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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20
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The Virginia Prohibition Stat

The Virginia Prohibition State
convention, winch met at Lynch
burg, last "Wednesday, nominated
:, full State ticker and adopted Il
strong platform. Thomas L. Tay.
Tor, Of Luuloun, was nominated for
Governor, Capt. ". J. Shelbourne,
ufMoni gouery, for Lieuterant-Gov-
rrnor. and Judge j. NJ. Quarles, Of
Slaunton. for Attorney General,
The latter is a Republican, two for
merhcretotore have been stannch
Democrats. Only twenty-five del
cgates were in attendance.
The following p.alfolm was
adopted:
FnSi. That the manufacture,
importation. transportation and
sale Of scolioic beverages shall be
made public crimes, and prohibit
I'd and punished as such.
Second. That it is the policy OF
lie prohibition party to make
nominations for all Offices in ali
local, Stale and national elections
in the future.
Third. We declare our opposl
ton 10 all trusts and monnplieS
which compel our people to pay
sx'ortionaie prices for the neces-
saries Of life.
Fourth. That We favor the use
oI all proper means TO advance the
cause Of public education.
Filth. That We favor the strict
observance Of the Lords day f
rest.
Sixth. That men who sell their
votes and men who directly or III
diltc!lA buy votes or corrupt votes
should be GISirancliised and for
ever prevented from exercising
| lie right of suffrage.
Seventh. We invite all citizens,
however they may differ upon
ether questions, who are agreed
upon lie wisdom and necessity of
scpeIale political action iii order
to secure The overthrow OF the
power, 10 unite with lis.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20
DIVISION Il--LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
w. Il. MASON, JOHN ~. WEST, Superintendent.

Best pound of homemade Dutter ,lst 81 90 % %
ard largt home cured ham 1.D 30
pint OF home made vinegar 2.0o 10y
snniple hard soap 1.D I'D
) jarcanned peaches, apples,
pSars, enclL-....... 2.UO I.Oy
Greatest variety VI canned fruit 2OO l'uo
Best far preserved penclles, poars,
apples. ench... LOG DC
QuInccs, figs, each LOO so
watermelon rnd..................l.0
waIernelon.. ...-.. -: au ~
Greatest vary pi cservcs in glars lst3Oe and ~
Il, st sample of Jelly l.cU .au
Greatest variety of iellics.........." 2.e0 l.Uu
Best sour pickles In glass tars..- l.e0 .5u
sweet 49,. loo 30
Greatest varIc,yor picklos........ 2.oD 90
Hest jnr canned Vegetables. ; LOO ,-6e
Great variety c;liIJietl Vegetables 2.U0 LOO
lest mk-rsing wheat broad 90
ycast-rjsns ......; %,
plato OF buscuts..-....... Lou
Iced cakc.-..... ! .uud
Id. d. pchs aud app ,eacn DO
fruit cako...................1s LIST 2.u0 bud / .00
mar bio cako............. 1850 - 90.
) pound cake..".....: 2.U0 :. i.Ul
; Jelly cake 100 -6o
st,ruc,, cake j 90 Z 49,, So.
wliIp Z.oU.s,s l.Vc
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20

in a letior addressed to the secretary Of tho
heretofore will DO received on exhibition,
enforce the good order which characterized
oard.
]. l.. MIpp, Secretary.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20

The Winchester Times aptly re-
marks: ''Ilc delegates chosen to
tie State Convention TO be held in
Richmond in August should be Sc
lecied not only nninsirucfed, but
untrammeled by pledges. OF the
two forms OF securing delegations,
tied to the fortunes OF ii particular
candidate, lie open instructions Of
u convention is TO be preferred to
the secret pledge TO the individual,
Tut neither shonld he permitted IL
the coming conventions"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20

Narrower county has elected
Beirne delegates and Augusta
county Harris delegates to the
Democratic State Convention.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20

a large meeting Of colored re
pnbllcans held i'll Petersburg, Fri
day Of last week, was addressed by
John NJ. Langston, colored.- He
spoke at considerable length on
the tyrannical methods and che
discussions in the Republican par
~ in the State. The meeting was
decidedly anti Malone in Senti
ment.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20

Superintendent Mills, of The
Delaware Eailrotd Company, says
the peach crop will number exactly
2,79S,230 baskets.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20
The GuhernatorialC Contest.

The following is furnished for
publication by warm friend of
Col. O'Ferrall: "a full and cor,
rrcrly prepared LIST of delegates
chosen uplo the 18th instant to
the Gubelnator'al Convention, en-
bracing twenty-five counties situa-
ted in tie First, Second, Third.
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh.
Ninth and Tenth Congressional
District, from the most reliable
sources, shows HE following re-
suits: O'Ferrall, JOG; Mckinney.
81; Bernie, 81; unknown, 30. This
does not include Northumberland
county. reported as instructed for
Beirne. Norfolk Ledger.
Up 10 this time it's claimed that
1926 delegates have been elected in
| the State. There are various es.
Inmates of how these are divided
among the various candidates for
Governor. 1t is impossible to
make a fair estimate; indeed, none
can be made without doing gross
injustice 10 some OF the leading
candidates. From IL casual ex-
amina ion of the lists it appears
that I;pirne, Mckinney and OFFER.
rail- are quite close together thus
far.-Cor. Norfolk Ledger July
18th.
The contest for delegates to the
gubernatorial convention in Au
gusta county resulted in the choice
Of delegates who favor john Il.
Harris, of Rockingham county, in
Staunton, and four out of the six
county districts, two yet to he
heard from. The defeated candi-
dates were for Richard Beirue, Of
Richmond.
Prince George county has elected
delegates to the State Convention.
While they 6" nnpledged. yet reso.
lutions were adopted at the meet
ing expressing their favor Of Mr..
S. w. Venable, of Petersburg, for
Governor.
The Democrats of Dinwi,Idie
county have elected delegates to
the State Convention, and passed
y resolution endorsing Captain S.
w. Venab.e for the Govcrnorship.
Narrower county has elected
Beirne delegates aud Augusta
county Harris delegates to the
Democratic State Convention.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20

Best IemanshIp oyboy or girl under "a ycars nf'
Ensiern Shore Agricultural Fair, ench .. ..
Animals and ARTICLES having rccciycd-lr emlt
but not la competition will other exhibits.
1t Ia the purpose OF the board TO .nlaintnilI
tho last Fair. BY Order OF IL
W. v. Fiemming. J. NJ. West, GIL. tAdntr,
GIL Adair. President. s,ss -.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-20
r.nLeled ut the posto,lice ut Acccmat
G. IVA. as secoud-class matter.
The premium list of TWELFTH

The premium list of Twelytil
Annual Fair of the Eastern Shore
Agricultural Association, published
in our columns, is worthy the at
tpntion Of all our readers, but COM
mendrd especially for careful peru
sal to the people OF Accomac and
NORTHAMPTON counties. The far
mer. mechanic, housekeepcr, mar
ufacturer--allcl classes oi'onr citizens
IN fact, in whatever industry en-
gagged, have an interest i'll lis sue
cess, and should render tribute
thereto. Frcm farm and garden,
factory and workshop, household
and kitchen-tlrougl every ave
me of trade and ircm every de-
partment of Industry local 10 MS,
contributions should come, and the
offerings should be made n"i
erudeinSly bnt freely and fully. at
this gathering Of our brotherhood
of farmers and other industrial
classes. Chr offerings should, oi
course he the best we have, but
selected, we have 10 suggest, witl!-1
ont making The inquiry Whether or
"n0t our neighborsiiaye something
heller. Variety and quantity con-
tribute as much to the success of a
Fair as does the quality of the *.
hihitS, and 10 other prouf need he
tfelct of The ,rnlh oflle assertion,
iilan 10 remind our readers in at
'cndnnce at our Fair last year OF
Tie miserable failure of the aGrl.
cultural department. That the cx-
!ibils in that department. We're
very fine no one will deny, hut the
eicallh IF lhcm provoked only Il
>;ullc OF contempt nom visitors to
LIS, ard caused every enc Tho l"i
;in inlcltSt in his county 10 bang
his head III shame. On The other
hand I'LL can remember with what
pleasure tlieyturllcd lotEe ladies lie
larlmelit where every inch ofspace
MAS flied with articles of useful
hess OF beauty. wrought by fair
hands. Iii tie ole department. the
MOTIVE winch prompted the eXhl-
bit seems only to haze been meI-
cen:ly, while i'll HE other duty on
~ seems TO have Inspired he of
ier:ng. That our people should be
aclualcd by the latter motive: OF
course We believe. ii they would
make our Fair ii success, and we
appeal to them to carry such as
they have 10 our next Fair without
stint and with the desire 10 secure
Tie premiums uulv as tie articles
on exhibit merit such recognition,
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
THE PUMPKIN MARQUIS.
A Desce ndaat Of Chinese Emperors Dis
coHered in a FruIs Psddlsr.

Upon The acces sion q the present Hanchu
dynasty the heir Of TIE last Ming Emperor,
who omrlit.ed suicide On q coal hlu ia
Pekin, was made a Marquis and known a.
the Ming Marquis. Dgr.ng the rsigo Of TIE
last Emperor bet one tbs then holder %
the tile died without soas and with 70
direct heir ~ succeed 70 the marqgisats
and the estates. Reference % TIE family
records showed that the rtgst hs.r was
obscure parsonage, who Id oeen ooDp!eto-
II lost sight Of, aai search was r.z5e FOR
him oy the o1ci2ls of ths b.nn er un.;s,
which the Marquis was enrolled Far q
lag time 20 trace could be found "a the
n.ssl.R Eooasras, szys The Ch4asss Ga
zet,s, Dut be was - length discovered
standing WIKI . oarrow ouslte oss Of Tie
galss of Pesin. selling . specie. Of large
pumpkin lie proved 70 os . rAa II TO
E7ost rustic zpresra1cs ard Etlsr4J uneze1-
csssd- Ignorant Of h8s k4ss SiTtk. Es WA
gaming frecz,iozs ETs..1po1 as oos.sT-
nozger
he WA WITH oir7slty nae 70 reaiiss
TIE sudden freak by whsss fortune lad
rA.s>d nt.n 20 vs o-e - - great roclss 20
tie iaa9 Hurried - 70 tie o@os e Tie
Banner, be was wAs.zsd. shaved AID oozbsd
and BE rags excnzzFsa fer cosby garments
suited g rs sew s,s,1on - Afe. Per .c-ss
DAYS he was polsast - gsosr.iiy AID
tAagt; tse ssagsssts ard 1szeaa pArz.-.
necessary f7r Is pFesssts.1o1 20 tns
Emperor Els szcoes.Aon "a. sll1~ed. sz.s
he we-: 20 la pAiAos Asd soex possessto..
aepori sy@2<s ef klrs as a. soaas, aas
ksnds@a-t<s rzs1, VIC h~s scns kis bes. 70
e4sc&.s harzsesf ard fgisl he eg,s~. =,
bis pssi.ics- Tss xzrszss ia zsw sto,.,
ffsy-.o4r years G. age &sa ST.! retain. n,
FZ2s.lr &ppe4-11cs- Tie bs-ta o. .cu. T.,
secured iEs successful. 50 Ia. ~ ,a-ray 4.
aow "a as s,sczrzg sosits1a a. EYER Il 3
h4s 9siy % cr@r sscF1ac. each aatszs a.
TIE siHg so-nes H.s pace /. zear o.s q
ias E2.ss q ~ iap1-.al city. tie 3
Sos--zTlT <nSSa - DC Pzzp11 NzrSs-A
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
A Young Iowan Struck During Storm at
Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY, April GA heavy rain
shower fell at this city last evening ac-
companied by keen thunder and vivid
lightning. Ali at once there came flash
of lightning with a clap Of thunder and
struck tent occupied by some Texas BOYS
killing Instantly n w. Harpham, of
Eagle Grove, La. Mr.. Harpham was a
young man some 25 or 20 years old. 1t
could not learned whether he was single or
married. There were six other men in the
tent and all were stunned, but only Mr..
Harpham killed. The dead body was
taken last night about o'clock to the
depot and laid on the platform, when this
morning Capt. Couch took charge of the
body with others, holding an inquest,
whose verdict was that his death was
caused by a stroke of lightning.
After the inquest was held the body was
placed in charge of j. B. Banks. of the
firm of Banks & Reed. Mr. Banks took
this mornings train for Guthrie to get
coffin and embalming. Messrs. Banks G.
Read will forever be looked upon as pio-
neer undertakers.
In an interview with Capt. Guthrie, of Ok
lahoma City, he informs your correspond
ent that all places of business suspended
yesterday and church was held; also the
Y. NJ. c. A. boys had good time.
A meeting of the citizens of Oklahoma
City was held Saturday night, at which
Captain Couch was elected temporary
mayor to hold office We days, with power
vested in him to designate time and place
of selecting permanent officers. However,
May is set for election of permanent Off
GERS. Surely the City of Oklahoma is
moving off nicely and peacefully.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
BUSINESS BOTH WAYS.
Many Arriving and Departing in Western
Oklahoma-No Trouble At ALL
Snecial Disnateh 10 the Daily Eagle.

special Dispatch 10 the DAILY Eagle.
POND CREEK, /. T., April 2S.-Travelers
from the south today report everything
quiet and peaceful. Notwithstanding the
exaggerated reports sent out by CORES
pondents of eastern papers. there has been
no bloodshed whatever and the parties
who homesteaded the site on which King
fisher is located have abandoned the idea
of attempting to hold the land and have
Joined hands with the TOWNSHIP people in
making prosperous town.
Large numbers of settlers are coming
back, as is evidenced by the number of
wagons passing this station daily and the
amount of passenger business northward
bound, handled by the Rock Island rail
way. Still the southbound business is
increasing. being about an offset in that
of the opposite direction. The Cannon
Ball stage line from here to kingfisher and
Reno is now in the hands of Messrs
Creech and Lee, the we'll known
railroad contractors who have
equipped it thoroughly and
can handle all passenger and freight
business destined south without any delay
whatever.
A strong wind has been blowing all dav.
filling the air with sand making it very
painful for those who are exposed, and the
faces of the overland travellers would in
dictate a wrestle with mud hole.
1t becomes evident daily that the Chero-
kee strip must soon be thrown open for
settlement or that trouble will ensue, as
the disappointed Oklahoma settlers are
drifting back on to the strip and appro-
priating the best lands.
As an indication of the number of Kan
sans now in Oklahoma, over 600 letters
came up yesterday evening by stage and
$50 were from Kansas points
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
GHOSTS AND WiTChCRAFT.
A Region in New England Where Super
stition Thrivos.

This wild, wooded and rocky-ribbed re-
gion, less than days Journey from Gen.
erai Putnam historic wolf den, In North
eastern Connecticut, is fun OF superstition,
writes New York Times correspondent
from Gloucester, X. L II is one of the
queerest of localities. La the center OF
Gloucester lies Ponagansett Lake, and al
about the shores OF this lake are the dwell
ings of hale and hearty people, who mako
this country, far from the busy haunts OF
men, veritable wonderland OF legend and
"Reminiscences. The old men delight In tell
ing ghost stories, and the young people like
TO listen. Gloucester lies In the crooked Old
Indian trail which ran between CO. nccticu'
and the Providence plantations.
For generations back the Gloucester
farmers have believed in wizardry They
VIII do much of their work only during tho
full of the moon. Otherwise they would
expect to die or 10 have very bad luck.
Planting must not be done until the signs
OF the zodiac are propitious, and gardens
must never be plowed on Fridays. Even a
tooth must not DO pulled unless the stars
are right; If it is, it will come hard aud
Cause great suffering.
Pork, II killed during the small of tho
moon, will shrink to nothing in cooking, while
that butchered at the full of the moon VIII
continue white and firm TO insure luck In
the management OF domestic animals the
sign Of the zodiac must be in the leg. The
wishboncs OF all fowls are preserved on
sticks. Some families keep hundreds on
hand all the time. When the zodiacal sign
IS in the head, then the GloUchester people
believe one can do the most at catching
pickerei and can hook the biggest fish.
hn oil, 49, t...s 10. ffx4ke
fireplace in all Gloucester houses Is thing
the settlers could not live without Its
study, If one would reap good harvests,
''catch" good claiming tides and avoid mis-.
fortune, is imperative.
These people also believe that IL you taks
upa black snake and bite 1t your teeth will
never decay; that If the nails are pared on
Friday toothache will be prevented. and
that child born in tee beat Of the day can
see into the future, and wili DC exempt from
influences Of witchcraft a ship that hai
such a one on board they say will never
sink
Perhaps the most curious belief still
haunting these hearthstones Of interior
Rhode Island is that relating 70 the char
acter Of the little fish in Ponagansett reser-
voir. This pond is the source OF the Paw
tuxet river, which flows easterly into Esr-
ragansett bay, and years before the build.
ing Of the dam across the outlet Of the lake,
herring from the salt sea used 20 swim up
the stream 20 the shoal waters Of the lake
20 spawn. The old settlers W 10 have lived
about the lake al their lives aver that tho
sinners which now gisten in It's crystal
waters are baught else but the dcgeueraisd
descendants Of the herring race, and show
the same characteristics. One Of the Bowen
boys" at the Lake frequently says that my
father used 70 say there was no sinners DO
fore any dams was built 20 fence oct tie
nerriui -
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30

you let us rassY This is Mr. Hayes, an ex-
president of the United States, and we
must get places in the procession before it
can start and you be able 20 see what
brought you here
But it was useless. With a grunt and a
shove the fellow responded: Il don't give
d--n II he's the president of heaven, he
shan squeeze my girl"
THE FLAGS CAME DOWN,
\ number of militia m, n from Pittsburg
who were sight seeing this morning were
attracted as they were going along Worth
street by a large British flag floating from
shop window above an American flag of
smaller dimensions, Lets take it down or
make them do it," said one. They then
commenced to call to the people in the
house, soon a crowd was collected and they
yelled and booted at the English flag and
demanded 1t t. be taken down. The ser
geant III Command OF the soldiers requested
the proprietor TO remove the flag or at
least TO place it below the stars and stripes
This the proprietor seemed willing TO do
when he saw the flag was obnoxious 70
to his neighbors, but his wife
refused 10 allow them to touch the flag
The soldiers then drew their knives and
soon had the obnoxious flag on the ground
without the slightest resistance being
offered. When the flag came down the
crowd cheered.
Further down the street was another
British flag above an American flag placed
there by a firm who were English people.
As soon as soldiers requested that flag
be taken down they complied gracefully
A member of the firm stated they had
flung the flag To the breeze simply as a
decoration and had no idea it would be
offensive to any one. As the soldiers
passed on 70 Broadway and disappeared
from sight they were roundly cheered.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
TO DISL OOCE TIE FNFMy

When it takes the form of disease of the
kidneys or bladder, is task well nigh i'm
possible of accomplishment. Renal and
vesical maladies are more obstinate than
others. Counterfeit, therefore, the earliest
indications of inactivity of the many
organs with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
which possesses, among other excellent
qualities, those of an efficient diuretic.
The degree of stimulation apparent from
its use reaches, but never goes beyond, the
bounds of safety. 1t invigorates always,
never irritates. Bright's disease, diabetes,
catarrh of the bladder, are diseases sue
cesstully combatted in their iDcipiency
with this benign medical stmulant and
tonic. Besides reinforcing and regulating
the kidneys and bladder, the Bitters is a
specific for fever and ague, constipation
and dyspepsia
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
AT PHILADELPHIA,

PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-In commence
ration of tn one hundredth anniversary
of the inauguration of George Washing
ton as president acentennial arch has been
placed over the entrance to Independence
hall, where congress met during the last
ten years Of the last century. The arch
has thirteen golden stars. Over each of
them is painted the name of enc of the
original states, Pennsylvania forming the
center of the arch. a memorial To blet has
been placed on the side of the building
bearing the following inscription: The
capital of the United States 1870 To 1900.
Here was constructed the arch of the
union of which Pennsylvania becomes the
keystone an arch must fall if any ng c
state withdraws. Philadelphia greets the
centennial president of the United States
beneath triumphal arch. the symbol OF
perfect union. April, 1852
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
GARDEN civ LIENS

Special Correspondence TO the Daily Eagle.
GARDEN CITY, Kan, April 2S.-On the
SEVENTEEN anniversary of Odd Fellowship
Canton Niles No. Il came ont in full dress
uniform, marched TO the c. 2. church.
where Rev. Willingham delivered very
able address. AT night they had a public
mastering which was largely attended,
and had quite an interesting time.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
were as follows: w. Il. Hopkins, captain:
6. F. Simms, lieutenant; {. b. Brown,
ensign; w. S. w. Blake, clerk: E y.
Cause, accountant
The cowboys that went to Minneapolis
to take the place of strikers have returned,
poorer but wiser men. Likewise great
many who went from here to Oklahoma
have returned and are now satisfied that
western Kansas is pretty good place
after all,
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
FIRE AT cOTTONW0OD FAILS

COTTONWOOD FALLS, Kan, April %
Yesterday morning at 3 o'clock fire broke
out in Atkinson's livery stable and almost
before any alarm was given the stable was
completely wrapped in flames. Eighteen
horses, number OF carriages and buggies.
harness and office fixtures were lost. The
fire next extended TO w s Smiths bill
lard hall and the vacant store building
owned by Judge Houk, of Hutchinson
formerly occupied by Ferry g Watson, and
both buildings were burned The livery
stable was owned by H. Richards, and was
fully insured. j. G. Atkinson lost about
s., 600 in horses, buggies aud harness, with
no insurance Gray Bros. lost three fine
thoroughbred horses, valued at more than
s., ZOO, with no insurance w s. Smiths
loss was about $500, and Judge Houk's
about 81, 500; no insurance known
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30

hour. The throng was largely made
up of strangers in this city, a
fact which was too apparent in
many instances. The sexes were about
equally represented and the number OF
children whose proud parents pointed out
to them the successor of George Washing
ton was difficult to count. One of the
visitors Was district telegraph boy who
bore a message for the president. He
managed to read it without interfering
with the reception. 1t was as follows:
CHICAGO, April 29.-Seventy five thous-
and people of Illinois in mass meeting will
expect some sentiment from the president
of the United States tomorrow. Please
telegraph US today.
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE.
At five minutes before o'clock the
president returned to his carriage and
with Vice-President Morton and Governor
Hill were driven to Mr.. Morton's residence,
where he and Mrs. Harrison will be guests
during their stay.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.

PITTsBURG, April 29.-There was a sensa-
tional suicide in the east end tonight
John T. Schaffer, ticket agent of the
Pennsylvania railroad, became despon-
dent because his affections for young
lady, Miss Annie Scheltie, We're not re-
turned. Tonight he called upon her and
requested her TO take a walk She con-
sented. When short distance from her
sisters home. where she is visiting, young
Schaffer informed her that be could not
live without her. and then shot himself
through the head. He died two hours
later. Miss Scheltie resides near Kansas
City and has been visiting her sister here
for a few weeks. Schaffer is well con-
nected and held responsible position.