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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

The Legislature OF Virginia has
adjourned, and whatever measures
for good or evil that were passed
upon by that body, are now before
the public, to be judged by them.
The record that has been made, open
to criticism though it may be in
some respects, on the whole was
good one. No Legislature could be
considered a failure which passed the
Maupin -anti-gambling bill, which
provided for considerable reduction
in the criminal expenses of the State,
and which was willing to submit to
the people the question of a consti-
tutional convention, as this Legisla-
ture has done. The people of the
Eastern Shore have especial reason
TO think well of that body for being
willing to listen to reason and for
rejecting tie radical legislation on
the oyster question which was at
tempted. The Legislature could
hardly have hoped to satisfy all men,
but that it honestly attempted to do
its duty seems apparent in many
other measures passed upon by them,
especially the election bill, known as
the Parker bill, which eliminated
the constable feature, so objectiona
BILE to many citizens of the State
Some measures miscarried, it is true,
which ought to have passed, but
anyone at all acquainted with Legis
lative proceedings. will know that
these things were to be expected, but
the acts of the Legislature, taken as
a whole, were creditable to that body,
and such in our opinion will be the
verdict of the greater part of the
people of the State.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

The following, published by request
explains itself. The correspondent
has the right to be heard through
our columns in the matter, and we
cheerfully accord to him the privi-
lege:
Continued illness has prevented
the Accomac correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch from replying to
the unjust criticism you made in a
recent issue on his conduct in send
ing a7certain report to that paper.
The correspondent, as you ought to
know, had the highest authority for
the report, which he believed was
true, and in sending, which he had
no idea that he was doing any person
the slightest wrong or injustice. As
soon as he heard that the report was
incorrect he took steps to make the
proper correction.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

Mrs Jefferson Davis has written to
Mrs Lizzie Cary Daniel. of Rlchmand,
Va, corresponding secretary of the
Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety, accepting the position of re-
gent of the Solid South for the Con
federate Museum. In her letter Mrs
Davis says: Your letter found me
too i'll to answer Immediately, but l
now accept with grateful affection
the honor conferred upon me by the
Confederate Literary Society 1t will
always be a source of pride to me to
be associated with this grand effort
OF Confederate women to perpetuate
in menoria actema" the deeds of
our dead and living heroes, and l only
wish that old age and physical weak
ness did not prevent my giving ac-
tive aid in this pious and patriotic
work. have not given up the hope
of making my home in Richmond,
and until that happy event 1 am
with you in spirit"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07
GENERAL NEWS.

In the report on the contested
election case of Mcdonald VS.. Jones
from the 1st Virginia district, pre-
sented to the House Thursday by Mr.
Turner, and adopted, it is stated
that the contestant is not even a cltl
zen of Virginia.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company is in the hands of receivers
Judges Golf and Morris, of the United
States Circuit Court, have named
John X. Cowen and Oscar g. Murray
to take charge of the affairs of the
corporation, which is one of the
oldest in American railroad history.
Ex.President Harrison says, the
wedding between Mrs. Dimmick and
himself will take place during the
day, April 9Th, at t.Thomas' church,
N. Y. The rector of the church.
Rev. DR.. John Wesley Brown, will
of1iciate. The wedding will be very
quietly celebrated, as only relatives
and few very intimate friends will be
present.
President Cleveland, it is said, has
practically closed negotiations for the
purchase of duck shooting ground
on the Potomac river, in Stafford
county, Va, about forty miles below
Washington. The place is owned by
New Workers, has water frontage
of about mile, and is fitted up with
blinds. 1t is said many improve
ments will be made.
The fund for the rebuilding of
Grace Street Baptist Church of Rich
mond has reached the sum OF $4,000
and contributions are still pouring
in. The ministers and laymen of all
denominations are entering heartily
in the work, and President T. S.
Runaway, of the Baptist General
Association, has issued an appeal
calling on all the Baptist churches OF
the State to come to the aid Of DR..
Hatcher and his congregation.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

The Committee of the Legislature
that investigated the charges against
the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institu-
ton, in their report say, the evidence
did not sustain the charges, that
Captain Doyle was guilty of immoral
conduct, drunkenness, neglect of
duty, or cruelty to children, but it
showed that he drank liquor, that
the pupils were aware of it, and the
effect upon them was bad, dismissed
The Yates matter with the statement.
that he i now out of the State, that
Teachers Humbert and Cambridge
made improper use of liquor at the
institution, and that the charge that
Teacher Bear was guilty of improper
conduct with Miss Hollywood was not
proven. The committee say further,
the evidence made it quite plain that
there is a lack of harmony in the
Board OF Visitors and be-
tween the principal and teachers,
and complete reorganization
of the school is recommended.
a bill to carry into effect the recon
mendations accompanied the report.
1t provides that on March 18th the
terms of all the visitors shall expire,
and the Governor shall appoint seven
new ones, with the Superintendent
of Public Instructions as a member
ex ofIicio. These visitors shall make
a complete reorganization of the
school.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

Arrivals at Shields Hotel, Exnore,
j. G. Sasse, Wilmington; j. E. Pitts,
". d. Wenson, Philadelphia; s. T.
Spinner, Buffalo, N. Y; G. w. Cor
bin, Baltimore; A. h. Fries, POGO
moke; J. B. Taylor, V. J. Stringer,
Elijah Warrick, Accomac.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

For SALE-A few bushels of The
Wonderful Pea, the great Southern
hay and fertilizer. 1t is also a fine
table pea. 1t should be planted the
LIST of May in this climate, to insure
full crop. A. Frank Byrd, Temper
anceviIle, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

NoTIcE-A black and white sow
came to my house, near Accomac G.
H., in December last. The owner
will please call for her, prove proper
ty, pay charges, and take her away,
Jas. T. Hurst.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

The lease contains 81 acres,
more or less, has nine years to
run with the privilege of renew
al for 20 years more at the an
nual rental of 5000. Upon the
leased premises are located one
large factory, one large building
for the storage and mixture of
fertilizers, several sheds, large
platform for drying purposes,
wharves, &c. one building with
rooms for offices, quarters for
laborers, dining rooms, kitchen,
&c one three-roomed house for
the storage of seines, boat sails,
and boat tackling, two good
tenant houses, and other build
ings and improvements suitable
and necessary for the equipment
and conduct of a first-class fish
factory and fertilizer manufac-
tory. The machinery is in good
order.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

Elk Speaker Crisp has declined to
run for Congress again, but has an
nounced his candidacy for the United
States Senate to succeed Gen. John
B. Gordon.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

The stones. pedestal, and shaft for
the monument to mark the birthplace
of George Washington have been
safely landed at Wakefield.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

For SALE-About two hundred
barrels of fine white corn in the ear,
also hay and fodder. Terms cash.
Apply to Leonard J. Nottingham.
Eastville, Northampton Co., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07
BUSINESS NOTICES

For SALE-A young Jersey COW,
fresh to pail, together with female
calf, for $50, at Folly farm. Geo. Fl.
Conner, Accomac c. H.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

NoT1CR-A COW came to my home
near Cashville last fall. The owner
will please call for her, prove prop
erty, pay charges and take her away.
Louis +. Boggs.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

NoTIcE-All persons are herel y
notified to remove all stock from
Cedar Island without further notice.
al persons are permitted to gun,
fish and use said Island for pleasure
purposes if they so desire. E. j.
Foote, agent.
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Report Of the Condition q


The First National Bank of Omen.
cock, at Onancock, in the State of
Virginia, at the close of business,
Friday, February 2S. 1896.
Resources. Dollars.
Loans and discounts. 1897 5S
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured ......... .......... o.Ju
lation, .................... -, 800. 90
Stocks securities. etc. II, 373. rs
and and fixtnres lures 49,. -. G,oO2 .o3
Due from approved reserve
agents ................ 80. 20, l.4 -
Checks and other cash items 1896
Ban Banks s. 1 $500
nickels and cents. ........ 1885 ,6S
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE
IN BANK, VIZ:
Specie. 1892 so
Legal-tender notes. ,250.00 1885, 81
Redemption fund with U. s.
Treasurer Is per cent. Of
circulation). ............-.. o52.0O
Total..................1 100, PAL .43
liabilities Dollars
Copital stock paid in ...... $4,000 90
Surplus fuud. 100000
Undivided profits, less eX-
penses and taxes paid. 2,944,9S
National Bank notes out
standing. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL .05O.O0
Due to other National Banks 2,476. 90
Dividends unpaid. ....... 45 90
TO check. ................. 1913. So
Demand certificates of de
post. .................. 5,124.51
Certified checks. ........... 1927
Cashiers hecks outstanding 2670S
Total. .................1 GO. 24l .43
State of Virginia. County of Ace
mack, SIS:
/, o. L. Parker, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge
and belief
O. i. PARKER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this 4th day of March, 1896.
W. j. DOUGHTY,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
+. Il. BoGGS,
HENRY L. POWELL,
JNo. p l.. HOPKINS,
Directors.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07
II, Plant and Lease Of Bt
Premises on which The
same Is located,

One hundred and forty GAO tons
of Guano of various grades, one
hundred and sixty (l60) carboys
of Acid, Purse Seines, Seine
Boats, Platform Carts, Scales of
all descriptions, Wheelbarrows,
and other fixtures belonging to
a well equipped fish factory and
fertilizer mandatory.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

FOR SALE-My house and lot in
Drummondtown, containing ROOMS
and . halls, on reasonable terms.
For full particulars apply to me. S.
Lee Milliner, Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

NoTICE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from trespassing on my
oyster bottoms. | will assert my
right, both by grant and deed, to
them through the courts against all
trespassers. Ralph Burroughs.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

For SALE-Corn delivered ut Ken.
dali Grove Station, Box Tree landing
on seaside, or my landing on bayside
at two dollars (S2) per barrel. Robin
SOB Nottingham, Eastville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

For RENr-For the balance of the
present year, my house and lot in
Drummondtown Possession given
at once. For terms apply TO Geo. F.
Parker, Accomac G. H., or G. w.
COrbin.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

For SALE-By the undersigned,
strawberry plants Of the following
varieties, all true to name, at the
prices below per thousand: Lady
Thompson, 50; Hoffmans. 81; Meeks
EARLY, $3.50; Tennessee Prolific, 81;
Bubah, 50. John j. Hopkins, Locust
Vile, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

Nor1cE-We, the undersigned, do
hereby notify and forewarn all per.
sons from taking oysters from our
oyster grounds aud from the stream
which divides the same, under pen
atty of the law. j. w. Heath. w. j.
Savage, H. S. Lane and w. 4. Groten.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

NOTICE Now is the time to get
your sprinklers for potato beds or
have your old ones repaired. SO when
you come to town bring your old
ones and have it repaired or get a
new one of j O. Taylor, Accomac
G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

For SALE-By the undersigned, q
large, fine year old stallion. Goes
all right in harness. Took special
premium at Eastern Shore AGricul-
tural Fair last year. Will sell cheap.
w. S. Mock, Hallwood, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

Observation-Disclosures Compan.
ion, cook book compiled by Miss
Bessie Gunter, can be bought at
ENTERPRISE Office, or w. T. Wise's
drug store, Onancock. Suitable for
Xmas presents and all the proceeds
from same given to charitable pur-
poses.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07
TERMS ca ST..

Persons desiring further in
formation can correspond with
the undersigned trustee or Smith
K Martin, Harborton, Va, by
whom the premises will be shown
to any one desiring to examine
the same.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

NoTICE-I have for sale for plant
ing, true Early Rose potatoes. Price
to suit the times. Thomas johnson,
Onancock, Va.
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For SALE-Imperial Pekin duck
eggs and Buff Cochin. These eggs al
so cents per setting of 10. Apply to
j. B. Frank Williams, Chesapeake
P. O., Northampton Co., Va.
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Entered at the Postoffice at Accomac
@. H, Va, as second-class matter
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

Boss II inch is boss of the road.
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poses.
WANTED-By a young man, who
has had considerable experience, and
can give best of references, position
as clerk in country store. Address
Lock Box %, Wachapreague, Va.
For RENT Brick storehouse at
AccOmack G. II. Possession given May
1st, 1896. Apply to Thos. w. Black
stone.
For SALE BY the undersigned
about 800 bushels of fine seed oats.
B. T. Young, Metompkin P. 0. Va.
LAND For SALE = Several nice
farms of different sizes, water situa-
lions, SC, improved with buildings.
in northampton county, Va. If not
sold before August, will be for rent
for 1897 Apply to t. NJ. Scott,
Onancock, Va.
Try on Export cigar and if not
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 colo b1--E Davis & 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.
For SALE-My house and lot in
Dr111pmOD6tnwn containing : rooms
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

If you want quality and quantit.
chew Boss II inch.
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NoT1cE-The people of the Eastern
Shore are hereby notified that they
can save money when in the city, if
in need of horse. by calling TO see
me. as | get my stock direct from
Western dealers, and can therefore
save them middlemen's profits. Very
respectfully yours, Fred /. Savage,
proprietor of Pearl Club Stables, >
223, 225 and 297 Pearl st between
Lexington and Saratoga Streets.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

For SALE-I have for sale well
developed young mare, three years
old in April, of fine promise for speed.
by old Walker Morrell, dam "Bertie,"
record "a. She can be seen at the
home of VIM. C. West, Onancocll.
For terms apply to VIM. G. West or
the undersigned, j.. ID. L. Quinby,
2O5 Equitable Building, Atlanta, Ga.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-07

WANTED Eggs. oysters, wild fowl,
terrapins and poultry. Highest mar
ket price guaranteed. Checks sent
daily on Onancock National Bank
j. M Williams & Co., 1924 Market ST.,
Philadelphia.
The Grenada sentinel., 1896-01-25
THE COTTON onOWERS' COSvEN-
TON.

There assembled in Memphis this
week a convention Of the American
Cotton Growers Association, an organ
ization established last year for the
purpose CT bringing about a reduction
Of the acreage Of cotton in order to
hermit such a decline in production a.
would enable the world to absorb the
large surplus OF the crop Of 1894. The
convention was very largely attended.
The small crop of 1895 having caused a
large advance in prices, the convention
was Of opinion that there should be q
further reduction this year, with q
view to making still greater advance
In prices.
The convention adopted resolutions
the production in the
South of all the corn, pork, hay and
food crops required, as an Offset to less
cotton, and the results Of crop diversi-
fications and the production Of all food
at home have been too we'll
demonstrated during the past season
not to be generally adopted during the
present year.
The work of the convention will
doubtless be productive Of much bene-
The Grenada sentinel., 1896-01-25
Cuban Independence.

An exchange concludes very able
editorial on this important question in
the following words, which will find an
echo in the heart of every liberty
loving citizen of this country.
Our Cuban neighbors have a thous-
and times greater grievance for break
ing off their allegiance from Spain
than the Colonies had for severing
their allegiance from England, aud
they are entitled TO and should re-
ceive the sympathies and neral sup
port Of our people in their struggle for
independence, ard all that we can law
fully do, as u Government. should be
done to aid them in their struggle to
throw off the yoke Of intolerahla bond
age to Spain. We trust that the
Cubans will achieve their independ-
anoo, and when this Is accomptisacd.
should her people desire to become an.
nexed to our Government, we should
welcome them into our Union with
open arms and warm hearts. Once a
part of our country, this gem OF the
ocean would prosper beyond all con-
ceptions. Our people would flock to
the island, and its business and popu-
lation would continue safely to in.
crease and property would rise 10
value. Every consideration, In my
judgment, unites TO make 1t desirable
that Cuba should become a part Of our
Union. 1t would give US q great
market for our -four, breadstuffs and
innumerable articles. The value OF its
ACQUISITION cannot be estimated.
As early as 1855 the Democratic Ma
tional Convention adopted the follow
ing resolution:
''Rssolved, That the DEMOCRATIC
party is in favor OF the acquisition OF
the Island Cuba, on such terms as shall
be honorable to ourselves and just to
Spain, at tn, earliest practical mo-
ment." -.
II 1t was desl rable then, it is far more
so now. Every acquisition Of terri
tory to our county has been made when
the Democratic party was In power.
except the valuable purchase Of
Alaska by Mr.. Seward. It would be .
crowning glory to this administration
II It could add Cuba to our UIion.
The Grenada sentinel., 1896-01-25

The fight which has been waged for
the United States Senatorship to sue
ceed Hon. J. z. George has at last come
to an end, and the people are once
more victorious, for their choice, the
Hon. fernando D. Money, Of Carroll
county, has won the day. It has been
battle long drawn out-all sorts Of
combinations and trades we're set on
foot and worked to secure his defeat
the claims and strength of almost the
entire opposition were polled against
him-but his friends were loyal and
heroic, and victory has crowned their
efforts.
The SENTINEL congratulates the
people on this victory, which it feels it
has helped, in no small degree, to win.
The will Of the people, as expressed at
the polls, has triumphed over the am
billions and aspirations of a number Of
good though misguided men, who have
worked untiringly for the honor. To
say that Hon. H. D. Money is the peer
of any candidate in the race is no dis
paragement to the rest. He is pre-
eminently tie man for the place-with
the people and for the people-and his
selection to represent them in the
Senate is source Of satisfaction that
is personally felt by one and all:
The news of Mr.. Moneys success
reached Grenada early Friday morn
ing, and was received with demonstra'
tions OF sincere delight by his numer-
Gus admirers.
1t required 20 ballots to do the work
and the vote on the last ballot was as
follows: Money "a, Lowry 36, Allen 3d.
Hooker 8, Yerger | total 159; nece
sary to choice 80. Money received
four more votes than were necessary
The nomination was then made unan
| inl0Us.
The Grenada sentinel., 1896-01-25

In 1893, according to the report ol
the Commissioner of Education, which
has been brought down to that year,
the number OF school houses in the
United States was 235, ,426, valued at
s39s, 435, ,039, with an annual revenue OF
S165, zoo. 900, teachers numbering $685..
01O and an aggregate Of $685. $3.50 pu.
pills. The illiteracy in the United
States has been reduced to 1873 per
cent, this including 5e.s per cent
among negroes, and 1871 per cent
among white immigrants. But little
over half Of the negro population is
now illiterate. While education in
this country is extending at 9 rapid
rate, there is still much to be done be.
before reaching the n ",
many, with only on3
crates. /
The Grenada sentinel., 1896-01-25

A life insurance solicitor tells Of an
elderly lady, whose age might be
guessed at as between so and 10, recent.
ly entered the Office Of a life association
and asked to see one Of the officers. Mr..
Marden volunteered to answer any in
quiries, and the lady said she wanted
to see about getting some insurance on
her husbands life, and thought the
particular association good one to
place it with. what is his sgeF' was
asked the lady. HE is about 10 years
DID," Has he ever had any lie in
surance9" ''Oh, no indeed. He never
had any life insurance before. He has
always been very strong man and
never needed any before; but he is quite
sick now, so thought I had better get
his life insured before 1t is too late. -
Picayune.