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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

W. L. Douglas, the best known shoe manu.
facturer in the world. was born at Plymouth,
Mass. August o., 1915. When he was seven
years old liz was bound out to learn the shoe
making trade. His early life was Il hard one,
but he did not complain. Hc had an ambition
to be master of his trade lie worked hard and
learned all he could Having saved Il little
money b. hard work at the bench he began to
manufacture shoes ut Brockton, Mas :, July u.
1876. His knowledge of the business gave him
Il great advantage over his competitors. lilo
worked hard ami saved his money: his btlsl-
ness began to increase and in May, 1883, his adj
vcrtisemcnt first appeared in the papers, adj
vcrtising w. l.. Douglas 50 Shoe. lie has since
added several other kinds, which he describes
in his advertisement that appears III this paper
from time to time. 1t is II fact known by those
who wear his shoes that he gives more value
:or the money than any other shoe manufac-
turcr. W. L. Douglass factory is 42j feet long;
81 feet wide, three stories high: nc employs 500
workmcn with II pay roll Of $1,000 per week.
His sales are $500 pairs per day; his business is
increasing very rapidly and vii! reach over
sl,Gl0000 this year. lie pays the highest wages
paid in the city. and is highly regarded by those
who work for him. If you are in want OF u
pair of shoes it will pay you to 90 toyour dealer
and examine Il pair before you buy any other
make There is one thing certain, you Will
find his shoes the best value for the price and
free from shoddy. w. L. Douglas built up his
reputation by milling honest Shoes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
CHINESE CANNOT LAND.

The Collector OF Customs at Port Town
send, Ore, reports by telegraph to the Treas
ury Department. that Chinese laborers ar.
arriving from British Columbia with proper
return certificates, aud asks if they shall be
allowed to land. Assistant Secretary May
nard answered him by telegraph, sending
Ii the provisions of the Chinese Exclusion
i'll and saying that it Went into effect OH the
date of its approval by the President Octo-
her
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

ALLcocK's are the only genuine Porous PLAs-
TEI,s They act quickly and with certainty,
and can be worn for weeks without causing
pain Or Inconvenience. They are invaluable in
cases of Spinal Weakness, Kidney and Pull
monary Difficulties, Malaria, Asuc Cake, Liver
Complaint, Dyspepsia, Strains, rheumatism,
Lumbago, Sciatca, Heart. Spleen and Stomach
Troubles, and all local pains.
Beware Of limitations, and do not be deceived
by Misrepresentation. Ask for ALLcocK's,and
let no explanation or solicitation induce you to
account q substitute.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
THREE NEGROES SHOT.

The killing os three negroes on the Chowan
Southern RI road BY Il section master
named Williams is reported ut Norfolk.
Williams told the gang to do certain work,
which they did not do, ard he spoke to them
roughly. Three of the gang became eXas-
perated and made for him with pickaxcs.
lie drew his pistol and fired six shots, killing
all three of his assailantS After emptying his
D stol be made for the woods, with the rest
Of the gang whooping and following after
BIN, but he managed to make his escape.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
A FATAL HORSE RACE.
Two Animals Plunge Into a Crowd
and Injnrc Several Of the
ByStauuCrS

During the progress of a race at the Sussex
County, Fair, N. j., two horses jumped over
The fence anu plunged into the crowd Sew
eral persons were bruised and Mr.. Grant
Pellet was trampled and badly cut about the
head. He was carried to the house of friends
and is reported dead.
centre Of tue beer stand. Just one year ago
/, young man was killed a; the same place.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

1t is significant fact that most Of the wo-
men WHO have achieved fame in art.literaturr,
or "alfnirs,' have enjoyed vigorous healti.
This shows that the mind is never capable of
the severe and continued application necessary
to creative work, unless the body is atits best.
The woman who aspircs 10 Ill an exalted place
among her associates, must be free from ncrv-
Gus debility and female weakness. DR.. Pierce 5
Favoritc Prescription will Danish these, and 1t
IS warranted to restore those functional lar-
monies which are Indispensable 10 health. AS
Il specific for all those chronic weaknesses and
ailments peculiar to women, it is unequalcd.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
4 EicErn Retfs

The common hc=-Iouse is great
pest, anal wlen chicken coops and poul-
Try houses get infested it is somewhat
diilic,;.:. matter 10 thorou I'll cleanse
them. The lice bi lie away in the cracks
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

Liver Oil on account of It's unpleasant taste.
This difficulty has been overcome in SCOTS
EMU Ls1oN Of Cod Liver Oil with Lypop';o s-
phites. il beii us palatube as milk. anu the
most valuable remedy known for The treat
ment of consumption, Scrniulh and Bron-
chitis. General d bility, Wasting Dsea ses of
Children, Chronic ougEs and Colds, has
caused physicians in all parts Of the word 10
use it. Physicians report our lltIle patients
take it will, pleasure. Try Scotts Emulsion
md be CONVINCED.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

Mrs. Emma Grifiiths, Unitia, Tenn, writes:
1.-The doctors said my boy twelve years old had
scrofula. His knees were drawn up and joints we're
stiff, and for three years he had been
SerOftlla unable to walk. One bottle OF i. B.. b.
6. has done him SO much good lie can
now walk, and his pain has ceased. Its action on
nv bow has been pronounced most wonderfully (6)
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
The uniform gentility of some officials is in
he uniform,
conxcu,,ono, ,lonour resolution.

Ry Co. desires to make il known TO the world
at large thai it forms the double connecting
link OF Pullman tourist travel between the
winter cities OF Florida n d tho Jummcr re-
sorts of the Northwest: and
Whereas, Its 'rapid transit" system is I'M
surpa sell, its elegant Pullman Bullet Sleeper
and Chair ear service between Chicago and
Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati un-
Whereas, Its rates are as lowas the lowest;
then be it
Iies0lrcd, That in The event of starting on u
trip It is goDd pollen to con -ult witt +. o. Me-
Dearborn St. Chicago for full particulars lin
any event send for Tourist Guide, enclose &c.
rpatpnn.i
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
Brethren of the clotli-tailors.
Ercut Lille Men.

Some of the greatest mon that ever lived
were of small stature and insignificant appear
stances. Very small are DR.. Piercc's Pleasant
Purgativc Pellets, but they are fur more etfec-
tive than the huge. 0id-fasbioncd pills which
are so difficult to swallow and 50 harsh in their
action. The Pellets are gentle and never
cause constipation. For liver. stomach and
bowel arrangements they have no equal.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
MR.. MOODY IN CALIFORNIA.

Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist, arrived
at San Francisco few days since, and has
decided to spend the winter on the Pacific
coast
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

WILDER FRENCH, of Flint, Mich, has
lost livc horses by lightning in the last
seven years, and nearly every tree on
his farm has been struck.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

No Time Like the Present.
Taken when constipation is first noticed. one
or two Hamburg Figs will put the bowels in
healthy condition, and will prevent the devel-
opment of serious trouble. 2jcents. Dose one
Fig. Mack Drug Co., N y.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

w. c. McGaughey, Webb City, Ark, writes.
81 owe the comfort of my life to use CT b. b. D.
l was troubled with blood poison
Bad Blood for five or six years, and found no
relief equal to that given by this
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
BLOOD AND BRAIN,

Pure blood is what OILS the machinery OF Life,
cases every movement Of the body, removes stit'
ness Of the joints drives out pain from the nerves.
stimulates the bran protects the liver ard kidneys
from irritation enables physical excrtion without
fatigue prolongs life, andmakes men and women
perfect in hcaltl: and feature. Good blood and
good brain are inseparabe. Aim to keep the blood
pure by using the only true h,ood remedy B. B. 3.
BOTANIC Blood Balm)
Miss S. Tomlinson, Atlanta, Ga, says: 49,
"For many years have been afflicted with heu-
matsm combined with severe kidney troubles, indi-
geston andnervous prostration.
Rheumatism Several physicians were en-
ployed and numerous patent
medicines resorted to without benefit. At last !
began the use OF g. 3. B., and its effect was Like
magic. Rheumatic pains ceased, my kidneys were
relieved, and my constitution improved at once"
z. T. Hallerton, Macon, Ga. writes:
"Three years ago contracted blood poison.
applied to physician at once, and his treatment
came near killing me. Iemployed an old physician
and then went to Kentucky
Hot Strings then went to Hot Springs and
remained two months, but moth.
ing seemed to cure me permanently, although tenn
rorary relief was given me. | returned home
ruined man physically, with but little prospect OF
ever getting well. was persuaded tie try D. Is. b.,
and to my utter astonishment it quickly healed
every ucern
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
Il Y U II
G. AggT 10 "a
ELY pnos. &c Warren ST.. N. Y.

Beware OF Fraud. Us my rane ard lie pr1ce
are stamped on the bottom of all my advertised
shoes before leaving the factory, which protect
lie wearers against high prices and inferior goods.
il a dealer oilers W. l.. Douglas shoes al re-
duced price, or says lie has them wit1ut lily nsine
and price stamped on the bollom put INN uowh Us
and
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
FnrIn,,s lYnn,nn.

The ruling passion is said 10 be very strong
in the Car of Russia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
The Coninlnn Lot.

Convicts are the only persons who 10 not
believe in their convictions.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

A knot is division of ships log line cor
no .Eondng 70 Il nautical linz.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
Srany People refuse to take Cod

The block head is of a wooden frame OF
,,,f, J
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
There is place no love can reach,
N-l,.ra &c n linn 40 ,.nirn ann f,..,f.I

There is place no love can reach.
There is time 10 voice can teach,
There il Il chain no power can break,
There Is sleep no sound can wake.
Sooner or later that time will arrive, that
place will wait for Your coming. that Chain must
bind you in helpless death. that sleep must fall
on your senses But thousands every year go
untimely 10 their fate. and thousands more
lengthcn out their days by llsedf full, timely care.
For the falling strength the weakening organs.
the wasting blood. Dr. Picrce's Golden Medical
Discovery is II wonderful restorative and n pro-
longer of strength and life. Itpurilies the blood
and nvigoratcs the system, thereby terrifying
it against disease or druggists.
Cloths do not make the man, but his Wits
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

Another name entwined with victory
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13
On the brink-thc abyss.

Ifn1l icted with sore eyes usr DrIsaac Thomn-
sons EycWater Druggists sell at PIC per bottle
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

Moro twins are horn in May and July than
in any other months.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-10-13

clcth do not make the man, but his Wits
oft,n break him.
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ried!' And he said: "Oh. yes" "We.l,"
said she. "this is of more Importance than
that" SO he went and has gone ever nee,
and loves to 60. do not know bat that
faithful Sabbath.school teacher not only
saved a woman but saved man. There may
lie in this audience gathering from all parts
OF the world, the most cosmopolitan assembly
in all the Garth, therc IN ~ be man whose
behavior toward wonlanhood has been
perfidious Repent, Stand up, thou mas
terpiece OF sin and death. that | may charge
you, AS far as possible, make reparation
Go not boast that you have II l. i'll your pow
er and that she cannot help herself W hen
that fine collar and cravat and that elegant
suit of clothes comes of and your uncovered
soul stands in judgment and before God, you
will be better of If you save that woman.
There is another expo that you can TO-
and that is to save Il enid. \ child does not
seem to amount to niuch 1t is nearly Year
old before it can walk at all. For tile first
wear and q half it cannot speak word For
the first ten years it would Starve il it had to
earn its own food. For the first fifteen
years its opinion on any subject is ALSO
lutely valueless. And then there are so
many of them. My! what lots of children!
And some people have contempt for chill
drpn They are good for nothing but to
wear out the carpets and break things and
y y
estimate of child is quite different
from that mothers estimate who lost
her child this summer. They took it to
the salt air of the seashore and to
the tonic air of the mountains, out
10 help came, ani the brief paragraph of its
life is ended. Suppose that life could be re-
stored by purchase. how much would that
beieaved mother give. She would take all
the Jewels from her fingers aud neck and
bureau and put them down. And il tcld that
that was not enough, she would take her
house and maize over the deed for it, and if
that were not enough she would call in all
her investments and put down all her mort
cages and bonds and il told that were not
enough she would say: "Itave made over
all mi property, and if can have that CHI Id
back | will now pledge that "ill toll with
my own hands and carry with my own sEoul-
ders in any XIII of hard work, and live
in a cellar and die in u garnet Only give
me back that lost doriing." am glad that
there are thoS. who know something of the
value of ctiltl It's possibilities are
tremendous. What will those hands yet do'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12
NEWS FROM THE SORURBS.
NEW-.JERSEY.


By an accident yesterday morning on tho Now
jersey Ceptras tracks at Bergen Point three ho'sh
cars wero smashed, but no one Injured
On Saturday while skating on tho pond IN inc 'n-
closure Of the State Reform School at Jamcspnrs
Emil saschie, age thirteen, broke through the ce
and was drowned.
John Gordon, age tbirtysix, of Eighth ana Adams
sts, Hoboken, dropped dead yesterday afternoon on
tho Newark st. pier. Death resulted rom near'
disease.
Tho township elections in NewJcrsey Will take place
tomorrow and will turn purely local issues. Tho
passage Of the now Local option High-Liccnse law
WILL however, affect results IN many townships, and
the elections looked forward to with much inter
est. In Orange a Mayor and Aldermen are TO De
elected The Democrats have nominated Mayor
Hartford. In q number OF years past he has been
elected on both the Republican and Democratic tickets
This year there is considerable opposition to a Re
publican Endorsement and the Republcan CITY con-
vention on Saturday night adjourned without making
a nomination. An effort will be made to-day 10
nominate Republican against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12
NEWARK.

twenty-five worlsmen under tho direction OF the
supervisor Of the Aqueduct Board were put to work
Saturday night laying water main under and across
the Morris Canal, Vliets malt house. The
men worked all yesterday and last night Some time
ago the canal cssccs refused TO permit the Water
Board to lay the main. except upon condition that 1t
should be taken up whenever the lessces saw fit.
This condition was declined and when a week ago the
Water Board attempted to lay the main, tho canal
flooded with water to prevent It, The worhmen
on Saturday night backed the water with bags
OF sand. The work done secretly and OK
pedtously that the canal employees were not aware
Of 1t. The water Board say the main cannot legally
be removed, having once been laid.
Engineers of the Pennsylvania Railroad have OK
amined the line of the road through Newark and Will
this week report plans for raising the tracks within
the city limits. The tracks will rest on iron pillars
supported by solid masonry and the work will be done
in connection with the track elevation in Jersey CITY,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12
CITY REPUBLIOiYS TO oP0ANIZE.

The members OF the Republican County Committee
chosen at the recent primaries will meet tomorrow
evening In Grand Opera House Hall and organize
for the year by the election Of officers and a new
Executive Committee 1t is almost certain that
Colonel S. v. r. Cruger viii be chosen chairman of
tho committee again, and william H. Bellamy and
j. Thomas Stcarns secretaries. There Will be little
change In tho make up OF tho Executive Committee
The duties of this committee will DO OnerOus, as
this is Presidential year. and tho Executive Com
mittee becomes local campaign committee as soon
as the city and county nominations made. 1t
can and docs render efficient aid to the state and
National Committees. call viii be issued for the
holding Of primaries 10 elect dele gates to the State
Convention at Saratoga to select delegates to the
Republican National Convention. The primaries Will
probably be held at an early day.
There may be a protest from tho Leroy b. Crane
faction of the XXlIId Assembly District against
tho admission Of tho Fttch-RaymOnd delegation II
so, this may delay the organization Of the County
Committee q short time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12
WANDERING FROM HER TEXTBOOK.
A ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST COMPLAINS OF
npnoKIYN SCHOOL TEACHER.

A ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST COMPLAINS OF A
BROOKLYN SCHOOL TEACHER
difficulty has arisen In regard to the use MADE oy
one of the teachers In the Central Grammar School Or
brooklyn her history class Of statements relating
to tho history of the Reformation Father James
Donohue of tho Roman Catholic Church Of st. Thomas
Aqunas, has sent to President Hendrix, Of tho Board
Of Education, copy Of a letter from member Oh tho
ostconfrmation class OF his church, who Is pupil
in the Central Grammar School, calling attention TO the
statements her teacher made IN regard to the cause
OF the Reformation and tho matter OF nduigences IN
tho sixteenth century Tho teacher told her that sno
had set forth the facts OF history as agreed TO BY MS
torlans and would try to be impartial and would allow
the pupils TO explain their own views thcy differed
from those she made She also said that facts In Eng
Itch history initiated ~ much against the Episcopal
Church as those in the history OF tho Reformation aa
against the Roman CathoIc ChuTch A., .. ...,
Catholics and Episcopaans pay their full share OF the
cost of the schools and asks IL IL Is fair to them 70
tnrn The schools into machines for grinding out OF
children the religion their parents have instled IN
them and he calls upon the Roman CATHOLIC members
OF the Board of Education to remedy the evil Prcsi-
dent Hendrix has replied to Father Donohnc that he
will bring tho matter to the attention OF The principal
OF the school, The difficulty appears TO have arisen,
not tho statements In the histories studied I'D inc
school, which regarded as unoblectonable put
from those the teacher made from reference BOOKS
PRINCIPAL Calvin Patterson, of tho Central Cram
mar school, said last evening that he would begin an
investigation to-day All the books used In the school
approved by the Board OF Edncat1on ana II tho
teacher had ovcrsteppcd tho boundaries OF nonsec-
tartan instruction the matter would be righted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12
OHANGING TIE BRIDGE RAILROAD IRA CKS

The Sunday trslc the Brooklyn Bridge lighter
than usual yesterday owing to the overcast sky and
threatening weather. which later developed into cold
rain Nevertheless great people learned by per-
sonal observation that cable had stopped running and
treated veXatious delay. followed by trip much
swfter than the ordinary cable Jog At midnight force
Of workmen work tearing the track ties
and switches at the NewYork terminus. replacing them
with and heavier and wood. The radius OF the
is altered that four-car trains may be
switched Tho steadily all day yesterday
and completed in the evening DOubeender trains Of
four ears each with locomotive each end. ten
70 twelve minutes he1dway the usual Sunday Roadway
being four minutes Both tracks were used one
train running one way full returning empty and the
other train vice The passsReway connecting the
Bridge with Third Avenue Elevated road closed
the passengers being compelled their disgust 10
scend 10 the street and then climb 10 the elevated
station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12
ARRIVAL OF A BIG LIBRARY.
FIFTY THOUSAND BOOKS COME OVER THE SEA TO


GO TO SYRACUSE.
Tho steamship Calico Of the Wilson line. which
reached here from Hull England, Saturday, brought
the library of Professor Leopold Won Ranke. This
valuable library was purchased from the great his
torian's heirs about a year ago for tho Methodist
Church University at Syracuse. There are upwards
of 90 900 volumes in ALL packed In eghtythree boxes
Although Won Ranke is chiefly known on account OF
his History Of the Popes" and other historical writ
ings he was also distinguished as a lIngulst and
photographer and the library is the result of his taste
for collecting the leading works OF ancient and modern
times In all tho principal languages.
Though historical works compose the larger part
OF the library, It also contains rare and valuable
volumes upon almost every branch OF literature ana
is especaly complete In It's representation OF the great
authors and thinkers OF the Faherland II VIII prove
a rich prize to tho Syracuse University to which IL
will probably be forwarded during the week. under the
management Of the Rev Dr. j. NJ. Reid. 'cretary OF
the Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society," who has
taken active part In securing this splendid literary
treasure In the collection are a number OF Won
Rankcs manuscripts, portrait OF the historian ana
other paintings by German artists and the desk. CHAIR
and inkstand used by him In his study.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12

Burns, of Unionvle. had boon over and killed oy
train on the Brooklyn, Bath and West End hSiro@a
at Unionvlllc.
concert complimentary to Henry Camp, the ve,-
eran choir leader, will be given this evening I'D INC
Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church. Among
those to take part Miss Zippora Monieitn, ME-
Anna H. Rosan, Miss Annie Webb, MISS Laura DE-
phelns Theodore j. Toedt and Marshall p. Wilder,
the humorst.
The Board of Managers of tho Brooklyn Home 1or
Aged Men will give an opening reception in the new
cdifcc, at Classon-avc. and Park place, to-morrV"
afternoon and evening
The twentieth anniversary OF the congregations.
Church of the Covenant celebrated yesterday at
the ediscc at CIasson-ave. and Butler-st, and al
dresses were made by the Rev. Dr. e. r. Th"hg,
the Rev. W. II. IngersoD, Mrs. juliet Mackay ana
others.
Thieves entered the rooms Of John Mcneil, at NO
els DC Kalb ave-, yesterday and stole property worth
800 So and the rooms of Henry j. wisner at the same
number, and carried OF property worth 600.