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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
DAME NATURE.

Microscopists say that the strongest
microscopes do not, probably, reveal
the lowest stages of animal life.
The horn of the rhinoceros is not
joined to the bone of the head, but
grows on the skin like waft or corn.
A species of ape, closely resembling
the African gorilla, has been discov-
cred on the Mosquito coast, Nicaragua.
Neither chemists nor naturalists
have yet been able TO solve the ques-
ton why a lobster turns red when
boiled.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
Proof That sparrows Can Count.

There is no doubt but that birds
can count, and an incident | wit
messed several years ago illustrating
this fact amused me not little. A
sparrow, with four of her young,
had nest in sparrow house under
the verandar of my dwelling One
day the old bird flew up to the nest
with four living worms in her beak.
The four little birds reached out
their heads with the customary noise
and were each fed a worm. The
sparrow then flew away and after a
time returned again with four worms
in her beak, which were disposed of
as before. The bird kept this up for
some time, during which | was IN
interested spectator. - ST. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

Did you see the fruit in the Idaho
Exhibit at the Worlds Fair? Nothing
finer, first premiums and all raised on
irrigated land, It's sure, it's abund-
ant, it's profitable, it's your oppor.
tunity.
The country is new, the lands are
cheap. and the eastern market is from
500 to !, 500 miles nearer than to SINH
lar lands in Oregon, Washington and
California.
Advertising matter sent on applica-
ton. Address T.. l.. Lomax, G. L. 81
I. A., Omaha, Neb.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

came to meet me across tie hall.
She was tall and graceful and carried
herself superbly. Her hair was dark
ana luxuriant. her face sweet rather
than beautiful, with eyes that are
neither brown nor gray, but which
expressed more than any other eyes
L ever knew.
Florence" | said, as | took her
hand, lam | worthy OF so much and
can you trust me?"
Her eyes met mine with look
that thrills me even yet to remem-
Der. IF woman climbs to the top
of the ladder is she any the less a
woman, Henry?" she said. 81 shall
love and trust you until death parts
us. "-Philadelphia Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

Heloise, 8 years old-What does
transatlantic mean, mother? Mother
Oh. across the Atlantic, of course.
But you mustn't bother me. Heloise
Does trans, then, always mean
cross? Mother--I suppose it does.
Now, if you don't stop bothering me
with your questions l shall send you
right to bed. Heloise is silent few
minutes. Heloise--Then does trans
parent mean cross parent Brook
lyn Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
Shingling the Roof.

Anyone may easily calculate for
himself how many shingles are
needed to cover given space. AS
a rule, a thousand shingles, laid
with four inches exposed to the
weather, will cover 100 square feet
of surface, and five pounds of shingle
nails will fasten them on. With a
foot rule and five minutes figuring
anybody can ascertain the expense
Of n new roof
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
A Bright Suggestion.

This dyspepsia is killing thing" said
Mr.. Dumps to his WIFE lit destroys all
mans ambition. There isn't anything
that 1 take II pride in"
There's one thing you might take
pride in, if you wanted to-" said Mrs.
Dumps.
What's that"
you might take n pride in the fact that
your wife was the best dressed woman In
the neighborhood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
Filming Him Down.

She-Why didn't you come around
last night? He-I didn't get through
at the Office until so late that l
hadn't time to go home to dress, and
l didn't like to call in my business
suit She-Why notP Don't you
mean siness?-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

Gus tenacity to life is to be found,
perhaps, in the fact that it sends its
roots long way in search of nofs-
ture. 1t was discovered, after an
important aqueduct had caved in.
that it's walls were cracked and filed
for many feet with roots. These
roots, Il was discovered, came from
willows at least thirty feet distant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
Explained 1t.

Wife date to breaktast) Mercy that
cook has ruined the steak. One end 10
burned black and the other end is raw"
Husband (who came down early
"'Tisn't burned at adjust nice and brown,
that's all The other end is little rare,
but i like it that way"
Nonsense; I'll ring for the cook at
once"
Cooks sick"
Then who broiled the steakl"
IL did
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
liquid laxative, Syrup of Figs under all
conditions, makes it their favorite remedy
To get the true and genuine article, look
for the name Of the California Fig Syrup
Co, printed near the bottom OF the
package.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
The Difficulty.

Fond Husband really think you
would exchange me for dog. Low
ing Wifa-No, | wouldn't. Fond
Husbaud-Why wouldn't your Low
ing Wife--I don't think could find
anyone tc give me the dog. Halo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
MIsinterpreted.

BobbIe-'What are descendants, father?'
Father-"Why, the people who come
after you"
Father presently -"Who is that young
man i'm the passenger
That's one of sisters descend
ants come to take her for a drive"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
Too Thin.

He was so thin, so very thin,
He hung upon strap.
There was a start and down he sat
Upon a maiden's lap.
He rose. She screamed and shouted out
As she her parcel grabbed:
Conductor, please stop the car,
For believe I'm stabbed. "
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
Do You Wish
the Finest Bread
and Cake?

1t is conceded that the Royal Baking Powder IS
the purest and strongest of all the baking powders.
The purest baking powder makes the finest sweet
est most delicious food The strongest baking pow
der makes the lightest food
That baking powder which is both purest and
strongest makes the most dgestible and wholesome
food
Why should not every housekeeper avail herself
of the baking powder which will give her the best
food with the least trouble?
Avoid all baking powders sold with gift
or prize, or at lower price than the Royal,
as they invariably contain alum, lime or sui
phuric acid, and render the food unwholesome.
Certain protection from alum baking powders can
be had by declining to accept any substitute for the
Royal, which is absolutely pure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
An Explicit Response.

"Did you tell the hired girl that
you couldn't put up with her work."
asked Mr.. Simmins at the dinner
table.
YES"
.sWhat did she sayP"
.'She said that there was nothing
keeping me here if l didn't like the
place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

WIN clean S!lks, Wooden Goods Ribbons, Curtains
ana Carpets. Uncqualed for cleaning house, kill
ing moths and TenOvatng grease spots. Price I5c,
2cakes for 25c. For sale everywhere. Address
III. A IL. Dies MOlnes. IOwn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
Two Kinds Of Appearances.

"You don't mean to say that the cashier
is gomez
Eyes" replied the bank official.
Dear me! He had such a pleasing APP
pearance.
Yes. And such displeasIng disap-
DearanceD
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
She Wanted to Know.

The city girl (summering in the country
-'Oh, dear what "a cunning little animal"
The farmer-"Y essum it's IA yearling."
The city girl with INTEREST," -''lndeedl
And-er-how old Is it!n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

"a Cup OF Parks Tea at night moves
the bowels IN the morning"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

OF the 100 medical missionaries III China
fifty six are women.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

They are called irdustrials because they
are not
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

Engand's first daily paper was the Cou
rant, March II, 1902
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

Knock down a liar and you bit the devil
square in the face.
face that cannot smile is like lantern
without a light.
Thoughts are threads into which the web
of character is woven.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

II is q queer fact that cut diamond rates
are higher than the original price.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

They call il holding Office because they
are not going to let it go If they can help it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

TIanson's Magic Corn saIve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist Tor IL. Price % cents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

No candidate has ever been known 70
run himself out OF wind.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

Carpet tacks are consumed at the rate o
10 200 900 a daY
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
A GIRLS ONLY HOBBY.
1T WAS THAT THAT KEPT HER
FROM HER LOVER.

She at College and Gaining Laurels in
the Scientific world-He Flooding
Along i'm His own Way Believing That
She no Longer Cared for Him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

heGema N = Ca mphor Ice with GIycerin.
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hand
and Face Cold Sores &c. Z. q. Clark Co. N Hayen.C
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

The Absent Minded Critic.
what an absent minded fellow Plefferl,
the critic, is! !"
How so!"
why, the other day he read book that
was sent to him only for reviewing"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14

ShiIOh'O COnsum pftOn Cure
+ sold on a guarantee. II cures Incipent CoDsump
ton. IL the best Cough Cure. 2jcts Octs. q SlIa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-06-14
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
BELLE Haven.

One of our energetic young men is
piecipg crazy quilt.
Mr. l. w. Mears and wife, also ri RS.
Belle WYATT, are sick with grippe.
Is it not strange that the people of
this town are so we'll contented with
so much mud and slop in the streets!
Preparation is being made by Mr..
W. q. Mapp for the erection of a
new glass front storehouse at Ex-
more.
The protracted services in the
Methodist Church closed last Sunday
night. Four persons were added to
the church.
The Belle Hav Ell Furniture Co.
has received new line of chamber
suits, walnut rockers, sideboards,
hanging lamps and wall paper.
Msasrs Kellam Bros. have leased
their mill at Exmore to Mr.. II. P.
James for four years. They will pur-
chase IA new mill at an early date and
locate it at or near this place.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
Oyster Question-nepOrt of Special
Joint Committee.

Conway w. Sans, on the part of
Maryland, Judge R. H. Cardwell, eY-
Speaker of the House of Delegates,
and J. w. G. Blackstone, of Accomac
county, on the part of Virginia, mem
bers of the joint special committee
from the States of Maryland and Vir-
ginia appointed by the Legislatures
of the respective States in 1892 to
confer in relation to the proper leg
islation concerning the taking Of
oysters, fish and crabs in the waters
of the Potomac and Pocomoke and
other matters relating thereto, met
in Washington last week to discuss
what report or reports should be
made to their Legislatures. After
discussion it was agreed to report in
substance as follows That since the
meeting of the committees at Old
Point Comfort in July, 1892, and in
Washington in the fall of 1892, the
condition of affairs in relation to the
Pocomoke question has changed, in
that the rights of of the States in
the Pocomoke have been taken into
the federal courts for adjudication.
1t went up in the case of William w.
Marsh, decided in the Circuit Court
of the United States for the Eastern
District of Virginia, and is now in
the Supreme Court of the United
States. In view of this fact it is
thought best to leave this matter for
the decision of the federal judiciary.
The committee will report against
any changes in the headlines of the
Potomac, thus leaving the Potomac
as it now stands. A concurrent cul-
ling law will be reported favorably
and its passage urged by both Legis.
latures> The passage of such law
will be of great benefit to the oyster
men of Maryland and Virginia. This
law will be introduced at an early
date in both Legislatures and its
prompt passage urged. Senator
Hayes will introduce the law in the
Maryland Assembly at once. Mr..
Conway W. Sans was appointed by
Senator Hayes to meet Mr.. Cardwell
and J. w. g. Blackstone, of Acco
mac, and Mr.. Sans may meet the
Virginia committee again if neces.
sary.-Baltimor Sun.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
Mail Order department

This branch of our business has in
creased to such an extent that we
have found it necessary to make q
separate department of it. This we
have done during the past year, and
placed lady at the head of IT under
the special supervision of the firm. 1t
is our aim to fill all orders the day
of arrival, and we have in almost all
cases done this, and we wish to thank
many of our patrons for their kind
letters of appreciation of our efficien-
cy and promptness in filling their or
ders. We invite and solicit the mail
orders of the citizens of Accomac and
Northampton counties who cannot
find it convenient to call at our store
and we assure them that their orders
will have our best attention and the
same close prices that are given to
our customers over the counters. At
any time you may need something in
Dress Goods, Wraps, Carpets
or Furniture
that is not kept in the stores of your
community or that you do not buy
at home send us your orders and we
will guarantee you satisfaction in
goods and prices. We carry a regu
lar city stock of medium and fine
dress goods in all our departments.
We nave already secured nearly two
thousand orders from postoffice ex-
tending from Delmer, Del. to Cape
Charles, Va, and we hope to receive
many from every reader OF this adj
vertisement, Yours truly,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
rarksleY.

Our merchants report business
rather quiet.
Oysters are low and our oystermen
are complaining of hard times
Our farmers are beginning to talk
fertilizers, seed, plows, etc, and are
making preparations for their spring
crops.
Miss Amy r. Jones, who has been
visiting friends in Philadelphia, has
returned home to the delight of her
many friends here
Miss Ethel Lewis is being visited
this week by Miss Florence Wood, Of
Modestown, who always finds a warm
welcome at Parksley.
Mr.. John r. Lewis and assistants
are pushing to completion a large
store house at this place for Mr.. T..
l. Kent, whenever the weather per-
mits.
Mrs Mary j. Parks, a very esti-
mable lady, widow of Noah Parks,
deceased died at her home near this
place last Tuesday, aged about 20
years.
Our merchants and farmers began
buying corn and hay before Christ
mas from Delaware and elsewhere,
which would indicate that some
thing is wrong in farm management
in this community.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03

The public will please remember
that will always have at all times
for sale some choice fresh roast beef
and beefsteak, therefore when you
desire something nice in that line.
lust call on me or send your order by
mail and you can expect to receive
it in proper shape and at prices to
suit. While we carry at all
times full line of groceries, fruits
and vegetables, shall this year turn
my special attention to the carving
and selling of fresh beef, mutton,
pork, etc. We also have the Will
mington pork sausage in links and
cakes, and choice mackerel, All or
ders by mail promptly attended to.
Beef delivered at Accomac G. II. ev-
ely Wednesday and Saturday. when
orders are sent in due time. Special
rates given to clearinghouse.
W. T. BUNDIcK,
Onancock's Oldest Butcher.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
Deaths.

Mr.. VIM. S. Hope, one of the old
est and best known citizens of the
county, died at the home of his son.
Mr.. John T. F. Hope, near Pocomoke
CITY. on last Saturday. He was for
several years sheriff of the county OF
Accomac and won for himself in that
capacity the reputation Of faithful
and efficient officer. His remains
were brought home by rail last Mon
day. and after services held over
them at Zion Baptist Church, Of
which he had been a member for
score of years or more, conducted by
Rev. L. E. Spencer. the same were
inferred in the old family buryine
ground near that place. He was
eighty years old last September.
MIR. James G. Fox, well-knowr
and. worthy citizen of this county
died suddenly, of apoplexy' at hi'
home near Nelsonia, on Saturday
January 27th, aged sixty-two years
He was sitting in a chair when firs1
stricken down and died of second at
tack about six hours later.
Mrs. Sallie Milliner, a very estl
mable lady, relict of Capt. Thoma'
H. Milhner, died at the residence o.
her daughter, Mrs. VIM T. Bradford
near Accomac G. H., on last tues
day, of grippe complicated witt
other diseases, aged So years.
Mr.. Littleton Collins died at San
ford of grippe. Monday. January
Goth, aged GO years.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
Church Dedication

Franktown NJ. E. Church, South,
dedicated last Sunday, is not only a
temple of beauty and comfort, but
the people of that town and vicinity
showed by their acts on that day
that they are worthy of a such a
house of worship. They not only
proved their interest in the edifice
by gathering together in a throng so
vast on that occasion that the church
could accommodate only part Of
them. but when they were asked to
contribute, they piled upon the altar
81 400, when only $1,000 was needed
and wanted to pay the debt on the
church, and we are advised, 1900 or
more could have been raised, if it
had not been made known that
further contributions were not want
ed.
A description of the church, kindly
furnished us, is given below: 1t is of
Gothic style with tower on one cor
ner, with entrance through same,
also through opposite corner, both
eight feet square. The church is
32x54 feet, with recess pulpit and lee
ture room one side, connected with
auditorium by glass folding doors.
The seats, wainscoating, pulpit and
altar rail are of oak and cherry. The
windows are filled with stained glass,
and several of them are memorial and
Sunday school offerings. The church
is lighted with beautiful chandelier
and handsomely carpeted. The cost
ofchurch including furniture was 81,
1853, land was built by A. c. H. Bloxom.
The dedicatory sermon preached
by Rev. A. G. Bledsoe to congrega-
ton of i've hundred or more was a
grand one and all the exercises were
of the most interesting character.
Services were also held in the old
church, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Len
non, for large number of people,
who could not be accommodated in
the new church.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
MEDALS for Hog ISLAND Life Savers.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Represen-
tative McCreary, of Kentucky, intro
duced in the House today bill au-
thorizing John E. Johnson, superin-
tendent of the life saving station,
Hog Island, Va, and J. A. Doughty,
J. X. Carpenter, J. E. Smith. j. R.
Dunton and r. G. Joynes, members
of the life saving crew, to accept
medals of honor and diplomas award
ed them by the government of Spain
in recognition of their gallant res
cue of the crew of the Spanish steam
ship San Albano, wrecked on Hog
Island, in February, 1892.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
The new business of the Provident

The new business of the Provident
Savings Life now averages over two
millions month, stalwart proc
of capable and vigorous agency man
agement, 1t shows, also, that the
"Homans Plan" of life insurance is
steadily gaining in favor among
those who prefer present and def
mite saving to future and indefinite
result of speculation. Unless we en-
tirely mistake the signs of times, the
Provident Savings management and
membership can confidently look for
ward to future that shall forever
determine the true intent and mis-
sion of life insurance, properly so
called. EX.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03
Before placing your insurance. SET

Before placing your insurance, see
the attractive policies of the "Old
Phoenix" Life Insurance Company
of Hartford, Connecticut, with all
values stated in policy. This Com
pany, although 43 years old, has only
been doing business in Virginia few
months, but numbers among its poll
cy holders some of the best citizens
of the Eastern Shore and prominent
business men of Norfolk. Informa-
tion cheerfully furnished by T. Fl.
Dick, Jr., General Agent, Washing
ton, D. c., or any of its local agents.
R. B. HANDY
Special Agent.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-02-03

The grippe is almost an epidemic
in and around our village.
Messrs. James b. Mears and Otho
w. Byrd, both quite sick with grippe
of late, are convalescent
The meat-house of Mr. G.. G.. Gil.
lette was visited by thieves last week
and they would doubtless have stolen
his meat but for timely alarm given
hinl by Mr.. Asa Shield Our COM
munity seems to be infested with a
gang of thieves.
DR.. O. F. Byrd, our efficient den.
fist, left this week for Portsmouth.
his future home, to the regret of the
entire community. He has fine
opening there for the practice of his
profession and will meet the expecta-
tions of friends who invited him to
hang out his shingle there.