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TO SOUTHERN WOMEN.
Steps Taken Looking to Monument to
Their Memory.

The women of the Sout}, are to
have a monument. 1t will be erected
here in the capital of the Confedera-
.cv. and Will commemorate their de,
votion to the Southern cause and
their deeds of self denial and sacri-
flee. The gallant Richmond How
tiers, who neverfail in what they de-
termine to do, have inaugurated the
movement, and that it will succeed
there can be, there must be, no doubt.
The announcement, made exclusively
in Sundays Dispatch, that the How
tiers would take definite action in
this matter at their meeting last
night caused quite full turnout.
The idea was seized with great en-
thusiasm, and the following resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted:
BE it resolved, That the Rich
mond Howitzers' Battery and Asso-
citation inaugurate movement to
erect Il monument to the women of
the Confederacy, and that the mem
beers here present pledge themselves
to subscribe the amounts below"
Under this resolution $3.50 was
subscribed by the members of the
com IpttlN uc tHNiIN lNltlSllS. ~ W 90 Wv
cided to hold a Joint meeting of the
battery and the Howitzer Association
next Tuesday night ut the Chamber
of Commerce, when committees will
be appointed.
The Howitzers, ever foremost in acts
of patriotism and gallantry, could
not have undertaken a more popular
or praiseworthy thing than the erec-
ton of Il monument to the Southern
women. There is universal senti-
ment in favor of such Il memorial.
1t will be remembered that several
OF the surviving Confederate generals
from whom the Dispatch published
letters in connection with the recent
unwilling of the Confederate Soldiers
and Sailors monument strongly ad
vocated such a tribute to the South's
unselfiSh and true womanhood, and
the idea has been emphasized in
other communications published in
this paper since the unveiling.-
Richmond Dispatch, 18th.
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Entered at the PostofIlce at Accomac
C. H, Va, as second-class matter.

A circular relative to the summer
normal schools which will be held in
the State of Virginia this ye1r has
recently been given to the public by
Hon. Jno. E. Massey, Superintendent
of Public Instruction. The circular
states that the appropriation made
by our last Legislature coupled with
the assistance rendered by the Pea
body fund, enables the State for the
first time to assume control of these
schools and it is now proposed to
give them organic connection with
the school system. y graded course
of instruction is to be pursued to
further the end desired, to extend
over period of three years, and a
partial course in reading has been
presented in connection Herewith.
1t is expected that teachers will
pursue the course of reading during
the year, as preliminary preparation
for the work in the Summer Normals
following, thus keeping up continue
Gus interest and consecutive study
along definite lines. 1t is also the
purpose of the Superintendent to
make the work of the Summer Nor
mails, including the course of reading
recommended, the basis in part, of
the uniform examination questions
for teachers certificates.
'There will be five of these schools
for white and three for colored teach
ers. Those for whites will be located
as follows: Chase City, Culpeper,
Marion, Williamsburg and Bedford
City In all except the last named
place the session will last from July
9th to August 1st, inclusive. In Bed
ford City the session will continue
from June 25th to July goth.
The colored schools will be held
in Hampton, Danville and Petersburg
In the two first named the session
will last from July 18th to August
Sth, inclusive, and in Petersburg it
will last from June 18th until July
goth"
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Coal is so scarce in Alexandria
that unless supply comes within
two weeks several manufactures
must close until supply arrives.
Congressman Paul Edmunds, from
the Sixth Virginia district, has pub
lished card in which he says that
owing to i'll health, he will not be q
candidate for denomination this
fall.
The democrats of Appomattox
county have elected delegates to the
tenth district convention instructed
to vote for the nomination of Hon.
H. D. Flood for Congress.
RICHMOND, June 1O.-,The new
steamer purchased in New York for
the Virginia oyster navy left that
port Friday night for Old Point in
charge of Captain Hudgins. She
has been named the Accomac, and
will be in the sounds in II few days
fully armed and equipped.
The steamer Avalon. of the Mary
land Company, brought the first Vir-
ginia peaches to Baltimore Tuesday,
says The Baltimore Sun. The fruit
consisted of two boxes and was ship
ped by Mr.. U. II. Payne, of Palmer's
wharf, Lancaster county, Va. 1t
was excellent in both size and flavor
and was sold by j. w. Dawson.
1t has been more than two weeks
since Governor O'Ferrall, of Virginia.
was trying to get Gatling guns to
shoot Maryland crabbers by the
wholesale, and not shot has been
fired yet. We are glad to see that
the Governor is proceeding slowly in
such matters. The crabs are not
worth human life.-Baltimore Amer
lean.
The Governor has appointed the
following gentlemen as members OF
the State Board of Medical Exam
mers: DR.. L. S. Foster, of Mathews,
to succeed Dr. 0. b. Finney, of Acco-
mac, resigned; DR.. Il. j. Pretlow, of
CORTLAND, Southampton, vice DR..
James Parrish, of Ports mouth, de-
ceased; DR.. Charles Z. Peyton, of
Pulaski, vice DR.. r. Il. Young, OF
Smythe, resigned.
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Hon. VIM. A. Jones will have OPP
position for denomination, according
to dispatch to the Norfolk Virgin
ian, but his opponent is so little
known to fame, the correspondent
could only give his last name. The
gentleman halls from Fredericksburg.
is a new conner to that ancient
burg and his name is Tyler. He is
engaged in manufacturing there, is
said to have some money to invest in
the contest and is so popular that he
was recently elected to the city
council. The description does not
seem to indicate that Mr.. Jones
would have in him very formidable
opponent and it is hardly probable
that the Democrats of the first
district will consent to change
their present faithful and eff
fcient representative for one so I'M
known to them, and of such doubt
full qualifications for the high Office.
He might have run well as dark
horse" but as candidate so early in
the congressional race the description
given of him will hardly convince
the average voter that he has any
claim upon them, over scores Of
other men in the district.
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No. Sold.

No. 2-Is Somerset county farm
of 100 acres, about one half OF which
is cleared land and is fair state of
cultivation, land is high and medium,
about so acres is pine woodland with
any quantity of woods manure.
Dwelling has rooms newly plastered
and painted inside, lawn and yard
we'll enclosed with new railing. This
farm is 4 miles from Pocomoke City,
81 miles from railroad depot and
steam boat wharf, II miles from
churches and school, in thickly
settled neighborhood. Price $S5O,OO,
cash balance in yearly payments,
must be sold quick.
No. 3-Is in Somerset county, 5
miles from Pocomoke City, has 80
acres, 80 acres is high level land in
successful cultivation, Is acres in pine
woodland. Dwelling has 5 rooms,
and is comparativelY new. This farm
is beautifully situated on Il county
road, convenient to churches and
schools, with plenty of good fruit.
This is a first-class truck farm. Price
5000, $500 cash, balance on long time.
also have for sale 295 other farms
suited for all purposes. Send for
descriptive price list to
F. II. DRYDEN,
Pocomoke City, Md.
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The prospect OF receiving good re-
turns for the Irish potato crop rails
ed on the Eastern Shore this season
never seemed to be better than at
this time. The crop in North Caro-
lima, it is stated, is a failure and for
the most part will be sent to market
this week. The crop around Norfolk.
according to reports received, is short
and Of inferior quality, and the crop
north of us will not, it is said. be
ready for market until we have time
to dispose of the most of ours. With
no serious opposition in the way in
shipping our crop to market, if our
information is correct, we cannot
fail to receive good prices, if our
potatoes are sent to market, ripe and
properly culled. With prospects so
bright in other respects, we certain
ly cannot afford to take the risk of
depressing the market by forwarding
them in bad condition
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Americas VOndGrlaldS.

The most complete historic and pie
turesque book ever published on oul
country's beauties. Photographic
views of cloud-piercing mountains,
wild gorges, deep canons, leaping wa
terfalls, pellucid lakes, dark caverns.
cleaning glaciers, dizzy precipices,
laughing cascades, roaring cataracts,
scenes OF valley, river, grove, tunnel,
mine, ranch, and all the surprises
that enrapture the eye.
The book for Americans to learn OF
their country. The book for the
home. An educator in itself A source
of imperishable information.
Copies of various grades of bind
ings can be secured from
JOHN S. PARKER,
Savageville, Va.
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Mr. Cleveland, by advice of his
physicians. has decided TO take q
short outing down the Chesapeake
bay. He has been closely confined
to his rooms during the last few days
by sickness, but with the exception
of slight weakness, it is said, is
quite himself again. His physicians
think that a trip of four or five days
on salt water will restore him to his
usual vigor.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-06-16

Late news from China is to the
effect that pestilence, rivaling> in
extent the great plague that visited
London more than two hundred
wears ago. is now raging in Canton
and other parts of the Flowery King
dom. In Canton, it is said. the mum
Der of deaths have already amounted
to sixty thousand.
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Apples $50 q Barrel.

A Chicago special in the New York
World says: What few good apples
there are in Chicago are held at sol
Il barrel, a price high beyond all
precedent As there are 400 apples
in a barrel this makes the price 70!
cents each. One firm has nil the
stock there is in the city.
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The belief among Democratic SEN
ators that the tariff bill will pass
within the next two weeks has been
strengthened by the promises of Re-
publicans not to cause further unne-
cessary delay by speechmaking.
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Twenty penitentiary convicts were
taken to Farmville last week to work
on the public roads. They are fur
nished by the State without cost to
the county, the only expense being
for guards and rations.
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The storm Tuesday night and We'd
nesday morning was very severe on
the Chesapeake. Several vessels put
into Crisfeld harbor for security.
Lightning struck several houses in
Chestertown.
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Pocolnoke City, Nj
CHEAP GOODS.

If you want to buy cheap for
cash, call and see
HOPKINS BRO. & co.,
Hunting Creek, Va.
Standard Prints 3 & 4 cts. per
yard, Ginghams 5, e s cts,
misses and ladies' Shoes 1881
& $1.25 per pair, mems q
boys Shoes in proportion,
mems & boys Straw Hats
5, 10 & Is cts, Coal Oil
10 cts, R. Y. Powders 10
cts, 4 ID cake Soap 4 cts,
best Stone Lime S1.25 per
barrel. We carry a full stock
of General Merchandise, also
Building Material, consisting OF
Doors, Sash, Shingles, Laths,
&c. We can sell a good Shin
gle for $4.5O per NJ. and up
Come and see us and secure bar.
gains at once.
nooL;rc Ryo e. Go.
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Nudge, Smith & Co., Baltimore,
sole agents of Hiawatha flour. E. f.
Warren, Eastern Shore salesman,
Onancock, Va.
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The Virginia board of public works
has sent a representative to Old
Point to receive the new steamer for
the oyster navy.
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For RENr-For year 1895, house
and lot, at present occupied by w.
Il. Parks, Jr., at foot Of Bayley' S
road. George r. West.
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For SALE-Four good farm horses,
lately used in livery business, at very
low prices. John d. johnson, Parks
ley, Va.
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In cllancery

l. In chancery.
The object of this suit is to subject
the lands of which said Fred ..
Boone died seized and possessed to
the payment of his debts.
Affidavit having been made be-
fore the clerk of the said court, that
Joseph Sawyer and Maggie a.
Sawyer, his wife, two of the
defendants in the above entitled
cause, are non residents of the State
of Vir ginia, on the motion of the
plaintiff, by his attorney, it is
ordered that they, the said non resi-
dent defendants, doappear here with
in fifteen days after due publica-
ton of this order and do what is neces-
arv to protect theirinterests;a and that
this orderbe published once weekfor
four successive weeks in the PENN
sULA ENTERPRISE, a newspaper pub
lished at Accomack G. H., Virginia,
and also posted at the front door of
the courthouse of the said county on
the first day of the next term OF the
county court of the said county.
Test: JOHN D. GRANT, C. C.
Test: JOHN D. GRANT, c. c.
N. B. Wescott, p. q.
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BoARDING-Permanent and tran
sient at SIS Hanover St, Baltimore,
Nd, by Mrs. Bette Wlmbrough.
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Senator Hill is understood to be
preparing another speech on the in
cometax provision of the tariff bill,
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Do you like good bread? If so, use
Hiawatha flour.
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Business Locals

Observation-Disclosures and tran
sient by Mrs. Lille Dix Nelson, GIL
w. Fayette street, near Green, Balti-
more, Md.
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For SALE-Steam saw mill. planer,
corn-mill and team. Riggin &
Houston, New Church.
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FANS for Sale

$50 farms for sale on the East
ern Shore of Maryland and Vir-
ginia ranging in price from $500
to 0,O0O-send for catalogue.
I have one farm situated in
Northampton county, Va, of rs
acres, 50 acres in cultivation,
balance in timber, plenty of re-
sources for manure, dwelling
has 6 rooms in good condition,
outbuildings fair, 3 miles from
Cape Charles, l mile from Bay
view. Price $1,000. This farm
is a great bargain.
j. B. HOPKINS,
Pocomoke City, Md.
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HOl FOR METOMPKIN BEACH,
HOTEL ME'TOMPkIN

situated on the, Atlantic Ocean.
Gmiles from the mainland, IN
surpassed for fishing, cunning
and bathing, now open to the
public.
RoBT. L. FLETCHER, Mana
LEE JAMES, gers.
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For Sale.

- ~ ~ Cu4Os
Hay SIS to S1S per ton any
quantity, Meal, Bran and
other cheap Mill Feed.
Hot Bed Sash, Bricks, Lime and
Hair, Laths and Shingles,
Stove Coal, Bone and Fish Fer
tilizers all kept on hand.
Galvanized Barb Wire Fence at
factory price.
All kinds of Lumber furnished
for dwellings, and other pur-
poses upon short notice all at
fair prices.
Carriages and Road Carts.
Ell. T. WHITE
Bloomtown, Va.
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Offers his services to the pub
lie and is prepared to work by
day or job, or will contract, fur
nishing all material when de-
sired. He refers to his former
patrons.
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Nathaniel b. Wescott, administra.
tor of the said Fred O. Boone, decd,
Alice b. Boone. widow of said dece-
dent, Jacob Boone, Francis E. Kel-
lam and Mary E. Kellam, his wife,
James II. Walkley and Keturah S. j.
Walkley, his wife, and Joseph Saw
yer and Maggie A. Sawyer, his wife.
Daftc
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Yours very respectfully,
MRS. BROuGHTON & co.,
Onancock, Va.

VIRGINIA:-In the circuit court for
the county of Accomack, in the vaca-
ton of the said court, the 30th day
of May, A. D., 1894.
William J. Duncan, a creditor of
Fred O. Boone, decd, who sues for
himself and all other the unsatisfied
creditors of the said Fred O. Boone,
decd, who will come in and contrib
ute their due proportion of the costs
and expenses of this suit .....".Plt' fl.
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Steamer IdIer + will make make d two
ing the summer to the seaside
resort, leaving Folly wharf at
8 a. m. and 3 p. M. returning
from beach at 10 a. m. and $50
p. IN. Round trip 50 cents, chill
dren from 6 to 12years % cents.
For further particulars apply
to Capt. Page Edmonds, Acco-
mac G. H, Va.
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You will find everything that belongs rscass carriage
saddey establishment such Bugge Phaetons surries
and at all prices y best harness made of David Moats
celebrated eather Cart Saddles Collars Blankets Whips &C.
carriages warranted for will endeavor give salts
faction both price and quality Will be pleased show my
stock at all Those wishing purchase anything my
line will do examine my stock before purchasing else
where Thanking my many friends for their patronage during
the past and asking for a continuance of same, I
Yours very respectfully
CIV. CONVICTION, New Church, Va.
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Coal is so scarce in Alexandria
that unless supply comes within
two weeks several manufactures
must close until supply arrives.
The record-union., 1894-01-15
DENPONDENCY THE CAUSE.
John J. Schick Attempts to Xii
Himself.
Losing His Situation in the Water
Works, He Puts Revolver
10 His Head.

Ill-health and dependency in not be-
ing reapp3inted as a fireman at the City
Water Works were the probable causes
of John j. Schick's shooting himself in
the head at his residence, 100 p street.
about 7:3O O'Clock yesterday morning.
The bullet entered the head below and
to the right OF the right ear, ranged up
ward, and was extracted at the center o1
the head. The skull at the point of en-
trance of the bullet was fractured, but the
brain was not affected.
Mr.. Schick has been in the employ oi
the city for the past fourteen years, but oi
late has been suffering from the grip and
kindred troubles, and that. added to his
failure to secure reappOintment to his
old position, so heavily weighed on his
mind that he concluded lie was not
worth living and attempted to end his
worldly troubles by his own hands.
From what can be aScertained it appears
that Mr.. Schicll entered the front room OF
his house. and short time after one OF
his sons heard a noise of some kind ema-
mating from the room, and on investlga-
ton found his father with Il bullet-hole
in his head.
Doctors Gardner and Ogden were sent
for as speedily as possible and did all i'll
their power 10 alleviate the suflerings OF
the unfortunate man.
The wound is very dangerous in its
character, and it is matter Of conjecture
whether 1t will prove fatal or not.
The members of the family of Mr.
Schicl are very reticent in the matter,
and il was with some difficulty that the
above version Of the affair was obtained.
John j. Schick is we'll and favorably
known by large. number of people OF
this city, and the unfortunate affair OF
yesterday morning is deeply regretted
bV them,
The record-union., 1894-01-15
A SMOOTH GAME.
An Impostor Passes as Il. GraveIle's
Nephew and Defrauds Him.

An ImDoStOr Passes as e. GrayeIle'S
Nephew and Defrauds Him.
Some weeks ago it was stated in this
paper that G young man named Ed Gra-
velle had, in company with his uncle and
namesake, drawn $500 from one OF the
banks and disappeared and it was feared
he had met with foul play.
Shortly afterward. however, some
things developed which looked as if the
check, which the uncle had indorsed, was
forgery, and steps were quietly taken
to verify or disprove the suspicion. The
young man, when he first came, an
nounced himself as Mr.. Gravelle's
nephew, whom he had never seen, from
the East, and as his description of his
home aud family was all right, he was so
received. Shortly afterward he received
a letter containing the check, and, as it
was necessary that he should be identi-
fed, Mr.. Gravelle did so The check was
sent East and protested, and Mr.. Gra-
vele has been notified that he Will have
to pay it. Inquiry developed the fact
that although there is a genuine nephew
in the East by the same name, he has
never left his wife and children to come
here and has no idea of doing so, and
some party who was acquainted with the
family affairs has evidently personated
him.
The record-union., 1894-01-15

of that vast and weighty importance that
iustifies the expense of the direct action
OF the people in the matter.
we cannot now enlarge to you upon
the benefits Of the proposed scheme.
Aside from the confessed advantages of it
TO all people of the county, whether on
the trunk lines or somewhat removed, it
Will put into circulation in the county a
large sum greatly needed, and in its ex-
pendlture our own people and those with
families will be preferred. The work
will be done with proper machinery
which the county can own for further
use. under competent engineering super
vision and with all the care and circum-
spection possible to employ.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY.
The proposed good road plan not alone
benefits the people living in the country,
but must be of great benefit to the people
living in the city. The country must
first be prosperous before the cities can
thrive. Increase in population and in
prosperity III the country means increased
value to city real estate, Increased busi-
ness for the shop-keeper and merchant,
increased and more steady labor for the
Wage-earner. Hence, if the owner of
city property wants his lots and his
houses TO be worth more money, if the
city shop-keepers and merchants want
more customers, II city Wa9e-earnerS
want steady employment and more of it,
1t IS to their Interest TO help along this
movement, which, as shown in other
counties, must add to the wealth and
prosperity OF the entire county, and must
place Sacramento County i'll the front
rank among the progressive counties OF
California.
No selfish interest prompts our COM
mlttee; we serve In your name, and by
the choice OF your convention. We have
examined the whole subject carefully
and tested 1t thoroughly, and unhesitat-
lngly give the scheme outlined here so
1nadequately our hearty approval.
The reason for desiring the question at
lssne 10 be submitted as early as March
"A. is obvious; we wish to save Il whole
year of work; to put it of TO the general
question would then be entangled with
Respectfully, William Johnston, Chas
Aull, II. Weinstock. j. a. Woodson, E.
". Hale, Daniel Flint, a. Keithley, j. +.
Gladney, John Miller Il. G. Irvine. Will
lam Dixon, Joseph Routier, J. Q. Cole
man, Thomas Mcconnell, w d. Lawton,
}. E. Butler, p. r. Beckley, Frank Mil
Ter, Executive Committee.
APPENDIX.
Exact cost to the taxpayer of 500, 600 in
call bonds, payable in forty years, at 5
per cent. interest: 12k per cent. OF said
bonds to be redeemed every five years;
figures based on present assessment roll
OF S34, ,O00,OG0. Present road tax, % cents.
which under the present system means
Sl,600.0OO in forty years: