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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20
Mappsville, Va. Dec. 20, 1893.

MappsviIIe, va, Dec. 70, IoJ3.
Mr.. John r. Ewell,
Dear Sir:-I used The Scott Fer.
tilizer Company's Sure Growth Com
pound on Irish potatoes last season
The goods were equal to the best
ever used, and produced the finest
crop | ever raised. will use the
same goods the coming season.
| think the Sure Growth Super
Phosphate just the thing we need
for sweet potatoes, and | will use il
Oh that crop this year.
David ID. Abbott.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20
10 Close the Debate.

WASHINGTON, January 12-Mr.
Reed, of Maine, will close the tariff
debate for the Republicans on the
of Saturday. the 9th in
slant. Mr. Wilson, chairman OF the
Ways and Means Committee, will
perform the same services for the
Democratic majority The vote on
the bill will be taken Monday, the
goth instant.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20

R. G Dun & Co., report 80 failures
on the Peninsula during the year 1898,
with total liabilities of $3.50, 5S7 and
assets of 1919, $50, as follows: Del
aware, 81; liabilities, $544, 437; assets,
1885, $780,; Maryland, 45; liabilities,
$2Os,350; assets, $11S,555; Virginia,
4; liabilities, $4,000; assets, S4100
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20
Manpsville. Va. Dec. 20, 1898.

Mr. John r. Ewell,
Dear Sir.-You asked me how |
like the Scott Fertilizers; they are
the best have ever used, and from
the Sure Growth Compound [ had q
fine crop of smooth dry Irish pota
toes, and will use the same goods this
season. The Sweet Potato and Stand =
ard Fertilizers l did not use enough
of to give decided opinion as TO
their merits, but will use them the
coming season.
TeagIe II. TAYLOR
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20

Accomac C. Fl Va, Dec 2G, 1893.
The Scott Fertilizer Co,
Ellton. Md.
Myself and Wesley Bull used your
Sure Growth Compound on Irish po-
tatoes and peas last summer along
side Peruvian Guano; the results
were surprisingly in advance for the
Sure Growth Compound. We will
use it again this coming season, and
many OF our neighbors and friends
express the same intention.
f. Il. Coleburn.
Wesley w. Bnll.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20
Hallwood. Va, Dec. 10. 1893.

HaIIWOOu, a., DEC. ID, Io3o.
Mr.. John r. Ewell,
Dear Sir:-I used SCOTS Sure
Growth Super Phosphate on sweet
potatoes and corn, and have never
used anything that gave Inc more
satisfaction. | also used the Sure
Growth Compound on round pota
toes with the same good effect. |
also used some of the Sweet Potato
Fertilizer, but could see little advan-
tage from it over the Sure Growth
Super-Phosphate.
William H Ewuii..-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20

side of two other standard brands Of
fertilizers of the same analysis l
found the results from your goods so
satisfactory, that l expect to use
them again this year.
Yours respectfully,
j Amber Jarvis.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20
Mappsville, Va, Dec. 20, 1893

MappsyiIIe, va, Dec. 70, 1913
Mr.. John r. Ewell,
Dear Sir:-l used Scott's Sure
Growth Compound bought of you on
Irish potatoes, and also some 10 per
cent of ammonia goods. found that
the Compound gave me better re-
suits than the higher prices goods,
and | will use it the coming season.
William II. Baker.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20
The STATE Grar@e.

In TIE session of the Virginia State
Grange at Winchester, Va, last week
Acting Master R. r. Hutchinson, in
his annual address referred feelingly
to the death of the late Master X. y.
CHARTERS, of Spotsy lvania county.
The following officers were elected
for the'ensuing year: Master, A. j..
Wedderburn, of Fairfax; Overseer,
A. J. Newton, Norfolk; Lecturer. w
I. Mason, Accomac; Steward, J.. w.
Wilemong, Frederick; Assistant
Steward, Q. P. Coldwell, Craig;
Chaplain, r. r. Hutchinson, Acco-
mac; Treasurer, E. G. Powell, Din
widdie; Secretary, 7. S. Stadden, of
Clarke; ate-lleeper, j. G. CONNER,
of Frederick; Executive Committee,
L. G. Powell and ". II. Mason.
The night session was devoted to
eulogies and memorials of deceased
Changers, including X. y. CHARTERS,
late worthy Master, Mrs X X. Chartt-
ers, late Ceres and others.
Resolutions were also adopted rela
tive to the death of Hon. j. NJ. RuSk,
late Secretary of Agriculture.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20
Manpsyille. Va Dec. 90, 1898

John R. Ewell, Esq,
Dear Sir:-In reference to the Sure
Growth Compound, which 1 used on
my Irish potatoes last season. | am
very much pleased with the goods,
which gave me the greatest satisfac-
ton. l had fine crop, and shipped
fifty barrels to the one barrel planted,
all being of the finest quality. The
Sure Growth Phosphate think best
adapted to sweet potatoes, and will
use it in connection with your Stand
ard Fertilizer. The Sure Growth
and Standard made Inc some fine
corn considering the dry season, and
| shall use both goods next Spring
George NJ. Fisher
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-01-20

Taylor House, Eastville, Va,
January 1st, 1894
The Scott Fertilizer Co.,
Elkton, Md.
Gentlemen:-I used your Z per cent.
Sure Growth Compound on early
round potatoes last Spring by the
The evening world., 1894-01-20

Gray. OF the Supreme Court, n Hepubli.
can, would designate a Distrlct-Attorney
who would hold Office until u Presidential
appointment was made and confirmed by
the enate. United States Marshal ia
cobus. whose term expired last week.
continues In ONCE under such IA dCsigna-
ton. his successor not having yet
been named by the President. There
Is some doubt whether an appoint.
ment could be made in such n case By
the President alone while the Senate Is
not In session.
The people care very little for politics
In these matters, and Marshal Jacobus
make an acceptable officer In the posi-
ton he fills. Justice Gray would doubt
less make a selection for District-At
torney hat would not he prejudiclal Ia
the public interests. But the Democratic
politicians would certainly not be satis-
fled TO see two very important Federal
Offices filed by a Republican Judge
through default of the Democratic Presi-
dent.
There is an Easy way out Of the aim.
Guilty. IL President Cleveland will lay
aside political and personal Considera.
lions and nominate an eminently 1T and
desirable lawyer as Mr.. Mitchell's sue.
cessor, he will doubtless be confirmed
at once. Then the public interests will
he promoted, because the appointee viii
be assured of his position, the Democrats
will be satisfied and the public interests
will be protected.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
A OUTLOOK.

There are indications OF a business re-
vival In many directions and reason to
hope that the hard times to which we
have been subjected through our fnan-
cial troubles have reached a turning
point.
The stock market Is feeling stronger,
and the brokers see signs OF the extern
sion of their operations beyond a pro-
fessional business. The surplus reserve
OF the banks has increased. and the sur
plus money will soon seek employment.
The bond issue will be subscribed for be-
yond It's amount. There are signs Of n
movement In commercial paper, and a
more confident feeling is evident In all
money dealings.
The building department of this city
finds al increase OF activity In plans for
improvements. n the architects pre-
dict quite a movement In building with
the coming Spring. The dry goods trade
is anticipating renewed activity, owing
in a great measure to the light pur-
chases for some time past and the re-
duction of stock all over the country.
or course, there Is still much want OF
employment and considerable suffering
among the poor everywhere. But every
day adds to the opportunities for la
Dor, and the broad charity of all classes
has don much TO relieve actual want.
1t Is no fancy picture that represents
a break In the clouds. and a ray of sun
shine dispelling the long-prevailing
gloom. The prospect is beyond question
Frightening, and there is good hope that
a little more endurance and a little more
patience will bring the trials OF the UNI
employed 10 an end.
Hopefulness is always a good medi-
cine, n there are unmistakablc indi-
cations that It may now be administered
TO those who have suffered and are still
suffering from the hard times, with good
effect. There is still too much dark
ness over us, but only a faulty vision
can fail to see that the clouds are roll
ing by.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
Hats OFF to the Ladies'.

In Great Britain and in certain ele-
ments of New York society which en-
deavor to Initiate English manners, the
men, when meeting ladies OF their ac-
quaintance. refrain from doffing their
hats until the fair one has bowed first,
the theory being. that 1t is necessary
that, by so doing, the lady should grant
permission to the mar to salute her.
Everywhere else, however. the men bow
first, leaving the lady 20 acknowledge
their salute or not as she may see ut.
The Continental practice of slightly
raising the hal when either making way
to permit a woman to pass by or else
when ~surrendering to her ones seat in
a public conveyance, has been pretty
generally adopted in this country.
though not in England. and should be
rracticed no matter what the appearance
or status of the woman. The mere fact
that she Is a WON IN entities her to this
courtesy. be she one OF the Four Hun
died or a scrub nm
The evening world., 1894-01-20
THAT KANSAS PURSE.

The Kansas syndicate that offered
those gentlemanly scrappers, Jim Cor
bett and Charley Mitchell, 10000 acres
OF prairie land to fight for, were entirely
too cyclon;c In their estimates OF the two
Gladiators. Neither Of the scientific biff-
ers Is signing to become a farmer. Farm
ers are obliged to work. and what is the
use OF working when n fellow can be
an actor.
A Kansas farm OF 10000 acres would
be a white elephant on any plug ugly's
hands. When decent, law-abidirg citizens
OF PETERS State can't raise anything but
whiskers aid mortgages on their farms,
what could one expect a chap. whose
jaw Is kept busy for 1884 days, % hours
and 30 minutes every year, and whose
fists are more or less active for the rest
OF the time, to do with six or seven
square miles OF refractory soil?
1t nay be suggested that they could
sell the farm. We'll. II either Corbett or
Mitchell can sell a Kansas farm just
now for anything hat bears the sem
blance OF money, they can make fortunes
quicker handling prairie real estate than
they can in giving limitations Of prize
fights In Florida or anywhere else. Ten
thousand grasshopper chasers will meet
n man living on the outskirts OF the
State and escort him in triumph all over
the place IL he will give the faintest
hope that he can convert a Kansas farm
into coin of the realm.
Corbett and Mitchell had better not
touch hat l0,0OO-acre farm. 1t would
mean either work or worry to the win
ner OF II. Up-to-date priZe-nghting is the
easiest and b~est-paying occupation In ex-
i%stcnce. 1t Is the training school for the
modern drama. too. All a man with
nimblc knuckies has to do nowadays Is
to knock somebody out in the prize ring,
and then go on the stage and knock the
public silly.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
The Third Avenue Cable.

To the Editor:
Prevention better than cure has often been de-
monstrated. and to prevent lees Of life on the
Third avenue cable road the best means would
he, In the opinion Of the writer. to not allow them
10 run ut any greater speed than at present. which
In equal TO that Of an ordinary road vehicle.
Furious or fast driving 10 prohibited and punish
able by lsw even In this city. Now. does It not
occur to the ordinary mind that n cable and
trolley cars are allowed to travel faster than
other ROAD vehicles land more particularly as they
are not propelled by horses. which give a warn
ing Of their approach). they should have a
speedway for the p%urpose7 Common sense an
Swgrs. certainly. Also. compel them to supply
~Bnrcient cars to accommodate the people. and II
they fall 10 do 20. why, then. do the same as
they do In London and other cities In Europe
allow other companies 10 un coaches or onni.
buses for the convenience OF the public. and 10
do away with one company monopoli,ins whole
thoroushtnres In the city. which 10 not allowed In
any other country. The kings highway belongs
tn tho people. License every vehicle which Is
used to carry people. and let them run on any
street tr avenue. II. II.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
WHO SHALL FILL THE OFFICE,

United States District-Attorney Mitch
ellis term of office expires at the end OF
this month. He has made arrangement
to sail for Europe with his family on
Feb. 10, and has so notified the Depart
ment.
1t has been suggested that this ar.
rangement may prove embarrassing to
the Administration IL Mr.. Mitchell's
successor should be of the usual politl.
cal character and should be hung up
in the Senate, aB Mr.. Hornblower was.
Mr., Mitchell's plans are all perfected
for his trip, and 1t would be Il serious
inconvenience as well as a pecuniary
sacrifice TO him II he should yield
through courtesy to q request to con,
tinue in Office until his successor was
confirmed.
or course, Mr.. Mitchell could refuse
to remain. But In that case Justice
The evening world., 1894-01-20
with the Problem workers.

John Mentally says two answers to the tsthered
COW problem are possible. l,4S5 ST. feet and
.27S a. feet.
Filling the Basket-Thc man travels 1875. O2C
miles Correct answer by Mcfarland Sturgis and
Ida sllverman.
Ben Jacobs so East One Hundred and Sixteenth
mans train problem.
Edwin Smith gives the cost OF shoelns a horse
with gold as 3s5, 500, 3t5, 30: Sadie Holmes, Key
port, ". j., says SIS, COG, 5st. 30.
J. @. Galoupeau. 70 West Thirty-hfh street, has
sent correct answers to the partnership, walking
match and differing watches problems.
NJ. l.. Gates. ls+ South Fifth avenue. figures out
that tho cost OF shoeing the horse with gold would
be ts5, sos, 3+5, 80. lie also answers several other
problems,
The Two Watches-They will differ by half ar
hour in lO5 days. 81 hours. 10 minutes, IS oil
seconds, or on June 10 at II hours, 10 minutes
81 b-l7 seconds A. NJ. Answers sent by J. K,
$40 West Forty seventh street; A. Berger; ID. H.,
Plat street. city; J. n. T.
The Smith Jones Walking Match-Jones over
takes Smith In 4 hours. Answers by Jerome: JOhI
j. Grifln, 1880 Madison avenue; A.. Berger, 81
Madison street Eugene Dupon. ia West Fifty.
third street; II. X. H., Jersey city; II. ]. Jeuf
tosse, aged fourteen. ll West Forty eighth street
The Three Psrtners-Correct answer; AS share
Si3, 800; Ms, .l2, 900; Cs. $500. Answered b,
J, D.. Highland Falls, N. y Ida silyerman, i6
N. J.; Mcfarland sturEls, $50 West Forty-sixti
street; }. II. IT, L9rls p. Delan. III sttriinI
place Brookiyni Q. suAnalyi Charles Winter
age nftssa.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
His Ideal Girl.

To the Editor:
Tho following IL . description OF my ideal girl:
Ago, twenty three years; height. ave feet nine
inches: weight. leo pounds; complexion, brunette;
nationality, American; religion, -. Her father
must have her insured for SIS. 900. and pay all
assessments and dues until one or any cause shall
separate us. Her mother must make an anidavit
that shs will not come to spend more than ten
days a year with Us. and that the length OF any
single visit will not exceed forty-eisht hours. Her
parents must defray all wedding expenses and
give ~reccipted bills made out in bridegroom elects
name; also present on or before ten days previous
To wedding a certified check for the sum Of not
icss than 81. 500 ~ a substantial 'God bless you.
my children" The young lady herself must pos
sr,l the acquirementu to cook a steak and DO up q
shirt equal to a Chinee, Who ran beat this
BRAS r
The evening world., 1894-01-20
Too Many Mechanics.
To the Editor

TO the Editor:
with all due respects TO Kitty" I must say
that she Is talking through her hat" Excuse
tho slang. but that expresses II. She says why
don't our American gentlemen learn a trade, he.
come mechanics OF some kind or o,hcr1 Does
Kitty know that the average mechanic docs
not get as much as $40 per week In fact, there
are thousands OF good mechanics. men who have
served an apprenticeship at their trade. who are
working for less and are glad to get 1t. Why Is
this thusly' Simply because there are more work.
era than there Is work for. and the women who
occupy mems places are largely responsible for
this condition. When one OF the sexes ceases to
become producers, the one that 10 left la the
held Will. on account OF the demand for labor,
be able to earn ~suficient 10 keep the whole family.
Az we can't stop the women from producing, let
US men quit work and become disciples OF Tramp
ISM and "Mortism:' - they are men who do no
work and must be gentlemen. according to
''kitty's' standard. A MECHANIC.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
The OId-TIme Correct.

Corsets are not more than 500 years
old. Before the Christian era women
of fashion bandaged the figure with
strips of linen. About the eleventh
century the power OF fashion began to
be felt and e~xtravagant dress and tight
bandaging increased. In the fourteenth
century ladies painted. wore patches.
pulled the hair from the forehead and
temples, because high %foreheads were
thought beautiful, and washed their hair
In wine to change the color. They also
endeavored to have slender and fair
shapen bodies" and the mex century
"corsets framed with steel were in
vented. In the sixteenth century Cath
crime de Medici introduced tight lacing
In France, and a thirteen-inch waist was
the standard required by fashion. No
woman was considered Sin style" whose
waist could not be spanned by two
hands. TO produce this, history states
that u stiff corset was worn day and
night until the waist was the right
size. Over this corset q steel. cage
The evening world., 1894-01-20

Put a head of cabbage. washed and
chopped, into boiling sailed water and
boil twenty minutes. Drain In a colan-
der. place in W baking dishes and popr
over 1t a sauce made as follows Melt
-four tab!espoonfuls of butter n add
four level tablespoonful Of -four, stirring
together until blended, then add one
quart of milk and stir constantly until
1t boils. then add six hard-boiled eggs,
which have been chopped fine, two tea-
spoonfuls of salt and a dash Of pepper.
Pour this over the cabbage. sprinkle
with bread crumbs moistened WITH
melted butter n bake in a quick oven
fifteen minutes. The proportions ard
sufficient for two dishes, and win Servo
ten or twelve persons. ~
The evening world., 1894-01-20
senslbIe handkerchief.

Sensible women have been earning new
claim to that adjective lately by select
ing hemstitched initial handkerchiefs In
preference to the one-time fashionable
fimsy cobweb. Apropos of this. 1t
might be remarked that it Is always in
rather questionable taste to tuck a hand
kerchief under the bodice, even with the
excuse Of a pocketless gown, n the
daintiest and rarest lace-trimmed hand
kerchlef protruding from the bosom OF
the waist is too suggestive to be sane
toned by good taste. A handkerchief
Of fair size. of fine but firm linen, is
truly disable, n will go through the
face-mopping of a shopping expedition
without being reduced to the %stringiness
Of the tiny lawn affairs.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
shoes.

Shoes for children should be selected
with more regard for comfort than ser.
vice. A good fit does not imply large.
ness. There should be an excess Of sole
leather in length, but sufficient nus
ness in the quarters to prevent slipping
The toes need and must have room. but
by having the heel, ankle and arch
snugly dressed the foot gets support
and power to resist fatigue. Athletes
insist IN these points In starting for 4
walk or race. Parents make a mistake
in ordering wider when longer shoes are
required; until they stop growing chill.
dren need a half size longer every time
they get a pair Of shoes.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
Ida SiIvcrman's Walk.

To the Editor:
In answer TO the problem OF 2, Spear. 'hllins
the basket the number Of stones must be equal
to the number OF rods in twenty miles. 400. The
man who travels for every single stone and re-
turns with It to the basket must commence with
two rods and finish with ", 500. all his travelling
in arithmetical progression, with u common differ
enco OF 2. Now, We take the extremes, 2 plus
IL, 500, which gives IL, so2. and this. multiplied by
half the number OF terms. 900. the product will
be 40. $50, 400 rods, or I2s, 02o miles,
IDA slLvERMAN. 1855 Essex street.
The evening world., 1894-01-20

To the Editor:
My solution to the watch problem 10 as fol-
lows: Two watches point to 2 o'clock on the nf.
ternoon Of March 1 one loses s seconds, the other
gains 0 seconds in - hours. or one day; there
fore after one day their difference In time is II
seconds; now. to make a difference OF 30 minutes
1t Will take as many days as II seconds are con-
taincd times in 20 minutes. or 1o5 days 81 hours
10 1911 minutes. Counting from March I, 2
O'Clock p. NJ, 1906 days 81 hours 1911 minutes
we tome to June IA. 10 o'clock 1911 minutes In
the morning. A. d. RAPHAER.
60 Monroe street. city.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
B%ouilIon Served I'm CUPS,

Three plnts Of cold water to every
pound of meat devoid Of fat-rouhd ID
the best-four whole peppers. two cloves,
one onion, half a carrot, half q teaspoon
full celery seed. Simmer for five or six
hours. Strain Into a large pitcher or
bowl and allow 1t to get thoroughly
cool. Skim off any particles of fat and
strain when cold through a double piecs
Of cheese cloth. Add shells of eggs
saved from cooking and broken fine.
Beat also the whites of W eggs very
stin. add them and bring to q boil.
Strain again through a piece Of flannel,
color with burned sugar and serve hot
with tiny squares Of hot buttered brown
bread. y
The evening world., 1894-01-20
A knee-sy Why Out Of II.

To the Editor;
Blast me bloomin' blinksrs! have you ever heard
the likes OF ~ Such a discussion OF womoni
UNDERSTANDING is what's wanted; yes. understand
Ing or organization. Woman II you are tired,
when riding in public eonveyances, man will give
you a scat-on his knee. Railroad magnates suited
splendldly! Tailors delighted! Druggists (corn
cure sales, gloomy, &c. Fashion, Yes. let It be
fashion. Comfort for both. Newspaper circula-
tlon may decrease, but still-hsre goes; incorpo-
rate your Ladies' and Gents Mutual Seating As
ISOLATION. M~ANNERLESS.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
Yellow for House Wear.

Yellow is the %favorite color for house
wear, and a negligee dress in this color
was covered with plated white mousse
line de sole, with a yellow Liberty silk
sash fringed OIL the ends with yellow.
The sleeves are full to the elbow and
finished by a deep frill Of delicate an
tique lace; the same quality of lace made
a ichu for the neck and shoulders.
Another, from a similar model, was Of
deep violet silk plated in the skirt,
bodice and sleeves. The neck was low
to the throat, and from this was a
superb double collar of fine tulle, EN-
broidered in silk with a narrow edge on
each collar.
The evening world., 1894-01-20
The Tethered Cow.

To the Editor:

To the Editor:
seed " OF Mount Vernon, I will say there are three
points from which the COW could start and travel
a different distance each way. The longest way
and return she would travel Las. 7isi feet; the
next, STARTING from a different point, sho would
travel 1.os9 5s73 feet, and the other, still starting
from another point. she would travel 1855. $3.50 feet.
To illustrate. take the longest way. She would
travel three-quarters Of a circle whose diameter 10
200 feet. equals al. 2ssS feet. and one-qusrter OF a
circle whose diameter is $50 feet, equals III. sos7
feet. also. ons-quarter o, a circle whose diameter
Is 100 feet, equals rs. 53ss feet, and one.quarter Of a
circle whose diameter is 90 feet, equals 40. $3.50
feet. These, added and doubled, give l,4l3. 71si
feet the COW would travel both ways.
W. II. HARRISON,
It's West One Hundred and Second street.