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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
The Pirates of tile Chesapeake.

The position of commander of the
Virginia oyster fleet is vacant by the
death of the gentleman who lately
held that position and there are a
number of applicants for it.
1t is regarded as a desirable berth;
but it is place of danger as well as
a place of honor and emolument, for
though the high seas are nowadays
clear of pirates, the Chesapeake bay
is still infested with theln-at least
with so called s'pirates." These are
shippers who depredate upon the
oyster beds of the Commonwealth
and who on occasions, when caught
in their crime, have not hesitated to
''show fight.
Up to this time the General Assem-
bly has not considered that the Com
monwealth's revenues from her oys-
ter beds justified any increase OF the
fleet, but an increase is clearly neces
sarv and we trust that the forthcom-
ing reports of our fiscal officers will
show that the revenue from the oys-
ter beds now warrants the needed
appropriation:
we should like to see the Chesa-
peake cleared of these 'pirates." For
this purpose, we should have enough
vessels to pounce upon them and
give them lesson which they would
never forget. tits due to the dignity
of Virginia that these marauders-
nearly all of whom are non-resldents
should be scattered never to
return.
The DISPATCH has no candidate
for the vacant position. Our only
wish is for the Board charged with
the selection of this officer to get
the best man possible. He should
have good judgment, viSor and
determination. and knowledge of
the work before him. II we mistake
not, public opinion in Virginia will
not much longer countenance trifling
with this question. The system of
"piracyn which prevails on the
Chesapeake must be uprooted and
obedience to our laws enforced no
matter what the cost.
The men who sail into our State to
despoil our oyster. beds are robbers
who will take life where necessary to
secure their plumber or make good
their escape when detected in the
perpetration of their crime. We have
had enough of them. Let us be quit
of them, by striking them blow
which they will never forget, and the
repetition of which they will not
court Richmond Dispatch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
A Genuine Case of Cholera.

WASHINGTON, September s.-The
Marine Hospital Bureau here has lit
tie information in addition to that
already published touching the fatal
case of cholera in Jersey City. There
seems to be no doubt that Martin
Grove died from genuine Asiatic
cholera, for Surgeon General Wyman,
now in Jersey City, has telegraphed
Surgeon Austin here that the case
was such. In addition, State In
spector Hunt telegraphed that an
examination showed the presence of
cholera spirillum, and III this he is
confirmed by Surgeon Kinyoun. The
suspicious case of Black has not yet
been diagnosed. Every effort is being
made to trace the origin of the di-
sease with the view to tho adoption
of measures to prevent the occurrence
of any further cases.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Hayoc of the Hurricans

DISPATCHES from the South show
that the destruction of life and pro-
perty by last weeks hurricane was
even more extensive and terrible
than was at first supposed. The
greatest loss of life occurred on the
islands and lowlands along the Caro-
lima coast, which appear to have
been swept by something IN the
nature of tidal wave. In this dis
trict of one hundred miles in extent,
and inhabited principally by negroes,
the storm did its fiercest work, and
the result is q scene of devastation
such as probably no previous storm
since the settlement of this country
ever left behind it. Hundreds OF
dead bodies says u dispatch from
Charleston, washed up by the tide
or left stranded by the receding
flood. are being hastily thrown into
trenches, over which q light covering
OF earth is tossed. For the most
part they are poor, nameless ne
groes.n
Another dispatch from Atlanta
adds: .It is simply impossible for
one who has not been on the scene
to realize the extent of the devasta-
ton done by the great storm, but
each days developments have added
to the story of horror to such an ex
tent as to warrant the statement
that no disaster of this nature which
this country has ever known can be
compared with it in destruction TO
property and loss of life. "
A captain who reached Savannah
few days ago is quoted as saying
that wrecks stood upon the ocean S
surface like milestones and that he
believed that such 81 scene as greeted
his eyes after the storm has rarely
ever been Witnessed Seamen who
have studied the marks left by the
wave that swept over some OF the
points off the Carolina coast, say the
dispatches, are convinced that 1t
must have been from fifteen to
twenty-five feet high. Sat Tybee a
cottage located twenty-five feet
higher than IL point at which it was
swept away by the wave of 1885 was
entirely destroyed by the recent
storm" The dense colored popula-
ton of this region, poor at its best,
has been left utterly destitute by
the calamity.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09


The Prohibitionists in their con-
vention, held in the city OF Rich
mond this week, adopted q platform
which denounces 1.-The liquor traffic
and demands its entire abolition
favors both gold and silver on par
ity with each other; low tariff
economy in the administration o.
the government; declares for the
election of Senators by the people;
demands laws to protect the people
i'm the observance of the Sabbath;
asks for a railroad commission with
power to make and regulate rates
and concludes as follows: Recognlz-
nizing the oyster industry as one OF
the great natural resources OF the
State we favor the enactment OF such
laws as will insure to our citizens the
benefits to be derived from this
source and favor the repeal OF all un.
lust taxation binding this industry.
Resolutions denouncing both Demo
cratsand Populists were also adopted
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

President Cleveland has returned
to Washington, and if the statement
of Private Secretary Thurber can be
accepted as correct, he is sin excel
lent spirits and looking vigorous
and strong His physicians also de-
ny that he is suffering with an incur
able disease as stated in an article
published in the Philadelphia Press
The report is said to be without
basis of truth. The President has
been suffering with the toothache
which necessitated the extraction Of
one or two teeth, and to avoid giving
the matter serious aspect went or
board friends yacht to have then
removed by his physicians-and thai
seems to be the only foundation fol
the report of his i'll health.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
To the Democratic voters of Acc

To the Democratic voters of Acco-
mac.
AS candidate for the House of
Delegates, I cheerfully submit to the
plan for electing a nominee on the
9th of September, adopted by the
Democratic meeting, held at the
Court House on Monday last. All
my interests, personal and pecuniary,
have been for life and are still, cen
tered in Accomac and were l false to
her people | should be false to my
self. l trust my life, known to SO
many of my fellow citizens, has so
merited their respect and confidence,
as to command the support now
ask at your hands and thereby give
the representation which, all agree,
should be given our section of the
county. Should you again honor me
with a seat in our Legislative body
I shall try to remember that "a pub
lie office is public trustn and be
found at my post in the faithful dis
charge of the duties imposed upon
me.
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH E. BRoDwATER.
August end, 1893.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

The position of commander OF the
Virginia oyster fleet had not been
filled by the Board of Chesapeake
and its tributaries, in session in the
CITY of Richmond, according to the
latest advices received by US. The
Board is right in taking time in this
matter and will, it is hoped, not err
in their Judgment in securing the
best man possible, and are not.likely
to do so, if after considering the
claims of all the candidates, that
man is selected who comes nearer up
to the qualifications suggested by
the Richmond Dispatch "of good
Judgment. vigor and determination,
and knowledge of the work before
him. One thing is certain as the
Dispatch also suggests, that public
opinion in Virginia will not much
longer countenance trifling with this
question, and the day has passed, II
we mistake not, when the contin-
uance of any commander in power
would be long tolerated, who would
enjoy the honors and emoluments
of the position, and not be
willing to do his duty and ae-
cepts the hardships incident thereto.
Our oyster interests must be protect
ed and the claims of no candidate
should be entertained by the Board,
who do not recognize that fact and
are not willing to make the fight nee
essary to rid US of the pirates" who
are continually depredating upon us.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Coy. McKimeY's Message to the Leg.
iSlature.

Governor McKinneyss forthcoming
message to the General Assembly
will. it is said, be an interesting pa
per. One of it's most important re-
commentator will be that in con-
nection with the oyster interest. The
last Legislature enacted q laW pro-
viding for leasing the oyster grounds
of the Commonwealth for term OF
twenty years at an annual rental OF
one dollar per acre. Already con-
siderable number of acres OF these
bottoms have been taken up and
when the survey. of the grounds is
completed it is believed that this
number will be greatly augmented.
Some estimate the annual revenues
of the Commonwealth from the
lease of these lands at several hum
dred thousand dollars. The Govern
or saws the Board on the Chesapeake
and it's tributaries, now charged I'M
der the law with the control of the
fish interests, ought to be abolished,
and that q shell fish commission
ought to be appointed in their stead;
that the fish and oyster interest
ought to constitute separate de-
partment of the government, and
the fish commissioner ought to be at
its head. This officer, the Governor
maintains, should superintend the
whole interest of Virginia in this re.
gard, and should be required, as all
other officers of the Commonwealth
are, to make written reports to the
executive on October 1. of each year.
In these he should indicate how the
law has been executed, what are its
defects and to make such suggestion
with reference to its amendment as
would be necessary to perfect it, hav-
ing in view, first, the protection of
the people engaged in the industry;
second, to collect. the revenue due to
the State. The proper place tor this
commission to be located, the Cover
nor believes, is at Norfolk or at some
other eligible point in tidewater.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
N Office.

I offer for sale at private con-
tract, my two valuable farms
known as the "Byrd farm" and
the "Feddeman farm" contain
ing 214 acres and LOG acres, re-
spectively, adjoining the lands
Of Jesse Phillips and others, sit
uated near New Church station.
These farms are high land, with
an abundance of timber, pine
skaters and woods mould, and
are excellent farms for trucking
either of them will be sold, as
a whole, or divided to suit pur-
chaser. Price and terms rea-
sonable. For further particu-
lars see or write to
JAS. w. SHORT,
Massey P. o., Va.
or L. FLOYD Mock,
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Margaret
Academy.
Session l893-'9A.
Session l893-'9A.

Frank p. Brent, (Univ. of Va.),
Principal, and Instructor in Latin,
Greek and History.
Richard o. Morris, (Univ. of Va.),
Instructor in Latin, French and Eng
lish.
w. S. Drewry, NJ. A., Univ. Of Va.),
Instructor in Mathematics, French
and Natural Science.
Sidney S. Kellam. Assistant in La
tin, Mathematics and English.
Miss Mariana P. Higgins, Teacher
in Preparatory Department.
Miss Mary E. Bull, N. e. Conser-
vatory), Teacher of Instrumental
Music.
Mrs. Frank p. Brent, Teacher of
Vocal and Instrumental Music.
The coming session will open on
Wednesday, September Goth.
This historic school, which was
chartered in 1856, is now located at
the College Place in Onancocll, the
most beautiful and eligible site on
the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The
grounds, which are high and well
drained, cover about six acres, all
beautifully shaded with native forest
trees. The buildings are ample for
the accommodation of $50 pupils, and
an additional school building will be
erected on the grounds in the near
future.
For terms and further particulars
apply to
FRANK P. BRENT, Principal,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

A new feature of the Virginia State
Fair, to-be held in Richmond the
last week in October, if the scheme
can be perfected, will be a joint
political discussion. The board of
directors have adopted resolution
devolving on committee of three
the duty of arranging Joint dis
cussion on the issues of the day at
the fair grounds while the exhibition
is in progress or to obtain dis
tinguished men and speakers to
deliver addresses. The populists
have already Indicated their desire
for a joint discussion and expect to
secure the services of some of the
populist Congressman for the occa-
sion.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

At the solicitation of many friends
hereby announce myself q candi
date for the House of Delegates, sub
iect to the primary adopted by the
Democratic party, and if nominated
and elected by my fellow citizens,
promise to be a faithful representa-.
tive, having always been farmer
and identified with the best interests
of the people and opposed to any
corporation, ring or faction. II
chosen as the standard bearer of the
Democratic party in this campaign
shall exert every energy l possess tc
secure it's success,
Yours very respectfully,
0. A. DRUNIMOND.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

Secretary Carlisle will, it is be-
lieved, in view of the disasters along
the coast last month and the. rum
Der of lives that were lost, recommend
to Congress that the stations on ex-
posed parts of the coast be main
tanned throughout the year and that
two or three surfmen be kept at the
other stations to assist the keeper.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Virginia Prohibitionists.

The first Gubernatorial Convention
of Virginia Prohibitionists met Tues
day in the Y. M. G. A. Hall, Rich
mond. Va. One hundred delegates
were present. Major D. Humphreys,
of Norfolk, was elected President,
and j. A. Ross, of Staunton, Secre-
tary.
J. R. Miller, of Pulaski, was unani-
mously nominated for Governor;
John S. Tyler, of Accomac, for Lieu
tenant Governor, and w. B. Kagey,
of Wythe, for Attorney General
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
LOOK! LOOK!

Buy q watch, and good one.
A handsome one too,
At q price that will suit you,
In a style that is new.
We have watches-all prices.
All styles, every grade,
From the plain Waterbury
To the enamel inlaid.
But, gold filled, fourteen Ky
Is the watch that you need.
Twill wear you lifetime,
TITS a beauty indeed.
This watch is worth wearing,
TITS q gem to look at,
A perfect time-keeper
You can rely upon that.
Jeweled works, enamel dial,
Stem wind and stem set.-
Getting one of these watches
You'd never regret.
The quick wind Waterbury,
Four dollars to fifteen,
Gold filled or silver cases,
Pretty as ever were seen.
Besides watches, jewelry
Lines pretty and neat,
And in prices and styles
Can with any compete.
So drop in and see us
Anytime you see fit,
It's our pleasure to make it
To your benefit.
w. J. NEVILLE, JR.,
-JEwELER-
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

The tariff question is now being
heard by the Ways and Means Com
mittee of Congress and the hearing,
it is stated, will last about thirty
days, when bill revising the Nc
Kinley law will be prepared and
passed as soon as possible, after suf-
flcient time has been allowed for dis
cussion and amendment.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Bermuda Vegetables.

WASHINGTON, September 4.-The
Ways and Means Committee gave q
hearing to-day to representatives of
the Bermuda local government ask
ing that Bermuda vegetables be
placed on the free list, or the duty re-
duced. The owners of Virginia and
North Carolina truck farms, it was
said, were among the strongest advo.
Gates of reduction of duty.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Announcements.

To the voters of the County of Ac-
comack;
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the next House of delegates,
from this county, subject to any
form of nomination the Democratic
party may deem proper to adopt.
Respectfully,
THos. w. RUSSELL.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Cars For Negroes Only.

The colored people of Kentucky
are preparing to test the eonstitu-
tionality of the law providing that
negroes and whites shall occupy
separate coaches on railroad trains.
The whites will defend it's constitu-
tionality. The law goes into effect
Oct. 3. Frequent race clashes on
railroad trains, especially excursion
trains. prompted the enactment.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

Senator Daniel has written a reply
to the petitions sent from Lynchburg
asking him to vote for the uncondi-
tional repeal of the Sherman law.
He favors repeal, but wants the re
peal bill to carry with it free coinage
of silver.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

The damage to the oyster beds in
North Carolina, Virginia and Mary
land by recent storms, is estimated at
100000. The estimate is of course
mere guess work, and no one can be-
lieve, that closer examination will
show any such loss to the people of
these States.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
TRUCK FARMS FOR SALE.

lRUCK FARmS FUR SALE,
The undersigned will sell at pri
vate sale the following valuable real
estate:
No. lis farm of about 400 acres,
situated on the line of Maryland and
Virginia, II miles from New Church
station, about $50 acres is arabic
land, rs acres is specially suited for
raising sweet potatoes, high, sandy
top, red clay bottom, woodland has
extra good thickets, with any guam
tity of woods manure, is improved
by5 room dwelling and necessary
outbuildings, all in fair condition.
Price SO, 800. A reasonable cash pay
ment will be received, and ten years
time given on balance if necessary,
PAYABLE in annual instruments.
No. 29Is within one mile of POGO,
moke City, 1875 acres, Is acres under
cultivation, mostly high trucking
land, good thickets, is improved by
good room dwelling and necessary
outbuildings, all in fair condition.
Price $2,250, terms easy.
No. SIS in sight of Pocomoke
City, 119 acres, 10 acres under culti-
walton which is mostly high, balance
we'll set in pine timber, improved by
a good two story dwelling fronting
on county road. and good outbuild-
ings. This will divide into two
farms to good advantage. Price
So, 500, terms to suit purchase.
No. Ais in full view of Pocomoke
City. 80 acres, 65 acres hig n land spe
ciaiIlyl suited for trucks, balance in
pine woodland, is improved by 6
room dwelling, which is compare
lively new. with good outbulldlngs.
Terms easy.
No. 5-115 acres, is in Worcester
county, q miles from Pocomoke, 81
acres under cultivation, balance in
pine woodland, has room dwelling,
land high and medium. Price 81, LOO.
also have for sale 200 other farms,
suited for all purposes.
FRANCIS H. DRYDEN,
Real Estate Agent,
Pocomoke City, Md,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

Reports from South Carolina are
to the effect that eight hundred per
sons persisted in the recent storm in
Beaufort county alone. It is thought
the total loss OF life will be over a
thousand.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

Capt. Jesse Mcneil, who com
manded the Confederate detachment
which captured Generals Crook and
Kelly, in Cumberland, Md, during
the late war, has still in his possession
the sword taken from General Crook,
1t is his intention to present the
sword to General Crooks widow.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

The local optionists won in Tues
days election fight in Roanoke by a
majority of 142 in o total vote of 81
500. The election was the most excit-
ing ever held in that city, the con.
test having been vigorously carried
on for the past two months. The
ministers were all on the side OF
local option while the prominent
LAWYERS and business men opposed
the movement. 1t is estimated that
Roanoke will be deprived Of more
than $4,000 direct revenue from the
result of this election.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Albenarle Female Institute
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. /.


affords the most thorough in
struction in it's literary, scien-
tifc, music and art departments;
has ample provision for the COM
fort of the pupils; is pervaded
by a wholesome, moral and re-
ligious atmosphere; is unsur-
passed if rivaled, in the health
fitness, beauty and accessibility
of it's location; offers the best
terms. Has. large patronage
from the Eastern Shore. For
catalogue, address.
W. P. DICKINSON,
Principal.
Charlottesville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

Over 1900 men are now at work in
the Norfolk nayy-yard, and the pay.
roll amounts to about 100000 a
month.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

The populists will open the cam
paign in Virginia on Monday, the
18th. On that day eighteen county
courts are held, which will afford the
orators of that party an opportunity
to have good meetings. They expect
the assistance in the canvass of some
of the best free-silver speakers in
Congress. Among those who will
address populist meetings during the
contest are Senators Kyle, PETER and
Allen.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

sThe senatorial convention of the
thirty-ninth district, held at Saluda,
in .Middlesex county, last week adopt
ed resolutions indorsing Gen Fitzhugh
Lee for the United States Senate.
The district is composed of Matthews
and Middlesex counties. This is the
first legislative convention thus far
held which has Endorsed any of the
candidates for the senatorship.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

There are 1.4OO convicts in the
penitentiary, 1850 colored and $50
white. There are 10 women pris-
oners, only six of whom are white.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

To the voters of Accomac and
Northampton counties:
take this method of announcing
myself candidate for Floater dele
gate from the counties of Accomac
and Northampton, subject to any &C
ton that may be taken by the DEM
ocratic party in convention assem-
bled.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

will commence
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH,
and continue in session four days:
The undersigned committee will
spare no pains to preserve order, and
any one acting disorderly shall suffer
the penalty of the law.
There will be premium given the
fastest horses in each race.
Premium in the $50 race, first
horse $50; second horse SIS; third
horse $12; fourth horse $40.
Premium in the minute race, first
horse SIS; second horse S12; third
horse $40; fourth horse IS.
Premium in 8 year old race, first
horse $13; second horse S11, third
horse $40; fourth horse IS.
Premium in year old race, first
horse $40; second horse so; third
horse SIS; fourth horse 81.
Premium in free-for-all race, first
horse SIS; second horse SIG; third
horse $40; fourth horse IS.
Admittance: All over years, 90
cents, horse and vehicle IS cents.
Ice cream and confectionery at
moderate prices.
All who wish to enter their horses
in the races must pay the sum of S..
Horses must be entered before the
day of the fair.