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Death and Desolation.

NEW ORLEANS, October 0.-The
stories of death and desolation which
continue to come from the storm
stricken districts between Point La
Hache and the quarantine station
are most narrowing in their char
acter. Scores OF dead bodies are
still lying on the rivers edge or in
the high and tangled weeds of the
marshes, whittier they were driven.
1t is reported that men and women,
driven to desperation by hunger,
are feeding on the dead animals
washed ashore A large number OF
bodies have already been thrown
into the trenches and covered up,
but those still lying exposed to the
hot sun are rapidly decomposing,
adding further peril to the situation.
To relieve this terrible condition the
Board of Health this morning sent
down the coast large quantity OF
lime and sdisinfectants for sanitary
purposes. The distress is SO great
| that the Board OF Health has con-
cluded to send to similar bodies in
the leading cities an appeal for help,
promising that Louisiana will bury
the dead and feed the starving, but
soliciting the assistance of charitable
associations in getting the unfor-
Inmates, who are we'll nigh ruined,
upon their feet again. The total
dead is now estimated at 1875.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

Gen. Thomas L. Rosser made his
first speech as a Third partyite at
Woodstock, Va, on last Monday, and
the same is reported as failure.
The great ex-cavalryman not only
did not add anything to his reputa-
ton as speaker, it seems, but suf-
fered greatly by the selection OF his
companions on the occasion. His
speech was a TRADE against Cleve-
land, O'Ferrall and the Democratic
party and his associates on the day
were only Republicans. Many old
Confederates Of that section, mem
bers of his commend during the war,
were so disguised with seeing him
cheek by iowl with Republicans,
that they refused to hear him. The
General seems to be on his way to the
Republican camp f ne has not al
ready gotten there.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

The number of people at the
Worlds Fair OH last Tuesday, was,
doubtless, the largest that has as
sembled at one place during modern
times. The paid admissions reported
are 1856 and these figures, it is
stated, would DE largely increased if
those who were admitted on free
passes or who climbed over the wall
during the day, are taken into the
account. 1t exceeds the largest at
tendance at the Philadelphia Cen
tennial during any one day by four
hundred thousand people and is
ahead OF the best attendance at the
Paris Exposition GU any one day by
two hundred thousand or more.
Thousands OF people besides, it is
said, were in Chicago, VINO wished to
attend the Fair, but were prevented
by want of conveyance.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

The Senate Of the United States
has been in continuous session since
last Wednesday, for the purpose OF
considering the bill repeating the
silver purchasing clause of the Sher-
man law, and is likely to remain in
session for weeks without arriving at
any conclusion The advocates OF
repeal say, that q vote on the ques
ton Will not be taken except by
unanimous consent of the members
OF that body, and several of its op
ponents say, that their consent will
never be given. The question now is
one OF physical endurance and the
conclusion to be reached does not
yet appear.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
yigilant VS. yalkYrie.

The first race to finish in the
English American yacht race was
run Saturday between the Yigilant
Eof America, and the Valkyrie, Of
England.
The race was close and the two
yachts were fairly we'll matched
but to the qualification of every Am.
erican's patriotic pride the VigilanI
was the victor and when the heat
was finished the Yells of thousands
of voices and the screeching of hun
dreds of Whistles furnished inspira'
ton for the mighty multitude.
a second race has been run SINCE
with the same result and the third
of the series was to have taken place
yesterday.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
PocoMoKE CITY, MD.
N Office.

l offer for sale at private con
tract, my two valuable farms
known as the "Byrd farm" and
the "Feddeman farm" contain
ing ga acres and 1876 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.
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Rewarded for His Bravery.

WASHINGTON, October 7.-Basil
Lockwood, colored man, who res
cued several of the clerks in the
Ford's Theatre building just after 1t
collapsed, was to-day appointed to a
messengers position in the Wa1
Department. by Secretary Lamont
in recognition of his heroic service.
Lockwood placed ladder from the
top of telegraph pole to the third
story OF the building, holding it IN
place by his foot, and thus formed a
bridge by which clerks confined to q
narrow fringe Of the collapsed floor
managed to reach the ground IN
safety. Secretary Lamont made the
appointment at the earnest solicita-
ton of the survivors of the catastro-
phe
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
Repeal of the Federal Election Laws.

The Tucker bill repeating the fed
eral election laws, of odious character,
was passed Tuesday by a strict party
vote-a00 to 101. The populists voted
with the democrats for repeal. This
result was preceded by several votes
upon amendments, supported by
republicans, minimizing the relief
to be afforded by the bill, but they
were voted down by large majorities.
The country will welcome this step
toward rest from an oppressive law
which was worked wholly in the
interest of one party.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
Preparing to Demolish the Fair.

Builders of the Worlds Fair are
now getting ready to tear the great
Exposition down. More than year
elapsed between the time Congress
voted to send the Exposition to Chi
cago and the beginning of operations
in Jackson Park. One day after the
final closing of the gates, on October
S0th, the work of destruction will
begin. The organization is already
perfected for the destruction. 1t
only waits the word from Director
General Davis. The word will be
given on the morning Of October
31st.-Chicago Herald.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

Rev. DR.. Peter A. Peterson, one OF
the most eminent divines in the
South, is dead. The end came at his
home in the city OF Richmond, on
last Saturday, and thousands of
families in Virginia and the South
mourn for him. In his death Yir-
GINA loses one Of her noblest sons
and the NJ. E. Church, South, one Of
its ablest and most faithful ministers.
He was well known and greatly be-
loved by scores of people on the
Eastern Shore
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

The judiciary contest in the first
circuit of Maryland, has resulted in
the nomination by reclamation, OF
Henry Page. OF Somerset, as Chief
Judge and of Henry Lloyd, OF Dor
chester, as Associate Judge. The
deadlock WHICH lasted for weeks,
during which five thousand, seven
hundred and eighty-two ballots were
taken. was broken last Tuesday.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
Gl40F as TING sTeeRH.

Now the leading this
Sacks medium
the leading coors of black
suits black
away vests to break with style from -
0xi4
short short sleeve and short pants odd sizes il
yes just well the with slim
34XG
Specials working suits The best made dceys all wool suits at
Sunday suit cheap at ST. $40
S. ovcoats all lengths Sizes colois
to 4and this
line several big bargains SIS
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
CE0AKS ELADIBS' DRE|'SISI Goods

Of nearly every imaginable style color anne outing
hams fine wool mixed and cotton Headquarters for
the finest shoes of Evitt Douglas Dxons Specials for
winter in calf high lace and low lace and
ladies' Everyday should
of these they soft durable and
forget full line Of the R corsets in all sizes from, Is to
they tit perfectly
the line OF furniture in suits nge pieces as you de-
cents Napier 20 20 and so cents in ingram @ and
neither quality in The county for 80 cents
before
full Gil entire full order asac
just what in
than often
something which does suit Thanking kindly
rnlost beralp patronage in the past, remain
Yours respectfully
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
ETB7N WALL { W INTER GOODS
at T.. Fl. Ames & Son,

and cheaper Our motto urn the dollar often
and as trade margin of profit decreases Have
full line of ladies dress goods all the leading shades from -
s125 yard Samples sent to anyone on application
have the Ladies and Gents Underwear Notions been forgotten
lin making purchases Knitting Yarns Saxony and carpet
chairs all at prices to suit 81
our Sho Department full to OVERLOOKING both Ladies and
Gents fine lower grades in all widths and sizes
Our Rubber Goods bought before the advance price and
will give our the benefit of all at very low figures
have seventyve different styles of Hats and can
An inspection Clothing will convince not only
line Of the collins Road carts hand ais Gum Aprons Lap
Robes, Horse Blankets, &c ss..s.
Harrisons best Town and country Paints sold atc prices
Wall Paper and Borders to match also Alabasne val
prices and you will go home pleased Respectfully n
II. H. AMES & SON, PungoteaguerVa.
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Private John Allen.

~ never knew until to-utty, Salu
a we'll known Georgia politician
chow Representative Allen, of Mis-.
sissippi, got the nickname Private
John Allen"
How was ita' somebody asked.
He was running for, Congress
against General Tucker out in Mis-
sissippisand Tucker made speech
one day whooping himself ON his war
record. He started out by saying in
stentorian voice: ! spent one night
before the battle in a tent
This was enough for Allen. When
he got up to speak he said: Yes,
bows, General Tucker did sleep in
that tent that night, and l stood
guard on picket around that tent.
Now, all you here to day who slept
in tents vote for Tucker, but those
who stood guard in the rain and colo
vote for John Allen. From that
moment to this he has been called
Private John Allen. OF course he
was elected. Atlanta Constitution
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

CT. Barksdale, the Populist can
didate for senator from P1ttsylvania
and Henry counties, has Withdrawn
from the field. The party Will soon
meet and put out another candidate
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

The Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
has directed the committee on rivers,
harbors and canals of the chambe to
memorabilia the United States Senate
and House of Representatives to
appropriate the amount necessary to
deepen the channel to % feet, with a
width of 700 feet, from Hampton
Roads to the Norfolk navy-yard.
The chamber also ordered special
telegram to the United States Sena-
tors from Virginia on the 18th instant,
urging their cooperation in the vote
to be taken on that day for the silver
purchase-repeal, bill.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
Hard Earned Money
Should be Care
fully Spent!

You who intend buying an
ORGAN
this season should not pay
away your money without
knowledge of what you are
getting.
Why not inform yourselves as
to good makes and where. to
let them?
sell the Packard Organs.
l buy them direct from the
maker and sell them low.
They are of medium price, OF
fine musical quality and dur
able.
Am also agent for the Estey
Organs. Their reputation,
known everywhere, is first
class in. every respect. !"
Call to see me before you buy.
1t will not cost anything to
learn about them.
j. n. RILEY,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

General J. D. Imboden, one of the
Virginia Commissioners to the
Worlds Fair, has just returned home
and brings the news that the Wise
county coal, taken from the mines
near Big Stone Gap, has secured the
award of the first premium over al
competitors. The Flat Top coke
was also awarded the first prize in
that class as the best coke on exhibit
ton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14

Last week a child was born to Mr..
James H. Hawkins who resides in
Patrick county. 1t is living mon
strosity. The child was born without
an arm and had only one leg. Where
one of the arms should have been
there was only a nerve. At last ac
counts the child was alive and ap'
parently doing well.-Danville Regis
ter, 9th.
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Dry Goods, Notions. &c,
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.
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, 1893-10-14

Senator Daniel addressed the peo-
pie of Campbell County Monday.
According to the Dispatches CORES
pendant, he brought out in strong
and convincing style the noteworthy
achievements OF the Democratic
party in Virginia on questions OF
purely State concern, and with great
earnestness urged the people Of
Campbell to stand by their colors
and not desert them when they are
about to realize the fullfruition of the
splendid victories.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.

We have employed L. w Massey(who in the employ
nent of brother f. A. Socomb years. to take charge of
this department. and he returned from the city September 18TH
the very styles domestic and novelty goods which
bought rock bottom prices and will sell them cheap
they can be sold
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-10-14
GH0B COMPARTMENT.

we have special effort in this department get the very
best to money and think have succeededwe
have the old solid comfort popose calf and cork oes
ladies' in button and the farmers wife,
the water proof shoe something that will keep their
ry-or young ladies, misses and children very fine line
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The local option election held at
Front Royal, Va, Tuesday resulted
in favor of the "drysn This is the
fourth time in succession that the
people OF Front Royal district have
declared themselves in favor of ''nc
liquor and their action Tuesday
secures to Front Royal for two years
to come Immunity from the sale OF
Honor
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CLIO &c .E:I = IN @

that has ever been brought AS have never kept
clothing before all afes eye
and best workmanship We show you new clothes
for children any house in the county and big stock
coats light heavy weight and storm coats Tor men anu
nuHnT1NTn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-02-04
THE POLICY In EGYPT.
Lab0uchere Tries to Get a De-
claratiOn From Gladstone.
THE ITALIAN BANK SCANDALS.
Crfspi, Rudini and Giolitti, Their Fin
gers Boodle- Stained, Don't Want
to Be Investigated.

LONDON, Feb. 3.-After q discussion of
three hours the house of lords assented to
the queens address without division. In
the commons. in reply to question by
William Redmond regarding the statement
that DR.. Gallagher. confined in Portland
prison. had been made insane through bad
treatment. Home Secretary Asquith de-
clined to permit the inquiry and added
that the statement is absolutely without
foundation. The address on the debate
proceeded monotonously.
Labouchere proposed an amendment in
favor of withdrawing entirely from
Uganda. He said that the sooner the oc-
cupation of Egypt ceased the better it
would be for all concerned. as the khedive
and his people were unalterably opposed
to British rule. He hoped the government
would treat with France in a friendly
spirit on questions concerning withdrawal.
Salisbury had assured Italy of British sup
port in case of war between Italy and
France. Laboucher requested the prime
minister to state that his government was
in nowise responsible if Italy went to war
with France.
Gladstone replied that he was not aware
that anything had occurred since the ac-
cession of the present government that
would cause uneasiness about Great
Britain's foreign relations. The govern
ment aimed to maintain peace in Egypt,
and he trusted 1t would be able to restore
the desired harmony.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-02-04
Dakota Tin Minea Cloaed.

DE.pwoop, s. d., Feb. disappointment
ent Cnilds. Of the Harvey Peak Tin Com
pany. has just returned from New York,
and by his orders the mines and mills OF
the company have been closed down indef-
initely. throwing between 800 and 400 men
out of employment. The suspension has
caused great surprise throughout this Sec
ton. as recent reports Of operations were
of the most encouraging nature. Superin-
tendent Childs refuses to give any informa-
ton. except that the suspension will be
permanent. 1t is stated on supposedly
good authority that the entire plant has
been sold to Welsh syndicate which is
opposed to the production of tin in the
United States.
RAPID City, s. OAK, Feb. 3.-The new
tin mill, which cost the Harvey Peak Com
pany $50. 0O0 and which has been in sue.
cessful operation since December /. has
closed down. Five mines under active
development were also closed. Various
reasons are assigned. The best informed
think that trouble in the company's di-
rectory is the cause. Over 100 miners and
millmen were paid off and discharged to-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-02-04
Monsignor Satolli's Cred entfals.

ROME, Feb. 3.-The Holy Congregation
of the Propaganda has addressed the fol.
lowing declaration to the Roman Catholic
archbishops in the United States:
Most Nlustrious and Most Reverend Sirs: The
supreme pontif has many reasons of 81 iness on
account of distresses which the iEapudcnt en-.
deavors of wicked men are trying to bring upon
Christianity, especially In Europe. On the other
hand, 1t Is great consolation to him to see the
increase OF Catholicism. with Gods aid, else.
where in the world. This is especially true of
the great republic. Where, scarcely a century
ago, was hardly vestige of Catholicity. we sea
now the church fourishing in the great mum.
Der of its faith, its institutions OF government.
its orders and hierarchy and its large senate of
bishops. Encouraged, therefore, the pontif not
only follows with great interest the things per.
tanning 10 the good OF religion in those parts.
but has tried to show plainly his great So.
lcitude. When the university at Washington
City was opened ii pleased the pontiff to send
a prelate to congratulate the bishops on the
event and encourage them 10 still greater
works. Now, in the fourth century, after the
shores OF America, separated by an ocean from
the Old World were first discovered. and while
the memory o! the suspicious event is being
celebrated in festivals, the pontiff who is a
great adm;rer OF the republic, delegates the
same preiate. man OF the highest dignity. to
testify to the popes regard for this post. The
care Oh tio uiost thoughtful pOntlff has not
rested here. Since its growth had brought the
church in America TO stage of maturity in
which il ought TO be favored with institutions
with which the church has f1ourished else
where, the pontif does not desire that there
should be any obstacle to supplying those aids
of Christianity whereby there may be a
closer union with the center and
whereby Christian unity may be moro
greatly increased. His holiness, there.
fore, orders the Holy Congregation of the
Propaganda TO signify 10 tho bishops of IN.
United States that he has determined TO apnoint
the venerable Francis, titular archbishop of
Lepanto, as apostolic delegate to the Unite,
States. This, according to the custom OF tho
church. seemed appropriate TO the state of dig
nifty which the Catholic religion has attained in
America, and especially on account OF other
peculiar circumstances. Therefore, doubtless
you iiustrious prelates will receive joyfully
what the pon.in has thought it we'll to do for
the honor and good OF the church WhiIe i'm.
forming you OF the most wise determination nj
bis holiness. we express the firm hope that Won
VIII diligently assist the distinguished man
whom the pastor OF the whole church has made
delegate among you in everything pertaining
10 your affairs.
Given at Rome By the Sacred Congregation of
the Propaganda. January. 1s9a
Your graces' otedient servant
LEDOCHoWsgr
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The whisky Convention.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Feb. Sat the open.
ing of the second days session of the Ma.
tional Whisky Dealers and Distilers'
convention this morning commit
tee on permanent organization pre-
scented the draft of constitu-
ton. The instrument provides that
the name of the organization shall be
known as the Amer can Distillers' and
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association. 1t
was decided to have printed 5000 copies of
the resolutions denouncing the whisky
trust for distribution among mem.
bers of congress. ]. B. Wathem was
unanimously elected president; J. H.
Holmes. of Cleveland, was made first vice
president, and W. Il. Lee, of st. Louis,
second vice president. Wathem an
nounced at this afternoons session that
the board of control would meet on March
1. when the secretary and treasurer would
be chosen. A resolution was adopted
looking to the appointment of trustees by
the Whisky Trust TO take charge Of the re-
bate fund
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-02-04
MONTANA's STATE COLLEGES.
They Will BE Divided Among tho Sew.
eral Cities OF the State

HELENA, Mont, Feb. 3. -[Special. THE
most important question of state policy
that will come before the present session
of the legislature has been practically
decided. 1t is whether or not the state
educational institutions shoulcs be con-
solidated in one great university or
divided into some half-dozen different
schools and located at as many different
places. The advocates of the latter policy
have triumphed, and it is practically
settled now that the university Will be
located at Missoula. the Agricultural COL
lege at BoZeman, the school OF mines at
Butte and the state normal school at
Dillon. Great Falls offered site of go
acres and cash endow ment Of slOO. 900 if
the consolidated schools should be located
at that place, but the proposition did not
prevail against the ambition of several
cities to he called the educational center
of Montana, and local interests succeeded
in dividing up the schools agains. the pro-
tests of the state teachers association. the
state council of .education and the opin-
ions of most OF the leading educators of
the country. The Federal government
endowed the various schools of Montana
with an aggregate of over 600, 0(s) acres of
land lying within the state, which in the
course OF time will be worth seyeral mill.
ions of dollars.