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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

1.-The Presbytery met in the NJ. E.
Church Tuesday to decide on the 10.
cation of the Academy which they
expect shortly to establish. Only a
few members were present but they
represented large bodies of men and
were very enthusiastic. 1t was fl
nally determined to accept the offer
of the citizens of Cape Charles, and
arrangements will shortly be made to
build on q site donated to them by
the heirs Of Hon. VIM. L. Scott. sit
uated west of the Fair grounds be-
tween Jefferson and Madison ave-
nues and Pine street and the bay
shore. They hope to have the house
completed in time for pupils to be re-
ecived at the opening of the fall ses.
sion."-Cape Charles Pioneer.
The above came to hand since the
editorial in regard to the Margaret
Academy was put in print and means
that Cape Charles and her near
neighbor, Eastville, now have pros
pect OF securing all the educational
facilities they need-and of course
will no longer ask for the Margaret
Academy.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

The election to be hold in Acco-
mac, next Thursday, merits the con-
sideration of the voters ofthe county
and no good citizen qualified with
the right of suffrage can divest him
self of the responsibility which at
taches to his citizenship in that re-
spect by staying away from the polls,
because the two principal officers to
be elected on that day, have not now
and are not likely to have any oppo
sition. 1t is very high compliment
to Messrs. NJ. Oldham, Jr. and John D..
Grant, that everybody is so well
satisfied with them as officials, to
permit them to be their own sue
cessors as clerks of county and cir
cult courts without antagonism from
any source whatever. As capable,
painstaking and efficient officers and
as polite and courteous gentlemen,
they deserve surely that considera-
ton at our hands, but it should not
stop there. They have deserved too
we'll of the public not to have a
practical endorsement in the shape
of votes-of all who can possible ex-
ercise the right of suffrage on that
day, and let us give it to them in the
full measure which they deserve.
Other important offices also to be
filled, especially those Of supervisors,
enables us to emphasize the appeal
to all good citizens to vote on next
Thursday, and in this connection we
cannot too heartily endorse or toe
earnestly urge the voters of Accomac
to give the present incumbents theil
loyal and undivided support. OF
course it is the duty of every citizen
to vote not only for those designated
but for the minor Offices if they
would place in office those who would
execute the laws with some regard
for justice and decency.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20
Entered at the Postoflice at Accomac
G. H., Va. as second-claSs matter.
The trustees of Margaret Academy

The trustees of Margaret Academy
will doubtless arrive at q conclusion
as to the disposition of the funds in
their hands for reinvestment at some
point on the Eastern Shore, at their
meeting at Keller, to-day. In again
referring to the matter it is not our
purpose to dictate to them their
duty. nor will We be disposed to
criticise the action of the Board
whatever it may be. The members
of the Board are too intelligent to
need any advice, perhaps, and the
motives which will control them GER
tainly will not be questioned by us.
but with our good opinion OF the
Board and the highest respect forthe
members thereof. we submit, that it
is possible for them to make mis
takes, and shat there is none which
they are so likely to make, as that
incident to their local prejudices or
preferences. In other words, it is
natural for each member to want the
funds in their hands so applied. rs to
advance the interests of his own
neighborhood? But was the fund
accumulated in that spirit and was
it committed to their hands for any
such purpose? On the contrary, was
not a school of higher grade contem-
plated than could be sustained in
any neighborhood and so central
that the most children OF
the Eastern Shore could avail
themselves of its advantages,
If our premises are correct, and we
believe they are, then if the question
of location only was to be considered
the Board could not err much if the
school was established at any point
from Exnore to Parksley, but with
the other condition confronting
them, where it is more likely to be {
success? Onancock hasalreadya large
school population, which is being
augmented yearly by children from
many sections of the Eastern Shore
its location is healthy, the moral anc
religious influences surrounding il
excellent, it can furnish excellent
board at reasonable prices to ar
unlimited number of pupils anc
above all the citizens have shown
their willingness and ability for years
to sustain such a school as the trus
tees are called upon to establish
Can any other town on the Eastern
Shore offer as much? For reply tc
the query, it may be said, that other
towns are willing to put up more
dollars and cents now. but what as
surance have we after the money
subscribed has been put in build
ing, it will not stand like the old
Margaret Academy?-unoccupied. Nc
one doubts that the academy would
be success ut Onancock.
If. however, the claim being made
by other points on the Eastern Shore
is a good one, TO wit: that they need
it, then we respectfully submit &c
the Board of trustees, that the citi-
zens of Drulnmondtown are so poor
y that they have never offered an in
ducement in the shape of dollar to
secure the fund, and therefore put in
claim for that town. If it is to be
disposed of on those grounds, the
Board with that sense of fairness
which should govern them, can hard
ly fail to see, we believe, that the
claim is worthy of their recognition.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20
Are You Going to Paint This Spring?

you are Iongman MARTINEZ Paints are not only the most
in the World To-day They absolutely unapproachabe
in and the pures nseed oil and
YOU will never again the inferior brands flooding
the With these paints guarantee that makes you
absolutely safe in using them
large stock of popular cs constantly hand also
Stains all shades of COLOR Varnishes Hard OIL Tupentne
nrre nseed OIL Brushes, and painters supplies generally
Color cards and prices furnished application
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

Gen. S. C. Armstrong, founder and
superintendent of the Normal Insti-
tute at Hampton, died last week
aged fifty six years. Ever since the
war he has devoted his life to the
manual training of young colored
people and Indians of both sexes.
He often had as many as 1000 under
his care.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Convention at Indianapolis. adj
journed on Saturday after passing
resolutions condemning the opening
of the Worlds Fair gates on Sunday.
Elk President Harrison and John
Wanamaker addressed the conven
ton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

Governor Mckinney has returned
from Washington, where he went to
make an arrangement to secure q
steamer for prosecuting the work of
surveying the oyster grounds. The
steamer Petrol, of the fish commits
sioners' department, has been placed
at the disposal of the Virginia
authorities. Captain Baylor will
resume operations on June /. and
expects to complete survey OF the
grounds during the summer.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

Col. J. Hampton Hoge, of Mont
gomery county, Va, has been ap-
pointed consul at Annoy, China. This
position was rendered him by Mr..
Quincy, in lieu of the Hong Kong
consulate, for which he was an
applicant. The position pays $500
O year, to which are added fees pro-
badly reaching $4,000 per annum.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

The Southern Baptist Convention
Monday adopted resolution in favor
ofclosing the Worlds Fair on Sunday.
and the committee on time and place
Of holding the next meeting reported
in favor of Dallas, Tex, the Friday
before the second Sunday in next
May.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20
SPRING AND
SUMNER GOODS

Our Spring and Summer Goods
are now open for inspection
which were bought in Northern
cities at rock bottom prices.
When you want to buy
Es,Y Goods. Ho.ions, &c.
call and see lls. We buy for
cash and we buy to sell, we buy
direct and we buy in quantities,
you will always find our stock
complete, we sell at one price
and that the lowest, we treat
you courteously. A satisfied
customer is our best advertise
ment. Our constant aim is to
give you the
BEST GOODS AT BOTTOM PRICES
We make your interests ours
Your child will be served as.
cheaply and politely as yourself
Comparison of our styles and
prices will convince you that
you should trade with us. To
convince you of our low prices
we give you a few of the prices:
Mems Straw Hats at 5cts.
Boys Acts.
25 Envelopes for sets. and so on.
Our terms are cash, no time,
no discount. spot cash on de-
livery. Respectfully,
w. J. HALL & SON,
Belinda. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20
c. s. SL0CoDlnIlBB & BROS.
Clothiers and Gents Furnishers,
Onancock, Va,
have fine line Of
@GL0 aIgJG-
-:-for men, boys and chidren.-:-
Gents Furnishers
and
Onancock, Va.

Our clothing all and the latest styles of IMPORTED and
domestic goods
We have the styles in Spring and Summer Hats
Gents Furnishing Goods and the latest styles IN
Neggae Crystal Shirts and for extra good Shirt in fit
and quality our Regent can't be beat.
Our Neckwear is the finest to be anywhere.
carry full line of Corsets, the Wove and Dr. Strong
Health Corsets, Ladies' Vests and Hose
comfort style and durability for children we have
the celebrated Munde Shoes solar tip pny and rose 6Ga
gentlemen have the cordoran calf kangaroo camel sn
russell patent leather balls and And reset buttons
all shoes with patent machine which make them last
much longer.
Cigars and Tobacco we have fine as can be had.
In Fancy Grocery department. keep the best goods we
can get Mocha and coffee roasted and green and many
other things to mention In confeconeres we
keep the best and the latest tropical fruits to be had
Our small profits and quick sales and you will give
Ius call we will prove it to you. Yours to please,
C.S SLoCOMB BROSr 0NANC0CK, VA.
Look for round sign Main street -
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

A handsome monument over the
remains of Confederate soldiers bur-
led in Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago,
is to be unveiled on the 18th of July
next. Starting with a nucleus of
$500, raised by the Monument As
ISOLATION through q lecture delivered
by Gen. John B. Gordon, of Georgia,
a sufficient sum has been secured, and
the monument is rapidly approaching
completion. A generous response
from the citizens OF Chicago was a
subscription of $4,000.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

Last week seven banks in Indiana
suspended business, three in Ohio
failed, and five in Michigan and one
in Illinois closed doors. Their disas-
ter is due to connection with the Co
lu1nbia National Bank of Chicago,
which suspended Thursday.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

Every road leading out of Raleigh,
North Carolina. with one exception,
has been graded and nicely macada-
mixed for several miles. y business
gentleman estimates the gain to the
city from truck alone at from $4,000
to SO, 900, per annum.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20
GENERAL NEWS.

Senator Jno. w. Daniel has been
invited to be the orator on Virginia
Day at the Chicago Exposition.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

\ new medical college, to be called
the College of Physicians and Sur
geons of Richmond, is to be estab-
lished there, and will open its doors
next fall to students. DR.. Hunter
Mcclure is at the head of the move
ment.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

George NJ. Bright, of Arlington,
Va. has invented and patented new
postage stamp. His idea is to
discontinue the manufacture of
stamps of the odd denominations
2-cent stamp for instance to be COM
posed of two cent stamps perfor-
ated down the middle, with the fig.
ure over the perforated line. Then
you buy only 2-cent stamps, and
when you want a 1-cent stamp sepa.
rate Q. The 2-cent stamps, as a
unit, are not as large as one of the
Columbian stamps now in use. With
these stamps it is an easy matter to
make the proper change. 1t will also
prove much more economical to the
Government, for it will reduce the
contract ne-half-Norfolk Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

President Cleveland was recently
written to and asked to become Il
member of the Virginia Historical
Society. A few days ago Private
Secretary Thurber responded to this
letter. He said there were SO many
appeals to connect himself with SINH
lar organizations that Mr.. Cleveland
had concluded not to join any of
them. Elk President Harrison was
recently elected a member of the
Virginia Historical Society.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-20

Col. A. S. Buford, president of Vir-
ginia Worlds Fair Board and widely
known throughout the State for many
years as railroad president, has
announced himself rs a candidate for
the gubernatorial nomination.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31
THEATRICAL TATTLE.

Nellie Farron is not to retire from the
stage, as reported, but will appear at tho
Gaiety us soon us able.
Hoyt's "A Trip to Chinatown" will be
played mt the New York Madison Square
theater for the 450th consecutive time on
Friday, Jan. 90
Fred Leslie left $4,000 to his three chill
dren.
Sarah Bernhardt's Russian tour has not
been u success.
Nine. Patti will shortly issue volume
of "Reminiscences, the book being edited
by MIR. Bcatty-Kingston.
The Music hall on Seventh avenue and
Fifty-siNth street, New York, is to be ex-
tended and n roof garden and tower added
at q cost of 100000.
A Mile. Polaire sang tho composition of
we'll known sportsman in Paris recently,
and her listeners applauded vociserously.
Then bouquet was presented to- her, not
nice, handy little thing, which could
easily he grasped by n lady's dainty hand,
but nosegay in the shape of life sized
horse, which, either by means of figure
inside or because it was propelled from be-
hind, advanced onto the stage by itself.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31
Proposed Relay Race for Runuers.

Instructor Thompson and several promi-
nent members of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Athletic club in New Ha-
ven are making arrangements for IL relay
foot race from that place to New York that
will be something of novelty The pro-
jected race is believed to be the first of the
kind in the United States. The novelty Of
tho idea is attracting the attention of
runners all over the country The distance
to be covered is about seventy-five miles
by road. 1t is designed to have the RELAYS
five miles apart, each runner covering that
distance. 1t will consequently require
about fifteen runners who will be chosen
from the Y. NJ G. a. clubs in the towns
through which the relay will pass
The route will probably pass from New
Haven to bridgeport, thence to South Nor
walk, thence to Stamford, and from there
to New York, and the Y. NJ. G. A. in each
of these places will lie asked to cooperate
and furnish men for the race The race
will probably come Off in May, and it is
hoped TO establish Il record that will en-
courage future contests. The message
which will be transmitted by the runners
will be addressed to the New York Y. NJ.
Z. ~. from the branch i'll New Haven.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31
RAILROADS
N s & :: w acknowledgements.
SCHEDULE IN ErFECT oCToBER 40 ,sea

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCTOBER 30, 1892
wEsTDoUED, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY,
7:40 n. IN. washington and Chattanooga limited
Tor Bristol and beyond. Stops only at Rad
fora. Fullman elcepers 10 New Orleans, Men,
o.o phis and Nashville Dining attached.
intermcdinte stations; also ror Bueneld, Po-
cahontas, Elkhorn, Clinch Va ley Divieion
and Louisville via Norton Pullman sleeper
to Lou svillc via Norton
7:5O p. m. Il Radford, Pulaski, and Bristol also
for Blucncld-O Ohio extensions; leaves BucHcld
0:lO a. M. daily for Kcnova, Columbus and
the west. Pullman sccpcre to Memphis via
Chattanooga.
Elb q. M for Petersburg, Richmond and
Norfolk.
1913 p. m. for Washington, Hagerstown, Phila.
dclphla and New York. Pullman sleepc
ROANOKE to New York, via Harrisburg and
1915 p. daily for Richmond and Norfolk. Pull.
man parlor car to Norfolk, connects ut Lynch
burg (union station) with Durham division.
b:l0 p. m for Bucna Vieta and intermediate sta
lions. No connections beyond
9:46 p. Ill. for Richmond and Norfolk. Pullman
sleeper to Norfolk and Lynchburg to Rich
12:45 night washington and Chattanooga lin
ited) for Washington, Hagerstown, Philadel-
phia and New York. Pullman slecpcrs 10
Washington via Shenandoah Junction and
attached. Stops only at Basic, Shenandoah,
Luray, Shenandoah, junction, Shepherds
town, Antietam, Grimes and st. James.
station) and 3:l5 p. m. daily for South boston
and Durham and intermediate stations.
Winston-Snlem Divsion-Lcave Roanoke Union
sation) 9:d5 q. m. daily for Rocky Mount,
dinte stations
ONCE or to W. bEVILL
General Passenger Agent. Roanoke, va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31

Miss Adelaide Prince, of Augustin Days
New York stock company, has had q brief
but particularly brilliant career on the
stage She is n southern woman and is
now about thirty years of age, although no
one would suspect that she is more than
twenty-five She is decided brunette.
with II particularly handsome face and mo-
bile features and the figure of a Juno. She
was born Reubenstein She married Mr..
Prince in the south in 1881 and removed to
New York some years later
Having dabbled in amateur theatrcals
considerably while n girl, Miss Prince, after
her arrival in New York. naturally rrayi
tated toward the professional stage. Sheha
had but one engagement of ten weeks' du-
ration when about four years ago she was
engaged by Mr.. DAILY to take the place of
Virginia Dreher She played small parts
at first, but when 1.-THE Cabinet Minister
was put on, Miss Rehan being out of the
cast, Miss Prince was given the principal
role and scored u great hit She has had
valuable experience with Mr. Days com
pany and is now one of the most finished
members of that excellent organization.
Last year Miss Prince obtained an abso-
Lutte divorce from her husband, who is now
wealthy New York furrier The couple
had two children-a boy and girl, the lat
ter of whom is nm invalid
Miss Prince may be said to be one of the
most promising of the recent acquisitions
to the American stage. LUCY LAWN.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31
Sinking on. n Snnke.

A conference.-the j. B. Bowker-was
walking across his dinngroom when he
felt something knock against him, and,
looking down he found puff adder hang
ing on To his trousers. 1t had struck at
him, but most providentally the fangs had
caught only the garment. The astonished
wearer, to shnke off the reptile, performed,
as he nfterward declared, 1.-THE most vigor-
Gus hornpipe that ever was danced" until
he got free of the snake, which was then
quickly dispatched.-CapeT Town Letter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31
MARY SHAW.

One day while under the spell of tho
malady with which she had suffered for
months Miss Shaw screwed her courage tn
the sticking point and went boldly to tho
Boston Museum, where she saw that sweet
and amiable woman, Annie Clarke, whose
influence she besought in her behalf Miss
Clarke promised to use whatever influence
she might have with Manager Field, being
1mpelled thereto by the striking rescm-
blance which she at once discovered be-
tween the would be debutante and the tai
ented Matilda Heron. She informed Mr.
Field of the strong likeness, and that i'm
mediately secured the managerial interest
A promise was given Miss Shaw that she
would be sent for when wanted" and.
much to her surprise she was summoned
soon afterward and given IL good part in
"Alidsummer Madness" in which she made
her debut and an emphatic hit.
She played with DAILY one year and then
left to accept II more lucrative position rs
leading lady of Mime. Modjeskas company.
She was member of that organization five
years, at the end of which time, for the
space of one season, she enjoyed the ephem-
eral pleasure of starring in n downy sort of
domestic drama entitled "A Drop of Poi
son" which was adapted from the German
by Oscar Blumenthal. She was afterward
with Helen Barry, then with the ill fated
"Ye Earle Trouble" and is now us has al
ready been mentioned, Minna Gale-Haynes'
lending lady.
In private life Miss Shaw is the wife of
M. dc Brissac, Frenchman, who is known
as one of the best stage managers in
the United States. He is also with the
Gale-liayncs company. Miss Shaw has no
fads, and the only sort of athletic exercise
in which she intlulges is walking, and she
walks because she likes 10 and not nc ca
many actresses nllegc, because it is good
for the complexion She is as familiar
with Shakespeare rs almost any woman on
the stage, but she is also II voracious gen
eral reader, her preference being for psych-
ical literature. She has no children and
lives in cozy little fiat in Lexington ave-
nue. New York CITY
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31

girls The men are mounted upon horses
and race to II point where the ladies all
stand in line. Each horseman carries
needle, dismounts, runs to the side of his
lady, who threads the needle us quickly as
her trembling fingers can accomplish the
delicate task. AS soon as each needle is
threaded the man holding it rushes back to
his pony, mounts and races back to the
starting point. The man who returns
quickest and the girl whose fingers first
thread II needle are the envied ones Mt the
tournament
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31
LEGITIMATE ACTRESSES
A Sketch of Mary Shaw and
Adelaide Prince.
BELIEVE IN THE HIGHER DRAMA.

Both of These Ladies Began Stage Lifo
After They Wero Grown Women. and
Both Have Been HIore Than Ordina rily
Successful-whar They Have Done.
Miss Mary Shaw, the leading lady of
Minna Gale-I1aynes company, now playing
at the Star theater, New York city, has had
a remarkable and successful theatrical
career.
Miss Shaw got her first peep at daylight
In Boston. She was never suspected of pos
sessing the divine atliatus and grew up into
womanhood about rs the average mortal of
the feminine gender usually does. At the
age of twenty-one, however, she was pros
tratcd by malignant type of stage fever,
and thereafter for some months there was
little peace of mind for Miss Shaw-or her
friends. Geraldine Ulmcr, Georgia Cayvan
and Miss Shaw were members of a society
of which they were the rival "spouters," as
Miss Shaw puts it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31
Funeral of Mrs. nj. pIcken

The funeral of Mrs. M. Picken. wife
of the late A. Picken, ST., took place
from the First Baptist Church Sunday,
conducted by Rev. DR.. o f. Hippo
assisted by Rev. DR.. Meade. The
church was packed by relatives and
friends of the deceased. Tho floral
offerings were hume rous and beautiful
The interment was in Fairview Gene.
terry. The pall-bearers were: c c.
Shockey, August Bening, Sam Wood .
rum, James Kinnear, John Engleby and
G. l.. Winner.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-31
A soNe:-

FREQ Is thought? not sol
For n word may fctter;
Who truths soul would know
Oft blind eyed doth 60.
Stumbling DER the letterl
Fair thy speech and finer
Thou thyself. ah, better
Than all words of thine;
Oh, the life divine,
That eludes the letter.
Heinrich Hcine.