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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-09-05
MET AFTER MANY DAYS.
Curious Scene In London Hotel Be-
tween Two Elderly Americans.

There was remarkable scene at a
Northumberland avenue hotel recently.
1t seems that party of newly arrived
Americans, most of them strangers to
each other, were sitting ut luncheon,
and one Of them was with an English
friend who had called to sec him.
The conversation between the two
naturally driftcd back to the wartime,
and the American, who had been Fed
eral, described some of his adventures
and how at one place the opposing SOL
diers used to work SO near each other III
the trenches that they were able to en-
gage In conversation and sulreptitiously
exchange tobacco and tea, the north
ernors having plenty Of the latter and
none of the former, while the southern
ers were in exactly the opposite condi-
ton. But, he continued, the most curl
Gus "swap" he ever made was small
packet of quinine for pound of to-
bacoo, to which tho Confederate added
curiously carved wooden pipe. That
pipe he had kept ever since, because he
regarded it and the tobacco as having
saved his life, for somehow or other his
superior officer had come to know that
he possessed quantity of the weed"
and ordered him TO report himself con-
corning it. Before he could regain his
post a skirmish occurred, and the man
who was in his place was killed.
Il. al mr. A.
can with white hair and beard, who had
boon listening to the other with consid-
cradle emotion. interrupted with, Eek
cuso me, thought am stranger to you,
but didn't that southorner tell you that
the quinine was for his little daughter,
who was down with fcver?''
Yes" said tho other, land didn' t
the northerncr say that his little girl
was i'll of fever, too, but lie would share
her medicine with the other little ono,
nven without tho tobacco?"
"Why, yes, cried the original mr.
rator, II believe he did, and that was
me- "
"And l was tho southerner, cried
the other, land here is my daughter,
whose life ycu helped to save, and
here's ono Of my grandchildren with
her. "
The Englishman who was present
says that there WAS then such scene Of
handshaling, introductions and con-
gratulations as must have made people
Mt tho other tables think the company
must havo been visitors from bedlam.
The northcrner had also daughter
with him, who was Il widow, and the en-
brace of the two women who had never
seen each other before, but whose early
lives had so closely touched, was pccul-
iarly affecting.
"And to think we should meet each
other so far from home, and in Eng
land, too, exclaimed one.
"God bless England for it, say Il"
replied the other. london Telegraph.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-09-05
An Arctic 'Night.

Early one morning, after vainly en-
deavoring to sloep, went outside. The
stars were shining in sky of dark, rich
purple Tightening to yellowish tone
on the northern horizon; the vast desert
was a great mass OF delicate lilac and
green, and the igloo brighter note OF
the same color. The dogs. curled up In
balls and almost covered by the snow,
were so many black spots. The wind
blew shrill and chill, and the snow
streamed and eddied i'll long wells over
tho lonely desert. The tents tapped like
great birds alighting, and the wind
gage kept up monotonous tap, tap, tap.
The utter loneliness and desolation OF
the scene were so penetrating that | was
glad to creep over the recumbent forms
of my companions into the shelter of
the sleeping bag, where l shivered and
dozed until the bright sun called US
again to life and action
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-09-05
Does the Earth Move?

One of the wonders of the coming
Paris exposition will Ike n 800 foot tower
in which the scientists will experiment
with pendulum to ascertain If 1t Is
possible to detect or demonstrate the
motion of the Garth. A similar expert
mont was once made by Foucault under
the cupola of the Pantheon, but the re-
suits were far from satisfactory. In the
coming experiment the pendulum will
be $50 feet In length, with steel globe
weighing 1870 pounds at Its end.
Loais Republic
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-09-05
M. CeRNUSchl DESCRIBED.
His Fortune Fit Mysterious, but His Use
of 1t Admirable.

The death Of NJ. Cernuschi causes q
wide gap in social sphere of which
the yrastaquouere world knew nothing.
One found in his house the pick Of Pa
risian society without the faint Of fash
ionable levity or plutocratic "swag-
ger. Everything there was what it
profcssed to be, and the best of its kind.
Cernuschi dislikod advertisement.
There was a touch of Monte Cristo in
the man and his establishment. One
felt that his career was honorable
through and through. Still, the origin
of his great fortune seemed to mary a
mystery Iheard ages ago that he hade
it in Tunisian concessions and loans.
He once told me that. after he had
climbed to the possession of ESQ, 900. he
lost it all in bad speculation, and was
SO poor that he was glad to find place
where he could dine for % sous instead
of 27 sous.
1t was said that there never was a
womansin his life This was mistake.
He was strongly attached by gratitude
and admiration of an intellectual char
acter to Nine. Cornu, the later Emperor
Napoleon's foster sister. She got him
through the pontifcal prisons after the
fall of the Roman constituante, of
which he was member. Her influence
was exerted in his behalf when he went
into financial enterprises here.
There never was truer friend to
his friends than Cernuschi. One had no
need with him toproclaim ones virtues.
He saw through them-and through
ones faults too-but struck balance,
and when it was on the side of virtues,
overlooked the defects.
l think never saw q handsomer man
than he was 20 years ago. He was as
1.-THE as greyhound, had a keen but
kindly countenance, grand though
quite natural air, and very tall figure,
on which was set beautiful head,
with shock of hair that rose rebel
liously and yet gracefully from the
forehead.
He was very much the artist, but
could not draw q stroke. His japanese
collection had no match in or out Of
Japan Cernuschi was perhaps the hand
soonest thing in it. He was brought up
at The Jcsuits' school at Monza, but
was so surfeited with Christian art as
to lose all taste for it. He used to sit
often for hours looking at his bronze
statue of Buddha and admiring its be-
nign expression. 1t was II feet high
Paris Letter in London Truth.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-09-05
Independent Order Of
Re@habi1es
In NORTH AMERICA,
THE OBJECTS AND AIMS. %
Information of Interest to Temper
ance Workers and Those Seeking
Refuge From the Tempta-
lions of Strong Drink.

NNHE more important object of this
J. Association is Mutual Benefit in
the exercises. of Temperance, Forti-
tude and Justice, securing to its
membership sympathy and relief in
times of sickness and distress; and in
the event of death, the decent OBJ
servance of the necessary funeral
obsequies; and is based upon and
seeks, the extension of the principles
of Total Abstinence from all intoxi-
eating drinks.
n The Order has threes subordinate
branches, viz:
! Primary Tents, composed of white
male persons between the ages of 16
and 55 years of age, who believe in
the existence and omnipotence of
God and are willing to sign our pledge
of total abstinence, are eligible to
membership.
Persons over age may become hon.
orary members.
Female Tents, composed of white
females 10 years of age and upwards,
a Junior Branch of Boys from 10 to
16 years, and Juvenile Tents, for
Children OF both sexes between the
ages of and 16 years.
Each branch has service especially
adapted. 1t has been found that by
working in separate branches of the
organization, there is more freedom
of action than when all ages and
sexes are thrown together. Each
branch of the Order is represented in
the higher body, and a fostering care
is exercised over all alike. Thus with
the men and women, girls and boys
all united under one head the /. D.
of r. is as an irresistible army NOV
ing on to victory.
The Order has, and will continue
to prove blessing to our country,
not only in proving an asylum for the
J reformed drunkard, but by inducing
the sober and religious part of the
community to unite in securing the
rising generation from the evils of
intemperance, and ultimately hand
down to generations yet unborn, the
benefits OF sobriety.
The District Tent will meet at
Pocomoke Tent Hall, October 10th
at night, Z o'clock. All past-repre-
sentatives and officers of the District
Tent are requested to be present.
wish to correct an article publish
ed in this column some weeks ago in
regard to the temperance work. The
wording should have been, Recha-
bites stand to your post of duty-the
agents ofthe whisky traffic are trying
to down this order in every way they
can. They know that the Rechabites
are doing their level best to down the
saloon, and we are having hand to
hand fight. Whisky jugs are being
brought to our doors, enticing the
boys to drink and we think the courts
will have case before long. Wake
up, things are looking too bad for
Rechabites to be asleep in their tents.
The battle is on at Mearsville. The
brethren of that place are true and
need the prers-.1-c,rs OF all good people
for the deliverance of their boys from
the temptation that is being put be-
fore them. u.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-09-05
REAL ESTATE
-ROR SALE AT
Private Contract.

offer for sale at private con-
tract, my farm, near jenkins
Bridge, known as Chg Free
School," situated on the road
from Temperanceville to Jenkins
Bridge, II miles from Bloom
town Station, containing 271
acres at the price of S2,0O0-or
will sell one-half of said tract,
without buildings, for the sum
of $500. 1t is good high land,
with an abundance of pine thick
cts thereon and well adapted to
the growth of all kinds of trucks.
For terms, &C., apply to the
undersigned,
E. H. BLOXOM,
Jenkins Bridge, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-09-05
Mortality In the Far North.

A great many people actually believe
that signing the roll of vessel which
is bound north on voyage of discovery
Is equivalent to almost anything but
death, pure and simple. That this is a
great mistake is proven by some recent
exhaustive figures on arctic exploration
in general. From these it appears that
81 out of each 100 who have gone north
exploring have returned in safety to
,ivilization.-St Louis Republic.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-09-05
To the Farmers
= \ n ID -
r z: Z II - K F. E e 8
Or THE
asTeYn Shore.

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. f. MEARs, Agent,
Manager of the Mears Factories.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
SAYS BE Will never SUPPORT
The BRYAN TICKET.
CAN'T POSSIBLY STAND
Under No Circumstances Whatever Can
He BE Induced to Change His Mind
Henry Watterson says the
Platform Is an Open Door
20 Revolution and Ia
MOnstrOus

New YORK, July ls.-W. c. Whitney
has sent the following dispatch to the
press: will you be kind enough to
correct the statement that | desire
the Endorsement by the state organic
alton of the Chicago ticket. There
are no possible conditions or circum-
stances that would induce me to vote
for it or assist il.
This leaves no doubt as to Mr. Whit
neys position with respect to the
Chicago ticket lie delayed his state
ment until last night in the hope, it is
said, that Senator Hill might relent
and cast in his lot with the sound
money men, but as the Senator showed
no disposition to accept the Whitney
view, Mr.. Whitney took advantage Of
an irresponsible publication to make
known his position without further
delay.
In private conversation Mr.. Whit.
ney has explained his reasons for bolt
ing the ticket. He said that the plat
form adopted at Chicago means
obstruction; that if carried out to its
logical conclusion it would result in a
disastrous panic and unsettle business
for a generation to come. Moreover,
he resented the treatment accorded
the sound money men at Chicago,
where their every request was disre-
garded by the majority and an evident
desire existed to trample upon the
delegates from the East and drive
them from the Democratic party.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
Waite Only a Contestant.

DENVER, Colo, July iS.-Ex.Gov.
ernor Davis II. Waite will be feat.
ure of the St. Louis Populist conven-
ton, but he will be there only as a
contestant for seat. A the PopuIist
state convention here July he sought
admission to it as the head of a Den
yer delegation Gained TO have been
selected at mass convention. The
committee on credentials rejected his
claims by vote of 80 to 9, and the
convention without dissenting vote
sustained the credentials committee.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
The Great Northern's New Venture.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July $ Ivan
aga Of Toxic, Japan, general manager
of the Nipphon Yusen Kabushkl Kai-
sha, or japanese Mail Steamship COM
pany, limited, signed yesterday in ST.
Paul contract with the great North
ern Railway company for the estab-
lishment of steamship line between
Toxic and Seattle. st. Paul will be
the headquarters. The first steamer
will probably leave Seattle about
August IL.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
FilleY Likely to Control.

ST Louis, Mo-, July lS-It is gen.
orally believed here that Chauncey /.
Filley will control the Republican
State convention next week at Spring
field, for with his control of the
party organization, Filley has been
enabled to bring into line nearly all
SSe candidates whose names will be
presented at Springfield and it is
highly probable that he will be able
to muster clear aud safe working
ma jority OF the delegates.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
Delaware's N.N.ublIcan Conflict.

GEORGETOWN, Del, July 1s.-The
regular or Higgins faction of the
Republicans Of Delaware, i conven-
ton here nominated this t. i:et: For
governor, John C. Higgins of Sew
castle county, brother of ex-Sena> -
Anthony Higgins; for congress, Rob.
ert c. Houston of Sussex; for Presl-
Dental electors, William G. Spruance
of Newcastle, Manlove Hayes of Kent
and Daniel j. Fooks of Sussex.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
WATTERSON'S VIEWS.
The Kentucky Leader Advocates Keeping
Sound Money Democrats Together.

Sound Money Democrats Together.
GENEVA, July is.-Henry Waiter
son of Kentucky, who is sojourning
with his family here, said yesterday
in regard to the Chicago convention:
1.-THE platform is monstrous 1t not
only means national reputation and
spoilation, but is an open door to rev.
olution. If the leaders of this move
ment could come into power those Of
them who have any sense of account
ability and conception of orderly gov
eminent would be quickly set aside by
the wild elements behind. In this
way civil war, as foreshadowed by the
Chicago outbreaks last year, would be
precipitated upon the country. Then
the strong hand of the federal power
was interposed, but if this were with
held the reign of the mob would be
easy enough"
Mr.. Watterson is stronly in favor Of
a sound money Democratic ticket.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
Fatal Fall OF an E1-Jndre.

FAYETTE, Mo-, July lS-H. A Nor
ris, ex-presiding judge of the Howard
county court and leading business
man of this city, fell from the top of
a two story brick building this morn
ing and received injuries from which
he cannot recover. He was assisting
sign painters in hanging a scaffold.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
A Prohibition Leader for Rrvan.

FAIRBURY, ILL.,, July lS.-C. A. Win
die, nominee of the Prohibition party
Tor Lieutenant governor, has requested
The withdrawal Of his name that he
might come out in favor of w. J.
Bryan and the Chicago platform. lie
IS a member of the National Reform
Press ASSOCIATION.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
E..GoverpOr Humphrer., Mother pead.

INDEPENDENCE, Kan, July ls.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Humphrey, mother of ex-
Governor Lyman U. Humphrey. died
this morning after only short illness.
She was born in GAINESVILLE, Ohio, in
Isle.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
Cant Help 1t.

The Clothing, taking quality into consideration, 10
gether with the price, are wonderful speechmaksrA
In every section of our county you hear
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-07-23
Prices Continue!

ntil Further Notice We WIFI Continue To Sell
All the Best Standard Prints at 8 cents per yard.
Lawrence "A Brown Muslin at &c 25 yards for $780,
Fruit the LOOM LOnsda and Cumberland bhed muns 34o I'd
Crash Shirtng and check GinghamS at cents
A good work Shirt for 45 cents
Jeans Pants at Exact Cost
All Wooden Dress Goods at Cost.
Silk Umbrellas at Cost to close the line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
HOSIERY.


Some remarkable Hosiery offerings at almost. your
own prices.
10 dozen women's fast black feeced Hose. English
toe. zoe kind at 15c, or two pair for CSC.
1! dozen silk heeced 40 guage Hose, full regular
made. worth up to 45c, at per pair. 2lc.
Extra fine 50-guage cotton Hose of real Maco yarn
high spliced heel and spliced French sole value 45c
at 25c limit of four pairs to a customer.
Misses hne ribbed tan hose spliced heels and toes
25c ones at 15c.
Chid's heavy wear resisting Xxi black ribbed hose
25c values, per pair. 1Sc, three pairs for SOC.
800 dozen womens fine 40-guage, fast black, and
balbrggan hose at the absurdy low price per pair
1Oc.
Women's new Hermsdorf fast black 40-guage hose
spliced heels and toes full regular made the usual
25c values. at per pair. l9c. or three for soc.
CORSETS.
Superb fitting
do worcester haeo H. G American Lady p D. schiing
etc. AT lower price than usually such Corset goodness
with each pair of Coses 81 sold this week Will
SPRING CAPES.
Handsome combinations of silk
unhe.rd OF Cloth
good and prices are the lowest known Rock leland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
MCIntyre-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
THE BARGAIN CENTER Second

CHILDREN'S WASH DRESSES.
Child's Morning Slips. ages 2. and years. Csc.
Large variety of Child's Wash Dresses, pointed
yoke with full rufie, at Ace.
At 57c 62c and ESQ., styles dresses Of Prints and
Ginghams FULL generous sizes, very well made.
NEW WRAPPERS.
At $1.4s-Handsome Persian styles, hubbard front, .
back. sailor collar usual 81 value $l.4S.
At $l.Ss-Dark styles. pleated front rufe paulets.
immense sleeves, $l.75 values, $13S.
At 1910 dozen new print Wrappers, full sizes, !,
value Slip, at 75c.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
Dimes to be saved here for the coming.
embroidery. values {
TER tnck and values u s Sc Csc
ODD LOTS OF CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
Good SC glass tumblers. a dozen
O large fruit dishes each White
Butter plates, each ic
Lsrge meat patterr. 13c.
Plates. ad, :
Large bowls, Toe
Hundreds of fancy decorated plates up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Gladness Comes

NA/lth q better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated eondi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bere-
fetal effects, TO note when YOU, pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If IL the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sllillful
physicians. but if in need OF n laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-01-30

1t has often been said that ma
tions are developed like individ-
uals, passing through the same
successive stages of infancy, yo9th,
maturity and old age, This theory.
receives support from what is his
torically known respecting the
evolution of the color sense in the
infant. According to recent obser-
vations, tie process is as follows;
AT first it has only the perception
Of light, but soon learns the differ
ence between black and white, then
begins to notice objects and ippre-
hend their movements. AT about
six months the sensations of red
and green take their rise in the
central portions Of the retina, and
are perfected at the end Of the sec
ond year. During the third year
the child becomes acquainted with
yellow; during the fourth, with
orange, blue, and finally with vio-
let; the chromatic sense is thus
fully unfolded at the age Of five or
six. Within another year he forms
the habit of distinguishing the
above-named colors in his talk.
The Annamites, we are told, are
able to discern (aside from black
and white) only red, green and
yellow; hence the intellectual
growth of this people. so far as
vision is concerned, may be COM
pared to thlt Of two-year-old
child.-Populor Science.