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light. and in the scrimmage the CON-
batants get bounced around aud are covered
with the reproductive powder. However, ia
order to accomplish aaything one Of these bees
must 20 OF aud have the same sort Of fight
in another orchid blossom. 10 rs TO transfer 4
port ton Of the pollen TO the stigma. Luckily
this occurs often enough to psrpstuats the
plant.
some kinds Of orchids initiate to the life bees.
butterflies and moths. apparently for the pur.
pose OF attracting these insects on the decoy-
duck principle. The object ID not quite &C
evident In the case Of varieties Of these extra
ordinary plants whose flowers counterfeit with
amazing sxactness toads. huge spiders and
; other animals. There Ii one which presents
the likeness Of . man hanging by the head, and
another that opens and shows beautiful dove
In On inclosurs OF petals.
enEAT sLY rRAp.
There IL an extraordinary flower that crow
I'm the hot and damp jungles Of the MALAY
peninsulA, where IL Is called BY the natives thu
wonder wonder" II 10 blossom and moth
ing else, without leaves az stem, which grow
out Of the wood Of decaying vines. This para
site n sometimes three feet across, il globulai
central cup having capacity Of six quarts
Tho strong odor IL xhales resembles that Of do
caying meat 20 strongly that niss swarm upou
| IL and IL secures fertilization through thoii
! means.
A book might be made Of the freak plants o.
| the world. There u the vegetable boa con
| strictor OF India, known ~ the ''malo<
climber" which twines about great trees and
| strangica them 10 death, 90 that they decay
fAlt In aad often leave the empty lower d
saimbers standing srecA AnAfricaa nat GALES
the "beAAe&eoo' 4 uaoa - soss q lsAturaI
bombshsll; when allsd with gunpowdsr and
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MIN ever afterwards; and i'll the correspondence
which DR.: Given showed me- just before his
death in New York, between himself and Gen.
eral Jackson, the old hero before Joining
the church in which he died, emu
merating the enemies he had forgiven, said he
forgave James buchanan for having caused
him to treat Mr.. Clay with such injustice.
SOME ITEMS OF NEWS rHES.
The news from England contained in the
Journal Of that year announces the acquittal Of
Warren Hastings and the defeat Of the Catholic
emancipation bill
The May ball of Lewis Carusi is advertised
to commence at 7:S0 o'clock. How long before
that Mr.. Carusi had been teaching dancing in
the building known as Carusis Saloon do not
know, but lac surely continued there up to my
manhood and long after.
A letter appears addressed to the editor from
John Cleyis symmes, advocating an expedition
to solve the question Of an open sea flowing
into the globe at the south arctic pole, known
a. ''Symmes' Hole"
An address Of Bolivar announcing his
triumph. Mr.. and Mrs. Bonfils advertise
school at the corner Of 18th and f, DR.. Loveis
houee. now occupied by the large commercial
building. The house Of Mr.. John Quincy, now
the Adams building, Is advertised for rent
apply to Mr.. John Adams, Executive Man.
sion, and another house owned by the Presi-
dent near the Van Vess mansion." The ar
rival Of Sir Charles Vaughan, the British minis
ter here for many years, 10 announced. and
with II complimentary notice of his career.
In notice Of the annual dinner in Edinburph
Of tho Celtic society, over which Sir Waiter Scott
presided, some one toasted the author of Wav-
eriy, then unknown, and Sir Walter said: "fIe
was not particularly acquainted with the Ren.
tlsman, but he would give time 70 the toast"
authorship Tor some years after, for and
Davis 4 Force and Pishey Thompson adver-
tised "Quintin Durwooa" by ne author Of
"Wsysrly." The announcement i made Of the
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Announcement.

To My Fellow Citizens of Accomac:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
Commemorative Attorney at the
election for county officers to be held
in the Spring, subject to primary
election, or whatever method the
Democratic party may deem proper
to adopt for the selection of-candi-
dates.
l desire to be reelected to said of
flee, and if you think it to your inter
ests to favor me by another term in
office, will most gratefully apprc-
ciate it; and hereby pledge myself to
do in the future as I have done in the
past-prosecute to the best of my
ability every violation of law that is
brought to my notice, without fear
or favor to any man, and with an
honest and sincere effort to act fairly
towards all. And with the use of the
additional knowledge gained from an
experience of a little over five years
in office, l beg to assure you that I am
better qualified than ever to dis
charge the grave and responsible
duties of said Office.
Very respectfully,
JAMES H. FLETCHER, JR.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
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MappsvilIe.

Mr.. John w. Gillespie went to
Baltimore, last week, to attend the
baptism of his son George, who is at
school in that city.
Mr.. George White. flour merchant
of Baltimore, recently visiting, rela-
tives in this village, shows his conf
dence in our continued prosperity,
by investing in farming lands in our
county.
The organization of n brass band
was effected here last week Judging
from the pcrsonel of the company its
success is beyond doubt. The COM
bination is irresistible-money, talent
and energy are bound to win.
Our young people have been re-
Gently greatly entertained by the
esprit table rappings." The table
has brought several messages not
altogether encouraging to some of
our young candidates for matrimon-
ial honors..
Our village seems to bc prospering,
beyond any year of its existence. All
trades and professions are crowded
with work, and we have plenty of
room for two or three mere good men
who understand shoemaking, cart
building, etc. The parsonage is the
only building without an occupant,
and it will probably be soon occupied.
Physicians strongly recommend
salt water baths in winter, using a
handful of salt thrown in q tub OF
hot water, but the Rev. Richard
Walsh disdains such an artificial con-
trivance and has during the week
been trying the virtues of Natures
great bath tub, the briny Atlantic.
The first Saturday in February, 9
p. H., is the regular meeting day for
the election of officers for the ensuing
year, of the Mutual Live Stock In
surance Association. All and every
member is expected to be on hand,
us several important measures will be
introduced looking to the enlarge
ment of the business of the company,
making radical changes in the bust
ness methods and aims hitherto pre-
vailing in the company.
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An article published in ENTERPRIss
last week, stating that Mr.. E. T..
Mock, Philadelphia, had sold his
commission and shocking business to
E. P. Timmons, Chincoteague, was a
mistake. Mr.. Mock has not sold out
but has associated with him in the
business, Messrs d. J. Wheaton and
E. P. Tinmons, under the firm name
Mock, Wheaton g. Co. We cheerful
Nv make the correction and in con-
nection Herewith take pleasure in
recommending the new firm to the
large patronage OF the public, which
the old firm has SO long enjoyed.
The old and new members of the
firm, individually and collectively
have our hearty endorsement, and
are in all respects worthy of the fav-
ors of the public.
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thtircnIen=uc.

Mrs. Bette Holaway, the Oldest in
habitant OF the Island, died on the
list, aged 9S years.
Mr.. Charles Dale, of Bishopville,
Md, has accepted a clerkship with
Mr.. Archie Jones.
The advance agent of the Rein
family was here this week and bill
ed'' the town for are entertainment
on 10Th inst.
Miss Annie, daughter of Lambert
Jester, after a soiourn of several
years in Philadelphia, has made
Chincoteague her home again.
Rev. j. w. Turner has resigned as
pastor of Union Baptist Church, to
the regret of all its members and at q
meeting Monday night his resignation
was accepted. He will preach his
farewell sermon Sunday night. Rca-
noke is to be his next home.
The order of Heptasophs, rs in
number, had a grand feast on Wed
nesday night, at town hall, honored
by the wives, sisters and sweethearts
of the members, as guests. 1t was
voted q delightful affair by all in at
tendance.
Arrivals at the Atlantic hotel, this
week: Louis Phillips, Phila.; w. II.
Tidesdale, Rochester, n. y; J. D.
Mears, Baltic; E. r. Sipple, George
town, Del; Peter Scarborough & Son,
Girdletrce, Nd; D. D. Boggs, Dover;
Alfred Chesser, Thos. G. kellam, Ac-
comac.
Capt. Benz. Sharpley arrived here
in his schooner, Monday, and reports
that he found a valuable prize off
Great Egg Harbor, on 23d ult. The
schooner Calvin S. Edmonds, bound
from Norfolk to New York, loaded
with lumber, with no one on board,
was found and taken in charge and
delivered by him to tug 1delwilde, to
be taken to New York.
The leading business men of the
principal towns from here to George
town, Del, waited on the officials of
the P. W. & 3. R. R., few days ago
and demanded an extra passenger
train. 1t WAS shown that the bust
ness OF the road entitled them to it.
Their demands were acceded to and
an extra train is to be put on the
route, to leave franklin city, / p. M,
at an early day.
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Mr.. P. Daily, of Northampton, has
accepted situation with Smith
Brothers, Philadelphia, and was in
our town in the interest of the firm
on Tuesday. He now represents one
of the best and Oldest wholesale gro
Gerry houses in that city, and is too
clever a knight of the road to fail in
convincing our merchants that it will
be to their interest to patronize him
literally.
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The rapid growth in the business
of Gordon s. Wilson, commission
merchants, New York, has compelled
them to seek larger quarters and to
meet the demand upon them, they
have leased the entire building, 26O
Washington st. This evidence of
prosperity will be very gratifying to
many shippers on Eastern Shore,
who remember them very kindly for
their satisfactory returns of last sea-
son.
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Belle haven.

A postoifice will be established soon
at Willis wharf, with Mr.. J. Alfred
Ames, as postmaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. S. Ashby, of
Baltimore, are in our town, on a visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Taylor.
Mr.. William Bird and Miss Lille
Drummond, were married at Frank
town, Februrry 18th inst, Rev. W. j.
Twilley, officiating.
A protracted meeting has been in
progress in our NJ. E. Church, South,
for the last two weeks, conducted by
Rev. w. J. Twilley. Rev. G. D.
Crawley was expected to assist, but
so far has failed to putin an appear
ance.
The population of our town is still
on the upgrade, the enterprising
citizen contributing to it's wealth
and prosperity this time being Mr..
A. J. Ward. The youngest and old
est inhabitant with one or two ex-
ceptions) in our village, now reside
in the limits of his castle.
No family is enjoying the comforts
of life within their reach that are
without good reclining chair. The
Onancock Furniture House can fur
nish you with them-suitable for the
sick-room, parlor, sitting-room, piaz-
"a or lawn, or any place where solid
comfort is desired, light, flexible,
durable and handsome, and operated
with perfect ease-have more desira-
BILE points than any reclining chairs
to be found for a moderate price,
Call and see them.
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Mr.. J. H. Feddeman is on his way
to the Eastern Shore with a full line
of tobacco and favorite brands Of
cigars-and our merchants are ex-
pected to hold their orders for him.
Look out for him-he proposes to
offer bigger inducements to the trade
than ever before
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MIR. EDIToR:-We have seen in the
columns of your paper the article
copied from the Richmond Dispatch,
of Capt. o. A. Browne, headed, "Our
Oyster Beds" have noted the views
of the gentleman on the subject in
regard to this all important question
to us, and beg leave to differ with
him. Our views are as opposite as
the Poles, and the ends thereof, as
antagonistic as life and death. In
the first place, we arc opposed to the
sale of oyster lands to private indi-
viduals, corporations and monied
monopolies. 1t is a bad precedent,
and will very soon bring us to grief
We are not opposed to the present
law, provided it is rigidly enforced by
the men commissioned so to do. We
are aware that the State has tried in
vain to replenish her treasury from
time to time by levying a tax upon
the oyster industry, and has failed
directly. But we propose to show
that Indirectly it has been a fair sue
cess. We will go back to 1865, when,
as Mr.. B. states, oysters were plenti-
full and markets good. Our citizens
then were obliged to pay tax to the
State for the privilege of taking oys-
ters, while foreign dredge boats came
in to reap the rich harvest that ma
ture had been preparing during the
four years of sectional war. The
State received nothing at the hands
of these foreign violators, there being
no police boats to enforce the laws,
nor to stay the tide of the wholesale
devastation of her oyster beds, con-
sequently the wealth taken from our
State was carried away to enrich oys-
termen of some other State. Yet in
spite of all this, our oyster beds were
not destroyed, but simply raked bare.
In 1874, there was a Navy placed upon
the waters of the Chesapeake and it's
tributaries for the protection of oys-
tiers, but the legislation was made
quate to the emergency and failure
in financial sense to the State was
the result, owing in a very large de-
gree to the unlimited privileges of
the dredging vessels and the wanton
waste of young oysters. From 1874
to 1881 were the gloomiest days our
people have ever seen, and in all
probability will ever see again, unless
the State should deprive them of
their rocks and flats which is the sole
source of their support. III 1881 and
1882 the rocks of Pocomoke and Tan
gier Sounds were covered with young
spat, and this was protected by an
enactment of the legislature, APP
proved March 4th, 1884, and since
then, our rocks have been steadily
increasing in value, until to-day they
have surpassed our most sanguine
expectations. Indeed, they are in a
better and q healthier condition than
they have been fotS5 years.
We will take for instance the 9th
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Upshur 3. Quinby, trustee, will on
Saturday, February a1st 1891, at 8
O'Clock p. H., in front of the premises,
sell the lot, with dwelling and store
house thereon, belonging to Caleb /.
Taylor, situated on Market street, in
the town of Onancock. For terms
&c, see posters, or write to trustee.
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Malinda Stran, colored, wife of Oil
yer Stran, a member of the chain
gang some weeks ago, died near
Parksley, last Sunday, from the eff
fects OF Paris green, which she adj
ministered to herself on the Friday
previous. The reason for committing
suicide was not given by her.
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Rev. Father Micllle will preach at
the school house hall, Wachapreague,
February 9Th, at 7.3op. m. Subject,
>sThe Incarnation; and at the court
house, Drummondtown, February
18th, at $50 p. m. Subject, "The
Blessed Eucharist All are cordial
w invited.
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Mr.. Thos. H. Nelson, Accomac G.
H.. returns from the city to-day with
a drove of horses and mules suitable
for farm and road, and purchasers
are wanted for same at reasonable
figures.
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A meeting of the Eastern Shore
Historical Society will be held at
Eastville, next Monday, and the oc-
casion promises to be one of unusual
interest. Our countyman, Hon. Jno.
w. H. Parker, is expected to be
present and deliver an address.
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An oyster supper will be served at
Hunting Creek NJ. Z. Church, on
Wednesday, February 18th, at r.
m., for the purpose of raising funds
TO pay church debt.
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An advertisement of Combination
Stock Farm, of which Mr.. H. p.
James is proprietor, appears in this
issue, of interest to horsemen. Old
Morrill, now heads the list of his sta
bic of fine horses
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Mr., John L. Daily, now fills the
editorial chair of the Eastern Shore
Herald, and the new accession to the
folds of the cart preservative' is eS-
tended cordial welcome by the EN-
TEPPRISIs.
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Hopkins & Bro. Onancock, arc now
prepared to furnish their customers
with peas, refuse salt, all kinds of
fertilizers, glass and merchandise
generally.
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A card to the farmers of Accomac
appears in this issue, of Mr.. A. H. 6.
Niears, Wachapcague, agent for the
sale of Powell's fertilizers. Read what
lie has to say.
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The meeting proposed for forming
nm ..Ovster Association" at Hunting
Creek, last Saturday night, and pre-
vented by inclement weather will be
held to night.
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Rev. Jno. McNabb, rector of the P.
e. Churches, in Accomac, has tender
ed his resignation, to take effect
March 1st. Hc has accepted call
10 another field
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NoT1cE-I offer for sale my fine
Kentucky Jack. He is four years
old, of fine size, and has a quiet and
peaceful disposition. He is ofa beau
tiful mole color and took special
premium at Grange Fair last fall
Failing health causes me to offer him
for sale. For further particulars ap-
ply to Geo. w. Mock, Assawoman, Va,
or w. S. Mock, Hallwood, Va.
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Hons. Jno. w. Daniel and Thomas
Whitehead, have our thanks for pub
lie documents, recently received from
them.
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NorIcE-All kinds of well pumps
driven by the undersigned at fail
prices in any part of the county-deer
well pumps a speciality. All material
furnished if desired. John G. Boice,
Parksley, Va.
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Mr. Vim. L. Mock, agent of Hum
phreys s. Tilghman, will deliver two
car loads of their fertilizers at Oak
Hall station to-day.
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Landreth's garden and grass seeds,
fresh, earliest and best, are for sale
at Blackstone & Bells drug store,
Accomac c. H., at fair prices.
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The Drummondtown Alliance meets
at Temperance Hall, next Saturday
A full attendance OF the members IS
requested.
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TIMBER-I have for sale 800, 900 feet
of seasoned building material, which
will deliver at any station, on short
notice, ut reasonable figures. a.. j.
Iilliston, Accomac G. H.
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Fon SALE-Cheap for cash, second
hand seine-good for haul, fykes
pounds sc. L. j. Foote, Wacha
preague.
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Mr.. EDIToR-We, the oystermen
of Mearsville Association, seeing in
the columns of your paper, o commu-
nication of Capt. w. james Somers,
saying, that we endorse every line of
Capt. o. A. Browne, which appeared
in ENTERPRISE of January Sd, which
we bitterly disapprove, have to say
in reply, that we know nothing of the
Association, named by Capt. Somers.
The Association further declares, that
in their judgment, it would be star
walton for the poor laboring class of
the oysterInen of this Commonwealth
to lease or sell her Water, and ask
the oystermen of Tidcwater Virginia,
to carefully consider the matter.
CAPT. II. r. CHASE,
Chairman.
LEWIS T. SHR1EvEs,
Secretary.
Mearsvil e, Va, January s9th 1901.
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The millinery shop, occupied by
the Misses Dix, Parksley, is offered
for sale by Mr.. F. j. Barnes.
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For SAIE-Having purchased the
]. w. Baswcll property, and subdi-
vidcd same into valuable lots, l offer
them for sale on reasonable terms.
4. w. Lilliston, Onancock, Va.
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For EXCHANGE AND SALE-A large
horse in it's Sd year, which will en-
change fora mule Also havef for sale
- thoroughbred Poland-Ch boar
II months old. w. E. Thomas, Mas
sawadoX, Va.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Miss Sarah Walston, of our town,
left this week on a visit of several
weeks to friends in Georgia.
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~ t1HIE9.

Observation-Disclosures 2Sth
1891, at Accomac G. H.. by Rev. John
T. Moore, Samuel Jilliston to Miss
Harriet Bull
NoRTHAal-HALT-February 1st 1891,
at Temperanceville, by Rev. w. f.
Hayes, james Northam to Miss Annie
Hail.
Observation-Disclosures 2Sth
1891, near Onancock, by Rev. A. G.
Bergman, George z. Gardner to
Miss Harriet T. Kellam.
M1LEs-ONLEY-Jan 1ary 2sth 1891,
at Modestown, by Rev. II. S. Dulancy.
James H. Miles to Miss Mary j. On
ley.
DRUMMoND-WEscoTr-.January 30,
1891, at brides residence, near Keller.
by Rev. Jno. A. Barker William L..
Drummond to Miss Mamie Wescott.
AYREs-BELoTE-February 4, 1901,
at the residence of the brides par
ents, Savageville, Va, by Rev. A. G..
Bergman, Geo. w. Ayres and Miss
Bertha L. Belote.
An effort is being made to palm off
other goods as "Pocomoke Super
phosphate-be not deceived-but see
that every bag has the name of E. B.
Freeman & Co., Norfolk, Va, stamp
ed Thereon, and have no other.
Mr.. E. E. Mock, representing Fitz-
gerald, Wedge & Co., Baltimore, is
now in the county to supply our
merchants with everything they need
in the grocery line. The firm is be-
yond doubt first class and everyone
will endorse Mr.. No TX rs worthy
representative who knows him.
Mr.. T. J. Powell, has just complct-
ed tour of the county, in the inter
est of VIM. NJ. Powell g. Co. 1t will
be no surprise to anyone to say that
their clever tourist was loaded with
orders. His excellent firm has the
confidence of all our merchants and
he always gets them.
The Johnstown Jew has moved his
stock OF cheap clothing from Acco-
mac G. H., to Onancock, and now oc-
cupies the building of Mr.. L. A. Nor
than, opposite drug store. Custo-
mers are invited by him to call early
as he offers too big bargains to lin
ger long at place-and proposes to
stay there only a few days.
The railroad and steamboats, have
brought to this county within the
last few days about $50 tons of Dry
denis Super Phosphate These goods
are sold under a special guarantee
that it is not the present Pocomoke
Super Phosphate, in fact it has no
resemblance of it. Dryden's Super
Phosphate is a beautiful bright'goods,
having been manipulated with the
greatest care, of the best and purest
ingredients only, and shows very
jplainly the rich material of which it
is composed. 1t is now on hand and
for sale by all of the firms whose
names will be found in another col
umn, under the advertisement OF
Dryden's Super Phosphate.
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Capt. John w. Bunting-I used
your Accomac Phosphate on sweet
POTATOES and corn, and it did better
than any fertilizer used.
~ W. B. Pitts, Only.
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BoNEs-Pick up the bones in the
country and ship them to Cape
Charles. ] pay SO cts. per 100 pounds
and freight, furnish bags and send
cash by return mail. Orris A. Browne,
Cape Charles, Va.