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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02
FARMER AND PLANTER
NoxIous GRASSES.
How to Extirpste- the Nut Grass or
Pest.


How to Extirpste- the Nut Grass or Coco
Pest.
A circular Gllustrated) on nut grass.
It's description and remedies, has just
been issued from the division of bot
any OF the United States department
OF agriculture. In accordance with the
Instructions therein contained the plan
OF campaign TO extirpate nut grass is
simply to prevent it maturing seed
above ground. Nearly everybody
thinks that the nuisance reproduces
itself from the nut alone, whereas it
propagates thousand times more
from the seed. Hence; to eff
fectually and quickly destroy nut
grass on any land infested
with it the soil should be frequently
stirred during the growing period of
summer SO as to stimulate each tuber
and seed to sprout. The best season
for fighting it Is between midsummer
and frost time. Although myriads of
the sprigs will show themselves above
the ground in day or two after each
working of the soil, even in the spring
months, yet the seed stems will not
shoot up till late in the season, and the
secret of success is to cut down every
tall stem while in the towering stage
at the latest, and the earlier the bet
ter. The old method of destroying
coco, or nut grass, by cutting it
off beneath the ground every time
sprig appears above the surface is
useless expenditure of labor. 1t is req
uisite only to pillow or chop down the
grass at the regular intervals of work
ing Indian corn, collards, or any other
crop. BY the above method two years
are ample time in which to rid any
ground OF coco. In fact, one season is
sufficient to subdue it, except that in
subsequent years few scattering
sprigs will show themselves, which
can easily be prevented from going to
seed by close attention. One cause
that has enabled coco SO long and so
defiantly to hold its sway in the south
is that there are so few crops which
are hoed or plowed in the fall of the
year.
In addition to the above methods of
destroying nut grass by cultivation
and cutting, another which has re-
ceived too little attention may be
proftably applied. Choke it out with
vigorous crop. After the summer
cultivated crop is harvested, pillow and
prepare the land thoroughly; then
seed it heavily to some winter crop
adapted to the soil. Crimson clover is
the best for the purpose in most locali-
ties, and is at the same time a very
profitable crop for improving light
soils and for winter grazing. Winter
vetch may be used to advantage
in some places; and cropping with
rye or rescue grass for winter grazing,
to be turned under for green fertilizer
in the spring, is far preferable to leav-
ing theland bare. The winter crop in
any case should be plowed under in the
spring and followed by well-cul-
tivated summer crop. The increased
fertility of the soil resulting from the
treatment will enable the farmer much
more easily to kill out any remnant of
nut grass or other weeds. s
Extreme care should be exercised
that only pure seed be sown, for by the
thoughtless use of impure seed the
farmer is fostering the evil which at
other times he is trying by costly labor
to prevent
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02
smIttsn by Gold or Damp.

The kidneys become sore and cease to act
properly Relieve their distress and set
them in vigorous motion with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, and all will be we'll
Otherwise, apprehend Bright's disease, dia-
betes or albuminuria, all dangerous mala-
dies. Malaria, dyspepsia, constipation, bill
iousness and nervousness all yield to this
benignant and agreeable medicinal agent
which promotes appetite and gain in vigor
and flesh.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02
Soda for the Hair.

Soda dissolved in water is sometimes
recommended for use on the hair. H.
certainly does keep fair hair fairer AMI
gives pretty lustre to it. But it as
certainly must be most cautiously em.
ployed, or it will inevitably rot thu
hair and make it fall out -Phladelrhia
Press,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02
$500 to California

Is price Of double berth in Tourist Sleeping
Car from Kansas City on the famous
"Phillips-R Rock Island Tourist Excursions I"
Through cars on fast trains leave Kansas
City Wednesdays via Fl Worth and Ell
Paso, and Fridays via Scenic Route. Write
for particulars to G.. d. BACON, G.. A. P.
D., 106 N. 4th ST., St. Louis, No
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. p. A., Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

GENf-"What is the reason you charge
twice as much fol my cuffs as you did for
merlvw Washerwoman = sBecnuse yon
have begun making pencil notes on them. y
Gent-'sWhat difference does that make?"
Washerwoman-ssThe girls waste so much
time in trying to make them out."-De Am
aterdamlIser
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02
A Cheap Trfp South.

Tickets will be sold at one fare round TRIP
to points IN Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida, on the
line Of the Louisville ~ Nashville, and
Nashville, Chattanooga IL st. Louis Rail
roads, on January s, February 5, March S,
April 2 and 30 1895 Ask your ticket agent
about it, and If he cannot sell you excursion
tickets write to G. P; Atmore, General Pas
Smith. d. z. A., Cincinnati, o., or Geo.
L. Cross, N. w. p. A, Chicago, Ill.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

THE dirt-eater Of Patagonia kissed his
wife fondly. "And WHAT" he cheerily
asked, 'shas my little girl for supper to-
nightln II thought I'd surprise you" she
exclaimed, $50 / bought nice corner lot,
high and dry, and only three minutes walk
from the post Office. "-Detroit Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

Mrs. HoUsER-.'How dare you kiss the
servant girl before me?n Houser-.Excuse
me. have been kissing you off and on for
several years. have just begun with her.
didn't kiss her before you.n-Philadelph
Inquirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

NETTIE-ssWhat did Mr.. Knowall write on
the card he put in the basket of fowers!"
Elanche-"For the one love best" Nettie
THE horld creature has bought them for
himself "--Inter Ocean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

FAGAN-sI got thot full the other payday
night thot Oh whit to shleep an the step av
the dure, am didn't wake up till th' goat be-
gan chewin' me phwiskers." Mcbride
loonch he was lukin' for" = Cincinnati
Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

If you want to be cured Of q cough use
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

A BoY's appetite for adventure is SC
strong that he win go hungry in order to
satisfy it.-Galveston News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

IHAvE found Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton an unfailing medicine. r. LOTT,
1905 Scott St., Covington, KY, Oct. ], 1894
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

TIE friendship between two girls usually
ceases as soon as they have told every thing
they know.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

To BE vain Of ones rank or place, Is to
show that one is below it.-Stanislaus.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

SIMPLICITY, of all things, is the hardest to
be copied.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

SLoTH makes all things difficult, but in
dustry makes all things easy.-Franklin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02

THOSE LOVING GIRLS. -He-ssDo you think
Mr. Poor's engagement to Miss Price was
He didn't dare to risk second look. Dos
On Budget.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02
The phenomenon of sheets of fam

The phenomenon of sheets of fame
and balls of fire. which accompanies
forest fires, is explained by a writer as
due to gases in the air, which arise
from turpentine, resinous gums and
solatifs oils which exude from ever
green trees. These are easily ignited,
and explode in the air in dry weather.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-02
$48 FOR ONLY 81.
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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

The catalogues of the Eastern
Shore Agricultural Fair, of this year
are in the hands Of the secretary fol
distribution, and we trust, it will be
the pleasure of hundreds of our PEG
pie, to scan its pages early, with the
view of finding out what exhibits
they can send to the Fair and there
by contribute to its success. 4 glance
at the premium list viii show that il
is longer, the variety greater and the
money to be paid to the successful
exhibitors more than has ever been
offered at any Fair in the history OF
the Association. The directors are
progressive men, and believing that
the way to win success is to merit it,
have not only offered inducements to
our people to bring together to the
Fair from their fields and gardens,
barn-yards and households, orchards,
stables and workshops, such things
as have merit in them, but propose
to offer attractions in many other
lines which cannot be ignored. They
are not to be satisfied in making ii
equal to any other Fair, but propose
to make it superior TO all others, moi
only in the history of their Associa-
ton, but of any Fair ever held on
the Eastern Shore. To that end
they invite the cooperation of al
the citizens of the Peninsula and
believe they should have it, because
it is the Fair of the people such as nc
other Fair is or can be, for the reasons
that they for the most part are only
expected to furnish the exhibits and
by their presence at the Fair to give
it the encouragement upon which its
success depends.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29
The Increase of Railroads.

CHICAGO, June 25.-The Railway
Age has compiled statistics from its
own correspondents in all parts OF
the country to show the work of rail
road building in the different States
from January 1st to July 1st of this
year. The figures show total of 641
miles of track laid on sixty five lines,
against 525 miles on fifty-one lines in
the first half of 1894.
From work now in sight it looks as
if the new track added in 1895 would
aggregate $500 miles, with a pos
sibility of better showing if times
continue to improve rapidly. In
twenty-three of the forty-nine states
and territories no track has been laid
this year.
In Connecticut, Delaware, Nevada,
Nebraska, New Hampshire and
Rhode Island not a mile appears to
have been built this year. Last year
no mileage was laid in thirteen States
and Territories. Texas leads with
eight lines built rlready-a total of
10l miles of track. New York has
thirty-five miles, Georgia fifty and
Arizona fifty six.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29
4 Low Rate to the Cotton States Ex-
DOSItiOn.

ATLANTA, GA, June 95.-Rates to
the Cotton States and international
Exposition were promulgated here
to. day by Commissioner Findlay, OF
the Southern Passenger Association.
The basis is approximately one cent
per mile on distances of two hundred
miles and over, and is the lowest rate
ever given an exposition, being little
over half those made to the Worlds
Fair at the outset. The railroad pro
fitted by their experience at Chicago,
where rates made too high at the
outset held back the people, and the
fare was reduced. Here it was decid-
ed to reach the lowest at once and
make the attendance uniform. The
Exposition management is much
ratified at this action, which insures
the maximum attendance from all
territory. Sales from points beyond
the territory of the Southern
Passenger Association have not been
fixed, but will probably be on the
same basis. Suburban rates have
been granted on a very low basis, so
that when the city is overcrowded,
visitors may run out to outlying
towns as far as twenty five miles and
return next morning for trifle. This
will add accommodation for many
thousands of visitors.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

The quotations made to our ship
pers by the commission merchants
and the returns to them this season
for round potatoes are sufficiently
encouraging, to induce them to be-
lieve, that the crop is to be fairly re-
munerative and that the way to
make it so is by sending them to
market in q proper condition. In
other words, the returns seem to in
dictate that the crop is being sold OF
its merits more than ever before. II
could not be otherwise with the
prices ranging from small amount
above the cost of producing them tC
that which makes the crop so profit
able as to be satisfactory to the ship
per-and indeed no other explana
ton is offered by the commission
merchants. They say, let the pota
toes mature and put them up in goot
shape, and those only who are heed
ing their advice are getting remuner
alive returns. All of our people
should soon learn, not to send trasl
to market, when it does not pay then
to do So
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29
Entered at the Postoffice at Accomac
G. H., Va, as second-class matter.

The Massey-Pilot libel suit is now
being heard in the circuit court OF
Norfolk, and the indications are that
the trial will be long and interest
ing one. The outcome of the suit, il
the present stage of the proceeding
no one can conjecture, and very
many feeling like one OF the juror
examined, who said he was preju
diced against all parties, will nor
care how it is decided, provided the
verdict is in accordance with justice
We do not believe that Mr.. Massey i
guilty OF the charges which led to
the suit, but if he has been robbine
the school children of Virginia, it il
to be hoped, that the investigation
will be so thorough and complete be
fore the trial has ended that it will
be proven.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

The ''hcnest elections party" now
being organized in Virginia, is very
correctly described in the article
from the Richmond Dispatch, pub
lished below. The principal pro-
lnoters Of it being men, who either
never having had sufficient merit to
be entrusted with an Office or having
held them betrayed the trust com
mitted to them, are not likely to have
many followers from the Democratic
ranks and are not getting much en-
couragement from the better class of
Republicans:
The men who are organizing an
honest elections party in Virginia
are men who think that the Demo-
Gratis of this State cannot be trusted
to frame our election laws.
They, therefore, propose to meet in
convention, adopt a platform setting
forth the changes that they think
should be made in our laws, and on
this platform go before the people in
November.
Under the flag of these reformers
we shall see gathered the Repub-
licans, the Populists, and all the
divers and sundry "kickers" against
the Democratic party.
General Malone is said to be in
hearty sympathy with the movement.
and we suppose will be its head
centre" though prudence may die
tate that he should not appear too
prominently in the counsels of the
organization.
In our judgment, the people of Vir-
ginia will choose to trust the Demo
Gratis, rather than the nti-Democratic
coalition. The Walton law is well
entrenched in popular favor, but can
now be revised and improved in the
light of experience. Without i'm
pairing its salient features, we can
amend it so as to make ii apply to
all elections and work without fric-
ton of any sort. This we feel conf
dent our party means to do.
When the time comes to do so we
may safely appeal to the people of
Virginia to entrust the work of revi-
sion to us, rather that to men who,
while processing great concern about
election laws, are really trying to
steal a march upon our legislative
halls hoping TO repeat the tactics of
the Readiusters in 1879.
The Democratic party Of Virginia
triumphed in the elections of last
fall. when so many Of our brethren
If other States felt the sting of de-
feat. and to day we know of no party
in any State more united and ready
for battle than we are. Neyerthe-
less. it behooves us to be forever on
the watch, not forgetting that there
is amongst us class of voters, great
in numbers, willing TO join any or
ganization designed to overthrow the
Democratic party of Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29
The Gold Brick SwindIer Jumps Bail.

Frank s. Smith. alias Parker, who
was arrested in January for swindling
W. S. Withers, of Gloucester county,
out of $4,000 by means of gold
brick, has disappeared. He was evil
IDENTIFY backed by big syndicate
plentifully supplied with money, and
they fought to get him bailed, which
they finally succeeded in doing, and
when his case was called in the Hen
rico County Court last week he failed
to appear, and his bail was declared
forfeited. Mr.. Mann S. Quarles, of
the Virginia Trust Company, has
surrendered check for 81, 900 to the
Commonwealth in settlement OF Il. Q
forfeited bond.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

MUSIC! MUSIC! Music Music !
The Cashville Cornet Band is pre-
pared to furnish music anywhere on
the Eastern Shore at cheap rates.
Special inducements to churches.
Cashville Cornet Band, Cashville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

NoT1cE-The firm of Ames & Mar
tin, Mappsburg, Va, will be dis
solved by mutual consent. All per-
sons indebted to the said firm are
earnestly requested to settle. Books
must be closed. Thanking all for
past favors. Respectfully, Ames q
Martin.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For SALE-Winter cabbage plants
Is cents per 100 NJ. w. Bull, Daugh-
erty, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

NoTIcE-The undersigned admins
traitor of Mrs. Susan A. Martin, de-
ceased, will sell at public auction, on
Saturday, July 9Th, at Fair Oaks,
the whole of her personal property,
consisting of horse, wagon,
household furniture, &c. Sale to
commence at , p. III. Terms made
known on day of sale. Jno. L. Har-
mon, administrator.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

WANTED-To buy cheap for cash,
good secondhand bicycle. Address
A. j., Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For SALE-Potato onion sets at 81
per barrel. E. D. Waddy, Accomac
G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For SALE-Ice at retail, by Geo.
F. Parker, Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Commissioners Office, J
Aceomack G. H., Va,

Commissioners Office,
Accomack G. H., Va,
May 9th, 1895.
To the creditors of William H.
Marshall, deceased, and all others
concerned: You are hereby notified
that, at the request of the personal
representative of the said decedent,
1 have appointed the 5th day of July
next, at New Church station, for re
ceiving proof of all debts and de-
mands against the said decedent or
his estate; at which time and place
you are required to attend and prove
your claims.
Given under my hand the day and
year first above written.
S. Il. Ross,
Commissioner of Accounts of Acco-
mack County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For RENT-For the year 1896, my
farm near Bethel Church. 7. a.
Northam, Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

NoTIcE-Carriages for sale con-
stantly on hand. Is. W. Mears,
Keller, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For SALE-My stock of genera
merchandise on liberal terms. Geo
F. Parker, Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

WANTED-A woman to do general
homework. Good wages if well
recommended. H. S. Dulany, Oman
cock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

Nor1cR-All persons owing the
late firm OF S. j. Lewis & Co. are
earnestly requested to settle the
same by cash or note, without further
notice. Call and settle at the old
stand of said firm at Parksley.
Blackstone s. White, Trustees.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

NoTIcE-If you want to buy feed,
call on me, buy from first hand, and
will sell cheap, hay, bran, middlings
chops &c. D. H. Johnson.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For RENT-Rouse with two rooms
on Cedar Island, near Life Saving
Station to families or small parties
by the night or week on reasonable
terms. I will also take parties to the
beach anywhere from Coblss Island
to Chincoteague at reasonable rates.
c. V. Willis, Wachapreague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For SALE-About 100 barrels of
white corn at Onancock. Apply to
T. M. Scott.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

We have a few waist patterns
in fine silk at reduced prices
and wash and china silks cheap
err than you can buy them on
the Shore.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

BoARDINe-By day week or month
at my home, 10 w. Barre St., Bal
timore, Md. Good board at reasonable
prices-Patronage solicited. Mrs. j.
II. Walter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

SLoop FOR Subsidiaries about
$50 bushels of oysters or $50 barrels
potatoes, round bottom and perfectly
sound-will sell at q sacrifice. Fol-
further information address. 7. S
Price, Stockton, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For RENT-The farm near Pitts
wharf, Accomac county, Va, for the
year 1886, at present occupied by Mr..
Labin G. Moore-also the farms
where Geo. w. Bull and Peter Mason
at present reside, in full view of
Metompkin bay. Apply to Mrs. G.
L. Byrd, Metompkin, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

An appeal has been issued to the
women of the South for funds with
which to build monument to the
mother of General Robert E. Lee.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For SALE-The we'll known sloop
yacht, "Challenge,n belonging to the
Accomac Club. She is well furnished,
in good repair, and in every way well
fitted for sporting purposes. For
particulars, apply to Abel Crook, So
Nassau St., New York, or to H. A.
Scarborough, Wachapreague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For SALE OR RENT offer for
sale or rent my house and lot at Har-
horton, Va Dwelling has nine Coy
rooms, all finished, six (6) stables,
carriage house and al necessary out
buildings. The entire settlement
built in 1898. Suitable for dwelling
or hotel. j. w. Sturgis, Harborton,
Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

NoTICE-I have now plenty of grass,
salt and fresh, plenty of shade and
water, on my pasture, and am pre-
pared to take care Of all the cattle
which may be brought to me. Terms
81 per head for the season. NJ. c..
Justis, near Hopeton, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

For LoAN-s4,OOO on unencumbered
real estate. Wescott & Gunter.
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-06-29

NoTICE-Save Money-and buy
your tombstones and monuments of
w. T. Il. Chopper, Chincoteague Va.
Agent for Davis & Bro, Laurel Del.