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Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
THE HARBOR BILL.
Conferees Decide to Report Disagree
 ment.

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The con- ferees on the river and harbor bill have decided to report a disagreement in the Santa Monica and San Pedro deep water harbor amendment.
 The contention in the house is that in case the commission provided for in the senate amendment should report i'm favor of San Pedro it would give that place two large contracts. It is claimed by the house conferees that the commission should report to con- gress. All other items have been agreed to.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
ESCAPED FROM JAIL.
A Convict Saws His Way Through {
 Steel Cell.

(The following press dispatch gives the account of the escape of a. convict in the identical manner in which a prisoner escaped from the county jail here few months ago.)
 LARAMIE, W1yo., May 20.-W- lliam H. Dougherty escaped from the state penitentiary this morning. With a steel drill he cut the bars to his eel, climbed into the att'c chute hole in the roof and with the aid of rope low cred himself from the top of the build ing and disappeared
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
GOLD DEMOCRATS.
Will Organize the Dakota State Con
 ention.

MINNEAPOLIS, May 2O.-A special to The Journal from Aberdeen, South
 Dakota, says probabilities at o'clock are that the gold standard Democrats will organize the state convention. They received important reinforce ments this morning, the Black Hills delegates who had been for silver, changing right about because of pro tests from that part of the state. s. A. Ramsay of Woonsocket, a sound money candidate, was agreed upon for temporary chairman. Last might the silverites had matters their own way.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
SCHOOLS OF MINES.
House Committee Ordered to Report
 Favorably on the Bill.

WASHINGTON, May 2O-The house committee on public lands has ordered a favorable report on the bill for the mainte nance of schools of mines in public land states and territories by granting each state from the proceeds of the sale of mineral lands $15,000 for the current year and an annual in- crease of $1 900 per year for ten years.
 The entire senate committee with the exception of Senator Platt is favor able to the bill repeating that portion of the internal revenue law providing for a rebate on alcohol used in arts and medicine and there is a general desire to have it passed upon before ad- journment.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.
Officers Overhear 8 Woman Offer a
 Witness a Bribe.

CINCINNATI, O., May 2O.-Mrs. Otto Bride of Newport, Ky, who has been attentive to Jackson and Walling, was today overheard by officers who were hidden in Wallingfords saloon to offer Wallimgford $50 if he would change his testimony in the Walling case so as to make it appear it was some other than Friday night when Pearl Bryan was at his saloon with Wallimg and Jackson. Sheriff Plum mer arrested the woman and took her to Newport,
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
ROYAL FESTIVITIES.
Celebra ton of the Queens Birthday
 Commences.

LONDON, May 20.-The official eel ebra ton of the queens birthday, which occurs on Sunday, took place today throughout the country and empire in general. On the parade ground of the horse guards there was the usual cere- mony of trooping co1ors, witnessed by a large crowd of distinguished people, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Charles of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief Lord Woolsey. The queen was born May "A, 1919. The attractiveness of the ceremony was marred by the fA:n.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
The Line Drawn on Many Social
 AmusementS.

CLEVELAND, May 20. = Bishop Foster presided today at the Methodist conference. The committee on state of the church reported in favor of no change in the rule prohibiting the use or encouragement of liquor, dancing, games of chance, theater going, cir cuses ard horse races. The recom- mendation was greeted with great ap- plause. Dr. Levi Masters, of Michigan, thought the list should be revised. If the restrictions were to stand why not include foot ball, billiards, etc?
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
THE ANTI-MISsIONARY RIOTS.
The Cause That Lead to the Looting of
 the Mission.

SHANGHAI, May 2O.-The details regarding the anti-missionary riots at Kiang Yin May F, during which the mission was footed, show that the dis turbance was caused by the admiss o1 of a native child to the hoapita' The mob demanded the child and upon re- fusal of the missionaries to give it up, wrecked the mission buildings, much of which was American property. The missionaries escaped.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
THE CYCLONE.

FALLS CITY, Neb., May 2O-All ef- forts to ascertain the extent of the cy- clone damage in Otoe reservation has been unaVailing. The report of forty killed and many injured cannot be yer flied. All forms of communication are rendered difficult by reason of the high water, railroads and wrecked wires,
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

of an electric button by President Cleveland at the White House. A monster flag made of red, white and blue glass bulbs will be illuminated by an electric wire having a circuit be- tween Sangerfest hall and the White House. In this manner the president will declare the great National festiva. of song officially opened.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
CITY SUBMERGED.
Bursting of the St. Clair Inundates a
 Portion of a City.

CROOKSTON, Minn., May 2O.-The entire southern portion of this city is submerged, caused by the bursting Of the St. Clair yesterday. The loss to buildings will be largely among the poorer classes and will be felt keenly. The electric light plant is shut down and water is within four inches of the boilers of the water works
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

swering the descripti tion of J. E. Blan- ther, wanted in San Francisco for the murder of Mrs. IPhilip.na Langfe,dt, passed through here on a bicycle to- day. He purchased a suit of overalls and proceeded toward Sacramento. The sheriff is investigating.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
FOR SILVER.

LONDON, Ohio, May 2O.-Delegates to the Democratic National convention
 were elected today and instructed for
 free silver
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
THE HESSIAN FLY.

DETROIT. May 2O.-Reports of dt- struction of growing wheat by the Hessian fly continue more alarming. It is estimated at least half the wheat crop of the state will be destroyed.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
SHOT BY HtIs WIFE.

CHICAGO, May 20.-Dr. Thos. Rem was shot by his wife today. Jealousy is said to be the cause. It is feared Dr. Renn will die.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
FESTIVAL OF SONG.

PITTSBURG, Pa., May 2O.-The Ma tional Sangerfest which begins here June 8, will be opened by the touch
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
TO BE BLANTHHR.

STOCKTON, May 2O.-A man an
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-14
IsoGeSft.Nis.

Capt. John Ross is quite sick at
this writing.
Miss Bessie Long left Monday for
Baltimore, TO attend school in that
city.
Our farmers are buying largely Of
fertilizers, and will enlarge their
patches for sweet potatoes.
The seed potatoes in this section
are keeping well, and our farmers
are busily engaged in bedding them.
Our societies. "Fiction" and Fac
tion," meet occasionally, and their
debates usually terminate in It wran
gle.
Mr.. William Wigton left Monday
for the Northern cities, as the repre-
sentative of Capt. Frank Lewis, in
oyster business.
Rev. w. W. Wood, who has been
assisting Rev. G.. c. Bundick of late
in a revival meeting at his charge in
Pennsylvania, has returned home.
Our enterprising merchant, Mr.. B..
S. Johnson, has accepted the invita-
ton OF Mr.. r. H. Taylor, reported in
your last issue, to take a walk with
him to Florida in the spring.
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Capt. Thos Johnson left on Monday
for Washington.
Master Crosdale Evans leaves us
soon to accept clerkship in Philadel,
phia
Mrs. Mary Smith, of Long Islard,
is the guest OF Mrs Margaret Powell,
this week.
C. 3. Nottingham, teller of the
Onaucock Bank. spent the week in
Baltimore.
Mrs. Bessie Hopkins gave her Sun
day school class high tea last Thurs
day evening.
The lecture of Rev. W. G. Walden
on Grit" last Friday night was
highly enjoyed.
Mr.. VIM. f. Knox, of the firm,
Snow, Knox & Co, paid a visit to his
many friends here this week.
The telephone line from this place
to Ta>ley and Accomac c. H., is now
in perfect order. The proprietors so
licit patronage Of the public.
Capt. Frank C. Lewis loaded the
gasoline steamer Susan Tull so deep
with oysters Tuesday, she was un-
able TO get out over the bar.
Rev. A. J. Reamy's sermon, Paul
stoned and Paul worshipped, at the
Baptist Church, last Sunday night,
was pronounced by many exceedingly
Gne.
The young people of the Presby-
terrain Missionary Society will give Il
Basket Party in q hail ON North
street, Friday evening. 18th. There
will be readings ard recitations.
Mr.. w. T. Bundick has received an
invitation to attend a grand temper
ance rally in Matthew's county and
deliver II temperance oration. Mr..
Bundick lectured there last season
and was exceedingly popular as a
temperance orator
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nnear Onion E,ec.iot:.

EDITOR ENTERPRISE Il notice IN
YOUR last issue, that the requisite
number of voters required by law
have petition before the jucgt
asking the privilege of voting on tue
question of license or no license
The Judge being satisfied that said
petitioners voted in the last Novem
Der election has SIT April 18th as tie
day of voting in Pungoteague, Me
tompkin and Lee districts. This
seems to be q fair way to learn
whether the majority of voters desire
the saloons licensed, or not. This is
truly Democratic for the majority to
rule, and this question having 10
politics in it, it looks like fair way
to determine the matter And the
question involved is, shall we, the
citizens of said districts, license the
saloons in three districts by voting
for license, or shall we not license
them by voting against license. This
giyes every man his choice and sup
pose every citizen, that believes the
saloon is Il necessity, blessing to
the poor and helps to increase the
valuation of property, making homes
more desirable near il makes bet
ter neighbors, better mcn, happleT
homes, brighter children, AID helps
to prepare men to meet their God,
will surely vote to keep the saloon in
our midst, because they want their
children aud friends to have all that
will help to make them noble and
happv. But that all who believe the
license and saloon to be All evil, a
disturber of peace in the neighbour
hood, robbing men Of their manhood,
mothers of their boys, wives of their
husbands, children of bread, and
God of the souls of men, that Jesus
gave his life to redeem, by the shed
ding of His blood on the cross, will
vote against licensing the saloon.
There may be some that say, Will
have nothing to do with it, | will not
vote at all. There is no neutral
ground that Il man can stand upon
in = case of this kind, as he Is either
for or against, and voting by silence
is lust the same rs by ballot. Gods
word saws, "he that is not for me is
against me- and he that is not for
the saloon must be against it-and il
Won stay at home and do not east
any ballot, don't say anything after
the day of election has passed.
should it be as it is now and the
saloons are licensed to carry on bust
ness legally, and if by some misfor
tune your boy becomes a drunkard,
don't say word about the man
that has the saloon, for he will pay
for his license and you will have part
of the benefit applied in your district,
it may he III better road or little
longer term for your children to 20
TO school, so you become partners
with the man that runs the saloon.
May the Lord open our eyes and
help us 10 vote as we pray.
a VOTER.
MarcE :, 1896.
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(Ssssy.

a petition is being circulated here,
asking for night agent and operator
at this station.
Mr.. Thomas Kellam has been
awarded the contract for building
Savage & Anes' new office.
A pair of thoroughbred English
fox hounds were received by Messrs.
A. J. McMath and E. G.. Fox from
Pennsylvania few days ago. a
fancy price was paid for them.
John Mears and George Bradford,
on their way home from q party mar
Tasley Station last Tuesday night
were badly shaken up and horse Sc
riously injured by driving off end OF
bridge.
The best supper and most delight
full entertainment OF the season will
be given at Only, on the 9th of
March, for the benefit of tue Metho.
dist hurch. a handsome crazy quilt
will also be awarded to the fortunate
young lady. Come help a good cause,
get big supper, shake hearty
laugh over it, and go home feeling
glad you came.
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RsarEsleY.

Rev. Mr.. Wilkie preached very ac-
ceptably for Mr.. Givan last Sunday.
Our farmers are busy bedding sweet
potatoes and planting round pota-
toes.
Willie Nelson, who has been attend
ing school in Dover, has returned
home. - -;
Some of our milliners are.visiting
the Northern cities looking after the
spring sty les.
Mr.. H. R. Bennett, now of Phila-
delphia, spent several days in Parks
ley, this week.
Mr.. Samuel 7. Jones, of late in
Baltimore, for treatment, has re
turned home but little improved by
his trip.
The Baptists of this town have
purchased two lots for the sum of
5000, preparatory to building their
new church.
Mumps have been very prevalent
in this vicinity, and as consequence,
our school work has been somewhat
interrupted.
Mr.. II. II. Mason reports having a
grand time in Richmond during the
meeting OF the Grand Lodge of
Knights of Honor.
The school trustees of this district
and our county superintendent met
in parksley last Saturday, to devise
plans for a new school building.
Our N. p. preacher, Rev. Mr. Stone,
has assumed charge of the three
churches recently served by Rev. Mr..
Charlton, D. D., and will look after
them until conference, which meets
the first of April.
The Cap Party held by the Bap-
fists at their hall last week, as well
as the Evergreen Tea, given by the
NJ. P. Church at Lewis Hall were
well attended, and success both
socially and financially.
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Church Revolutions.
Resolutions passed at Zion Baptist

Resolutions passed at Zion Baptist
Church, February Goth, 1896:
Whereas, The Leemont Baptist
Church. will hereafter worship at
PAr%sley; and since our labors with
that church have been so richly
blessed, at Parksley, in the CONVEX
sion of souls and in adding more
members to the church in the six
months we have worshipped there
than have been received at Leemont
in six years; aud whereas, tie sunday
school, the hope OF tlie church, and
congregations have increased SO
rapidly; and whereas the people from
the sea to the bay seem interested in
the work, and since all indications Of
success lead us to feel that the Lord
has laid this work of assisting in
building a church in Parksley upon
us; and whereas Zion has been so
much strengthened in the addition
Of about one hundred to our MEM
bcrship, and IN the general work Of
the church; and since God has so
wonderfully lead us and blessed us;
therefore, resolved
/, That we will encourage and help
in this well begun work and prove our
interest and faith by our works and
gifts.
?, That we owe this to the people
of the community, and above all to
our Master, who said "Inasmuch as
ye have done it unto one of the least
OF these my brethren, We have done
it unto me-"
5, That these resolutions be spread
on our church records, and copy be
seut to our brethren and sisters at
Parlsley, also copy to the ENTER
PRISE for publication.
G. l.. BYRD, Clerk,
Zion Church.
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a Card ~ shipp arg

As manufactures Of barrels and
dealer in baskets, etc, for the ship
ment OF produce this season, it will
be my pleasure to furnish such only
us will be best for the farmers. Those
that | will offer, in my judgment, will
be in their interest and they are
solicited to try them and
if they do not find that better prices
are realized for Il package of fair size.
then the size will be changed to meet
their views. 1t seem TO ne, if we ex-
pect fair prices We must use package
of fair size, but as what is the inter
est Of farmers will be mine, viii be
prepared to furnish what they want.
4 standard package seems to be
necessary, however, il the farmers
expect to get standard prices. Hoy
ing that the size Of package will he
such as their best interests demand,
thanking them for past patronage
and soliciting same in future, am
very respectfully, $. II. EAST,
Only, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-03-14

Jessie w. Crockett, Jr., and SAME
Crockett were married on Sunday
night by Rev. C. P. Swain.
The merchants here are complain
ing Of dull times, which they attrib
NE to the failure OF j. A. Chambers,
ana the sale of his large stock of
goods ut auction.
Capt. Richard Spence, while laying
at anchor in Smiths creek in the Pc
tomac river, last week, had $97 stolen
from him by colored man. He es
capped and has not been seen since.
Our pastor, Rev. c. P Swain, is
preparing to go to Conference, and
Will leave on Monday, 10th. Our Off
cial Board has unanimously invited
him to return He has been one of
the most faithful pastors we have
ever had.
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SUSIEESS yGTICES

NoTIcE-I offer for sale my entire
stock of dry goods and notions, boots
and shoes, hats and caps. wood and
wilowware, crockery, glassware and
tinware, ut cost Will begin sale
on Monday, the 10th of March. Those
wishing TO buy bargains will find it
to their interest to call early in the
week before stock is broken Re
member all this is for cash. All per-
sons indebted TO me mast make az
engagements to settle same by the
last of March, 1896. or same will be
placed in the hands of an attorney
for collection. II. i. Drummond,
Hallwood, Va.
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Pubic sohoo, Exercises.

The exercises of our public school
ut Burton's, on Friday evening, 9Th
inst, under the control of Samuel L.
Burton, was a great success. Good
order and attention prevailed. The
large audience was held"spell bound"
from beginning to end Of program
The recitations, vocal music, dia-
logues and orations were well rem
dered, and reflected much credit
upon both teacher and pupils. We
were highly complimented through
he encouraging remarks OF visiting
teachers and others. The competi-
tive prize orations were unexception-
ally fine. Prizes were awarded fol-
lowing pupils: Geo. T. Burton, first
prize, subject, Success or Failure;"
Daisy F. CT. Burton, second prize,
subject, "Hopc;" Chas. S. Burton,
third prize, subject, perseverance. ="
Y.
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Church Entertainments.
Alarcl; :, 1896.

An oyster supper will be served IN
the Hoffman storehouse at Harbor-
ton. on Thursday, March 10Th, for
the benefit of the NJ. &. Church.
South, at that place.
An entertainment will be given by
the young people of Oak Grove
Church on Easter Monday, 9th of
April, at the Grand stand hall on
the Fair grounds, for the benefit OF
pungoteague parsonage. Refresh
ments during the afternoon, followed
bv stage entertainment, consisting
of a drama, 1.-The Hidden Hand"
a pleasant time guaranteed to all.
There will be an entertainment
held at Jenkins Bridge, Easter Mon
day and Tuesday nights, consisting
of the dramas, Cupid's Camp,and The
Bicyc!ers, also the flag and scarf
drills, music, recitations and tab
leaux. A different programme for
each night. Cream and cake can he
had. Admission, adults 25 cents,
children Is cents, reserved seats b
cents.
Owing to the rain on February
2Sth, the people OF Garrison's will
repeat their entertainments at Maps
burg, Wednesday, March 1Sth-suh-
shutting the drama, "Out in the
Streets" for Il part of the original
entertainment. Admission, % cents;
reserved seats, 50 cents. An oyster
supper will be served in connection
with the same, beginning at ) o'clock
If the weather is unfavorable on the
evening named, it will be held the
next fair evening.
A Poverty Sociable will be held by
the ladies of Forntown n. E. Church
Easter Monday, April 9th, beginning
at p. IN. You pay according > The
way you are dressed, VIZ: Watch ana
chain 1Oc., all small jeweiry &c, tooth
pick shoes Sc, side combs and orna
mental pins 1Oc, curled hair &C..
white apron SC, gingham apron 81.
30 apron sc; bald heads &C., mus
tache Sc, without one Toe: gentleman
wearing tie pays SC, without &C..
all ashionably dressed ladies and
gentlemen PIC. A prize TO be given
TO the most poverty stricken and
comically dressed person, lady 7
gentleman. Ice cream and cake vii
be served free to each person present
after paying their fine. Ice cream,
cake and oysters will be sold Pro
ceeds for benefit of the said church.
AL are cordially invited to attend.
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Deaths.

Miss CatIa1iJ1e Hope died near
Woodherry Friday, March 9Th, aged
So years. Funeral services were held
over her al Zion Baptist Church Of
which she was mem Der, on Sunday,
by her pastor, Rev. NJ. T. Sanford.
Miss Eliza Gardner died Saturday,
7th instant, at Wisevilie, aged So
years. Her remains were inferred on
Sunday, after funeral services at
Amiss' Chapel, conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Stone, il the family burying
ground near Accomac 6. II.
ltr. Thomas Dunton, II worthy citi
zen Of Northampton, of near Cape
vile, retired in his usual health last
Saturday night and died soon after
midnight. His wife was awake at
the time and his death was so sudden
and easy that it WAS not known 10
her for some minutes thereafter. He
was 81 years old
Hon. Thomas 4. Downs died sud
denly at the home of his son-in-law,
County Treasurer j. B. Wise, near
Cherrystone, on Friday, 9Th instant,
aged Is years. He was well known
citizen of Northampton county. and
was held in high regard by all who
knew him for his high Integrity and
worth as q citizen. he represented
his county some years ago in the
Legislature and was oyster inspector
as the time of his death.