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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20
For Sale.


Shingles-heart 81, sap S..
Hay $14 to $18 per ton.
Hot Bed Sash, Bricks, Lime and
Hair, Laths, Shingles and
Barb Wire.
Carriages and Road Carts.
Ground Fish and Phosphates.
All kinds of Lumber furnished
for dwellings and other pur-
poses on short notice.
All of the above sold cheap and
only for cash.
81. T. WHITE
BloomtoWn, Va.
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For RENT-For year 1897, a two
horse far arm - near New Cn% Ie IN the
in first. class order and adapted to
sweet potatoes and other trucks.
Parties wishing to see it can do so by
applying to E. H. Conquest, Oak
Hall, or to John S. Cutler, New
Church, Va.
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For RENT-Storehouse, dwelling
and tenant house at Daugherty for
the year 1897. Will sell entire stock
of goods at low figure and give
possession of storehouse to purchaser
at once. P. O. at store. James P.
Daugherty.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

NoTIcE-A positive cure for rheu-
matism. Anyone suffering from
rheumatism can be cured by writing
and giving full particulars of their
suffering with the dreadful disease.
Address all letters to the Millsboro
Drug Co., box az, Millsboro, Del.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

NoT1cE-Why do you suffer from
rheumatism, lumbago, kidney and
bladder diseases, &C., when by writ.
ing and giving full particulars OF
your diseases you can be cured for q
small sum of money. Address all let
tiers to Millsboro Drug Co., Millsboro
Del.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20
Farm of 200 Acres
FOR
Sale for $4,000.

This farm is situated at Jen-
kins Bridge, Va, within q
miles of Oak Hall and Bloom
town Stations, known as the
RICHARD FLETCHER TRACT"
The land is high and of a sandy
soil and could be made a good
truck farm-a large thicket and
plenty of woodmould thereon,
also a good pasture Of marsh for
stock. Two (2) tenement houses
which rent out for fifty-five dol
lars per annum. Dwelling with
five rooms and in good condition.
Apply to
SALLIE D. FLETCHER,
Bloxom, Va.
Or T. E. FLETCHER,
jenkins Bridge, Va.
The undersigned, will sell at
public auction, to the highest
bidder, on the premises, on
Saturday, the 4th day of July,
1896, at 2 o'clock p. m the
above farm, if not sold at private
sale before that day. Terms
made known on day of sale.
T. E. FLETCHER, Agent.
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For SALE.-Corn, delivered at
Cobb's station or Kings Creek at
two dollars ($2) per barrel. Geo. F.
Wilkins, NJ. D., Eastville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

For SALE-Fine ground dry fish in
sacks, delivered at factory at $25 per
ton and at all wharves of Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Co., for $1.00 extra. Apply to S. K.
Martin & Co., or A. j. Morse, Har-
borton, Va.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

WANTED-A good farm hand. Good
wages paid. S. j. Davis, Accomac G.
H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

NOTICE Owing to the recent cleo
tion / have horses for sale from $45
up. Isaac B. Clark, Accomac G. H.,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

NoTIoE-Cabbage plants for sale ct
10 cents per hundred. or 81 GOA thou
sand. j. w. Ward, Savageville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20


times l suffered exceedingly until l
began using Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhGa Remedy, two
or three doses of which effected an
immediate and lasting cure" For
sale by Blackstone & Bell, Accomac
and w. Fl. Parker, Onancock.
NoTIoE-Cabbage plants for sale ct
10 cents per hundred, or 81 .00a thou
sand. j. w. Ward, Savageville, Va.
For SALE-Fine ground dry fish in
sacks, delivered at factory at 500 per
ton and at all wharves of Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Co., for S1.00 extra. Apply to s. K.
Martin & Co., or A. j. Morse, Har-
borton, Va.
FoR RENT Brick storehouse at
Accomack G. H. Possession given May
1st, 1896. Apply to Thos. w. Black
stone.
SPROUTS, SPRoUTS-500.0 900, more or
less, Improved Big Stem Jersey sweet
potato sprouts for sale at prices to
suit the times and season. Write for
circular of instructions, testimonials,
and prices. W. L. Elzey, Exmore,
Va.
LAND For SALE = Several nice
farms of different sizes, water situa-
tions, &C., improved with buildings,
in Northampton county, Va. If net
sold before August, will be for rent
for 1897. Apply to 7. NJ. Scott,
Onancock, Va.
NoTICE-Use Blackstone's Straw
berry Chill and Fever Cure for chills
and fever and la grippe, sc. Never
fails to cure. For sale by all drug
gists and merchants. Price 80 cents.
E. G. Blackstone, Proprietor, Mills
boro, Del.
For SALE OR RENT-Tract of land
containing 65 acres in Bells Neck.
J. w. Kellam, NJ. D., louisville, Va.
Try an Export cigar anu IL HoG
satisfied ask for your money.
What are they? The best 5 cent
cigar on the Peninsula.
A 10 cent cigar for cents.
The best in quality and quantity.
For sale by F. A. Davis 81 Co.,
Baltimore, wholesale agents.
Chew Boss II inch tobacco, the
best II inch.
If you want quality and quantity
chew Boss II inch.
Boss II inch is boss of the road.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

Daugherty.
NOTICE is hereby given that l will
prosecute any person who trespasses
upon my property on Metompkin
Beach, or occupies the same without
my consent. 1t is for rent by day,
week or season. Thos. w. Russell.
NoTIcE-An alderney heifer, about
one year old. white and red color, with
out marks, came to my premises in
May The owner will please call for
her, pay charges and take her away.
A. S. Hargis, Tasley, Va.
Money to loan. Apply at this office.
WANTED-A good blacksmith, at
once. viii rent shop and tools or
hire man. w. S. Mock, Halwood,
Va.
NoTIcE-Come to Bloxom Station
to buy your handmade harness and
to get your carriage repaired and
painted. First class work at very
low prices. Call and see me. B. l..
Payne.
NoTICE-I am no longer connected
with the firm of j. G. Justis & Co.,
Hunting Creek.
May s, 1896, ]. G. Justis.
For RENT-For the year 1897, the
farm near Accomac c. H, where
William Drummond now resides.
Mrs. E. F. G. Garrett, Accomac G. H.,
Va.
NoTIcE-Valuable information, for
one Lewis S. Byrd, who settled in
Minnesota about 1858, or his heirs.
Apply Immediately to the under
signed with vouchers of identity and
full proof of heirship. Anyone
furnishing the above information will
be suitably rewarded. G. P. Byrd q
Co., 8 South Howard St., Baltimore,
Md.
May the 21st, 1896.
Mr.. Charles H. Wetzel, of Sunbury,
Pa, was so much pleased with a
remedy which cured him of rheuma-
tism that he made affidavit to the
fact for publication as follows: This
is to certify that on May 18th l
walked into Melick's drug store on a
pair of crutches, bought bottle OF
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for in
flammatory rheumatism which had
crippled me up. After using three
bottles / am completely cured. / can
cheerfully recommend it.
CHARLES H. WETZEL."
Sworn and subscribed to before me
on Aug. 10, 1894. Walter Shipman,
J. P. Pain Balm is for sale at % and
so cents per bottle by Blackstone &
Bell, Accomac and W. II. Parker,
Onancock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

For RENT-For the year 1897, the
farm near Accomac G. H., where
William Drummond now resides.
Mrs. E. F. G. Garrett, Accomac G. H.,
Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

For RENT Brick storehouse at
Accomack G. H. Possession given May
1st, 1896 Apply to Thos. w. Black
stone.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

SPROUTS, SPRoUTs-5OO.OO 900, more or
less, Improved Big Stem Jersey sweet
potato sprouts for sale at prices to
suit the times and season. Write for
circular of instructions, testimonials,
and prices. W. L. Elzey, Exmore,
va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

NOTICE. am no longer connected
with the firm of j. G. Justis & Co.,
Hunting Greek.
May s, 1896, J. G. Justis.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

MIR. Walter B. Tyler, of Fredericks
burg, will be candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for Congress in
First district. He is a young man of
means and ability, and an extensive
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

NoTICE-Come to Bloxom Station
to buy your handmade harness and
to get your carriage repaired and
painted. First class work at very
low prices. Call and see me. B. l..
Payne.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

The undersigned respectfully
solicits yourpatronage and trade
this season more than ever be-
fore, owing to our recent heavy
loss by fire at Parksley, and the
additional loss of being insured
in a worthless company. Help
now will enable us to tide over
our losses and get on our feet
again. For past patronage and
your sympathy, words cannot
express our heartfelt thanks and
we will endeavor to deserve
your favors in the future. All
orders filled on shortest notice.
Respectfully,
A. T. MEARs, Agent,
Manager of the Mears Factories.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

Wishes through this paper
to inform his friends and
patrons--citizens of the
grand old Commonwealth
of Virginia, that his stock of
Mems, Boys and Children's
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

NOTICE is hereby given that l will
prosecute any person who trespasses
upon my property on Metompkin
Beach, or occupies the same without
my consent. 1t is for rent by day,
week or season. Thos. w. Russell.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

WANTED-A good blacksmith, at
once. viii rent shop and tools or
hire man. w. S. Mock, Halwood,
Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

LAND For SALE = Several nice
farms of different sizes, water situa-
tions, &C., improved with buildings,
in Northampton county, Va. If net
sold before August, will be for rent
for 1897. Apply to 7. NJ. Scott,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-20

NoTIcE-An alderney heifer, about
one year old. white and red color, with
out marks, came to my premises in
May. The owner will please call for
her, pay charges and take her away.
A. S. Hargis, Tasley, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27

ton commenced he must necessarily exc
cute them. There was no such argument
heard when, mainly in the interest of the
contractor, it was decided to change
from rough stone to dressed stone for
the outer walls of the structure. 1t IS
within the province of the Supervising Ar
chitect to make such alterations or amend
ments in the plans as he deems necessary
to bring about increase of utility or Sc
curity, and in the great majority of in
stances his propositions or his acts will be
approved by those officials to whom he is
responsible. Mr.. Aiken has admitted that
If he had the job to do over again he would
provide for a really fireproof roof and not
for the tindery cover which he would have
Congress believe is "fireproof.' at is fire.
proof" he says, but it Is not incombusti-
ble." Why does he not confess directly the
shortening he so unwillingly admits so
that Congress may provide the compare
lively small sum needed to put the proper
sort of roof on building of 80 much I'm
portance the post-office building must
be? The roof which Mr.. Aiken defends so
weakly, yet so persistently, has been con-
demned by the District Inspector of build
ings by the chief Of the fire department
and by large number of architects and
builders. Why does not the House Com
mittee look to proper witnesses for testi-
mony instead of asking the defendant
whether he is guilty or not?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
A Diplomatic Improbabilit

People who are versed in diplomatic af-
fairs appear to find In the comparatively
prompt response of Spain to the request
of the United States for the release of
Bishop Diaz evidence of Spanish desire to
so conciliate this country as to delay pos
sible recognition of Cuban belligerency
The liberation of Walter Dygert is also re-
garded as testimony Indicative of very
friendly understanding between the Span
ish authorities and the principal occupant
or the Executive Mansion. That such har-
mony exists Is quite probable, and that the
President has pro-Spanish inclnations may
not be denied, but it seems altogether I'M
likely that the recognition of Cuba for
which the people of this country and their
representatives in Congress have petitioned
Is being delayed in order that justice may
be done Americans who were improperly
arrested and inhumanely incarcerated.
neither Spain knows it or not, the fact is
mat this is a nation big enough and suffl-
clently seif-reliant to demand for its citi-
zehS such treatment as they are entitled
10 under treaty rights and the unwritten
code or civilization. 1t is most improbable
that President Cleveland is trading off
Cuban recognition for something that Suain
would De bound to give US anyhow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
Make the Roof Fireproor.

Perhaps the House Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds will agree to accept
the decidedly remarkable statements of the
Supervising Architect of the Treasury as to
the inilammable roof on the city post-office
building. and 1t IS within the bounds of pos
sibllity that both branches of Congress may
accept the government architects definition
of the term '.hreproof." but such a pro-
oedure would not be likely to earn the
respect of those who know anything about
the building business. 1t was well enough.
OF course. for the House committee to
tnterrogate Mr.. Aiken as to his responsible
lily for the Objectionable and dangerous roof
but there will be difficulty in finding any
good excuse for making him the only Wit
ress- Why not call two or three experts
there are many such in Washington-and
ask them whether the roof which Mr..
Aiken disapproves but continues to con-
struct is or Is not likely to be a serious
menace to life and property? It is quite
absurd for the Supervising Architect to
Intimate that because the plans for the
roof were completed before his adninistra-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
Money Talks.

American faith in the ability of Cuba to
set up a government on it's own account
vas demonstrated very emphatically Sat
urday when bids for two million dollar
issue of Cuban bonds were opened in
New York. The bids aggregated more than
nine million dollars. and the average price
offered for the entire Issue was sixty-two
ard one-half cents on the dollar Capital
is proverbially timid and it might we'll he
excused for an extraordinary exhibition of
timidity in connection with the Cuban
cause, in view of the position taken by this
administration as to the recognition Of the
Cubans as belligerents Financiers, how
ever. seem to have paid comparatively little
attention to the Presidents attitude. pre-
ferring rather to pin their faith upon the
almost unanimous expression Of American
sympathy with the struggling revolution.
lists. If Spain desires to institute a com
parison between its financial standing and
the standing of those to whom it terms
bandits and highwaymen it might try the
experiment of bond issue in the United
States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
Children Who Play on the Streets.

The tUo-rapid street car, the furiously
driven brewery and express wagons and the
scorcher-urged bicycle all subjects of
daily condemnation. They are condemned
because those who control them are care
less of the rights of fellow-beings and fire.
quently do serious injury to innocent per-
sons who's rights to the occupancy of the
streets are as good as any, and who in
many instances do not, through thought
lessness or lack of caution, contribute to the
disasters in which they are the principal
sufferers. But there is, nevertheless, another
side to the question. Not all of the maim
ing and killing collisions on our streets are
due to the drivers and wheelmen. In many
cases there is at least contributory negli-
gence and once in awhile injury results
from the needless presence of playing chill
dren upon highways that cannot safely or
legally be used by little ones for purposes
of amusement Not day passes by that
does not witness scores. perhaps hundreds.
of the narrowest escapes from mutiiation
or death of children; the wonder is that the
number of casualties Is not multiplied many
times. Little ones scarcely able to toddle
ere permitted by parents to wander off the
sidewalks and on the roadway; older young
sters are turned out to play their games on
streets where cable and electrically pro-
PEELED cars are running for twenty-one
hours out of every twentyfour; boys or
ganize baseball teams and practice with
little regard for the rights of anyone else
as Is displayed by the girls whose skipping
ropes are 50 frequently obstructive. These
improper conditions are apparent to some
pedestrians. but they do not appear in their
real magnitude until a few eventide at
tenlpts have been made to propel a bicycle
or drive horse over almost any residence
street in the city. Years ago, when street
cars were bobtailed and few in number
when bicycles were unknown, and when
there was such business rush as now
exists, the comparatively few children were
at liberty TO use the streets about as they
pleased. but that privilege has vanished
forever. Boys and girls who use our streets
as Fairgrounds do at their peril and
that fact should be deeply impressed botn
upon parents and children. The improper
occupation Of streets by the youngsters
does not license riders and drivers to go
ahead without regard to consequences-it
ought to make them more careful than
ever. for death is too severe a punishment
for violating one of the minor ordinances
but 1t is worthy of consideration when we
are discussing the causes of accidents that
are sometimes unfairly attributed to those
who may not honestly be held to account.
Fortunately so large a proportion of the
area of Washington is devoted to parks and
reservations that obedience to the law in
regard to the streets does not compel the
children to be confined indoors. The ideal
condition will be reached when the reckless
drivers have been discoura ged, when public
Fairgrounds have been established in every
section OF the city, and when the children
are banished from the travelled streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
On the Ship of State,
The Saloon Keepers Did 1t.

From the Albany Journal.
AS a matter of fact, the provision for the
abolition of the free lunch was incor-
porated into the bill at the request Of Nor
ris Tekulsky, a representative of the li1uor
dealers. who attends to their legislative
business. The free lunch system had grown
beyond all expectation and bounds. In the
city of New York there are several large
establishments that do nothing but supply
lunches to the saloons. Every year the
character of the lunch" became more
elaborate, and, II some check were not in
troduced, no one could tell where 1t would
end. Thus, in behalf Of the liquor dealers,
Mr.. Tekulsky stepped forward and asked
that the free lunch be abolished by law
Now, in pursuance Of the general plan of
villlfcatlon.. an endeavor Is made to show
that this proposal WAS q concait of the re-
publican leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
Guns for Our Warships.

Congress ought to pay close attention to
letter written by Commodore Sampson,
chief of the naval bureau of ordnance, in
response to request from the chairman of
the Senate naval appropriations subcom-
mittee for more detailed information as to
the capacity of the Washington gun shops.
Commodore SIMPSONS reply which was
printed in The Star, places before the
committee what seems to be sufficient in
formation and it shows very conclusiveIy
how necessary it is that there should be
sufficient and immediate expenditure of
public funds in the manufacture of guns
needed for the new battleships and the
auxiliary cruisers An admirable plant
has been established here: its output has
been sincerely lauded by ordnance authori-
ties in all countries. Mistaken economy
has. through the scattering abroad of ex-
perts for whom no employment had been
provided. done considerable damage. but
the injuries are not beyond repair nor do
they in any way affect the magnificent
equipment of machinery which is now
ready for use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
SHOOTING STARS.
An Innovation,

We've got the loveliest college colorsr'
the intellectual girl exclaimed. They were
unanimously adopted, and the sugges ton
was mine"
Il suppose you've initiated the older COL
leges," said her brother.
mo, we haven't. We haven't used any
of their heavy, commonplace colors. Ours
Is an entirely original combina ton"
What Is it?'
Shrimp pink and elephants breath"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
His Wish.


The young man has slangful proclivities
The girl who occupied the seat in front Of
him at the theater not only wore a big
hat, but she persisted In being conversa-
tional.
Don't you think Bernhard is lovely?'
she said. IT don't know of anybody who
can flop around the stage the way she does
and not seem awkward; and don't care If
she is thin, she's real nice. Only I don't
see why she doesn't play something funny
once in a while. 1 do detest those horrid
weepy things"
The young man behind her had been
lodging from side to side in his effort to
see the stage, and his face assumed an ex-
preston of anguish, as he heard the COM
ments ceasng only to be renewed after
a pause Of few seconds. At last he sank
back into the seat and sighd.
Its great pity
What is a great PITY" asked the young
woman with him.
THE fact that a hat can't be seen
through"
Pcrplexed.
. Il happened to be in the city, he said
to the Waterman in the Agricultural
grounds, land / thought 1 might as well
stop and ask you
ASK me WHAT"
About the weather. You're connected
with the department that has charge of
the weather, aren't your"
Yes in way"
''Well, you will remember that spring
started in chilly, as usual. Then 1t got
blazing hot. At the present time it's as
cool as November if not more so.,'
.'Those are all facts"
'Is it going to get warm again?'
"Of course"
Il supposed 1t would, and that is the
cause of my present doubts. What 1 want
to know is this: When it does get warm
again. will 1t be Indian summer, or just
the regular article?"
Unsympat HIKING.
It's terrible" he said, ito see the way
one member of Congress after another gets
unseated."
We'll" his wife answered, cit serves
them right for giving in to the bicycle
craze"
On the Ship of State.
A-pullin' an haulin, them jolly jack tars,
All made fur the rudder to once;
Fur every man
Had a different plan,
Each calm his shipmate a Ounce.
There amt any doubt that the vessel is
stanch,
And Il keep up in spite of her crew;
But with tuggin' an squabblin'
She must sit ter wobblin'-
Which. shorely, she ortn't ter do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27
Obscurity,

Oblivious to all he does
The world turns on its axis;
You never read his name save when
He fails to pay his taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27

1T can never be Greater New York."
says the Philadelphia Press, las long as 1t
patronizes horse cars And 1t will be
Lesser New York, so far as population
is concerned. II it follows Philadelphia's
example as to trolley-cars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27

These occasional episodes in the House
lead to a fear that the Senate has sue
ceeded in monopolizing all the courtesy il
the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-27

International arbitration would be an ex-
cellent thing II England could be persuaded
to forego the privilege of debating the
terms of every compromise.