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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
The Conductor Tells His Story.

Ex-Conductor Hodgkins of the Grand
Trunk railway says that in all his time
he has never known O woman who paid
her fare on the cars to tell where she
was going without being asked. One OF
his amusing experiences of this kind
was with q dignified lady, who got on
at the Rochester transfer station. When
Conductor Hodgkins came to her, she
pulled ont her wallet, and i'll austere
language said, "How much is it," II
don't know" replied the conductor.
Its your duty to know" responded
the woman, ard followed this with some
remarks about officials not knowing
their duty. eff you would tell me
where you are going said the con-
ductor, perhaps might make a guess
at it. Paris Me. } Democrat.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
Early Clocks.

Clocks were introduced in 1920 from
Great Britain and soon came into COM
mon use. Before that time hourglasses
were generally employed, and in the
churches an hourglass on the pulpit was
deemed almost as indispensable an ar
ticle of furniture as the Bible. The SER
mon was measured By glasses, and it
was frequently known that the preacher
turned the glass" three times i'll the
course of his sermon.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
Very respectfully,
D. 4 JOHNSON, LGCnOlt
Margaret Academy.

A frst-class school for both
sexes. Full corps of experienced
and skillful teachers in all the
departments. The location is
the most beautiful on the Eas-
tern Shore of Virginia. Grounds
cover fourteen acres of high un-
dulating land. Library OF TWEEN
ty-five hundred standard vol
umes, including encyclopedias,
dictionaries, and other standard
works, of reference and litera-
ture, open to pupils of the school;
Pupils boarding in the school
required to study two hours
every night under supervision
of the teachers. One hundred
and twenty pupils last session
Catalogues containing full IN
formation sent free to any adj
dress. FRANK P. BRENT,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
Ready Made ClOtJing,
Dry Geoas and
Shoes.

I have on hand a full line of
clothing, including Overcoats;
also number of odd Coats,
Pants and Vests, which must be
sold at the buyers price to get
them out of the stock.
| shall soon move to my store
house at Parksley, and this en-
tire stock must be closed out at
any price. Give us a call and
examine our bargains before
purchasing elsewhere.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
Watches and J5V9l1y,

-of the latest designs
Everybody on the Eastern Shore
knows that cash. at this time, means
almost anything at your own price.
| pay immediate cash for everything
Ibuy. If owe a dollar to any
b ody here or elsewhere, will thank
him or them to present bill for imme-
date payment. l must also require
cash payments for goods l sell, that l
may continue to give you the advan
tage of my cash buying. Your money
is worth more now than at any time
for many years-money is Highland
| will give you more for it in every
purchase. These are facts worth con-
sidering
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
Closing Out Sale.

On and after Monday, October
9TH, I will sell at greatly re.
duced prices, my entire stock OF
goods that were saved from the
recent fire, consisting princi-
pally of
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
JOHN W. ROGERS 4 BROS,
ONLEY, VA.
You Can Save hRoney

BY buying your Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, Spectacles and Silverware, of
J. Adelstein, Onancock, Va.
We have reduced our prices 20 per
cent. on all our latest style goods.
Also remember if you buy so worth
of goods we will give you solid gold
monogram with your name on it, free
of charge.
Special attention paid to REPAIR
WORK of all kinds on fine watches.
Clocks, jewelry and musical boxes,
Sc, at greatly reduced prices. All
work warranted.
Highest prices paid for old gold and
silver.
Will be at Accomac G. H., every
court day for repairing.
Yours truly,
J. ADELSTEIN.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
Religious Principle.

And this leads me to say that the
mightiest defense for a young man is
the possession of religious principle.
Nothing can take the place of it. He
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-11-28
McLain ( Company.

NJ oney, money; makes US laugh,
ONE; and get your Photograph.
L ook; and act: your very best,
A nd leave it to us; to do the rest.
l II our line: We; far Excell,-
N O, matter what, we make; or sell.
& proof; of this: is easy to show,
c all, and see,-McLain & Co.,
O hancock, Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-28
SEOTRoPHTANs wON.
\ Notable Victory in the OratoricalContest
at bethany College Last Night.

\ Notable Victory in the Oratorical Contest
nj bethany College Last Night.
The third oratorical contest az Beth
any college. between the NeorrODhi1n
and American literary societies, took
place last night. and resulted in j splen-
did victory for the former organizd-
ton. The contest was held in the chap
el hall. and the metropolitan repreSel-
tatives took the first and second prizes.
The winners and other participants
were as follows. R. H. Merrymdn, u
Missouri, first The perpetuity OF our
natiOn:' b. + Mortimer, OF Illinois sec
ond. THE spirit of arbitration J. d.
Hull. or Ohio. third, The necessity OF
political reform r. J. Bamber. Of
Illinois. fourth. The genius Of Amer
lea.
The judges were Rev. Russell Nc
Kinley. of Steubenville; Col. Robert
White. of Wheeling; and Prof Robert
Blackford. of Martins Ferry. Last
night the Neotrophians had the two
bands OF The town out. and were max
ing q display of fireworks and celebrat-
ing their victory in an enthusiasts
manner.
Mr. Nerryman will represent the col
lege i'm the interstate contest - be
held i'm Westminster College, New
Wilmington, Pa. on April 10Th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-28

All of the furniture. carpets. beds, bed
ding. wardrobes washstands, Office fix
lures. blinds. lace curtains, cots. tables,
dining room and kitchen furniture. cut
lery. tableware, etc.. must be sold at
any price before April LIST. Sale COM
mences this morning Saturday. March
2N.h). at 10 o'clock. a. m. and continues
until Tuesday evening unless cOmpleJ-
ed before that time
w. c.. HANDLAN. Admir-.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-28

Mr.. Jos. Winiesdorffer has removed
10 1868 Market street, where he will be
pleased 10 show you his fine line Of inn
Do~.ed and domestic WOolens and
Gents Furnishings. which he. will sell
at the lowest prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-28
SEG0ND Days Session
Of the Sup8rmtnjanS and Principals
Round Table.

Interesting and Profitable Discus
siOns During The Day, in Which
Many Prominent Educators Par.
ticipated-The Evening Session
Held in Clay Sch00l-Much Lar
ger Attendance Yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-28
SATURDAY ONLY.

Two hundred p1is Fine Lace Curtains at
Si.5u. worth Is 10. B. =. G0op co.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-30

literature and by the arguments of speakers among the wavering ones.
 They will be found voting right on election day and have no doubt that Iowa will give it's electoral vote for Major Mckinley. Of course the repub- licans cannot quietly sit down and await victory. It will not come that way I have found and learned of many democrats among the farmers and in the cities who are going to vote for Mckinley because of the republican declaration for sound money. I shall take the stump in Iowa after returning from the east and speak outside the state if I am wanted"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-30
RAGING AT GOoDWOoD.
Carlton Grange Captures the Goodwood
 Stakes, Quilon Second.

|
 Stakes Quilon Second.
 London, July 29.-This was the sec
 ond day of the Goodwood meeting. The
 usual crowd was present, including the
 Prince of Wales and a large number
 of the nobility. The program consisted of seven races-the Goodwood Stakes, the Halnaker Stakes, the Drayton
 lightweight Handicap, sweepstakes, a selling plate, the Sussex Stakes and the Levant Stakes.
 The race for the Goodwood Stakes
 was won by MT. Hamar Bass 4-year- old chestnut colt Carlton Grange, by Carlton-Mystery; M. R. Lebaudy's G. year-old roan mare Quilon, by Eastern
 Emperor-T -Travancore, was second, and Lord Hindlips 4-year-old bay colt Powick, by Saraband-El Elegance, was third.
 It seems to be the opinion of many
 experts who witnessed the performance of the American horse Ramapo in the race for the Goodwood Cup yesterday that he would have had an excellent chance of winning if it had not been
 for his swerving in the latter part of the race, when he interfered badly with Kilcock.
 Reiff, the jockey who rode Ramapo,
 was cautioned for his riding at the re- cent Hurst Park meeting, and his ac-
 tion yesterday will, 1t is thought, lead to further trouble for him with the stewards of the Jockey club. Kilcock was running a splendid race when he was sinterefered with. and Sporting Life, in commenting on the matter, says the American horse jump ed him out of the race.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-30
SENATOR ALLIsoN'S VIEWS.
He Says That Iowa Will be All Right
 for Mckinley.

Chicago, July 29.-Senator Allison came from his Iowa home yesterday and stopped in Chicago on his way to an eastern summer resort, where he will stay two or three weeks preparing himself physically for active participa- tion in the political campaign. In his room at the Auditorium annex the sen- ator received some personal and politi- cal friends, among them being Chief Heath of the National Publication and Printing Bureau, with whom he confer red as to plans for the most effective campaign literature to be sent to the electors of Iowa.
 ''The free silver coinage question is an old one" said the senator. Tt is the underlying principle of greenback- ism It has been discussed in one phase or another in campaigns for years. have fouad some silver senti- ment among the republicans of my state, chiefly among the farmers. but it will be overcome with plenty of good
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-30
SECRETARY MORTON A CANDI-
 DATE.

It is Said That He Wants a Third
 Ticket Nomination.
 Lincoln, Neb., July 29- Secretary of Agriculture J. Sterling Morton will be a candidate for the sound money demo- cratic nomination for the presidency.
 A conference attended by MT. Morton and number of prominent democrats of the state opposed to Bryan was held at Nebraska City on Sunday. Every effort has been made to Keep the fact a secret, but MT Morton's candidacy was discovered. He was prevailed up- on to become a candidate, and will write letter announcing that he would accept the nomination.
 The sound money democrats of the state favor state and national ticket. A conference of the leaders will be held in Omaha in few days to decide upon the date for the state convntion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-30
MRS. YARDE-BULLER WINS.

f .f . The Petition of Her Husband for Di-
 vorce Dismissed With Costs.
 London, July 2s-A decision was handed down to-day in the divorce division of the high court of justice in the Yarde- Butler divorce case.
 The court grants a judicial separa- ton to Mrs. Yarde-Buller, who is the daughter of the late General Kirkham of San Francisco and dismisses the petition of the husband, the Hon. Wall ter Yarde- Butler, for divorce, ordering him to pay the costs of the action.
 The case has excited much interest in fashionable circles, and much sym pathy Is expressed for Mrs. Yarde- Butler, who while testifying in her own behalf told distressing story of her domestic life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-30

sores. We had three different doctors. Pieces of bone came out of the sores. The last doctor said the leg would have to be cut open and the bone scraped, before he could get well. Howard became 80 low that he would eat nothing, and one doc tor said there was no chance for him.
 "One day, newspaper recommending Hoods Sarsaparilla was left at our door. We decided to try this medicine. Howard commenced taking it the last of February, after having been sick for year and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-30
ms ellanen11s.
COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES.

COuMIIIfIE ON OkJiNANCFISs THE Committee on Ordinances will meet In Il Room 10 and Il, City Hall. on triday. July 3l, 1S96, at s D. m., for the purpose of considering thefollowing matters: Proposed orGinanc in relation to the erec- ton of buildings in the City Of New Haven. Resolution making 1t a misdemeanor for any vendor to shout or call the name of his merchandise on the public streets. Resolution relating to hospital for conta- gious diseases.
 Proposed ordinance in regard to equipment of electric cars.
 Proposed ordinance in regard to equipment of electric open excursion cars.
 All persons interested in any of the fore going are hereby notifed to appear and be heard thereon without further notics.
 Per order, RUSSELL A. BELDEN,
 Chairman.
 Attest: EDWARD A. STREET, jy29 St Assistant City Clerk.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-16

ness and carrying out existing
contracts. The saving would
not then exceed three thousand
dollars per annum-less than one
dollar per capita for the town
population. Can you afford TO
take such q great risk for a
chance to save this trifiing sum ?
Our bonds are held by nOn.resi.
dents; they could sue in the fed.
eral courts; put the city in the
hands Of a receiver; tie up over
fifty thousand dollars worth Of
public city property. and other.
wise embarass, vex and seriously
injure the property owners.
There would be no growth, no
improvement, no development.
There would be stagnation and
death.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-16
Price, cts.
WsEsA Dakssa's Asalsss d Nsw = Le.

Uerth Daketa's AudiisF q New = Lens
u. catlsss Funssisaary.
Frank Briggs. North Dakosa's popu
lar auditor. has lost bis cat Mr.. BriEu
and family feel the loss kesnly: Il nae
been in the family for forty-two years
having been 4 present TO Mr.. BrigEi
father when a kit.sn. Il was originally
white cat, but since living in Mandar
Il changed color every time the houss
was painted. ard At the time OF 10
disappearance was yellow with white
trimmings. II wore aide vhiskern ant
sandburrs In It's back hair, with
ehangeable tail. A big scar adogas one
hip, which Il got In the civil var the
night Il slept in the eaanon. There
was either some misunderstAndlna
about the time Of starting the canner
or the cat overulept; and It struck
tree three miles In the country and wai
lame for q week. II has always borne
a good character, was amiable. modest
and always seemed satisfied with Man.
dan mice or meat market liver. Tive
years ago Il fell In with q bad doe
and lost some Of lis expression on IL
left side. but no one ever blamed the
cat in the matter and the dog didn't live
long enough 10 BE- blamed. When Mr.
Briggs moved from Mandan 10 Bis
marck a few weeks ago be carried the
furniture and Mrs. Briggs carried ths
cat In large basket; everything went
well until the bottom dropped out Of
the basket and the cat FASTENED away
and has not been seen since. Mr.
Briggs friends are doing everything =
their power 70 assist him In recover.
Ing the cat His once hours for In,
npectng stray cats Ia from 2 70 4: they
are brought and sent 10 him from all
parts Of North and South Dakota aad
he has opened up 4 branch once ir
Montana. the manager Of which IL now
confined 70 his room from too eloss
innpection Of q wild cat brought IN By
. cowboy. y.--Grafton Record.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-16

Are you bilious, constlpated or trou.
bled With iaundice, sick headache, bad
taste In the mouth, foul breath, coated
tongue, dyspepsia, Indigestion, hot, dry
skin, pain 10 back and between the
shoulders. chills and lever, etc. II You
have any Of these symptoms, your
liver is out Of order, and your blood IL
slowly being poisoned, because your
liver does not act properly. HKRBIxE
will cure any disorder Of the liver,
stomach or bowels. Il has no equal a.
. liver medicine. Price IS cents. Free
trial bottles at Geo. w. Norrell's drug
store. ianl0.d6wly
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-16
Notice 20 Contractors.

nldp wanted for the erection and
completion. according 10 plans and
specifications now on file in Office Of @.
s. Parker, Of . two story iron front
building on Main street, Bryan. Right
reserved 10 reject any an all bida Bids
will Be received sealed At Office Of g. S.
Parker until Saturday. 18Th inst. at 4
p. m. div. n. PAnKKR.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-16
CONCLUSION.

l have prepared this paper by
request of some partial friends,
and the publishers Of The Eagle
and The Pilot have generously
consented TO give it space in the
valuable columns Of their respec.
tive publications. 1t is submitted
in all kindness, and with the ut.
most regard for the opinions Of
all who favor adjustment.
r. NJ. SMITH.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-16
Disorder and Confusion Will
Surely Follow,
THE SCHOOLS IN DANGER.
THE WHOLE QUESTION FULLY
DISCUSSED.


Avitaliy important public issue
has been suddenly and almost un.
tremendously precipitated upon
this community-apropositionto TO
abolish the city government by a
vote Of property taxpayers at an
election 10 be held on Friday. oath
inst. A petition signed by the
requisite number OF resident tax.
paying voters has been presented
10 County Judge Hudson. and he
has ordered the election for that
date. The citizens Of Bryan have,
therefore, less than a fortnight in
which TO investigate this grave
question and prepare TO cast an
intelligent ballot. II is without
doubt the most important issue,
Of a purely local nature, with
which the citizens Of this town
have ever been confronted.
IMMEDIATE EFFECT, IF CARRIED.
In the first place, the direct and
immediate effect Of a majority
vote in favor Of abolishment,
would be a surrender Of the city
charter, the repeal Of all munich.
pal laws, ordinances and regula
tions. aud the vacating Of all city
offices. Bryan would no longer
BE- a body corporate; il would
have no legal entity; could not
sue or be sued, implead or be i'm
pleaded. contract or be contracted
with; would have and could exer-
else none Of the rights. powers,
privileges, immuninities, or fran
chises now possessed and enjoyed
by reason Of It's separate corpo-
rate existence. The city would
be dead; the county commission.
ers would administer ON the es.
tate, settle the debts, and turn
over the surplus III any) TO the
public school trustees. City taxes
levied for this year would be col
lected, II at all, and handled by
county oificials-without bond, as
| cdhstrue the law; but as there
is mo provision of law under
which this years city assessment
could be completed or the taN
rolls made out, Il is difficult Il
conceive how the taxes could pos
sibly be collected.
All city property, except schoo
and other property devoted ex
clusively to public use" would
be turned over TO the county
treasurer, TO be- disposed OF al
will by the county commissioners
lthe law does not say, however
what disposition they shall make
Of the proceeds); the school prop
erty would vest in and be con
trolled by the trustees, while al
other public property and works
would be managed by the county
commissioners court, but sale
court would have no power I,
levy or collect one dollar of tax t
defray expenses, keep them in re
pair, OF renew them when worr
out. or fotted down. They coulC
only levy a tax on what is nov
city property to pay of existinl
indebtedness.
iN ABOUT THE SCHOOLS.
They would be controlled (sayl
the laxVl hv the praeent trustaal
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-16

NWNtJ ANWA " fAA'-N'f
or school corporations, as a popu.
lation Of 200 is all that is required.
To re-incorporate as a city, 1000
inhabitants will suffice; so that
Bryan, after dying, could be res.
urrected in "broken doses" and
from the ashes Of the defunct
city a whole litter Of Phenixes
could arise TO torment taxpayers
and all who oppose city govern
mentl
WOULD ORDER EVER COME OUT or
CHAOSy
/ have endeavored, faithfully
and conscientiously, TO present
the legal phases Of this question,
and believe have done so, fully
and without material error. As
TO the possibilities Of future ac.
ton, as above outlined, Of course
all would depend on the sweet
viii Of the people, divided up as
they doubtless would be into
squads Of 90. 80 or 100, for cleo
tion-ordering purposes.
Are the conservative, thought.
full citizens Of Bryan prepared to
cut loose from their present safe
and ample moorings, to embark
on the uncertain waters Of an un.
known seay Chaos would at once
result, aud whether from that
vortex Of perplexity order would
ever return, is a question that
should give us pause" Again
| ask, are the conservative, sens
ible, progressive citizens Of this
fair town ready for this expert
ment-ready for a wild dedica-
tion" Of themselves TO
Unpath'd waters. uudream'd d shores ?
WHAT ARE OUR MLss-
Is II not better, after all. 10
bear the ills you have, than fly TO
others you know not Of? Besides,
what are the ills of which you
complaint Is taxation one of
themy Then the remedy is with
you. You, or your agents. fix the
rate Of taxation. The agents are
Of your own selection. In other
words, you are exercising in the
the broadest sense Of the term
the rightof local self.government,
Are you incapable Of the trust !
Being an average community OF
the county, II you cannot satisfac.
torily govern yourselves, il fol
lows 'as the night the day" that
the county cannot do il for you
The whole argument tends to an
archy.
BE not misled into support oi
this proposition. You have ruled
yourselves, and ruled gloriously
and prosperously;' for a quarter
of a century. II there are pres
ent ills, the remedy is yours. Tn,
malady, IL any, is not constitu
tional. Perhaps you are not a,
badly of as you imagine. We ar,
all subject TO disorders, but liz
tie headache is nothing to di,
about. The organs are sound
vigorous, and still we'll adapte,
to perform their functions.
MUST RE BORN AGAIN!
, But, says a reformer, we mus
, die, and be born again. We mus
, be cut up, and put into Medea'
. cauldron-reduced to Ourorigina
, elements, and boiled over again
that We may come out reiuvenis
ed and fitted for a glorious i'm
. mortality. Is the principle o
l local self-government such a dis
D astrous failure? Must the prir
ciple itself be thrown away, or $
, crippled as to prevent this CON
: munity from directing its ow.
b means for It's own advancement
/ II so, We are no longer a free pee
pie, and are without hope in thi
5 world.
HuNKERS AND BARNBURNERs.
But, says one, il is our onl
J way 30 get certain men out q