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lanl!adv. who was making drie

lalhlladv. who was making driet
apple pies.
..Well, no." said mine hostess
"He's took the cutter and driv owe
to Hillhouse-with yourgal. Won
you set down?"
81 can't stay" said Mrs. Smith
with a shipper. 81 just fetched q
jar O. sweetpickles for MIR. Harland
He used to set a heap Of store by
'em. when we was Young together
So he's gone to Hillhouse Dees
trick School with Lucy, has lle2
don't s'pose he grndges time and
trouble for my daughter"
"Well, / declared" said the land
lady.
And Mrs. Smith giggled glrlish
~, and went her way.
1t WAS quite dark that night
when Lucy came into the kitchen
at home. Her cheeks were pink as
roses; her eyes shone like blue
stars.
SWELL" said the widow, "what
did they say over to Hillllouses
S'pose you canlget the placei"
II haven't been there, mother"
said Lucy. 1--WE went over TO Wa
terhouSe instead"
"IIa!" said the widow, "what did
you do at WAREHOUSES"
"We-got m2rriedf" said Lucy.
"slanfrcd said he loved me-and [
did so dread the i,lea of teaching
school. And please, mother dear,
don't be veXcd-"
"No Mrs. Smith, don't be yeXed, J"
said Mr.. Harland's~ voice, as he
crossed the threshold. Lucy has
been my dear little mlnlstering an
gel 80 long that can't accustom
myself TO do without her. II you
will help her put her things TO
gether, we can take the evening
train to New York"
The Widow Smith made an odd,
croaking sound, as ii she were
swallowing something which was
too large for her throat; but that
was all.
Manfred Harland had got the
second chapter Of his romance, az
ter ala sweet, fair fresh young
Lucy.
81 hope you'll be happy my DEAR"
said the widow, kissing her daugh-
tcI.'S cheek.
But that was the last of her
dream of marrying again.-Helen
Forrest Graves.
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Shattered.

:
The owner of the famousWedge:
wood potteries, in5the beginning of
this century, was not only a man of
remarkable mechanical skill, but,
most ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Christian.
/ On one occasion, a nohlcman OF
dissolute habits and an avowed
atheist, was going through the
works, accompanied by Mr.. W.,an1
by a young la'l who was employed
in them, the son Of pious parents.
Lord C-sought early opportun-.
lily to speak coDtemptnously Of re-
!.iigion. The boy at first looked
amazed, then listened with inter
est, and at last burst into a loud,
jeering laugh.
Mr.. Wedgewood made no COM.
ment, but soon found occasion to
show to his guest the process of
making a fine vase; how with inf
mite care the delicate paste was
moulded into a shape ofsr;tre bearls:
3tY and fragile texture, how it wati
painted BY skilltnl artist, and
finally passed through the furnace,
coming out perfect in form and pure
in quality. The nobleman ex
claimed with delight and STretchei
out his hands for it, but the potter
threw it on the ground, shatlerins
it into a thousand pieces.
''That was objectionable care.
lessness!" said Lord C-,angrily,
81 wished to take that cup home
for m, collection! Nothing can re.
store it again"
mo. Yet you forget, my lord"
said Mr.. Welgewood, ''tllat the
soul of that lad who has just left US
came pure into the world. That
his parents, friends, all good infn-
ences have been at work during his
whole life to make Him a vessel fit
for his Masters use; that you, with
your impious touch, have undone
all the work of years. No human
hand Can bind together again what
you have broken"
Lord O., who had never be.
fore received rebuke from an in.
feriOr, stared at him in silence
Then, "You are an honest man."
lie said, frankly holding out his
hand. Il never thought OF the eff
feet of my words"
There is no subject which young
men in college are more fond OF
discussing than religion, too often
parading the crude, half compre-
hended atheistic arguments which
they have heard or read before boys
to whom such doubts are new.
Like Lord c. they 'do not
think" They do not probably be-
lieve these arguments themselves,
aud they forget that they are in
fusing poison into healthy souls
which no after Efforts Of theirs can
ever remove. A moments care.
lessness may destroy the work of
years.
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ont has become palmer with every

ont has become palmer with every
Improvement.
Tbs street Wherein the ssBee-
hive" was built. was planned for
the official residence of the Presi.
dentof the Church, which has been
completed more recently, and the
square that was set aside for the
Tabernacle is large enough TO hold
the new Temple also. There lis
nothing lacking in site or plan to
make the city u religious capit4i.-
And all that appeals to the relig.
ious zeal of the MOrmolis has APP
pealed to the appreciation of the
Gentiles. 1t appeals to the admir-
alton also Of all visitors. There
are no hills nor hollows in the city
proper, except where it's outskirts
have begun to extendnp the slope.
of the mountains, which not much.
further backward becomes inacces-
sible. It is on one OF these slopes.
that the founder of the city is bur
led, and around his grave iissl
plain iron fence. From%this emil
nence view is commanded Of tue
whole city, It's extending year
by year further over the valley, but
there is not yet single narrow
street, not a house wherein the
sunlight cannot find its way, nor
one whereby a stream does not run
and from which perpetual snow is
not visible.-Harper's weekly.
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How to Keep Flowers.

As a general thing, flowers will
droop and fade in day and night;
yet there are kinds, like the came
eias and eupatoriums, which can
be kept longer if the water is
changed morning and night, and a
few drops of camphor spirits added
to it. But if the faded flowers are
put into a dish Of scaliing hot wa
ter deep enough to cover one-third
OF their stems, by the time the wa
ter has cooled the flowers will have
become fresh and erect. Then cut
the ends OF stems, and put them in.
10 cold water with o small bit of
saltpetre in it. Flowers will keep
longer in dishes Of wet sand than
in vases of water.
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For Her Sake.

"Charley, Iwant to ask you to do
something for my sake, said young
Mrs. Tucker. "You know you are
very dear to me, and | am always
afraid something is going to hap
pen to you. l saw in the uewspa
pers that some men take their soda
water with stick in il. Pm sure l
don't see how that makes it any
better, but 1 hope if you take yours
that way, you'll be careful not to
swallow the stick. 1t wonld De
sure to choke you to death. You
will be careful won't you, Charllef'
Merchant Traveller.
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TAKE THE srNnY SIDE.

Lot. o:tcncr talk OF n"bler deeds,
And rarer OF the bad ones,
And sling about our happy days.
And not about the end ones.
VIZ are not made TO fret an sigh
And when grief l'ocps - wnks 1t,
D~Isht hnppine.sls standing by,
THIS life Is what We mako 1t.
Lots flnd tho sunny side of mon
Or i.e believers In 1t;
A light lhere IL In every sonl
That take tho pains ~ whit.
OH there IL slumbrrIng gn"d IN all,
And NO perrhance may wakci It,
Our hatds contain tho magic waud;
This llfe is what VIC make II.
Thou hero, to those whose loving hcnrts
Shed light nrd 1ny =bnut thcnil
Thinks he I" them for countless goms
wenc'cr hsl known without Them,
OH this should DO n happy world
TO NIL who may partaxc It;
The rnult's our own lit ia rot
This l!fei s what we naknit.
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new GOODS..-$6.0OO STOCK

IL LII uOCUu Vu,OVV pIVOh
added to an already large line,
making 1t the largest as well as
most select III the county. 4 few
items of my numerous stock are
given below, and | CLAIM that my
line Of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
cannot he beat in any retail store
anywhere. That you can buy at my
store the best
BOOTS AND SHOES
not Shoddy, but custom work of
hest quality and at smallest prices.
That no merchant in the county
has - better line of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
especially for boys, and % variety
that enables me- to suit every one.
That our line Of
LADIES' AND CHILDRENS'
W IVA 10
of all kinds are especially select,and
thai no one can examine them with
out acknowledging the truth OF this
statement. That
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
such as Hats, Underwear, Etc.
NOTIONS
of hest quality-every other article
in fact usually kept in It country
store are sold by us at very best
rates. In addition to usual stock
of merchandise, you will find at my
store also Furniture, Carpets. Stoves,
Flour, Snlt-everHthing necessary
AS a complete outfit fora family,and
BUILDING MATERIALS,
such as Hair, Lime, Nails, Etc.
HIP GUM BOOTS
tWoonsocket. 81 per pair.
Call and examine my stock.
D. II. JOHNSON,
Leelnont, va.
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KEN I & w ILsoN,
Parksiey Staten,
Hercsswe are fresh and crisp.

For cheap tau goods we can't be
beat. and all who believe that Ia
penny saved is a penny made" will
call and see us before purchasing
elsewhere. Our stock is very large
and select hut Your attention is es.
pecially invited to our
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VOLUME VI
1|tpiipssgIs flpltrp9iisf,
JNo. w. EDMoNDS.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
AT AccosAc C. r.. VA.

Owner aud Ediser.
,.s1bscr,ption Bates.
Cory, one year 81 90 90
q six months oV
5 6 one year . w
and a copy for six months free TO the
one sending club. 80 m
10 copies, one year Sio oV
and free copy to the sender.
Advertising Rates.
Inch, one insertion . a.
:. three :, -
!! sc one year on
@Rates for larger advertisements
for s longer time made known on apph-
cation.
ECirculation larger than al the pa
PIERS published on Eastern Shore OF VIZ
gina combined. -.
E%A cross mark on your paper indi-
Gates that your subscription has expired,
or is due. and you are respectfully soilc-
ed to renew or remit.
* Commission mea or business meh
of any class in Baltimore, New Org
Philadelphia. Boston. Norfolk or Rlch,
mend. can reach more truckers ana
farmers through the columns OF THE
ENTERPRISE than in shy other waT.
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Our SpeGialtias This Season All
DRESS GOODS,
CLOAKS,
CLOTHING,
AND CARPETS.

Our Dress Goods Department. EN-
braces Silks, Vrlvets, Bnnclt, TricisS,
Combinations. Cloths, Flannels, ETC, a
handsome line ut City Prices.
We have the newest shades in Cloaks.
Jackets and short Wraps. BE sure 10
come and SCI. MS ntfore you make pur-
chase in this line; all ages AMI sizes.
Our Clolhing Counters are filed with
acloice stock of Mems. Youths, Boys
and Cllil,hen's Suits and Oycrcoats, at
lower prices tlanever. :
We have the must complete line OF
Carpets on the Shore, at guaranteed
City Prices. We have Tapestry: lbrus.
sells. Three-ply, Ingram, AlI-Wool and
Cheap Ingr,ins, Jnte, Hemp inti Cot.
tags Carpets, ALSO splendid line of
Rugs and Oil Clnll.s.
We are also carrying full line of
Roots. Shoes. Hats, Caps, Notions,
Queensware, ETC
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The Blair Educational Bill.

The Blair educational bill passed
the Senate a few days ago: after
a debate that occupied much OF
the time for more than a month";
The vote was ayes So, noes II, not
voting 30. THIS was a larger ma
iority for the bill than it received
in the Senate i'll the last Congress.
The question was III no sense a Pc
litical one. The ayes were 16Dem-
ocrats and 20 Republicans, and the
noes 6 Democrats and 5 Republi
cans. Before the passage OF the
bill observation-disclosures were made,
the most important being an appro.
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prialion for the erection of school
houses. The following isa snyop
sis of it as it goes to the House:
The bill provides that for eight
years after its passage there shall
be appropriated from the Treasury
the following sums i'll aid of COM
mon school education i'll the States
and Territories and District OF
Columbia and Alaska: The first
year, s., 200, 900; second wear, Sl0,.
600, 900; third year, S15,000,0oo;
fourth year, Sl3.OO0,00p; fifth year,
100000; sixth year, $4,000, 900;
seventh year, S7.00O,0O0; and
eighth year, $4,000, O00-making
81, 1000, 600, besides which there is
~ special appropriatiolols2, 100000
to aid III the erection of school
houses in sparsely settled districts
making the total fund S19,O0O,0O0.
The money is given to the several
States and Territories Gin that
proportion which the whole mum
Der Of persons i'll each State, who,
being OF the age ct 10 years and
over. cannot write, bears to the
whole number of such persons III
the United States" according to
the census OF 1850, until the census
figures OF 1890 shall be obtained,
and then according to the latter
figure. 1t Is in effect tile same
Blair bill OF 1883, and Virginia, if
the bill passes, will get about 81
100000.
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TO ELLA V. IRVING.

TAKE NOTICE: That on Thurs
day, the 22nd day Of April. 1885,
between the hours of 6 a. m.55and 6
D. m. of that day, / shall, before
Charles Edgar Mills, Il commission
err for the State Of Virginia, at his
office, No. 115 Broadway, New York
CITY. proceed to take and retake
the dispositions of Cortlandt Irving
and others to be read as evidence
in nv behalf III a certain suit in
chancery now pending in the Cir
cult Court of Accomacll county in
which l am plaintiff and youare de-
PENDANT, and if from amy cause the
taking OF said deposltious
shall not be commenced or
if commenced shall not be
be concluded OF that day, the
taking of the same will be adj
ourned from day to day and from
time to timeuntil the same are COLI
Guided.
Respectfully,
HENRY IRVING.
March Goth, 1886.
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An editorial in a late issue of our

An editorial iii Il late issue of our
paper has elected Il letter from
commander Evans, published in
our issue OF to-day. The editorial
TO which reference is made WAS m
spircd by information we regarded
as authentic, but accepting the
statements of commander Evans
as correct, it appears that our in
formant, in some respects, was mis-
taken us to his facts. Prompted
then by "thoSe honorable Instincts
and practices of newspaper men
generally" of which commander
Evans speaks, We are disposed to
make the anende honorable us to
the charges made by us against
him as to the lNillick Shoal light,
hut as he does not disclaim the UNI
savory record which he has made
in connection with the Hog Island
light us charged by us also, are we
to understand, that command
er Evans admits the justice of the
attack made by us on him, in that
rcSpcct9 In the editorial i'll QucS-
ton and in previous ones, upon i'll.
formation received by us We charg-
ed commander Evans with turning
ont keeper Amcs without a cause
and with giving him no opportun-
ity to be heard on the charges pre-
tcrred against him, and we com.
mcntcd upon the matter then as
we do now that it was little cur
ions that Republican light keepers
should be retained by one "who is
not an offensive partisan" too
and light keepers with Democratic
proclivitieS, deposed. MIR. Ames
has the confidence Of the people Of
the Eastern Shore, and those Of us
who endorsed him believed he
would make Il suitable and cilicien,
keeper, but heis turned out! Why'
Commander Evans can, perhaps
cXplain-and rs VIC would not be
unjust to him whether he is a Re
pub lean or Democrat, iii that Spir
it of :.tairness'' for which he gives
us credit, the columns Of our paper
are open to him.
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It seems that we were ill.advised

1t seems that we were ill-adviscd
as to the sale of the Eastern Vir-
ginia as it appears by the last issue
Of our contemporary, that Bro.
Brent Is still the editor. We re
garded the information received
by us in the matter as authentic
and hence the statement made by
us. We congratulate the people
Of the Eastern Shore, and trust that
the ettusions of our old brother (not
in years but wisdoln) will continue
to enlighten and edity them for
manly years yet.
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Cnpt. James Waddil died at An
napoliS, Md, last Tuesday. He
was ut the time OF his death, com.
mander Of the State fishery force
Of Maryland and had, While it was
under his charge, contributed much
towards improving its efficiency
aud morale. Before the late war
he had served with distinction in
the United States Navy at Vera
Cruz and IN other engagements
against the NIexicaEs. But lie
Won his undAing fame i'll the Con.
tederate service and rs commander
of tile noted cruiser, Shenandoah
With her he operated wherever the
opportunity was presented, to
cripple the commerce of the Uni.
ted States, destroying thousands
of dollars worth of property and by
his daring explotswon for the Con-
federacy fame, which will be as
perpetual as the mighty achieve
ments of its forces on land. The
glory of the two, in fact, are insep-
arabic and 10 one figured more
prominently or more cretlitably III
the naval affairs ofth Confederacy
than did Capt. Waddill. He will
ever be remembered as one Of the
heroes of the Lost Cause.
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SEALED PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF TIE LIGHTHOUSE EN-
GINEER, FIFTH DISTRICT,
BALTlMoRE. Md. March 10, 1855.
Sealed proposals WILDE recaivrda ut this
office until T. G clock. M, of Saturday,
the 3rd day OF Anril 1856, for furnishing
the material and labor Of all kids he.
cessary for building Il ietty and wall OF
logs and stone, or Of brush and stone, at
Cape Charles Light Station, Virginia
Amount available, about $l4, 900. Spe-
cificatfons. forms of proposal, and otler
Information may bcubtaiMcd Oh aipica-
tion TO this Office. where maps of the To-
cality may be seen. The right is re
served TO reject any or all bids, AID to
waive any defects.
JAMES +. GREGORY,
Captain of Engineer. u. S. A.,
Lighthouse Engineer, Fifth District
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

President Cleveland was 40 years
old last THURSDAY, and the Demo
Gratis of Buffalo n. Y. celebrated
the occasion.
Used Red Star Cough Cure effec
tually. DR.. G. Fawcett. Union Pro
testant InArmary, Baltimore, Md
No depressing effects.
Bishop Bccl,with, of Georgia,
has rendered a decision in the case
OF Rev. j. G. Armstrong, rector OF
st. Phillips Church, Atlanta, Ga,
charged with immoral conduct III
Cincinnati. He ratitieS the find
ing of the court and Suspends him
from the pulpit for five years.
The British steamer Oregon was
run into by a schooner between
three ana lo'clock Sunday morning
while cast Of Fire Island on The
jersey coast. having two holes
stove in her. She cummenc-
ed sinking at once. Part of
her passengers were transferred
to pilot boat and part to asciloon-
er, and it is believed tIatthey were
all subsequently transferred to the
steamer Fulda.
There was over 500 passengers
and the crew of The Oregon Oh the
Fulda. The Oregon WIS entirely
abandoned. She sunk at l 2. NJ.
same day. Over two million dollars
worth OF property was swallowed
up in her loss.
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For years Col. ID. J. Williamson,
Quarter Mastcr.U. S. ~. and eX-
u. S. Consulat Callao, was crippled
with rheumatism. He got no relief
uutil he used ST. } lcol,s Oil, which
cured him. No remedy OH earth
cQnalS it for pain. Price fifty cents {"
bottle.
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Hon. Jefferson Davis has acc

Hon. Jefferson Davis has accept.
cd an invitation to deliver an ad.
dres in Montgomery, Ala, in May,
for the benefit Of Confederate
charity. The papers there are al
ready agitating the question Of Sc
curing a building to accommodate
the great crowd which it is expect
cd Will desire to hear Mr.. Davis.
y cotton warehouse, capable OF
comfortably seating 5000 people,
will probably he secured.
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THEIR CHARACTER.

Characteristic fertilizers is that prepared with pic
the latter well
chemistry thoroughly, but often
chemical the main thing and il they get
valuation figured with arbitrary
they must have fine fertilizer Now may happen that
better
because material used in the
to the than in the other.
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Onancock, Va
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

The undersigned offer for sale at
private contract, a certain tract
OF land known as the Andrews
Place, situated opposite w. FL.
Bloxom's store on Guiford and con-
tanning As acres, more or less
About 20 acres of said tract is ara
bic land, and is improved by q com
Portable dwelling and necessary
outbuildings.
The wood land furnishes ample
resources for manuring purposes.
1t is offered for sale at reasona.
bic terms.
Parties wishing to purchase, can
see either OF us i'll person on confer
with us by letter.
Robert 2. Gusts,
Douglas d. FLETCHER
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at the recent Conference of the
M. e. Church South at Staunton,
the proposition to change the name
OF the NJ. L. Church South to that
OF the NJ. Il. Church in America
was negatived, receiving but two
affirmative votes.
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Tn the United States Senate
Monday Mr.. Ingalls, proposed 4
constitutional amendment provi-
ding that after 1869 the official
terms of President, Vice President
and Congressman Shall begin
April 30 instead of March.
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High Grade Bone Fertilizers.

calling attention farmers High Grade
being eight spring since they first offered to
increasing tesmOnalto than
the best fertilizers we know how
that We have hit tile mark right
ntlc bulls believe if consumers Will take our target American
timethe BULBS
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Botetourt county, Va, is to vote
on the 10TH of April on the qnes-
ton of prohibiting the sale OF ll1-
nor in that county.
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March Goth, 1886.
Waiter Scott,
Accomac G. Fl. Va.

Dealer in fine Wines. Liquors and
Cigars.
Has the best liquors, and sells them
at the lowest prices.
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ENTERTA INAaE:NE-
JOHN W. GILLESPIE,
ri psvi]le, VA,

Respectfully informs the pub
that lie is prepared to furnish board
By the day, week Or month On rea-
Sonable terms.
uPassengers conveyed to any
part of peninsula at bnttom prices.
Will meet train when requested.
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THEY ARE UNIFORM.

composition
after believe advantage to the We
of
mcus Of of
MATERIAL there
noth material.
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PLANTS and Fruit Trees

of all kinds forsa at bottom prices, to
lie delivered about April 1st, G. O. D.
~ few quotations are given below:
3lackberries, Wilson Jr.,
81 per dozen, So per 100
80 c. per doz.. S per 1000
Strawberries, Parry, $3.50
per dozen, s 2per 100
Daniel Boone: 40cts. per
dozen,S1 per 100, S 5per 1000
Agents reference-Messrs. B.W. Mears
Il Son. FIT. StpcKfey. i. J. Hyslop, DR..
J. E. Mapp and Hon. +. L. Wescott.
Respectfully.