revenue, practiced
law, edited newspaper and preform-
ed onerous duties Of a political Boss,
all at the same time. He ought to
know what he is talking about, but
we hasten to assure him that
Mckinney isn't an ordinary man
he is what is known in the West as
'rustler," and when he starts he
gets there -Inder.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-08
The II. 8. Circus.

Last Fridays exhibition of the
"Big United State Circus and New
Great Eastern Menagerie'' was well
patronized, the large tent being
about full of people. The feats OF
the tumblers, gymnasts, equestrians,
equestriennes, &c, were above those
of the ordinary circus performer,
and the collection of animals was
large and creditable The street
parade was quite imposing, but dis
appointed the uptown people because
it didn't take in that part of the
town. In the circus tent there were
two rings and a large platform all
being utilized at the same time. The
show, like all others, was followed by
a large retinue of fakirs and sharp
ers.